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Fans heading to South Africa urged to watch card fees
England fans visiting South Africa are set to spend around £135 million during the World Cup but fans could be hit by punitive foreign exchange fees unless they are careful about their spending in the ‘Rainbow Nation', Santander has warned.
Grab your gold card and head for Antigua
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched the brand new Summer Gold card, offering holidaymakers fantastic savings and great value added deals between June and September this year.
White Star Cruises launches revamped website
Luxury travel agent White Star Cruises has relaunched its site to become more interactive, with more consumer reviews and a revamped blog.
World Cup stars ‘regenerate’ in Sicily
The German national football team has chosen Rocco Forte’s Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, near Sciacca, Sicily, to unwind after a long season in the Bundesliga and to prepare for the imminent 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Sex and the City style breaks on a budget
With the much anticipated Sex and the City sequel just around the corner, Hostelworld.com has come up with some chic accommodation ideas to help guests follow in the stylish footsteps of their favourite cast members.
Summer holidays with all the World Cup action
The 19th FIFA World Cup football tournament takes place for the first time on African soil from 11th June to 11th July 2010. Whilst 20,000 Brits are expected to travel to South Africa to see the matches, many more may want to go on holiday at this time, but not miss out on the action.
Value for money at Bewleys Hotel, Manchester Airport
The travel group Travelrobe has suggested that the Airport Hotel Bewleys, offers the best value for money at Manchester Airport.
Hyundai to transport all national teams at World Cup
With just 20 days to go, Hyundai Motor Company is geared up to deliver hundreds of vehicles for the ground transportation of the world’s biggest sporting event in South Africa, including the buses that will transport all 32 teams of the qualified nations.
See Gino D’Acampo at the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
Fans of fresh local produce and beautiful Island locations are well advised to book early for this year’s Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival. The Festival, taking place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September, is all about celebrating local produce and visitors will be lucky enough to taste some of the Island’s mouth-watering flavours, including Loaghtan lamb, world famous Manx kippers and Queenies, the Island’s small sweet scallops.
New garden in Stratford will give you butterflies
The Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm is to open a stunning new butterfly garden in which visitors will be able to see an extensive range of British butterflies in their natural habitat.
Family fun in Stratford this Whitsun
The Shakespeare Houses are hosting a number of exciting daily activities for families from Saturday 29 May – Sunday 6 June. With Fairy Trails, Herbs & Healing and walks through the beautiful and tranquil gardens, there is plenty to entertain the entire family during the Whitsun Bank Holidays.
Last-minute Bank Holiday bargains
If you are looking for the ultimate bargain for a last minute getaway this Spring Bank Holiday there is £335 off a week’s stay at Penrhyl – a six bedroom property in the delightful fishing village of St Abbs on the North East Coast.
Over two million people use free train time app
The free travel iPhone app by thetrainline.com is handling over two million train time requests a month retaining its position in the top free travel apps for iPhone.
Menzies Welcombe Hotel to host special Champagne evening
Following on from the success of their last fines wines evening with the Chateau du Seuil, the Menzies Welcombe Hotel is to host another special gourmet dinner, this time with the world renowned House of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne.
World Travel Awards success for Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm won four awards at the 17th Annual World Travel Awards held during the Arabian Travel Market on 3 May in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Voted for by travel agents worldwide, the World Travel Awards are considered the most prestigious awards program in the travel industry.