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Durham unveils UK’s most relaxing holiday

Durham is aiming to provide the most relaxing holiday in Britain this summer for the many Brits choosing to holiday at home during the recession.

Join the grandstand crowd for Schumacher’s return

Since the news was released last week that Michael Schumacher is to come out of retirement to drive for Ferrari and cover for Felipe Massa as he recovers from the crash at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the UK’s leading motor sport travel specialist Grandstand Motors Sports has seen a 200% surge in traffic to its website.

Bikers head for Georgia’s warm springs

Warm Springs, a town in West Georgia and part of the Presidents Trail and President Roosevelt’s birthplace has become a key destination for motorcyclists, with the recent opening of two vintage motorcycle museums.

Ten foodie reasons to visit Guernsey

The elusive Ormer, Hechet home-made ice-cream, Guernsey gâche (fruit bread), yellow butter and cream, local crab salad, the traditional 'bean jar' and much more - 10 tasty reasons to visit Guernsey.

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.