Types of trip
Three win holidays to Sardinia!
Sabrina Coelho, from South Croydon in London, Mr A Balsdon, from East Sheen, Richmond, and Gerry Hughes, from Kimmage in Dublin will all be enjoying the delights of Sardinia this summer, each having won a holiday with specialist tour operator Just Sardinia.
Set sail in Dubai with Aspire
Aspire, the specialist in luxury contemporary travel, is launching its first ‘voyages of discovery’ sailing programme, based at the world famous Dubai International Marine Club, priced from £2,300pp.
A free lunch in Mauritius or a free night in Tunisia, the choice is yours!
Take a break at The Residence in Mauritius and lunch is on Powder Byrne at this exotic hideaway between 10th July and 31st October 2007. For a short-haul escape, try the land of souks and spas at The Residence Tunisia, where Powder Byrne will offer you a complimentary night during October half-term 2007.
Build yourself a holiday castle
One of Britain’s biggest sand castle competitions is taking place on Great Yarmouth Beach on June 23rd. ‘We’re expecting hundreds of entrants to take part,’ say Great Yarmouth Tourism, ‘It’s going to be a day on the beach in true traditional British style. Apart from creating spectacular castles in sand there will be lots of entertainment, live music and activities to make it a fantastic family day out.’
Genesis genius in Prague
Turn it on with Czech Travel, who are offering flight, hotel and ticket inclusive packages for Genesis’ “Turn it on again” concert in Prague for £259, for travel during the 19th – 21st June, with return flights from Stansted and bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3 star hotel.
Explore the delectable delights of a Greek villa holiday
One of the delights of a self-catering holiday abroad is the ability to indulge in the local cuisine, and visitors to the Greek Ionian Islands of Lefkada and Meganissi will not be disappointed by the culinary surprises to be found.
Puerto Rico opens up to the European tourism market
The Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), Terestella González Denton, along with the Secretary of the Department of Economic and Commercial Development, Ricardo Rivera Cardona, recently travelled to Europe to launch an aggressive strategic plan aimed at further developing Puerto Rico’s presence in Europe.
Germany – it wasn’t just for the World Cup
The global popularity of Germany as a destination for travellers is undiminished even after last year’s World Cup frenzy has ended: 9.9 million overnight stays by international visitors to Germany in the first three months of 2007 account for a rise of 6.9 percent.
1 in 3 holidaymakers prepared to pay more for ‘green’ travel
As many as 34% of British holidaymakers are willing to spend more to reduce the impact of travelling on the environment, according to a survey conducted by email research specialists, emedia.
Experience Cirque at the Royal Windsor Racecourse
All the magic and amazement of the ever popular acrobat entertainment Cirque comes to Royal Windsor Racecourse on Monday 11th June 2007, when the first of this season’s themed Monday Night Racing fixtures starts at 6.35pm.
New rollercoaster hits UK’s highest g-force
Camelot Theme Park’s opening of Knightmare, the UK’s most eagerly awaited new rollercoaster of 2007, is just weeks away. Huge levels of excitement are guaranteed for thrill seekers of all ages as Knightmare will subject riders to more g-force than any other rollercoaster in the UK, reaching an extreme high of 5 g.
World Lithuanian Song Festival returns to Vilnius
After a four years gap Lithuania’s largest cultural event – the World Lithuanian Song Festival - will take place on 5th to 8th July in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and, the first time, in Kaunas, Lithuania’s second largest city.
What's new for visitors to Scotland this summer?
From an International Piping Festival, to Indian picnics, virtual golf and foody heaven at the Edinburgh Festival, Scotland has a lot to offer it’s tourists this summer. Read on to find out what else the Highlands has in store for visitors.
Eurolines slashes the cost of travel to Europe
Eurolines has just unveiled its ultra low-cost summer Fun Fares for coach services to ten great destinations in Europe and Ireland. Part of National Express Group, it has slashed prices for online booking to many of its top destinations. It is offering tickets to Prague for only £27, journeys to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels are only £15 with Irish destinations a mere £13.
Go Euro-hopping this summer with Eurolines
Eurolines has a great idea for seeing Europe in bite-size chunks. Go Euro-hopping. It has deals on Eurolines Mini Passes this summer so you can effortlessly take in two or three great city destinations without breaking the bank. You could even choose to make more than one trip to explore some of the best known cities in Europe.