Types of trip
Shakespeare Country launches online game
Shakespeare Country has launched a new viral online game entitled “Romeo - Wherefore Art Thou?”. The platform style game, which can be found at shakespearegame.com sees the player guide Romeo through a Shakespeare Country landscape to reach Juliet and rescue her from the balcony.
Sailing for singles
Save £60 on a Turkish gulet cruise this June is the invitation to solo travellers from specialist operator, Friendship Travel. These 'laid back' cruises depart on 8 and 15 June and now cost £599 per person including return flights from Gatwick, transfers and seven nights' full-board accommodation in a twin ensuite cabin for sole occupancy.
Cornish cottages on the beach
For families who can't bear the thought of having to carry all the essentials for a day on the beach for miles - or of constantly loading and unloading them from the car - Cornish Cottages has a selection of properties which are virtually on the beach.
Confused.com tips for Man U supporters going to Rome
Manchester United supporters will have high expectations as they head to Rome to watch their team play Barcelona, in order to retain their title as champions of Europe for the second year running.
Cosy cottages for couples in Crete
Crete in June means hot sunny days, balmy nights and virtually empty beaches. Island specialist Freelance Holidays - unlike many villa companies - takes couples into consideration with its selection of village houses and apartments. Prices start at just £325 for a week's rental in June - and that's per couple, not per person.
Seafront Sicily
If a summer holiday without the sound and sight of the sea is just unthinkable, take a look at soloSicily's new collection of seafront properties - all have sea views and many are just a few steps from the beach.
Champagne on a budget
Enjoy '14-nights-for-the-price-of-seven' - saving up to £525 - on all 2009 mobile home holidays at Camping la Presqu'île de Champaubert in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France courtesy of specialist operator, Vacansoleil.
Spring Special events at Willows
There is lots of fun to be had this May half term during the Spring Special event from 23rd – 31st May at Willows Farm Village. The highlight of the spring half term programme will be an amazing dog agility show.
Big savings on summer cruises
With over three quarters of their original 25 summer cruise offers now sold out Oceania Cruises has added 8 new departure dates to the company’s 2009 Summer Sizzler’s promotion, offering discounts of up to 50% off original fares.
Get a buzz in the woods
Base your Spring Bank Holiday weekend around a new woodland-based adventure by booking a family-focused Playdays in the Woods experience in the Lake District’s stunning outdoor playground.
Beautiful Barbados dazzles at Chelsea
Having won 13 Gold, seven Silver-Gilt and one Silver in a highly commendable 21 consecutive years at the Chelsea Flower Show, the Barbados Horticultural Society is pulling out all the stops to create another outstanding display of excellence for 2009.
A taste of Thailand at Taste of London
This year’s Taste of London is ‘turning Thai’ with a section of the show dedicated to this vibrantly spiced country. Taste of Thailand includes some of London’s most popular Thai restaurants, such as Benja, Blue Elephant, Busaba Eathai, Mango Tree and Nahm.
Champagne savings uncorked
Specialist operator Grape Escapes is offering a sparkling 10 per cent off its Adventure Weekend to Champagne from 19 – 21 June. Adventurous wine lovers will abseil down 100ft into the cellars of one of the prestigious region’s Champagne houses before learning the Napoleonic art of Sabrage – uncorking a bottle of Champagne with a sword.
Save the date for Dominica Dive Fest
Experience the Caribbean’s longest running diving festival at Dominica’s Dive Fest, which takes place from 10th - 19th July 2009. Dive Fest is organised by the Dominica Watersports Association (DWA) and aims to raise awareness about the diving opportunities and unique marine life in Dominica, as well as bringing scuba diving to a wider audience.
Romantic inspiration
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