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Parents penalised by school holiday premiums
Parents hoping to treat their kids to a family holiday over the school summer holidays will be hit by massively inflated holiday premiums, according to research by Abbey Credit Cards.
Discover Dominica
A new biography of Dominica’s most famous author, Jean Rhys, has just been published to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of her death on 14th May 1979. Rhys is most famous for Wide Sargasso Sea, the Jane Eyre prequel that tells the tale of the first Mrs Rochester.
The return of cool (camping) Britannia
National Caravanning and Camping Week starts on 23 May 2009 and with the credit crunch causing a boom in UK camping holidays, 2009 is being heralded as the year of Cool Britannia.
Celebrate half-term in Shakespeare Country
Celebrate the May half term from 23 - 31 May with a range of fun and exciting activities for all the family in Shakespeare Country.
Recession and swine flu hits world tourism
International tourism demand has deteriorated further due to the impact of the global economic recession. International tourist arrivals declined at a rate of 8% between January and February this year, leaving the overall volume at the same level as recorded in 2007. At the same time, influenza A (H1N1) is starting to affect the tourism sector.
A feast for the senses in Windermere
Get a taste of the Lakes over the Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend by winding your way to Windermere and enjoying glimpses of true Lakeland life at the region’s newest country event, whilst staying in total comfort.
Discover the roots of modern design in Germany
Design lovers should not miss Thuringia in Germany this year. Bauhaus, the most influential design school of the 20th century, was founded in the Thuringian town of Weimar 90 years ago, and the anniversary is celebrated with a number of special exhibitions and events in Weimar, Jena, Erfurt and Apolda and also Germany’s capital Berlin.
Searches for Newquay soar as recession bites
Searches for Newquay are soaring according to a leading travel booking site, proving that with a strong Euro and recession biting, holidaying in the UK is a more attractive option.
Rock on at Roskilde Festival
The Roskilde Festival is the largest music festival in Northern Europe, taking place every summer in the countryside settings outside Roskilde. This world-famous festival has been going from strength to strength since 1971 and this year looks like it could be the best ever.
Summer events in Slovenia
Slovenia is gearing up for another busy summer of arts events – from puppet shows to operatic performances, outdoor concerts and dance.
London Symphony Orchestra opens Vilnius Festival
At the opening concert of Vilnius Festival 2009 yesterday, the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Valery Gergiev, a renowned expert in Russian music, performed symphonic works by Stravinsky and Rachmaninov with a world premiere of Rodion Shchedrin’s symphonic fresco Lithuanian Saga (commissioned by the Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009).
Tuscan wine tours for discerning travellers
If you haven’t looked at Tuscany recently, look again. The most expensive wines at a recent auction were Tuscan ones and even Sting is looking to produce wine here. Tuscany is a destination dripping with luxury, some of the world’s finest wines and gastronomic delights.
When in Rome
A family holiday to Rome can be a fun and adventurous time for the entire family, no matter what their ages, and what better way to explore this magnificent city than with the help of an expert tourist guide? A Rome and Vatican tour guide not only has the expertise to show tourists all the sights - they can also make the various attractions really come to life.
Successful launch for Plymouth festival
After a hugely successful opening to the 2009 Plymouth Summer Festival with the Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival (May 1-10), the Festival is now well under way with a packed programme of events offering some great entertainment for all the family.
Euro voucher offers families a better deal
Family holidays specialist Siblu Holidays has launched a new Euro voucher that gives people travelling to France an unbeatable exchange rate of 1.25€. The holiday parc operator is offering vouchers at 10 Siblu resorts across France for use in on-parc markets, restaurants, bars, and with activity providers.