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Travellers spend $100 million on green holidays
Responsibletravel.com today celebrates its 10th birthday with the announcement that its travellers have spent a staggering $100 million on responsible holidays via its website since the company launched in 2001.
Hot air balloon weddings in Sri Lanka
Fortunately, in Sri Lanka, a Hot Air Balloon does not need to be licensed for a wedding ceremony!
Escape Travel Money gives Brits a right royal offer
The month of April will be a bumper-booking period for holidays and short breaks as late-booking Brits scramble to make the most of the forthcoming Royal Bank Holiday bonanza, according to Escape Travel Money.
Martin Sheen walks 'The Way'
Once the assassin in ‘Apocalypse Now’ and president in ‘The West Wing’, legendary actor, Martin Sheen, now stars in ‘The Way’ – a drama set on the Camino de Santiago – pilgrimage of Christian’s venerating the remains of St James at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain.
New Titanic Centenary Cruise goes on sale
With just over one year to go until the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic on 15 April 2012, organisers of the Titanic Memorial Cruise have confirmed a second historic cruise will depart New York City next year.
Toddler tantrums stop parents travelling
New research out today reveals that one in five parents (19 per cent) shun foreign holidays because travelling with their children puts them off booking. 17 per cent of parents admitted that they had never gone on a foreign family holiday because of the stress and worry of travelling with children.
Happy Birthday, Hyatt Regency Curaçao
On 20 April, Curaçao’s newest and most luxurious resort, Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, will celebrate its first anniversary, and what a year it has been!
Five stars for The Courtyard at Hodsock Priory
The traditional accommodation grading system versus internet-based consumer rating forums has been a hot topic of late. But for one new Nottinghamshire retreat, the official star rating above the door is something to be really proud of.
Whistler launches inaugural jazz festival
Whistler will play host to the newest jazz festival in Canada, September 2-4, 2011.
Follow in famous footsteps along the Camino de Santiago
Actor Martin Sheen first achieved his dreams of walking the ancient 800km pilgrimage across Northern Spain in 2003 but pledged to return as the walk ‘proved too magical to experience in such a short space of time’.
Apartment holidays made easy with HouseTrip
The launch of a new website this week might make UK holidaymakers reconsider the way they book their accommodation this year. HouseTrip offers people the opportunity to book a whole apartment for the price of a hotel room.
Save up to 40% at Sandals Luxury Included Resorts
Save up to £1,328 per couple on a seven-night luxury Caribbean escape as Sandals Luxury Included Resorts are refunding the recent APD increase and offering a fantastic 40% discount for any booking made by the end of April 2011.
Discounts for LA’s top museums and attractions
These days, multi-tasking technology is commonplace for travellers. A watch doesn’t just simply keep track of time, and a cell phone doesn’t only make calls. Now a bus ticket in Los Angeles is multi-tasking by delivering riders to the top museums and attractions, then affording them a discount.
Cologne - The city of alternative culture
Germany’s gay capital Cologne is Europe’s latest hot-spot for the gay community.
Saint Lucia Jazz marks 20th anniversary
The Annual Saint Lucia Jazz is once again welcoming an exciting lineup of jazz musicians next month as part of the largest annual jazz festival in the Caribbean.