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Wild West log flume opens in Kansas
On Fathers Day, Wild West Worlds new Prairie Plunge Log Flume opened to thousands of guests. Lines with both adults and children moved quickly through the queue as log ride after log ride left the station for the ramp going up the ride. The 50’ tall Log Flume was certified for operation and opened to the thousands of guests visiting Wild West World Theme Park on Fathers Day.
Gypsy Pistoleros to open Rocklahoma
Due to popular demand, Gypsy Pistoleros (the fastest rising rock group in the UK) will now open Rocklahoma, the biggest ever Glam Festival in the World, on Thursday 12 July.
The authentic flavour of the Tour De France
The amazing spectacle of the Tour de France makes an exciting start in central London this year. However, the tour is far more than a cycle race: it is part of French culture. Small towns hold fêtes promoting their local produce and partying from early morning until well after the riders have vanished over the horizon.
Regent Street Festival 2007: An Indian summer
On Sunday 2 September 2007 the eighth Regent Street Festival will take place. This year the Regent Street Festival will showcase all the flair, culture and magic of one of the world’s most magnificent and diverse countries.
Party in Paris? Take them to the Bastille!
Bastille Day in Paris is more than a national holiday in France, it’s a 36-hour party. As France celebrates its liberté, egalité and fraternité, visitors can join in the exuberant street parties, picnics, parades and firework displays as Paris goes wild.
Holiday Park of the year gets even better
Haven Holiday’s Littlesea Holiday Park in Weymouth - voted best holiday park by Britain's leading holiday review website - has been given a near £500,000 facelift with the opening of a new touring block.
All you need to know about Malawi this month
Tucked away on the shore of Lake Malawi, with its own private cove backed by natural forest, is Safari Beach Lodge. In the last few years it has seen many changes, including ownership. Now it is just finishing a complete overhaul, expansion and range of improvements.
Getting carried away with Harris Tweed
The essence of the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides is the inspiration behind a new range of bags launching this autumn across the UK. The limited edition collection of luxury Harris Tweed bags from the Healthy Back Bag Company will come in 3 styles individually named to reflect the striking mix of landscape: the sea blues for “Reef”, the grassy dunes for “Machair Green” and the black and grey rocks for “Kilda.”
Princess Cruises to launch Ruby Princess in November 2008
Princess Cruises has just announced its fourth ‘gem’ – Ruby Princess. Making its debut in November 2008, just 19 months after the extremely successful launch of its sister ship and fellow jewel in the Princess crown – Emerald Princess – made its maiden voyage.
Edinburgh - a Hume from Hume
Not many serviced apartment companies in the world can claim to have had one of the foremost philosophers in Western Philosophy as a previous resident, but visitors to Edinburgh can now spend a night in one of the apartments in which David Hume used to live, in the very centre of Edinburgh on the Royal Mile.
Munch to see at the Colmar International Music Festival
The 2007 International Music Festival of Colmar (3rd -15th July) celebrates one of the most eminent French orchestra conductors of the 20th century, Charles Munch who was born is Alsace in 1891. The 23 concerts of the festival, now in its 19th year, offer the opportunity to rediscover Munch’s favourite repertory from J.S. Bach, Beethoven and Brahms to Debussy and Poulenc.
Britain’s beefcakes battle it out at Butlins
Butlins, Britain’s best-loved holiday company, is preparing to welcome the country’s hunks as they bid to become ‘Britain’s Strongest Man 2007’. The Butlins Resort at Minehead is hosting the well renowned IMG event to find out who will represent the country at the MET-Rx World’s Strongest Man event later this year.
Record numbers for Moffat Classic Car Rally
Classic car enthusiasts are gearing up to join hundreds of other classic car owners from all over the country taking part in next weekend’s 10th Moffat Classic Car Rally.
Discover the variety of Southern India
Discover the delightful variety of experiences that Southern India offers with a tour of Tamil Nadu and Kerala (14-30 November 2007) bookable through Independent luxury tour operator Prestige Holidays.
Intrepid Travel launches specialist photography trips
Intrepid Travel, one of the world’s leading adventure tour operators (intrepidtravel.com) has teamed up with Travel Photographer of the Year 2007 to launch two specialist photography trips for budding photographers with a desire to capture vibrant cultures and dramatic landscapes.