Types of trip
Hamlet performed on Regent Street
The Factory Theatre is to perform its cutting edge version of Hamlet on Regent Street at five separate locations throughout the day on Sunday 7 September 2008. The famous play by William Shakespeare will be performed by a cast of up to 25 actors who will encourage the audience to bring props for the actors to use.
Don’t forget your toothbrush – or your camera!
Leading holiday add-on company, Holiday Extras, recently asked customers, "What would be the most disastrous thing to forget on holiday?" The weekly online Holiday Extras poll found that 40.1% (217) of respondents would hate to forget their camera, with 29.8% (161) dreading leaving their mobile phone at home. Almost 17% (91) of those polled thought forgetting their swimsuit would be a disaster and just over 13% (72) considered leaving their sunglasses behind the biggest boo boo.
Polo on the beach
Veuve Clicquot will be sponsoring Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay on September 9th, offering spectators the chance to enjoy the jet set event absolutely free. Staying next to the beach won’t cost the earth, either – the four star Beachcombers Apartments are literally a stone’s throw away from the beautiful bay and are available for four nights for the price of three from 5th – 25th September.
Campervan bookings surge following washout summer
A specialist camper van rental company is experiencing a surge in autumn bookings as disgruntled Britons head to the continent to escape the misery of the washout summer.
Baby panda dies in Japanese zoo
Following the sad news of the death of a newborn panda in a Japanese zoo, the Born Free Foundation has written today urging decision-makers to consider the global picture instead of continuing to support Edinburgh Zoo’s misguided plan to import pandas from China.
Quirky Christmas Markets
Shopped until you dropped at last year’s traditional Christmas Markets? Why not sample one of these quirky alternatives this year?
Hatton hits the strip
Journey Stateside with American Sky this November to the bright lights of Las Vegas and witness Ricky Hatton take on Paulie Malignaggi for the IBF Light-Welterweight Championship Belt.
Haven for couples
Now the kids are back at school, grown ups can have Haven Holiday parks back to themselves. They might be best known for their family friendly facilities – and you might still bump into pre-schoolers enjoying kid’s clubs, Water Tots and Learn2Swim sessions, soft play areas and breakfast with Rory the Tiger – but Haven have plenty to appeal to adults as well.
The hunt is on for 1p SeaFrance fares
This month, the SeaFrance Treasure Hunt is giving travellers the chance to pick up a 1p outward or return crossing for a car and up to five passengers. Every day from 8 to 22 September, SeaFrance is scattering 100 crossings for just 1p throughout its website booking system for travel from 8 September to 31 December.
Korea exhibiting at the ‘Mayor’s Thames Festival’
On the 13th & 14th September, the Korea Tourism Organization will be showcasing their destination at the forthcoming ‘Mayor’s Thames Festival’. The stand will be a colourful and interesting insight into the country and visitors will have the opportunity to win some amazing prizes, these include a return flight to Korea, hand-painted Porcelain clocks and other wonderful items.
Gstaad offers a warm welcome to winter visitors
The destination of Gstaad, one of the most spectacular destinations in Switzerland, has some great family offerings for guests’ this winter. Surrounded by some of Switzerland’s finest Alpine scenery, Gstaad lies in the south west of the country, on the boundary of the Bernese Uplands and the Vaud Alps. Recently named as a “Wellness Destination” – Gstaad has been awarded the title along with only five others nationwide.
Mauritius awarded second UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mauritius has further strengthened its reputation as a world-class cultural destination by being granted a second UNESCO World Heritage site. Le Morne Mountain, in the south west of the island, was voted onto the UNESCO World List by the 21-member World Heritage Committee at its annual meeting in July.
Virginia Beach – The green destination
Virginia Beach has been named the first “Virginia Green Destination” in the Commonwealth. This is as a result of the Virginia Beach tourism and hospitality industry’s commitment to decrease its impact on the environment and provide environmentally-friendly alternatives for visitors.
DFDS Seaways launches new Steakhouse concept
Your onboard experience with DFDS Seaways has been taken to the next level with the launch of a brand new onboard restaurant, adding to its already impressive collection of restaurants – a reflection of the cruise ferry operator’s ongoing initiatives focussing on fine food.
Thailand – Ready for visitors, despite domestic politics
The political stand-off in Thailand is starting to impact tourism, despite almost all tourism facilities and services operating normally and protests limited to a small area of Bangkok.