Types of trip
Simply Red takes a tour through the Villa Maria vineyards
Mick Hucknall, lead singer of Simply Red, is coming to Villa Maria’s Auckland Winery on 15 February 2009, to belt out Simply Red’s greatest hits in the beautiful surroundings of Villa Maria’s Auckland Estate. As well-known for his love of good wine (having launched his own Sicilian wine brand in 2004) as for his flaming red curls and distinctive gravelly voice, the singer will play an open air concert within the grounds of the Villa Maria Winery and Vineyard park in Auckland.
Be in pole position to enjoy next year’s F1 season
Love him or loathe him, Lewis Hamilton is within touching distance of becoming one of the great British sporting icons of his era. In less than a week he could be crowned the youngest ever Formula One champion and the first Briton to achieve glory since Damon Hill in 1996.
Feel good about your travels
Now there is a chance to stay local, save money and feel good about your travelling habits. East London has a host of activities that you can enjoy with family and friends whilst supporting businesses with credible green policies. We are one of the most accessible places to visit; with walking, cycling, busses, boats and trains offering you viable leisure ideas. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.
Sky high demand for Keycamp tree houses
After unprecedented demand this year, Keycamp is launching more of its tree houses for 2009. But with availability already limited, those wanting to experience their very own treetop adventure will need to book quickly. If you’re not sure whether to take the plunge, CBBC’s fabulous Gimme a Break this weekend shows what one of Keycamp’s popular tree houses has to offer (1 November, BBC 2, 8:30am).
Oozing with Swiss style
Hotel Bella Tola has been heralded as Small Hotel of the Year by Peter and Felice Hardy in the highly acclaimed Hardy’s Skiing & Snowboarding Guide 2009. The Bella Tola oozes Swiss style with its traditionally chic interiors, intimate and luxurious spa, an indoor pool which overlooks the stunning mountains, food to impress the most discerning gourmet and roaring fires throughout, as befits a hotel of this calibre.
Ken Livingstone speaks at Tourism Society dinner
The Tourism Society’s annual dinner was held at the House of Commons on Thursday 23rd October 2008 and included the presentation of the Society’s annual award by Society President Lord Thurso MP to former mayor of London, Ken Livingstone. The award was given in recognition for his exceptional contribution to the tourism industry.
Silver surfers head to The Lakes Aquarium
Silver surfers have been parking their boards in Cumbria in ever-increasing numbers since leading attraction, The Lakes Aquarium, installed a new feature originally designed to entertain visitors of school age. The attraction spent £100,000 on a new Virtual Dive Bell feature unveiled by Michaela Strachan, in March 2008, targeted mainly at children aged eight and over.
Festive fun with a tropical twist
Christmas takes a tropical twist this year now that Veranda Resorts have put together the perfect festive package that brings a slice of the holidays to the Indian Ocean. The four-day collection of activities offers something for everyone. You’ll never think of a ‘White Christmas’ again – unless you are referring to our powder, soft white sands! Book your ten night Christmas stay through Kuoni for just £2431 per person.
Shakespeare Country shortlisted in tourism Oscars
Shakespeare Country has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards under the ‘Destination Tourism Website of the Year’ category.
Britain’s most haunted location revealed
Fright Nights, the UKs leading ghost hunting specialist, have announced the results of the second ‘Great British Ghost Hunt’, an investigation to discover Britain’s most haunted location. For 10 years Fright Nights have been organising ghost hunts across 170 locations in Britain and are the leading expert in carrying out investigations of this nature. Last year the Galleries of Justice in Nottingham was voted the most haunted venue in the UK with 31 reported paranormal incidents.
Brits intrigued by ghostly goings on
We are a nation of Derek Acorah’s! 60 per cent of Brits believe in ghosts, despite only a quarter of us having actually seen one. A spooky survey of 1000 people, carried out by holiday company cottages4you, shows that ghosts intrigue rather than scare us with nearly two thirds actively seeking ghostly goings on.
Paranormal investigations at Warwick Castle
Fright Nights, the UK’s leading ghost hunting specialist, will be holding paranormal investigations from 9pm – 5am at Warwick Castle once a month from February 2009. The public will be allowed to spend the night at the Castle, reputed to be one of Britain’s most haunted Castles, visiting the legendary “Ghost Tower” and using the latest ghost hunting and psychic equipment to detect ghosts.
Niseko shivers under first blanket of snow
After a couple of false starts, the snow looks to have arrived for good this season with falls almost to village level overnight In Niseko, Powderlife has reported. Skiers and boarders were excited to see the cleared main upper runs of all the Niseko resorts unexpectedly blanketed in white, with partial coverage down to about 600m.
Holiday happenings in Grenada
Travellers looking to add a healthy dash of spice to their holiday season will enjoy the array of special activities planned at LaSource in Grenada this December. While many of the resort’s daily programmes will continue to operate as normal, the staff has added more elaborate buffets, libations and entertainment.
Sea trials for MSC Fantasia
MSC Fantasia - the largest ship ever built for a European ship owner – continues her sea trials. On Friday 24 October MSC Cruises’s flagship left Penhoet Quay of Aker Yards France to reach Forme Joubert dock. From there, it departed for 48 hours’ sailing in the open sea. The ship was scheduled for return to the shipyard on the afternoon of 27 October.