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Ryanair announces new routes and aircraft at UK bases
Ryanair has announced that it will invest an additional $210m in UK tourism as it bases new aircraft in Bristol (up one to five) and Liverpool (up two to eight), from 28th March, and opens ten new routes from Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow (Prestwick) and Liverpool Airports, from February next, which will deliver 400,000 additional passengers a year and sustain 400 new jobs at these airports in 2010.
The holiday spirit set to invigorate Fujairah’s East Coast
This holiday season, Le Méridien Al Aqah will once again be transformed into lush forest of holiday greenery, hosting unique activities for family and friends throughout the festive month of December.
Geilo - the best place to introduce ‘reluctant’ partners and kids to skiing
According to specialist ski tour operator, Alpine Tracks, Norway’s oldest ski resort, Geilo – with its wide open slopes, modern chair lifts and friendly, English-speaking instructors - is one of the best places in the world to learn to ski.
Ryanair announces expansion at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Ryanair has announced that it will add two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its existing fleet of six aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) and open three new routes, taking their total number of destinations to 44 in total from March 2010. Ryanair’s investment in Liverpool of eight aircraft is now worth over $560 million.
Marmot Basin reports best November conditions on record
Once in a while, the stars align and the heavens open up and you are in the right place at the right time. Right now those days are at Marmot Basin in the Canadian Rockies. The ski hill has received a stunning 60 centimeters, two feet, of powder over the past 48 hours and 85 centimeters in the last seven days and it is still snowing.
Namibia offers great value for visitors during World Cup 2010
With the price of flights to South Africa soaring during the World Cup 2010 period, safari holidays can appear unaffordable for UK holiday makers. Namibia is giving visitors an action-packed holiday without the inflated World Cup price tag. For the perfect southern Africa getaway during summer 2010, fly to Namibia for a better value safari adventure.
Experience the 2010 solar eclipse under an Asian sky
For those wanting an excuse to leave the UK for sunnier climes this winter, long-haul specialist Tropical Sky has some fabulous packages to South East Asia and the Indian Ocean to coincide with the annular solar eclipse, which will be passing through a narrow corridor of the earth on 15 January 2010.
Christmas starts in Edinburgh on November 26
With the festive season fast approaching, Edinburgh’s Christmas is gearing up for a bigger, better and more exciting programme than ever before. In addition to the much loved ice rink, giant wheel and fairground, the city will come alive in an explosion of light, colour and sound with dancing fountains, a massive snow globe, balletic acrobatic displays performed inside a giant inflatable dome and appearances from electroglide angels and an extraordinarily realistic life size animatronic polar bear.
A is for accommodation in Aarhus
Well-known for its welcoming spirit, the university city of Aarhus is an ideal short break destination in Denmark. Less than two hours flying time from the UK and with an excellent selection of museums and galleries, countless restaurants and bars and great boutique and specialty shopping, rest assured you’ll want to dwell there just a little bit longer.
New York State prepares to host a season of festive events
With the winter holidays on the horizon, New York State is preparing for a season full of festive events. Here are some of the winter activities and deals that travellers can expect this season.
Tigers, temples, trains and ancient cities
Britain’s longest established guided walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 14 day, half-board tour to Northern India with its indescribable ‘mix’ of culture, traditions, architecture, national parks, flora and fauna.
It’s Christmas time at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
To offer guests a special experience during Christmas time, be it focusing on shopping or other activities, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has created excellent packages in outstanding destinations worldwide.
Retallack Resort - The perfect base to enjoy Christmas in Cornwall
December is a lovely time to visit Cornwall and stay at the 5 Star Self-Catering Retallack Resort & Spa. The rugged Cornish coastline is ideal for brisk winter walks whilst picturesque towns such as Padstow and Truro are free of crowds and full of Christmas cheer with Christmas markets, ice-skating and carol concerts galore.
Europe’s top Christmas Markets explored
If you find it hard to get into the Christmas spirit, there is nothing better than browsing some of Europe’s most charming Christmas markets. The scent of mulled wine and excited conversation fills the night air and shops are packed to bursting point with traditional wooden toys and decorations.
Oceans 12 – Award winning photographers support marine environment
Few people are better qualified to inspire the protection of the oceans than the world’s finest underwater photographers and that’s why the UK’s pioneering shark and marine conservation organisation, Bite-Back, turned to them for help.