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New Titanic artefacts unveiled in Cornwall

When developing and researching an exhibition, you never can be quite sure what artefacts and stories will be revealed and available to portray within that exhibition. A Museum always hopes to unearth something that has never been seen before or some incredible historical fact, but to discover seven stories with accompanying objects which have never been on public display before in association with one of history’s most tragic disasters is more than most Museums could ask for.

Celebrate 90 years of the Grand Canyon

Consistently voted amongst the world’s greatest natural wonders and a place to ‘see before you die’, the Grand Canyon marks 90 years this month since it was first established as a United States National Park, on 26th February 1919.

Main tourist areas unaffected by Victoria’s bushfires

Tourism chiefs in Melbourne are reassuring British travellers that the recent bushfires in Victoria have not had an impact on the main tourism areas of the state. Melbourne and the majority of regional Victoria’s key tourism experiences have not been affected by the fire situation - these include the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, the Mornington Peninsula, Daylesford and the Spa Country, the Grampians and the Goldfields.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in true Irish style

Join Brilliant Trips in Dublin – the place to be in March – and celebrate St Patrick’s Day in true Irish style. Brilliant trips are proud to be attending the biggest and best party in Ireland - maybe in the world!

All aboard for a memorable cruise

Bailey Robinson, the designer of authentic bespoke journeys worldwide, is highlighting five memorable cruise options to South America and the Galapagos, the Antarctic, British Columbia and Egypt.

Short breaks up 29% as Brits keep on travelling

Travellers are so determined to keep their holidays that they are shortening their stays and are going away for a single night so they get the break without the cost, says leading hotel booking site Hotels.com.

It pays to be a single traveller

The number of people opting for single travel could rocket this year as companies offer even more value for money to their customers. Just You, the UK’s leading specialist in holidays for single travellers is now offering outstanding deals. Just You offers a new range of tours with the focus on outstanding prices for incredible experiences.

Easter holiday travel deals

The Adventure Company has reduced prices on many of its Family and Worldwide Adventures for the Easter holidays. Highlighted below are some of the best deals. Price reductions are calculated using published brochure prices (September 2008) and prices now available online at adventurecompany.co.uk.

Award yourself a bonus

Within the magical setting of Skyros Island, where the pace of life calms the heartbeat and the villagers measure time in millennia, the Skyros Centre hosts the Life Choices Programme: a holiday designed to help you make sense of your world and your place in it.

Cruise Canada’s Northwest Passage

The Northwest Passage has long been the quest of explorers and the search for a northern route from the Atlantic to the Pacific has claimed many lives. Ice bound and treacherous the sea has been rarely navigable, but recent global warming has changed that and whilst the full crossing is still not straightforward it is now practical for adventurous tourists to venture into the Northwest Passage in the comfort of a cruise ship.

Walking through undiscovered Corfu

Walking specialist operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 15 day tour of ‘Undiscovered Corfu’. Far away from the hustle and bustle of many of Corfu’s popular resorts, this holiday focuses on the island’s beautiful interview – which is perfect walking country.