Types of trip
Cut yourself off from the modern world
Who isn't sick to the pigs trotters of Swine Flu hysteria and depressing recession obsession and longs to evade it all? There is one, possibly the only place on earth, where you can cut yourself off completely from the rest of the world – North Korea, a fascinating country still firmly stuck in the 1950’s and with technology to match.
Improve your riding at a work ranch
According to Ranch Rider, travellers still think working ranches cater specifically for the more experienced rider; but this is a common misconception.
Top 10 religious buildings in the UK
The United Kingdom has a long religious history which is made evident in the amount of ancient religious buildings that are visited by thousands of tourists from around the world every year.
Surrealism with style in Belgium
From the city which revels in chocolates, cartoons and café-culture now comes a brand new museum in celebration of Belgium’s best known Surrealist artist.
Chocolate maker wins Scottish food award
Chocolate maker and café, Cocoa Mountain has been announced as the first ever winner of VisitScotland’s Food Tourism Award. Based in Durness on the north coast of Scotland, the business received the award at an evening ceremony at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Museum on 7th May.
The lions are on the loose in South Africa
There has been a territorial invasion in the southern hemisphere, ‘British and Irish Lions’ are on the prowl and out for blood in South Africa. The UK’s best rugby players fight for survival against Golden Lions, Cheetahs, Springboks and the savage Sharks. Coming out on top is more than just a matter of pride.
Get more zing from your Singapore Sling
The Singapore Tourism Board and Revolution Bars in the UK have teamed up to offer vodka cocktail aficionados two fabulous prizes to Singapore and all that’s required is savouring a cocktail or two, or concocting a personal recipe.
The single best way to travel
Capitalising on an increasing demand for ‘solo’ holidays, leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, is now offering a selection of its most popular trips exclusively for single travellers.
Australia gets a boost from Baz Luhrmann’s epic
While Baz Luhrmann’s epic Australia might have received a mixed reception from critics, the film is already proving a hit in boosting tourism to the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Much of the epic adventure, which is out now on DVD, was filmed in the beautifully rugged region.
Star Trek warps into Kennedy Space Center
Paramount Pictures' Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams, opened at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, home to a five-and-a-half story tall IMAX Theater, on Thursday, May 7, 2009. The new Star Trek movie, based on the American science fiction entertainment series, has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience.
Caribbean alternatives to marrying in Mexico
With travel to Mexico still off limits, those with imminent plans to get married there are being offered alternative destinations in the Caribbean by wedding abroad experts, Tropical Sky.
Pedal to the metal in stunning New Zealand
Entries are now open for New Zealand’s most scenic adventure mountain bike race. The eighth annual Run 79 Lake Tekapo Mountain Bike Pursuit, to be held in Lake Tekapo on Sunday 31 May (the Queen’s Birthday weekend), is touted as ‘a great day out’ for riders of all abilities.
Top international artists to perform in Catalunya
Dance, world music, opera, jazz and classical music - with artists including Michael Bolton, Leonard Cohen, Julio Iglesias, James Taylor, UB40, Anastacia, Jamie Cullum, Chic and Sarah Baras - are just some of the highlights at this summer's annual Jardins de Cap Roig Festival in Catalunya, Spain.
Dublin – Europe’s friendliest city
Dublin has been named the friendliest city in Europe for the second year running, in a survey of travellers’ perceptions of European cities by TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular and largest travel community.
New 3D maps transform empty retail premises
BID Leamington is giving a number of empty retail premises in Royal Leamington Spa a new lease of life. A new 3D map of the town centre will be temporarily positioned on the windows of empty shops and businesses at key entry points into the town.