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Zombie bunny offers an alternative Easter day out

Zombie bunny offers an alternative Easter day out

A 6ft tall Zombie bunny rabbit is loose on the streets of London, campaigning against the over–cutesiness of Easter.

Mum and Dad bail out kids on gap years

With many gap year holidaymakers having embarked on their trips in the first quarter of this year, new research out today suggests parents could be receiving a call this month to bail out their kids financially.

Camping getaways on the rise

Research by cycling and leisure retailer Halfords reveals the surge in popularity of camping over the last two years shows no sign of slowing.

Bajan Haggis on the menu at Celtic Festival Barbados

This year’s Celtic Festival Barbados from May 23rd 2011 is being organised by two Scots from Edinburgh.

Experience royal history aboard 'Magna Carta'

Experience royal history aboard 'Magna Carta'

In just 2 weeks the biggest event of the year will arrive. On the 29th of April Wills and Kate won’t just be celebrating their wedding; they will be making history.

Spring Bank Holiday deals in Cyprus

Sunshine and savings…that’s the offer to families in Cyprus this Spring Bank Holiday from specialist operator, Olympic Holidays.

Irish Ferries celebrates Ulysses' 10th birthday

It is now 10 years since Irish Ferries launched its flagship vessel Ulysses which, at 51,000 tonnes and with on-board space for 1342 cars and 2000 passengers, remains the largest ferry operating Irish Sea routes.

Beijing Toy Market is a fun stop for family travellers

Beijing Toy Market is a fun stop for family travellers

New York City has FAO Schwartz, London has Hamleys and Beijing has the Hongqiao Toy Market.

Hostel options for Royal Wedding travellers

The impending marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton has presented a royal dilemma for Britons as they decide what to do with the extra long bank holiday.

Experience US history by train

April marks the start of the 150th anniversary of the American War of Independence, and as the US gears up for this notable event, key historic battlefield locations throughout Virginia are marking the anniversary by what promises to be the biggest year for special events and civil war re-enactments.

One off houseboat holidays

One off houseboat holidays

One Off Places, the website for unique and distinctive holiday rentals, is pleased to announce a new one off houseboat proposition to its extensive portfolio.

The King's spirit lives on in Randers, Denmark

Graceland Randers is a new event house inspired by Elvis Presley's home Graceland in Memphis. The house is the ultimate tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!

Science, Sport, Life at Ironbridge Gorge Museum

Science, Sport, Life at Ironbridge Gorge Museum

Chris Holmes MBE, Britain’s most successful individual Paralympic swimmer, officially launched the Ironbridge Gorge Museum’s multi-site Science, Sport, Life programme at the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.

Get the royal treatment at Peter Island Resort & Spa

Get the royal treatment at Peter Island Resort & Spa

The world is waiting with baited-breath for the upcoming nuptials of Kate Middleton and Prince William, who will recite their vows in front of friends, family but on a less opulent budget than previous royal weddings.

Historic churches open up for Easter

The tiny church in Warwickshire where Shakespeare may have got married, a Buckinghamshire church with a wall painting featuring a headless St George, and the church in Imber village in the Army’s training area on Salisbury Plain are just some of the Churches Conservation Trust’s unusual and enchanting historic churches that will opening their doors to visitors this Easter.