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New aquarium arrivals fly the flag for Oz

Some new Aussie arrivals at Lakes Aquarium, at Lakeside in Cumbria, have turned up in time to fly the flag for Australia during an Ashes summer and demonstrate the power of camouflage.

France Tourism launches “Affordable France”

In response to today’s challenging economic climate, ATOUT France - France Tourism Development Agency has launched the “Affordable France” online selection, handpicking exceptionally good value deals on transport, accommodation and activities throughout the country.

An authentic cultural adventure in Morocco

Adventure travellers, take note. BikeHike Adventures is offering a rare opportunity to transcend the invisible boundary that exists between tourist and local and completely immerse in a native culture that is so unlike our own.

Key2holidays has Christmas packages all wrapped up

If Christmas without a cardigan appeals, consider one of these packages instead of unwrapping another matching scarf and glove set this year.

Looking for a value destination? Think Nepal

When you’re looking for a great value travel destination, chances are you won’t have considered Nepal - but maybe you should.

Down at the Farm hosts Teddy Bear Hospital

Children visiting a North East farm attraction have a chance to show off their best Ted-side manner this month, by bringing a poorly bear to a very caring Teddy Bear Hospital operating between August 10 and 14.

Celebrate Independence Day in India

Travel the Unknown (traveltheunknown.com) is celebrating Indian Independence Day on August 15, by offering a 10 per cent discount on all its tours to remote North East India, as well as six other short tours including the Golden Triangle, Living Roots Bridges and Sacred India for bookings between that date and September 15.

September savings in Italy and France

Whopping savings of up to 50% on a choice of mobile home holidays in Italy and France on selected dates this September have been announced by specialist operator, Venue Holidays.

Holiday like Sarkozy and Bruni on the French Riviera

French President Nicholas Sarkozy and wife Carla Bruni have headed to the Cap Negre in the south of France for some much needed rest and recuperation this August. And it’s not too late for us ordinary folk to pick up a bargain to the Riviera too.

Stena Line extends summer sale to Ireland

Stena Line has extended its fantastic summer sale giving customers the chance to travel to Ireland mid-week from an incredible £79* single for a car and driver and kids go free.

A unique insight into life on Montserrat

Broadcaster and writer Sarah Dickinson will be giving four illustrated lectures about Montserrat during Fred Olsen’s transatlantic Braemar cruise, which departs Dover for the Caribbean on October 27th 2009.

Montserrat to hold first literary festival in November

Montserrat will be holding its first literary festival from 13th to 15th November 2009. The Alliouagana Festival of the Word will include presentations and readings by invited authors, storytelling under the stars, a calypso lime and cultural performance, open mike sessions and literary workshops.