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8 out of 10 Brits tempted to move abroad
Some eighty five per cent of Brits have considered, or could be persuaded, to move abroad permanently as a direct result of the economic downturn, according to a survey undertaken by Immigration New Zealand.
New walking festival celebrates Autumn
The first North Devon & Exmoor Autumn Walking Festival will take place between Friday 18 and Monday 21 September with over thirty guided and speciality outings over the four days.
Saga Rose bows out in style
Saga Rose, the record breaking classic cruise liner, will depart her homeport of Southampton on 30th October 2009 for the final time as she embarks on a 37-night Farewell Voyage around the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas.
Voyage to the volcano in Montserrat
Montserrat’s Green Monkey Dive Shop and Tradewinds Real Estate have teamed up to offer a new holiday package on the island, combining villa accommodation, sightseeing tours and adventure activities.
Escape to the Isles of Scilly this Autumn
Prestige Holidays is offering three night breaks to Tresco’s Flying Boat Club this autumn from just £315 per person, based on six sharing a luxurious three bedroomed beach front house.
Explore the Alps and experience traditions alive
It is a sight to behold and a true example for the preservation of tradition - every year in September, thousands of cows are brought down from their summer alpine pastures high up in the mountains and treated like celebrity on their return to the valley. Head for Oberstdorf in the Southern Bavarian Allgäu region where this event will take place on 11 and 12 September.
Muscat’s first PGA golf course opens
The first 9 holes of Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club, Muscat’s first golf course, opened in May 2009. Designed by internationally acclaimed golf course designer Paul Thomas, the PGA standard 18-hole championship course is set in natural mountainous surroundings with challenging fairways close to the heart of Muscat.
A golden opportunity for autumn travel to Iceland
Icelandair has announced a golden opportunity for autumn travel to Iceland. Those who book a Golden Circle Special for 16 September to 10 December 2009 travel will receive a free Golden Circle Day Tour if booked online at icelandair.co.uk by 15 July.
HostelBookers launches London festival competition
Following its "Twitter Easter Egg Hunt", leading budget accommodation provider HostelBookers.com is launching a new competition on YouTube to give away London festival tickets.
Put the ‘wow’ into your vows
With the average wedding this summer costing more than £21,000, more and more happy couples are taking their big day abroad.
Walking the Algarve with a touch of luxury
Britain’s leading guided walking tours operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering an eight day holiday in Tavira, the Algarve with the benefit of staying at the 4-star Vila Galé.
Budapest to host Hungary’s top wine festival
Hungary has a growing reputation for producing excellent wines and the annual Budapest International Wine Festival in September gives wine lovers the perfect opportunity for tasting some of them, whilst enjoying the stunning backdrop of the Buda Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Affordable hospitality made in Germany
The German National Tourist Office in London has published a new “Holidays and Short Breaks” brochure containing a wide selection of affordable Germany holiday and short break offers for 2009.
Value-hunting families should head for Miami
Valid from now until 30 September 2009, a new ‘Miami 443’ campaign is offering a variety of deals on top hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and other area attractions offering visitors savings of at least 25 per cent.
A beach holiday with the locals
Enjoy a week’s break in Larnaca, Cyprus’ southern coastal resort, which is favoured by the locals. Stay at the 4-star Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows with 5-star facilities saving £213 per person by booking to fly from Stansted, East Midlands or Bristol with Olympic Holidays.