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Crisis? What Crisis?
Before you know it Christmas will be a distant memory and thousands of people will be looking forward to their 2009 escapes. However, the onset of recession means some travellers are fearful for their holiday plans.
A glamorous holiday destination with a budget price tag
Explorers, founded in 1980 – part of the Tui Travel group - are a specialist tour operator offering scuba diving holidays all over the world. The company are currently offering a one week holiday to the Red Sea coast of Egypt for £199 per person, a saving of £250 on the brochure price.
More Brits choosing to wed abroad
It seems that more and more British couples are choosing to have their wedding abroad, partly because of the rising cost of weddings. While the average price of a wedding in the UK is now around £25,000 the average cost of a wedding overseas is just a third of that price.
Isle of Man reports record dolphin sightings
Following last week’s record of over 150 Bottlenose dolphins frolicking across Douglas Bay on the Isle of Man, the same pod were again spotted yesterday afternoon between Gansey and Port St Mary. This is the biggest single group seen off the Island since records began, and it is incredibly unusual for them to be sighted this frequently, indicating that they are obviously enjoying their stay!
Two holidays for the price of one in Krakow, Salzburg & Dubai
If time or money is an issue and you can’t decide between a city break or ski holiday, why not combine 2-in-1 in Krakow, Salzburg or Dubai? All these destinations offer a dose of culture and sightseeing, as well as access to the slopes; ideal for those with limited time or budgets.
An unlikely pairing under the mistletoe
In an unlikely pairing, America's sprawling Oklahoma City (population 1.2 million) is to twin with Worcestershire's picturesque Tenbury Wells (population 3,786) for the Christmas season at least.
Honeymooners to go wild over the west
The soon to be released movie "Australia," might be set in Nicole Kidman's backyard, but with the epic love story taking place on a cattle ranch, it is bound to inspire honeymooners to take up the reins across the globe. Ranch stays in the US and Canada still offer the same wide open spaces, and for couples who are longing to spend time alone there is even the option to enjoy more intimate private rides.
Candlelit Christmas carols at Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral’s much loved candlelit carol service The Christmas Procession is on Sunday 21 and Monday 22 December at 7.00pm. This service is a combination of readings interspersed with carols sung by both the choir and congregation, and for the first time they will be joined by a marvellous ensemble of trumpets, trombones and tuba.
Exhibition Centre sees official launch at Royal Phuket Marina
In a ceremony attended by Royal Phuket Marina owner and developer Mr. Gulu Lalvani, and more than 50 VIP guests from Thailand and overseas, Governor of Phuket Mr Preecha Ruanchun, officially opened the island’s first dedicated Exhibition & Conference centre in Thailand’s most exclusive luxury lifestyle yachting community. The new facility will be known as ‘RPM International Exhibition & Conference Centre’.
Tripadvisor reveals UK’s top road-side attractions
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Britain’s first motorway on 5 December 1958, TripAdvisor has announced the UK’s top 10 road-side attractions, according to TripAdvisor editors and travellers.
Early snow in the French Alps
With the latest snowfall over the Alps, the wintersports season is off to a promising start in France with many of the major ski resorts opening early.
Wild at heart weekends for stay at home safari
For all fans of English wildlife, Kelling Heath Holiday Park, located in the picturesque north Norfolk countryside is offering a fantastic three night Wildlife Weekend Break that is certain to astonish and entertain those with an interest in the nation’s unspoilt habitats.
Army man-power helps to rebuild national park
Last month, more than 500 soldiers, along with National Park wardens rolled their sleeves up and braved freezing conditions in the Brecon Beacons enabling the National Park to complete vital ground work on important conservation projects before Christmas.
Snowy Nakiska set to open on Saturday
Nakiska, Calgary, is preparing to open to the public on Saturday, December 6th for the 2008/09 winter season. The ski resort, known as “Calgary’s Closest Mountain”, has been busy being in the spotlight this season as an ideal training site for a number of international ski teams. Nakiska has hosted hundreds of athletes since early November, and was named an official Alpine Canada Alpine National Training Centre earlier this fall.
A Chinese odyssey
Walking specialist operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has just introduced our exciting new tour to China entitled ‘A Chinese Odyssey’. This two week, all meals, holiday embraces many of the country’s iconic destinations. The ‘Odyssey’ begins in Beijing – the political and cultural centre of China where one can visit The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and the Great Wall of China.