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Ski competitions 2011 review
The SkiHorizon Ski Holiday Guide editorial team are not just experts in helping people choose destinations for skiing and snowboarding holidays, they are huge fans of winter sports. Here are their highlights from an entertaining and sometimes unpredictable winter ski season.
Is budget travel a thing of the past?
With more than two million Britons planning to travel overseas during the next couple of weeks, new research shows that budget trips may in fact soon become a trend of the past as more people aspire to pay extra in order to add a little more comfort to their holidays.
London’s calling this Easter
Winter has felt endless this year and we are looking forward to the long Easter weekend more than ever - and the extra bank holiday that follows thanks to the Royal Wedding.
The best airports for duty-free shopping
In the run-up to the summer holiday season, Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK’s leading website for flight price comparison, outlines the best airports around the world for super shopping experiences.
New luxury aparthotel to open in Bristol
Award-winning, accommodation provider, SACO will launch a flagship aparthotel of 72 serviced apartments in Bristol this spring, expanding their presence in the city by 150 per cent.
10 reasons to visit Puglia in 2011
Puglia, the heel of Italy, is renowned for its rustic charm, beaches, cuisine and wine and now there are even more reasons to visit this charming region of Southern Italy this year…
Head to the Alps for great value family summer holidays
The best value holidays are not on the Med and not in `non-Eurozone’ destinations, but up in the Alps where the air is fresh, the sun beats down and where family activities include hiking, rafting, biking, pony trekking and where there are great value chalet hotel holidays for just £170pp.
Quirky crash pads from Hostelworld.com
Choose from sleeping in a giant mushroom, floating on water or even curling up with the local wildlife in a tree house to make your holiday an adventure that will never be forgotten.
Big discounts for travellers to the Big Apple
New York City travel is now ‘on sale’ at seven Hilton Worldwide hotels, meaning the Big Apple has never been more affordable.
Jerry Hall cruises Kimberley coast on the True North
Well known actress and model, Jerry Hall was on board Australia’s own luxury adventure- cruise ship, The True North last week where she and her partner enjoyed a one-week Kimberley cruise.
Iceland Express calls all culture vultures to the city of art
Experience a unique atmosphere in the colourful city during Iceland‘s biggest celebration of theatre, dance, music, literature and visual arts at the annual Reykjavik Arts Festival (20 May – 5 June).
The magic of the FA Cup comes to Ironbridge
One of the oldest and most iconic football trophies in the world will be paying a rare visit to Enginuity, one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire on Saturday, 30th April between 10am and 5pm.
Bargain breaks to the Indian Ocean
Cast your mind away to the breathtakingly beautiful shores of the Indian Ocean and without a moment’s hesitation book your idyllic island break with Long Haul Specialist Operator Thomson Tailormade.
Stone Mountain Park debuts new laser show
This Summer Georgia’s Stone Mountain comes to life with a revolutionary, multi-dimensional projection, giving it more depth and light as Georgia’s No. 1 attraction.
Park Plaza goes virtual with iPad 2s
In the latest in a line of technological firsts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts was at the front of the queue to receive the new iPad 2, enabling meetings and event staff to showcase the hotels even when full.