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Circling Raven Golf Club – A sure bet for a great course
When it comes to casino gaming, it can be risky and exciting business. But when it comes to casino affiliated golf courses there are some sure bets not to be missed according to Golfweek Magazine.
UK holiday market has spring in its step
The falling value of the pound against the Euro is expected to encourage millions more holidaymakers to look at cottage holidays next year, with Spring breaks already proving particularly popular, according to cottages4you.
Italian dining – Hong Kong style
Domani opened last month with the ambition of being Hong Kong’s finest Italian dining establishment. With Mauro Uliassi, a Michelin star chef behind the menu, a contemporary and artistic glass gazebo to call home and a relaxed ambience of modern elegance, Domani is set to reignite Hong Kong’s dining scene.
Taj Mahal winter warmer
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has just launched a new holiday to the Taj Mahal and Rajasthan. This fascinating 17 day tour departing 15 and 31 January 2009 offers everything to tantalise the senses.
China's china
One of the world’s longest established travel companies, Cox & Kings, has announced a one-off, expert-led tour of China in March 2009, led by ceramics historian and BBC Antiques Roadshow regular Lars Tharp.
Christmas chic in Cyprus
Can’t face a Christmas at home after all? Would you like to someone else to manage the demands of Christmas lunch and enjoy some warmer weather? Two award-winning* hotels in Cyprus are offering the chance to make a last minute decision and get away from the UK - the luxury five star Columbia Beach Resort in Pissouri Bay Cyprus and the chic contemporary boutique Londa hotel in Limassol.
How about a night in an igloo?
For something a little different on this year’s skiing holiday, why not spend a night in an igloo at the base of the Matterhorn, courtesy of the Switzerland Travel Centre? Highlights of these overnight stays – which can be combined with a skiing holiday in Zermatt – include snowshoeing, basking in an outdoor heated whirlpool and a cheese fondue supper.
Uncover Japan’s hidden secrets
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, has expanded its programme of small group journeys in Japan to offer customers an option of 10, 15 or 21 days in this beautiful and increasingly popular land of contrasts.
Three tasty reasons to visit Bath
With its excellent reputation for food and a huge choice of places to eat out Bath is a ‘foodie’ heaven! And now there are three more reasons to explore the city’s culinary delights: Jamie Oliver recently added his name to Bath’s food map; the best of Bath’s pubs will feature in the Michelin guide 2009; and cookery school, The Bertinet Kitchen, was recently awarded ‘Tourism Experience of the Year’ in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
Enjoy some ooh-la-la in 2009
Inghams has announced the launch of its Just France brochure for 2009, which has been tailored to make it easier to use than any previous edition. Twenty-five years’ experience has gone into selecting the 420 handpicked villas featured, which include 55 new properties in 11 regions across France.
Enjoy a two night break in Bath for under £100
For cost-conscious holiday-makers looking to plan a break in 2009 Bath is the perfect place to visit with good accommodation deals available, plenty of free things to do and promotions and offers on entry to attractions.
Whistler's Peak 2 Peak gondola opens today
After months of construction and testing, Whistler Blackcomb's newest tourist attraction officially opens today, 12th December. The gondola which connects the sister mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb is a triumph of engineering, 4.4km long with an unsupported span of just over 3km and travelling at one point 436m above the ground. 28 cabins, carrying up to 2,000 people per hour each way, make the crossing.
Theatre tickets for visitors staying overnight in London
Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com is offering theatre tickets to customers booking London hotels on 15 December. The offer – part of the ‘crack Christmas in your lunch break’ promotion - will be accessible from the retailer’s homepage.
Another award win for Shakespeare Country
The Shakespeare Country/CandiTV 24 hour Tourist Information service, provided by DataDriven Logistics has won another highly coveted industry award. The company has been awarded Medallists for Project Excellence and Flagship Innovation at the British Computer Society Industry Awards held on 4 December in London. The company saw off competition from a very strong shortlisted field including Virgin Atlantic to take the Medallist award.
MSC unveils the Fantasia
MSC Cruises received its flagship MSC Fantasia, dubbed ‘the most beautiful ship in the world’, yesterday at a hand-over ceremony at the STX France shipyard in St Nazaire, France. At the tender age of four, the godmother at the flag ceremony was Asia Aponte, granddaughter of MSC Cruises owner Gianluigi Aponte. MSC Cruises’s CEO Pierfrancesco Vago, and Jacques Hardelay, General Manager of the shipyard, were also present.