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Sparkling spa breaks in Cornwall this Christmas
Winter at the 5 star Retallack Resort and Spa’s stylish collection of self catering lodges offers acres of glorious rolling hills, and idyllic surroundings – so when you’ve exhausted the Christmas festivities take a break and enjoy a special spa package for two on offer over the Christmas period.
Singapore plans for the future
2008 has been a memorable year for Singapore, playing host to a number of world-class events and witnessing the launch of a plethora of new and exciting tourism products. But this marks just the beginning of a trend of even more spectacular events, more new development projects and more investment in major enhancements across the city that are all helping to position Singapore as Asia’s ‘must see’ destination.
Formula One fever takes hold
Following a nail biting finale to the Formula One season in Brazil last week, the ripple effect of Lewis Hamilton’s world champion winning ways are already being felt in the UK where Grandstand Motor Sports, the UK’s leading motor sport travel specialist, who have just launched their new first edition brochure for 2009, are already reporting unprecedented demand for tickets to next seasons races.
Festive family getaways in Italy and France
Still not sure what to do for Christmas this year? Family-friendly travel company totstotravel.co.uk suggests trying something different by celebrating the festive season in France or Italy. The company has several properties available with lots of little extras to make Christmas special for parents and kids.
Seasonal ice skating in Santa Monica
For the second year in a row, Santa Monica’s seasonal ice rink ‘ICE’ will be opening on Fifth Street on 7th November.
Gstaad celebrates double award win
Gstaad has been awarded the newly created ‘Wellness Destination’ seal by the Swiss Tourism Foundation. Gstaad is one of the six destinations in Switzerland to receive this accolade.
Use redundancy to go overland, not overboard!
Dragoman is offering ‘life changing holidays’ to anyone made redundant as a result of the global financial crisis at a 10% discount – P45 or proof of redundancy (either enforced or voluntary) required!
Family holidays that are high on fun but low on cost
Want a family holiday that’s high on fun but low on cost? Then book a summer 2009 break with award-winning mobile home specialist Keycamp before 19 December and you could save up to 20%, while paying a deposit of just £50.
Tucan Travel takes silver in British Travel Awards
Independent adventure tour operator Tucan Travel took the silver prize in the Best Tour Operator to South and Central America against stiff competition at the prestigious British Travel Awards.
Discover Darwin
Opening this Friday, 14th November, The Natural History Museum’s new Darwin exhibition commemorates the bicentenary of Charles Darwin and features many rare exhibits and engaging interactive experiences. The exhibition comes soon after the Museum launched a collection of one-off expert-led Natural History tours in conjunction with travel partner Cox & Kings.
Covent Garden will ‘delight’ visitors this Christmas
This winter, Covent Garden launches Christmas Delight – a unique programme of entertainment and music events, offering something that will charm and delight everyone, from the conscientious consumer, to the Christmas enthusiast, to the thrill seeker and thrifty spender.
Biosphere Expeditions wins travel award
Biosphere Expeditions, a non-profit-making organisation committed to running real wildlife conservation research expeditions, has won a “Best in Sustainable Travel” Award from Islands Magazine.
Meet the real Father Christmas in Lapland this year!
You can experience the ultimate Christmas holiday this year with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays. Travel 150 miles inside the Arctic Circle to the Finnish town of Ivalo and you will be guaranteed all the snow you want and of course have the chance to meet Santa Claus!
GolfWorld readers vote Longaberger one of the best
The Longaberger Golf Club, Ohio, has announced that its award-winning course has garnered distinction in GolfWorld magazine’s inaugural “Readers’ Choice Rankings” in the category “Top 50 Public Courses.”
Mississippi courses continue to collect accolades
Best-of awards from international, national and key regional media outlets are what high-quality resorts, golf courses and destinations desire. Garnering them provides instant credibility to discerning consumers and other media. Hence, the state of Mississippi’s golf-and-gaming destination has never been so popular and well-ranked.