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Easter breaks on paradise island of Bermuda
Treat yourself to more than a chocolate egg this Easter and jet off to the paradise island of Bermuda. Escape to Bermuda this Easter and you will find an idyllic island sparkling with rich heritage and colourful tradition. Bermuda is only a six and a half hour flight from the UK and has so much to offer it really is the closest paradise island.
Winners at British Annual Canada Traval Awards
Winners of this years British Annual Canada Travel Awards (the BACTA’s) were announced at ‘The Brewery’, London on the evening of Wednesday March 14th. Canadian comedian Craig Campbell compered the evening and was assisted by event sponsors and the Canadian Tourism Commission in presenting awards on stage. Key industry guests who had attended Spotlight Canada from March 13/14th were all on hand to celebrate the best in promoting Canada.
Celebrate spring at Keukenhof
Just a few days to go until the most vibrant springtime park in the world opens its gates for the new season. The theme for this year's Keukenhof is "300 year Linnaeus, the King of Flowers".
Tutankhamun treasures to return to UK
Marking the first time the treasures of Tutankhamun have visited Britain in more than 30 years, it has been announced that National Geographic, AEG Exhibitions and Arts and Exhibitions International, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities and sponsored by Credit Suisse, will bring an extensive exhibition of more than 130 treasures from the tomb of the celebrated pharaoh, other Valley of the Kings tombs and additional ancient sites to The O2 in London on November 15, 2007.
Budget travellers flock to London
HostelBookers.com has announced today that 2007 searches for hostels are topped by the UK capital, London, while Amsterdam, New York, Paris and Barcelona take the remaining places in the top five.
Condé Nast & BA present The Luxury Travel Fair
The most exclusive and rare travel experiences from around the world will return to Olympia this June for a second year as Condé Nast Traveller presents The Luxury Travel Fair with British Airways. Showcasing remote islands, spa resorts, private game reserves, epic rail journeys, six star cruises and exclusive and unusual accommodation from city chic to country retreat, discerning visitors are invited to meet the connoisseurs of luxury travel, take advantage of special offers, relax and enjoy spa treatments, as well as hear inspirational tales from celebrated travellers.
A hol lot of fun for Red Nose Day
Anticipation within the First Choice ranks is brewing as a red-coloured haze draws closer… yes Red Nose Day is nearly here! As the minutes tick by before the big day arrives, retail staff are feverishly performing stunts, organising events and well and truly getting into the spirit of Red Nose Day with a whole host of wacky activities.
Stratford Butterfly Farm offers free entry for mums
The Stratford Butterfly Farm is laying on an extra treat in order to spoil mums this weekend. Mums can visit the Butterfly Farm on Saturday 17 March and Sunday 18 March free of charge and at the same time see two unusual new guests which have just arrived – ‘Dragon Headed Grasshoppers’ and ‘Frog Beetles’.
UK yachting company outpaces rivals
Over the last four years Solent-based Ondeck Sailing (ondeck.co.uk) has transformed itself from a one-boat sea school into a multi-faceted venture with bases not just at Ryde, Portsmouth and Gosport, but on the Caribbean Islands of Antigua and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Today Ondeck owns a total of 11 boats and with 40 full-time employees it has considerably expanded its portfolio of services.
New historical tours to India
Indus Tours, specialist tour operator to India, have launched two new tours ‘Journeys to Treasure’ to celebrate this year’s 60th Anniversary of India’s Independence.
Tasteful escapes
100% of all travelers plan to eat while traveling, but a growing number of people plan to travel to eat. According to a just-released survey by the Travel Industry Association in conjunction with Gourmet Magazine and the International Culinary Tourism Association, 27 million travelers engaged in culinary or wine-related activities while traveling within the past three years—and 60% of all American leisure travelers planned to do so in the near future.
Pittsburgh’s original pop idol hits the big screen
Pittsburgh’s very own pop idol, Andy Warhol, is the focus of the new movie Factory Girl which has opened in London this week. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1928, Andy Warhol made his way from a Pittsburgh working class family to an American ‘Prince of Pop’ legend.
An alien Easter
This Easter the National Space Centre will be asking its visitors to help find Alien eggs hidden within the six interactive galleries and Rocket Tower. The giant Alien Easter Egg Hunt is just one of the activities visitors will be able to enjoy throughout the two week period.
Aspire . . . to the Middle East
Aspire, the specialist in luxury holidays for the contemporary traveller, has distilled the very essence of Arabia in its first dedicated destination brochure, featuring six Middle East countries – Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman – and Egypt, with prices from £485pp for a 3-night break at the Sonesta St George, Luxor.
The world's only all Cowboy theme park
On March 6th, Wild West World Theme Park entered into a long term agreement with the Journal Broadcast Group to have a remote radio studio on Main Street at the new Wild West World Theme Park, starting May 2007.