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Hard times? Not for Edinburgh apartment agency
In such turbulent economic times, companies everywhere are feeling the pinch, but not at credit crunch busters Dickins, Edinburgh agents who specialise in providing home from home accommodation in the Scottish capital – for which business couldn’t be better! In January 2009, Dickins reported a 150% increase in bookings resulting in a 60% increase in turnover compared with same month in 2008.
A haven in the highlands
A peaceful, idyllic holiday retreat, situated on the water's edge of Loch Etive on the west coast of Scotland, is just one of the new properties on offer in 2009 from specialist cottage agency, Ecosse Unique.
Up close and personal with whales, dolphins and turtles
Get up close and personal with whales, dolphins and turtles this April with Biosphere Expeditions the award winning, not for profit conservation organisation that this year is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The expedition will be in the Azores Archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Club together for a credit crunch holiday
As the recession kicks in, more and more people are choosing to holiday with groups of friends and family, staying at self-catering properties to keep the costs down according to ethical travel company responsibletravel.com.
Luxury for less in Abu Dhabi
Despite the current economic gloom, leading independent operator, Premier Holidays, reports that 'top-end' product continues to sell strongly which indicates that there are still plenty of people willing to spend considerable sums on their holidays.
Irish Ferries' service back to full strength
Irish Ferries is to reinstate the morning return sailing of its fast ferry, Dublin Swift, with effect from 27 February. The vessel will then return to offering two return sailings each day between Holyhead and Dublin.
Easter skiing in France
Skiweekends.com has availability on a choice of Easter ski breaks by coach or by air to Brides les Bains and Chamonix, with prices from as little as £269 per person.
All-inclusive European tours offer great value
With holidaymakers seeking to make their money stretch that little bit further this year, Leger Holidays has increased departures on its great value all-inclusive holidays to meet an upsurge in demand.
Bulgaria offers affordable ski holidays for Brits
Skiers hoping to hit the slopes on a budget should opt for Bulgaria, according to a survey of ski resorts by leading travel money provider M&S Money.
Burlington Arcade supports The Young Victoria
Burlington Arcade is delighted to be supporting the release of The Young Victoria, the highly anticipated film from Academy Award winners Graham King and Martin Scorsese. The film tells the story of Queen Victoria’s early rise to power, passionate courtship and marriage to Prince Albert.
In search of Morocco’s Bald Ibis
Stop tearing your hair out searching for some warmth, sunshine and excellent birding and head to Morocco’s Souss-Massa NP, the country’s finest birdwatching location and host to endangered Northern Bald Ibis. Naturetrek’s relaxing, 5-day Bald Ibis break, based at an exclusive beach retreat, departs 5th March 2009.
South American hotspots - Bolivia & Peru
As winners of Wanderlust’s Top Tour Operator Award 2009, there’s no doubt that Dragoman offers travellers life-enhancing journeys. To see what the fuss is all about, jump aboard the big, orange, customised Mercedes Benz expedition truck and head off for adventure! Dragoman still has availability on selected early spring departures on South American overlands.
Float and walk in Amsterdam
Walking specialist operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 6 day, half board tour of Amsterdam, with accommodation aboard ‘Botel Amstel’ - the perfect base for exploring this fascinating city. The ‘Botel’ is permanently moored on the river and five minutes free ferry ride from Central Amsterdam.
Windsor hosts spring weekend festival
Highlights of the fifth Windsor Festival Spring Weekend, Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 March, include a performance of Bach’s Mass in B minor in the beautiful, historic surroundings of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle and a concert by the Cappa Ensemble which includes Brian O’Kane, winner of the inaugural Windsor Festival International String Competition held last year.
Top picks for an Easter break with a difference
Leading specialist tour operator Journey Latin America has announced its top five picks for an Easter break with a difference. Take in the colourful sights of Easter parades in Guatemala, explore cocoa plantations in Honduras and view Latin America’s very own ‘Easter bunnies’ in Peru.