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Kendal’s Mintfest 2010 prepares for lift off
The countdown to Kendal’s Mintfest International Streets Arts Festival from September 2nd to 5th has officially begun with the release of the full line up of this year’s extraordinary performers.
Late availability from Villarenters.com
After such a rainy August, for those craving some sunshine, it’s not too late to escape to the warmth of Southern Europe with specialist villa company villarenters.com, who have a superb selection of self catering accommodation available for the coming weeks, many at discounted rates.
Tickets released for The Luxury Travel Fair 2010
Condé Nast Traveller presents The Luxury Travel Fair 2010 (luxurytravelfair.com) the perfect event to discover some of the world’s best kept secrets. Taking place from 4 – 7 November at Olympia, London, the Fair will offer the most up to date insiders’ tips and inspiration for the ultimate travel experiences in 2011.
Gap year travellers urged to plug personal safety gap
With many students currently planning a year out, intrepid gap year travellers are being urged to take basic travel safety precautions before they travel and while they are away.
Bag a Bank Holiday bargain in the Thomson Tailormade sale
Specialist long haul tour operator, Thomson Tailormade, has announced its biggest ever Bank Holiday Sale, starting this Friday, so even if the Bank Holiday is a washout, you can still bag yourself some sun on a great value luxury holiday.
Free flights to Borneo with Oceans Worldwide
Oceans Worldwide is offering free international flights for its 12-day Reefs & Rainforests itinerary in Borneo departing 21 and 31 August 2011. To qualify for the offer, holidays must be booked by 31 October 2010.
Tourists continue to visit South Africa following World Cup
Although the World Cup ended last month, the redevelopment and changes imposed on South Africa will be long lasting. But has the hype and attraction, which surrounded the world famous event, trickled down and increased the tourism in South Africa? Pure Holiday Homes says yes.
Be prepared for the trip ahead
The long awaited August bank holiday is just around the corner and many of us will be heading off on day trips, camping trips and much more besides.
Top 10 winter holiday rentals
If the end of summer gets you down, don’t despair. Winter offers plenty of opportunities for being jolly and having a great time with friends and family too.
Unwind on the Isle of Wight
Situated just yards from the beach at Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, 7 Fort Victoria Cottages is a delightful 19th century property, originally used for coastal defence.
UK’s most beautiful views
In a nationwide poll to celebrate the best of scenic Britain, Lake Buttermere has been voted Britain’s most beautiful view. One in five (18 per cent) Brits believe the small but perfectly formed Lake Buttermere in Cumbria is our nation’s top view, closely followed by neighbouring Lake Derwentwater which received eleven per cent of the vote.
New York hotel unveils stunning new suites
From the Soho Grand Hotel in New York comes ten stunning new suites, each with their own living room and bedroom, allowing guests to immerse themselves in luxury and fine design.
Thoughts of snow in August
A blanket of snow is the furthest thing from our minds in August, although it is top of the agenda for the team at Hodsock Priory. Preparations are already well underway for Hodsock Priory’s annual snowdrop spectacular which has been hosted there for the last twenty years.
Make the Isle of Man your summer ‘staycation’
The number of tourists visiting the Isle of Man for the first time is at a five year high. With its breathtaking scenery, untouched beaches and relaxed pace of life, summer is the perfect time to follow in their footsteps and discover this jewel of an Island.
Family holiday? Don't forget to pack grandma!
One third of the UK's grandparents will be tagging along on family trips this summer, marking a resurgence of ‘three-generational' holidaying, according to new research.