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Hollywood chooses Tenerife for epic remake
The island of Tenerife has been chosen as a film base for a Hollywood remake of the action packed epic, “Clash of the Titans,” using the stunning volcanic Teide National Park as a key location site.
Striding forth with Ramblers Worldwide
Specialist walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, has just added a selection of new holidays to its extensive range of guided tours, which now span over 70 countries.
The hottest summer event in the Alps
It is the hottest summer event in the Alps - when dusk settles over the Zugspitze on 20 June, the Tirolean Zugspitz Arena becomes the centre of the spectacular fire display. Over 8,000 individual fires on the coarse rock faces of Zugspitze, Grubigstein, Sonnenspitze and Marienberg create impressive pictures expanding over 200 metres in altitude.
Mad about Mackintosh
Barcelona has Gaudí, Chicago has Frank Lloyd Wright, and Glasgow has the Art Nouveau magic of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
There’s still time to get away this half-term
Holidaymakers are staying closer to home this May Bank Holiday choosing traditional seaside fun for the half term break. Whilst demand is high, there’s still availability on a number of Haven parks at prices that won't break the bank.
Beatles museum commemorates famous ‘Bed-In’
May 26th 2009 sees the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous Montreal Bed-In for Peace and to commemorate this still powerful gesture of love and compassion, Liverpool’s Beatles Story will be hosting the European premiere of a new photo exhibition Give Peace A Chance: John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed-in for Peace.
Virgin Cruises says ‘Hola’ to Puerto Rico
Virgin Holidays Cruises today confirmed a programme of cruise holidays to sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico between 7 November 2009 and 24 April 2010. Customers will use Virgin Atlantic scheduled flights to and from Puerto Rico.
Try beautiful Bath for the perfect European city break
Forget city breaks in Rome or Paris this year with the expense of the Euro, the stress of queuing at airports, or worrying about your carbon footprint.
Sri Lankan orchids to be shown at Chelsea
For the first time visitors to the Chelsea Flower Show (May 13-19) will see many exotic orchids especially flown in from Sri Lanka to form the centre piece of The Orchid Society of Great Britain exhibit in the Grand Pavilion including the latest hybrid orchid named after the Queen which will be presented to Her Majesty at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Journey into the heart of the Zulu Kingdom
Cross Zulu battlefields, roam beside the ‘big five’ and sleep under the stars of the savannah with Somak Holidays’ brand new ‘Kwazulu-Natal Discovery’.
Sizzling camping deals for spring
Families keen to get away this Spring Bank Holiday, but want to keep spending to a minimum, should check out the wealth of deals on offer from camping and mobile home operator, Venue Holidays.
On the rails – Swiss-style
Hop on the train in Switzerland this summer and enjoy savings of up to £132 on a choice of rail tours, courtesy of the Switzerland Travel Centre. The above saving applies to departures until 24 June on the seven-night 'Swiss Classical Tour', a journey combining stays in four classical cities - Lucerne, St Moritz, Zermatt and Geneva.
Take a trip by sea to the Irish Open
With National Ferry Fortnight (9th – 22nd May) fast approaching, Stena Line has launched a fantastic two night hotel break from only £75 for people going to The 3 Irish Open which is taking place at County Lough Golf Club, Drogheda from 14th – 17th May.
Discover the treasures of Dubai and Egypt
Shop till you drop in Dubai with some of the World’s best duty free, or breath in some ancient culture whilst cruising along the Nile in Egypt with these super holiday packages from Kuoni.
Trains to Rome proving popular with football fans
With low cost flights selling out rapidly, fans wanting to follow their team to Rome for the Champions League final are looking for alternative ways to get to the Eternal City.