Types of trip
A new guide to Greenwich and the Docklands
Maritime Greenwich and London’s Docklands have a vibrant and unmissable wealth of culture, shopping, dining and relaxing just waiting to be explored. Easily reached by Docklands Light Railway (DLR), all are featured in a free new mini-guide produced by Time Out magazine which ensures you will find the best things to see and do, whether you visit for a day, night out or short break.
Holiday fun in South East England
Families visiting South East England can take advantage of a number of enjoyable events and activities this summer, including dragon boat racing on the River Thames; birds of prey and kite flying displays in Surrey and Portsmouth; Victorian jousting tournaments at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire; family festivals at Legoland Windsor; the launch of a new Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest and much more.
Priscilla crowned queen of Aussie movies
The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert has been crowned the most popular Australian movie of all time, according to a recent poll carried out by LoveFilm.com, the UK’s largest online DVD rental service and entertainment website, in association with Tourism NT.
Dad is a tough nut to crack
Over 60% of young adults in the UK (aged 18-44) are planning to buy Dad a gift for Father’s Day this year, even though they find him the most difficult member of the family to buy for according to new research released today.
Bermuda to host world’s top golfers
The world’s top golfers return to Bermuda this year for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, the season-ending showcase featuring the biggest names in the sport.
Smile - Lily’s on safari
Pop sensation Lily Allen certainly isn’t feeling hard done by after swapping the urban jungle of London for the vast majestic plains of South Africa. The starlet praised her dream break through social networking site Twitter, saying it was the most amazing place she’s ever been.
Father’s Day is about to Brighton up
Dazzle your Dad this Father’s Day with a fun-filled trip to Britain’s cult seaside destination. With a huge array of unique activities on and around 21 June, Brighton & Hove is the perfect place for pater.
That’ll be the day - To celebrate the life of a legend
Thousands of music fans will be making their way to a small town near Amarillo this year to celebrate the life of a Rock ’n’ Roll legend. Leading escorted tour operator Travelsphere is making sure the music and the memories of Buddy Holly don’t fade away with a special journey through his short but productive life with the ‘Buddy Holly Experience’.
Headwater hosts cycling surgery
On the 23rd and 24th June 2009, holiday operator Headwater will be holding a free ‘cycling surgery’ at the Cheshire County Show. At present it is normal practice to have an annual check up at the doctors, Headwater are taking it one step further and asking you to treat your bicycle the same way as you treat your body.
Submerse yourself in the Caribbean
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority have announced the launch of SubCat Antigua, the island’s first submarine diving tour and latest family attraction.
Stonehenge gets go-ahead for new facilities
A new visitor centre for Stonehenge has been given the go-ahead to be built near the Stones in time for the 2012 Olympics, a move welcomed by VisitWiltshire.
Liverpool FC legends to visit Grenada
The Liverpool Football Club Legends team will be in Grenada for a 7-day football extravaganza from June 10, 2009 to help raise funds for The Jason Roberts Foundation, which helps children and young people participate in sports and cultural activities in Grenada and the UK.
Walking in wondrous Windermere
Britain’s leading guided walking tours specialist operator, Ramblers Countrywide Holidays is offering a 5 night holiday in Bowness on Windermere in the Lake District – one of the UK’s most stunning destinations.
North Devon brings the surf to London
North Devon is bringing the thrills and spills of surfing to the city of London on Tuesday, 16 June with a road show highlighting extreme watersports to encourage everyone to holiday at home this year. You can watch spectacular displays on the UK’s only Brush Board surf simulator, or have a go yourself for free and get a taster of the real thing.
In search of adventure in Sumatra
Exploring the Indonesian Atolls is not your average trip away in the sunshine, but Animal surf girl Easkey Britton, current Irish Champion, swaps her native Ireland for Indonesia each year to explore the islands around Sumatra aboard the 84ft Mangalui sloop yacht on the hunt for perfect waves.