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Calling all snow-sport virgins
Take the plunge this winter and see why so many people take to the slopes. Book your holiday with Inghams from either the 17th or the 24th January 2009 and you can learn to ski for free.
Switzerland Travel Centre launches winter ski programme
The Switzerland Travel Centre has launched its 2008/09 skiing programme offering a wealth of options ranging from small, family-friendly destinations to ‘jet-set’ resorts such as Klosters.
Looking to conceive? Then head to Western Australia
Nicole Kidman has claimed that swimming in waterfalls in Kununurra, Western Australia, led to seven babies including her daughter Sunday Rose being conceived during the filming of Baz Luhrmann’s Australia.
Canada – The ‘to-do’ list
Canada is big! As the second-largest country in the world, spanning six time zones and stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic oceans, it covers almost 10 million square kilometers (9, 984,670 to be exact). If you’re planning a visit to this magnificent country, check out this essential “to-do” list before heading off.
France is set for a successful ski season
France is ready for the new winter season with good early ski holiday sales reported by tour operators and hopes to replicate last year’s excellent figures. France will be hosting the World Alpine Ski Championship in Val d’Isère from 3 to 15 February and will benefit from an extensive media coverage giving an insight into the attractions of our resorts and ski domains.
Go bespoke in Africa
The world’s longest established travel company, Cox & Kings, has launched its new Africa brochure for 2009, featuring escorted group tours, private journeys and tailor-made itineraries throughout Africa.
A successful year for inclusive holidays
“So far 2008 has been Sandals and Beaches resorts most successful year" reports Tony Cowles, UK Managing Director. "This is clearly a worrying time for consumers, people are shopping smart and taking advantage of deals that really represent good value for money.”
Stena Line campaign to boost Scottish tourism
In the current economic and travel market, many holidaymakers are looking closer to home for short break and holiday options. This week Stena Line and VisitScotland have launched a new holiday offer to appeal to the lucrative Ulster market.
Cabot Circus takes centre stage in Bristol
Bristol, the largest city and regional capital of the South West of England, has in recent years undergone a renaissance, finding its heart and soul as never before. Yesterday, Bristol's transformation took another giant leap forward following the official unveiling of its latest development Cabot Circus.
Loved up in the Lake District this Christmas
Pottering around little gift shops or savouring the flavours of a local delicatessen in a picturesque town, hand-in-hand with a loved one is one of life’s great pleasures. Particularly when it’s combined with a return to a roaring log fire, locally sourced food that’s bursting with flavour and a king size bed in a luxury hotel.
Independent holidays to Canada and Alaska
Connections, the specialist independent travel division of Titan Travel, has unveiled its programme of holidays to Canada and Alaska for 2009. The new brochure features a wide range of holiday options, from flexible multi-centres and self-drive itineraries to an enticing array of cruises through Alaska’s icy waters.
Bargain birding - Kenya's Masai Mara
There is absolutely nothing ‘bargain basement’ about Naturetrek’s 10-day Bargain Birding tour in Kenya, just exceptional value, first rate birdwatching, superb game viewing and luxury safari camp accommodation, departing London 7th November 2008.
New adventurers on Earth’s oldest continent
Peregrine has added new adventures to its Africa programme tempting travellers beyond the game parks to experience the energy and diversity of the world’s oldest inhabited continent.
Everest trekking in style
On 24th September 1975, Mount Everest’s southwest face was successfully scaled for the first time by British climbers Dougal Haston and Doug Scott. 33-years on and the world’s highest peak remains an ambitious calling for climbers of all levels. Walks Worldwide offers a 13-day Everest in Style guided tour along the trail to Everest Base Camp, climbing as far as Tengboche Monastery (3,867m).
Chile's Atacama Desert – 007 style
If you like your deserts like your Martinis – super-dry, you’ll be in good company! Trips Worldwide seeks out the world’s driest desert, the Atacama, one of the stunning locations featured in the latest Bond movie, Quantum of Solace (in UK cinemas end of October), during a 14-day Tip to Toe tailor-made itinerary through Chile.