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Family holiday company reports big surge in bookings
With the news last week that economic growth is finally expected this year plus a 2% figure predicted for 2013, Families Worldwide, a UK family adventure holiday company, has revealed an extremely welcome boost in early bookings for 2012 – with bookings up by over 40% for the first three weeks of January on the same period last year.
Explore leads the way with 96% summit success rate up Kilimanjaro
Adventure travel specialist, Explore, has announced that it has the highest summit success rate on its Kilimanjaro treks of any major tour operator.
Guernsey - A year in wildflowers
From rare orchids and crocuses to exotic lilies and pink Pimpernels, Guernsey’s mild maritime climate and early Spring keep the island decorated in colourful wildflowers for most of the year.
Boating holidays for mum, dad and even the teenage kids!
Planning the annual summer family holiday can be a tiresome task. Dad wants outdoor adventures, mum wants some peace and quiet and not to mention the teenage kids who are reluctant to travel with their parents, let alone be dragged along the tourist circuit…Enter Amieira Marina!
Why should love just be for Valentines?
Why should February the 14th be the only day to show your loved ones how much they mean to you? At Antigua’s Jolly Beach Resort & Spa they are continuing to show how much they care by offering the UK’s most romantic couple the chance to win a 7-night all-inclusive stay for two.
Scottish chef takes the helm at Great Barrier Reef's Qualia
Alastair Waddell, a Scot, has taken the helm at qualia, Australia's award winning Great Barrier Reef resort. The new executive chef brings a refreshingly Celtic twist to this fabulous Whitsunday destination and, as a proud Scotsman, has introduced black pudding to the menu, already one of the resort's most popular main courses.
Follow in Dame Judi's footsteps with super savings to India
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, has announced fantastic savings of up to £200 per couple off all brochured small group journeys to India to celebrate the release of British comedy, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a fun India-set adventure with a glittering cast list, which is due to hit cinemas nationwide on 24th February 2012.
RSPB lambing experience breaks at Lake Vyrnwy
A unique weekend Lambing Live ‘experience’ break – offering guests the chance to see all the action first-hand and maybe even participate in a lambing birth at the local RSPB farm at Lake Vyrnwy – is being featured by the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa in mid-Wales.
Hot air ballooning over Cappadocia
Journey Anatolia is highlighting a holiday that combines two extraordinary experiences, sleeping in a hotel carved out of rock by night, and by day, drifting serenely over Cappadocia’s lunar-like rock formations – the so-called fairy chimneys – in a hot air balloon.
Leap Year propose and win dream honeymoon to Antigua
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is celebrating this Leap Year with a competition offering ladies that propose to their partners on 29 February 2012, the chance to win a seven-night, all- inclusive luxury honeymoon at the chic, boutique Sugar Ridge Resort in the twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda.
Discover the Russian Far East - Vodka, volcanoes & brown bears
Limited opportunity remains for modern day adventurers to join like-minded travellers on an Orion Expedition Cruises’ Russian Far East voyage to the land of ice and fire.
The Crowne Plaza London launches bicycle package
With cycling continuing to grow in popularity and a 15 per cent increase of trips made by bikes in the capital in 2011, The Crowne Plaza London - The City, has recognised the need to accommodate the growing number of guests who desire the access to a bicycle, with the launch of a brand new cyclist package.
Exploring Mauritius' natural attributes
The Domaine de Bel Ombre in the south of Mauritius is introducing a collection of experiences inspired by nature and its elements - earth, water and air - that will challenge the perception of Mauritius just being a 'fly and flop' destination.
Hyatt Regency Aruba launches new ZoiA Spa
The 5,200 square-foot ZoiA (meaning 'balance' in Papiamento, the local language) offers an indoor/outdoor experience and an extensive spa menu of luxurious treatments and native ingredients such as Aruba aloe vera.
UEFA Euro 2012 - Final packages on sale early due to popular demand
With less than four months until the biggest football tournament of the year kicks off, Thomson Sport, Licensed Tour Operator for UEFA EURO 2012, is now offering day trip packages to the all-important Final. As the only way for English fans to guarantee match tickets, the high level of demand has led to packages for this match going on sale earlier than expected.