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Cost cutting holidaymakers are staycation-ing
A new survey which looks at how the economic downturn is affecting holidaymakers' habits found that almost forty percent (38%) of Brits are actively trying to spend less money on their holidays this year, with more than half of those (56%) deciding not to go abroad in order to cut the cost of their holiday.
A festival of culture on the Amalfi Coast
The Ravello Music Festival, one of Italy’s most famous summer culturefests, is on until September 26th. Holiday Velvet, a holiday rental agency with over 6,000 short-term rental properties in locations including Rome, Barcelona, Paris and Venice, announces that it still has availability for holiday apartments and villa rentals along the Amalfi coast for those who would like to visit the festival.
The Algarve to host 'Pop Up Restaurant' event
The trend for ‘Pop-Up Restaurants’ will arrive in Vale do Lobo this summer. A concept that has swept the world in the last year is quite rightly going to make its first Portuguese appearance in the country’s leading luxury resort.
Special tour will mark anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign
A special tour is being organised by Poppy Travel to mark the 95th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign which claimed nearly half a million lives during eight bloody months in 1915.
Early birds catch the world with Imaginative Traveller
For the next fortnight canny adventure-lovers can enjoy a £50 discount on every 2011 trip booked with Imaginative Traveller.
Experience a 'Grand Life' in NYC
The Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels have launched their iPhone and web-based mobile app, bringing the Hotels’ celebrated downtown City Guide into the traveling hands of the consumer.
Ryanair announces new winter sun routes from Cork
Ryanair has announced that it will operate three new winter sun routes from Cork this winter, to Faro, Fuerteventura and Malaga.
Landmark hotel reopens in Shanghai
China’s most iconic hotel will once again welcome guests when the Fairmont Peace Hotel opens its doors on July 28, 2010.
‘Relax Days’ for parents who need pampering
For parents who need some time out from the children during the summer holidays, spa breaks are available at teletextholidays.co.uk from £29 per person.
airBaltic launches self-service bike rental in Riga
Latvian national airline airBaltic has launched BalticBike – the first self-service bike rental in the Baltics, in the very heart of Riga – The Town Hall Square.
A new way to explore luxury Rajasthan
After months of detailed research, Rajasthan's newest boutique travel agency, Wire, launches its first collection of exclusive private tours for couples and solo travellers.
Open Weekend at Cumbrian residential park
The UK’s premium residential park owner, Lifestyle Living Group, is to hold an Open Weekend at its Lakeland View development in Nethertown, Cumbria.
Last minute family villa holidays
It’s not too late to book a great last minute family holiday with specialist villa company villarenters.com, who have a superb selection of self catering accommodation available for the coming weeks, many at discounted rates.
Bring back a souvenir with a difference
Taking a holiday has traditionally been seen as a chance to relax, unwind and do nothing, but recent research from cottages4you suggests that today’s holidaymakers want activity, experience and a chance to learn new skills.
Bank Holiday bargains in Wales
Bag a Bank Holiday bargain with Celtic Haven, the most complete resort in Wales, which is offering up to 30 per cent off holidays over the long August weekend.