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The rise of the short-term traveller
The economic downturn and public anxiety, that it’s only going to get worse, is causing a major shift in British holiday booking patterns, says EssentialTravel.co.uk.
A Mother’s Day treat on the River Thames
Show your mum how much you care by treating her to a sumptuous three-course lunch, on the 22nd March 2009, onboard the R.S. Hispaniola, a ship permanently moored on Victoria Embankment, in London.
Head to the Hautes-Pyrenees for winter sports fun
The Hautes-Pyrenees offer the winter sports enthusiast a really authentic, traditional and environmentally friendly skiing holiday.
A summer of wildlife and gardens
Travel company Cox & Kings, has teamed up with the Natural History Museum and the Royal Horticultural Society to provide two unique travel programmes for 2009 featuring one-off, expert-led tours focusing on the wildlife and gardens of the world.
Saga joins the beards & bards of Oberammergau 2010
This Ash Wednesday the official countdown to the world-famous Passion Play, Oberammergau 2010, will begin as villagers begin following the local government’s ‘Hair Decree’ and start growing their hair and beards long in preparation for the play.
Easter breaks aren’t just for kids
For those who are unable to take a week or two off work for Easter yet still want to make the most of the four-day weekend, Cadogan, leading luxury tour operator celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, is offering some fabulous three night breaks.
Catch the early bird to Barbados
There’s still time to take advantage of the Barbados Tourism Authority’s Early Bird Offer on holidays to Barbados. Until 28th February 2009, all package holiday bookings* to Barbados, made via a participating tour operator, will qualify for a £100 discount per adult travelling. Holidays can be taken from 15th April right through to 14th December 2009.
Unbeatable family holiday value in South Africa
Africa Collection is offering a fantastic, credit-crunch busting family summer holiday in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at an amazing rate and offers a heady mix of sunshine, mountain splendour, beaches to die for, adventure, relaxation and finishes with a Big 5 safari in 5 star luxury for the whole family.
Jazzing it up in St Lucia
Some of the world’s most iconic and legendary musicians are set to perform on the small, luscious tropical gem of Saint Lucia at the prestigious Saint Lucia Jazz 2nd – 10th May 2009.
A fashion fix for the financially frustrated
With London Fashion Week upon us, and Milan and Paris soon to follow, the fashion world is currently buzzing with excitement. Some of the most enchanting cities of the world are preparing to welcome the glamorati into their midst – and now Belfast is joining the ranks to offer the perfect alternative for those trend-spotters who are really feeling the crunch!
Costa Cruises continues to grow
With approximately 1,200,000 cruise guests in 2008 (a record for the European industry as a whole), encouraging performances for the first months of 2009, more ships under construction or on order than any other company in the world (a total of five, including three due for launch over the next 12 months, for a total investment of 2.4 billion Euros), over 250 destinations (with exclusive cruises in Dubai, the Far East and the Indian Ocean, and lots more news in the 2010 brochure, released in February this year), Italy’s largest tourism group and Europe’s number one cruise company, Costa Cruises is continuing to expand in spite of the global downturn.
Oscar film locations prove to be real winners
While actors, directors and producers celebrate the results of Sunday’s 81st Oscar ceremony, it’s the film locations which are the real winners, according to Skyscanner. The company’s search data shows a 100% rise in flight searches to India following the release of Slumdog Millionaire, and following the release of Baz Luhrmann’s epic Australia film, flight searches to the land Down Under have also risen substantially since the end of 2008.
Saint Lucia celebrates 30 years of independence
Saint Lucia gained its Independence from Great Britain on February 22, 1979 so this year will be celebrating the landmark of a 30th anniversary. To highlight this momentous occasion, numerous activities are taking place throughout the year.
Tailor made travel to the stars
In 1609, Galileo first turned his telescope towards the night sky to make discoveries that completely astounded and amazed the world. Four hundred years on and in celebration of the ‘International Year of Astronomy’, Tailor Made Travel has come up with some impressive global star gazing experiences to have holidaymakers equally awestruck by their wonders.
Something’s fishing in Anguilla
They take their food very seriously on the island of Anguilla. Lauded as one of the Caribbean’s hot culinary destinations, the chic island is not only acclaimed for its 5 star cuisine found island wide, but for its finger licking local fare cooked up at roadside stalls, beachside eateries and backyard fetes.