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MSC Cruises reports surge in calls and bookings
MSC Cruises UK and Ireland office recorded a huge increase in phone enquiries to its call centre and in bookings during October. The number of calls made throughout October rose by 47% while the number of bookings increased a staggering 84% over the same period in 2007.
Join Noel Gallagher and escape to Ireland
Ireland is only a couple of hours from Britain and a favourite holiday destination for millions of people across the world including Oasis front man Noel Gallagher who recently said that he loved playing anywhere in Ireland as the “Celtic Crowds” always gave the band a warm welcome. He also recalled fond memories of holidaying in Ireland every year as a child saying “The smell of the air brings it all back to me…I love it here, it’s the land of my fathers.”
Slope off with Air Southwest ski packages
Air Southwest has teamed up with Harvey World Travel to offer a range of skiing holidays this winter, as the airline launches new flights to Grenoble from Plymouth and Newquay.
Dominican Republic forerunner in eco-friendly tourism
Dominican Republic preserves and sanctuaries, like the Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals, the first whale sanctuary in the world located along the coast of Samana, are a vital tourism draw to the Dominica Republic's fabled lush green surroundings. The government's constant dedication to preserving the island’s environment makes eco- and adventure tourism in the country so remarkable and exciting.
Pre-Christmas getaways in Cornwall
What makes the perfect luxury pre-Christmas UK getaway, and how can you get a price-busting discount? How about, an open fire to snuggle in front of as you listen to the waves crashing on the shore of the wide sandy beach just yards away; a large heated, well equipped house to share with up to 8 family or friends where everyone has plenty of space and their own ensuite twin room; sea views, a championship golf course on your doorstep and a choice of celebrity chef restaurants within a short tax ride.
TotallyBarbados.com wins World Travel Award
A three-year-old Barbados company has won the 2008 World Travel Awards accolade for the Caribbean's Leading Travel Information Website. The announcement that TotallyBarbados.com copped the award for the second year in a row was made last Tuesday (November 11th, 2008) at the annual World Travel Market in London, England which features over 5,000 exhibitors from 200 countries.
Let your holidays blossom in Mallorca
During January and February Mallorca is covered in the delicate snow-white blossoms of the almond trees which are in abundance on the island. There is no better way to see Mallorca in its winter finery than to stay in a cosy cottage or traditional farmhouse and hike among the countless almond groves that dot the rolling hillsides.
Christmas in Switzerland
Christmas getaways in a small family-run hotel in Interlaken – a ‘picture postcard’ resort backed by the impressive snow-covered peaks of the Jungfrau Massif – are being featured by the Switzerland Travel Centre.
Alberta’s slopes are open as snow awaits
Alberta is known for its long ski seasons and this year two of Alberta’s resorts have become the first in Canada to open their doors. The season is expected to be another bumper year for the infamous champagne powder snow, pristine landscapes and of course the great Albertan welcome. Visitors can expect no lift queues, superb pistes, excellent tuition, vibrant après ski and a favourable exchange rate.
Christmas in Cape Verde
Make a ‘great escape’ from the British winter this Christmas and head for the sunshine of Cape Verde – and bag a bargain deal too – courtesy of specialist operator, Holiday Options.
Qantas Holidays celebrates Asia
In conjunction with the Hong Kong Tourism Board and travel website asiatravelmarket.co.uk , Qantas Holidays is celebrating the launch of its first Asia dedicated brochure by offering a luxury five-day holiday for two to Hong Kong, staying at the 5* Shangri-La hotels.
Emotions, passion and pure bliss – Austria in winter
With an 80cm snow base, Obergurgl will open its new season on 14 November 2008 with “Cirque des Montagnes – La Passion”, a fabulous series of events. Artistic entertainment coupled with live music, acrobatics, dance shows, magic moments and comedy performances await you on the occasion of this unique ski opening which takes place on three weekends.
Artistic endeavours
Explore some of the world’s great artistic centres with Cox & kings’ expert-led art treasures tours. Cox & Kings has launched its new Art Treasures brochure for 2009, featuring special arts tours to some of the world’s most important centres for music, art and architecture. Each tour is accompanied by an experienced lecturer who will develop the visitors’ understanding and appreciation of the destinations visited through a series of formal and informal talks.
Foreign Office appeals to winter sun seekers
With approximately 11 million Brits* heading abroad this winter - many enticed by the cheap deals being made available by tour operators and airlines - the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is appealing to holidaymakers to avoid additional financial strain by being thoroughly prepared for their trips abroad.
£50 off holiday homes Yule love this Christmas
If a pint of real ale on Christmas Day puts the icing on the Christmas cake for you, then why not take advantage of some special last minute deals available through Dorset Coastal Cottages? Book now and you benefit from £50 off the brochure price, at any one the following cottages, all of which are within a leisurely stroll of a great Dorset country pub.