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Where To Be & What To See In Australia
Tourism Australia’s Ten Top Things contains information about what’s new, different or of interest Down Under this month. This month’s guide contains, among other things, information about a new walking tour in Sydney, new winery accommodation in Victoria as well as details of celebrity spots on Hamilton Island!
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show returns to Earls Court, London from 1st-4th February and Birmingham’s NEC from 2nd to 4th March 2007, with unrivalled advice from travel experts and celebrities, international entertainment, sampling of flavours from around the world, the most up to the minute travel literature and exclusive Show offers, ensuring this is the most exhilarating way to know before you go.
Holidaymakers are minimising their carbon footprints
‘Holidaymakers are minimising their carbon footprints and booking holidays closer to home’ say Haven and British Holidays. Last week they recorded their biggest ever increase in sales, with a whopping 60% increase over the same week last year.
Take a break & rediscover those loving feelings
Valentine’s Day is for both of you. Book some time off and find a location where the two of you can rekindle romance by a log fire or crashing waves. Make Valentine’s Day something special for both of you this year. Remove the stress, avoid the commercial hype, escape it all and spend some time just with those you love.
English Heritage expands holiday cottage portfolio
Fancy staying at a Roman villa or medieval monastery? English Heritage announces eight exciting new additions to its hugely successful portfolio of holiday cottages. Combining stylish and luxurious 21st century interiors with breathtaking views and atmospheric surroundings, the new cottages offer a UK holiday experience rich in culture, history and discovery.
Austrian ski resort hosts ManMountain event
The world-class Austrian ski resort of Soelden, in Austria's Tirol province, will host the fab `ManMountain’ event March 24-31 with over 500 participants expected to attend, making it the largest gay ski week in the Alps.
Catch the London love boat this Valentine’s
City Cruises will be creating ripples of romance on the River Thames this February, with its wonderful Valentine's celebration packages, which include a choice of two romantic evenings on the London Showboat.
Shop for holidays at Morrisons & Waterstone’s
Forward-thinking travel company First Choice has unveiled its latest plan to expand its retail network by linking up with supermarket giants Morrisons and the UK’s leading bookseller, Waterstone’s.
2007 is year of Australia's Surf Lifesaver
It’s time to hit the surf Down Under with the launch of Australia’s official Year of the Surf Lifesaver (YSL), celebrating 100 years since it all began. Australians are best known for their love of the sun, sand and surf and beach culture has become a way of life.
Holidays with tots made easier with Eurocamp
Eurocamp is offering a new service designed to help lighten the load for families travelling with young children. You can now order online a host of baby supplies you might need on holiday - everything from nappies to sun cream - and have them delivered direct to your Eurocamp destination.
Italian cruise operator offers Far Eastern Promise
Costa Cruises is targeting the UK market with its two-week tour of the Far East departing from and ending in Hong Kong. European cruise giant Costa Cruises is opening up its specialist itineraries in the Chinese market to UK travellers.
Free travel around New Zealand with Kiwi Experience
For bookings now until 31 March 2007, Kiwi Experience, New Zealand’s most well-known hop-on and hop-off adventure travel company for independent travellers and backpackers, are offering up to NZ$250 free travel when purchasing one of the select Nationwide, North Island or South Island passes.
Warm up & wake up with Spa at Chancery Court
Get physical with the Spa at Chancery Court’s new Fire, Ice & Spice ritual, launching February 2007. This innovative treatment is the latest in spa therapy and has been created to help guests give their heart a work out, without having to leave the comfort of this award-winning holistic haven. Based on the principles of the fitness technique Peripheral Heart Action, it is designed to strengthen the circulation system, aid detoxification and encourage healing.
New funding for Kansas tourism and attractions
The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that it will provide seven projects a combined total of $120,350 in Attraction Development Grant funding, with the recipients investing a total of $357,726 toward the projects.
Lonely Planet advises you to seize your holiday days
Lonely Planet is providing advice and guidelines to help stressed-out Britons survive the most depressing day of the year, January 22nd. “Due to the combination of lousy weather, post-Christmas debt, the return of work-related stress and failed new year resolutions, Britons flock to online travel booking sites and travel agencies in a bid to escape,” says Lonely Planet author Frances Linzee Gordon. “We’re encouraging Britons to think more creatively about what they want to do with their free time for the whole year”.