Types of trip
Brits reluctant to join in the fun
At one time a cruise holiday might have included a piano bar, some form of evening cabaret show and the optional games on deck. Today the choice of onboard entertainment rivals, if not exceeds that of Las Vegas. However, is it what holidaymakers want? The online cruise news and reviews site, CruiseCritic.co.uk has just conducted a survey of more than 2400 travellers from around the world to find out the answer to this and other questions about fun onboard.
Marry Abroad expands into Africa
Wedding abroad website marryabroad.co.uk has announced the expansion of its site with the launch of 7 new African wedding pages - Zambia, Namibia, Kenya, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Madagascar and the Seychelles. African tour operator Pulse Africa is the first advertiser on these pages, with further wedding professionals soon to join.
Ride and ski in a winter wonderland
There is a moment in every new couple’s holiday when things could go disastrously wrong. It’s the ‘holiday hiatus’ in which the words ‘I hate you’ will be murmured through gritted teeth, as each is obliged to enjoy their partners idea of their perfect holiday.
Prestige Holidays launches Bermuda Brochure
Prestige Holidays’ 2009 Bermuda programme features two new properties, early booking discounts with British Airways and lots of savings and special offers through the Prestige Plus programme. Holiday prices to the sub tropical island are also extremely competitive with a week’s stay at Grotto Bay starting from just £862 per person, the same as 2008.
Desert camel rides in Tunisia
As the peak season in the arid lands of the Middle East and North Africa approaches, Cadogan Holidays has come up with a helpful proposal to ensure customers avoid any embarrassing holiday moments, and impress their companions when venturing out into the desert. Cadogan Holidays is offering all customers who book a trip to Tunisia in October the chance to experience the traditional desert-way of life, by learning how to ride a camel.
Sunshine in Dorset or your money back
Rain can no longer dampen the spirits of holidaymakers in Dorset, who are being offered a cheery refund on the cost of their trip if rain stops play! Customers staying in any of Dorset Coastal Cottages’ self-catering properties can now claim 20% back on the cost of their holiday if it rains for more than three days during a week-long holiday.
Virginia Wine Country celebrates Wine Month
Throughout October Virginia’s wine country will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of its annual Wine Month. Coinciding with this significant milestone, New Horizon Wines will be launched in London to import selected ‘medal-winning’ wines into the UK direct from the State.
Replicate Nicole and Hugh’s outback adventure
With the much anticipated UK premier on Boxing Day of Baz Luhrmann’s epic movie Australia (his first movie since Moulin Rouge in 2001) starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, comes the news that travellers who wish to replicate their Outback adventure can do so on a new three-night South Australian cattle droving tour (prairiehotel.com.au).
Set sail for a nautical family adventure
If you’re after a value-for-money family break this October half-term, cast a look at Italian cruise line, Costa Cruises. With ten ships sailing in the Mediterranean this autumn, Costa Cruises offers excellent choice at competitive prices.
A new package, an industry first
Tickets to Alfred Brendel's concerts, scheduled in November during the Lucerne International Piano Festival, promise to be among the most sought-after ever. The renowned pianist will be making his final appearances before the public and European Rail guarantees an inside track to a block of the best seats in the building, Lucerne’s spectacular concert hall.
BridgeClimb Sydney celebrates 10th anniversary
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of BridgeClimb Sydney, on Wednesday 1st October 2008, 137 Climbers each carried a flag onto the arch of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge to represent every part of the world that Climbers have hailed from since BridgeClimb opened ten years ago.
Farewell to a giant
On October 16th at precisely 16.30 the deconstruction of Oslo’s most famous landmark and Norway’s number one tourist attraction will commence.
Raise a glass to beer festivals around the world
With the world famous Oktoberfest beer festival in full swing and Britain a confirmed nation of beer lovers, Flight Centre’s expert travel consultants have put together a selection of packages to alternative beer and ale celebrations across the globe.
Discover and explore a forest in the making
Moto, the UK's largest provider of Motorway Service Areas, has again teamed up with The National Forest to create a second gateway to this forest in the making. Visitors to Moto’s Tamworth Service Area at Junction 10 of the M42 can discover more about this bold environmental project that spans 200 square miles of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire.
Very Christmassy markets in Eastern Europe
Regent Holidays can arrange breaks to marvellous Christmas markets in Krakow, Prague, Tallinn, Riga and Budapest. All are guaranteed to get you in the Christmas mood and is, of course, credit crunch friendly because they are very reasonably priced.