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Courting success with Haven holiday parks
With Wimbledon almost upon us it’s time to decide whether to dust off your racquet or sit back with a glass of Pimms and a bowl of strawberries to watch the professionals. Or you could take the easy option and organise tennis coaching for your children – you could be nurturing the next Roger Federer!
lastminute.com unveils new booking engine
Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com has seen the number of bookings more than double after unveiling its new and revolutionary virtual travel agent booking engine this week, offering a sleeker and easier booking process to find that perfect holiday.
Holiday options for bigger families
A one size fits all policy dominates the travel industry often leaving families who don’t conform to the two-adults-and-two-kids model struggling to find a suitable holiday. But now accommodation specialist Apartmentsabroad.com is highlighting its range of Mediterranean hideaways which can sleep up to eight people this summer.
VisitScotland design a unique tartan for Shrek!
VisitScotland honours Shrek with a kilt made in a specially designed tartan by Lochcarron of Scotland. Mike Myers who bestowed a Scottish accent on the lovable ogre when he first came to life in Shrek in 2001 was present at the unveiling.
Relax and explore as kids go free in Brighton
VisitBrighton launches Kids Go Free campaign to ensure a fun-filled summer for families. Brighton is the ideal playground for all the family. With its excellent range of child-friendly hotels, seaside activities, museums, theatres and sports events, there is no better place to enjoy a family holiday than in this free-thinking ‘city by the sea’.
Scotland’s first classic car challenge gets the green light
Car enthusiasts are being encouraged to experience the drive of their lives in style from today with the launch of Scotland’s first Classic Car Challenge in the Scottish Borders. The Classic Car Challenge comprises three scenic routes throughout the Borders taking in the Coast, the River Tweed and the Reivers.
Athens heats up the city break market
The city of Athens is hosting the biggest business event in the city break industry calendar, City Break 2007, 11th- 13th June. With the European city break market said to be worth over 150 billion GBP in 2006, City Break 2007 is the only travel exhibition dedicated to the short break and urban tourism style holiday.
Holiday home rental specialist offers big holiday savings
Leading holiday home rental specialist Interhome has launched its Joker sale with savings of up to 25% on rental properties across Europe and the US. The Joker sale applies to stays of any duration booked between now and 28 June for travel right up until 27 October 2007.
Get active in Finland this summer
“An active holiday in Finland offers excitement, variety and a real opportunity to experience one of Mother Nature’s finest adventure playgrounds” says the Finnish Tourist Board. The thousands of lakes, wide expanses of open countryside and forest, the rolling northern fells, the river valleys and spectacular archipelago combine to make Finland a number one destination for anyone seeking an activity holiday with a difference.
St Lucia carnival celebrations to go off with a bang
St Lucia will be celebrating the cultural extravaganza that is Carnival with a calendar full of electrifying events throughout June and July. With the introduction of a number of new activities, this year promises to be bigger and more diverse than ever before. More than 3,000 locals and visiting festival-goers are expected to come together to revel in the annual cultural showpiece.
Endless summer holiday savings for St. Lucia tourists
This summer, St. Lucia will become even more accessible to the UK with the ‘St. Lucia Summer Saver’ promotion. Suppliers in St. Lucia from restaurants and small boutique hotels to eco-adventure tours and car hire companies will offer incredible savings of up to 25% to all visitors to the island.
UK's secret gardens highlighted at North East show
The secret gardens of North East England will be on show at one of the biggest gardeners’ exhibitions in the country this week. For the first time the region’s rolling parklands, historic gardens and glorious greenery will be promoted at the BBC Gardeners’ World Live event being held at Birmingham’s NEC.
Paddling in Canada with the First Nations
Takaya Tours provides authentic Aboriginal cultural tourism outdoor experiences from bases in North Vancouver and Port Moody. All of Takaya's operations are owned by the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, with management to be provided by Deep Cove Kayak. The new Takaya Tours Cates Park Paddling Centre is constructed in traditional First Nations style and will offer kayak rentals, tours and lessons.
Liberation Festival success for leading Jersey attraction
Jersey War Tunnels, one of Jersey’s leading attractions, is toasting the success of the island’s first Liberation Festival. The attraction, which tells the true story of the German Occupation of Jersey during World War Two, reports that for the Liberation Festival period 5-9 May 2007 their footfall has significantly increased on the same period last year.
Holiday homes – the time of your life or tied for life?
So, you’ve bought your dream holiday home, and you’ve managed to fulfill the dream that thousands of Britons aspire to. But, before you start filling your flute glass to congratulate yourself, there are a couple of issues to consider.