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Fun in the late summer sun
Don’t put your swimsuits away just yet – there are plenty of spots where the sun is still shining! If the wettest August in years has left you craving some much-needed sunshine, it is not too late to make those holiday plans. At Holiday-Rentals.co.uk we have a variety of late summer deals on offer, giving you a chance to experience beautiful destinations without hordes of tourists, ridiculous prices and unbearable heat.
Where to ski in the October half-term holidays
Tour operators are warning that the February school holiday week in 2009 is going to be tricky for families as nearly all schools in the UK have the same week – when usually the holidays are spread over at least a fortnight. The message is that availability will be low and thus prices high, already visible if you go to a ‘low cost’ airline website and try to book a flight to the Alps around Valentine’s Day, returning a week later.
Potfest comes to Shropshire
Shropshire born potter, Ralph Jandrell will be joining over 70 potters and ceramicists from the UK and abroad for the aptly named ‘Potfest’ this September at the Shrewsbury Agricultural Market. Ralph, who works from his workshop at the Coalport China Museum has exhibited his ceramic pieces at other Potfests that have been held in the UK, as far afield as Perth in Scotland.
The Lake District’s first Japanese touring guide takes to the road
Windermere-based Mountain Goat Tours has appointed the Lake District’s first Japanese touring guide. Junko Ishiwata from Sendai City in northern Japan has been drafted in to help introduce Japanese Beatrix Potter fans to Cumbria and Peter Rabbit country, on board Mountain Goat’s luxury mini-coaches.
Heavenly honeymoons with a difference
After all the preparations that have gone into the big day, the honeymoon is the perfect time to unwind as newly-weds embark on married life together. However for some couples, the idea of post-nuptial paradise differs wildly from the traditional tropical beach - whether it be trekking through the rainforest on an Amazonian adventure or exploring the ancient wonders of the world.
America celebrates Thomas Paine
In 2009 the world will celebrate the life of Thomas Paine; one of the great champions of freedom who wrote The Rights of Man. Thomas Paine has significant relevance to the county of Sussex, having lived much of his life in Lewes, East Sussex or the neighbouring county of Kent. The time that Paine spent in Lewes was a formative period in shaping his philosophy and thinking.
Mobile camping meets environmentally-friendly standards
Safari property specialist Sanctuary Lodges & Camps has upgraded its private luxury mobile camps in Kenya, giving clients the best means to experience East Africa’s wildlife areas. Adhering to the company’s ongoing efforts to set a global benchmark for sustainable tourism, the mobile camps will all operate on an environmentally-friendly basis.
Extended off-piste offering for single skiers
Ski Freshtracks, specialists in holidays which match skiers of the same ability have cemented themselves as leaders in off-piste skiing with an expanded off-piste, ski touring and heli-skiing programme including a new freeski week with Salomon and a freeride ski testing weekend with Snow+Rock. Single skiers will also be delighted with more holidays offering single rooms at no extra cost.
Festive breaks with DFDS Seaways
This festive season, DFDS Seaways are offering an extensive range of specially tailored trips across Europe. There’s the ever popular Christmas markets, a new six night river cruise break to Germany, as well as a fantastic all inclusive New Year mini cruise to Amsterdam with onboard evening celebrations to welcome in the New Year in style. There really is something to suit all!
Artisans use creative energy to reuse and recycle
Delaware’s Hagley Museum and Library will feature more than fifty artisans at its annual Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19. Visitors may browse through the fine crafts and wares created by premier artists of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Wine and dinosaurs stomp into Delaware
The Delaware Museum of Natural History’s Wine & Dinosaurs festival returns on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from noon-4 p.m., featuring specialty wines and beers from around the world. All proceeds from this indoor/outdoor event benefit the museum and its mission to excite and inform people about the natural world through exploration and discovery.
Adopt-A-Pet day at Miami Seaquarium
On Saturday, August 30th, Miami Seaquarium will host an Adopt-A-Pet day in partnership with the Humane Society of Greater Miami to give orphan dogs an opportunity to find a new home. From noon to 3pm park guests will be able to Adopt-A-Pet at Miami Seaquarium, as well as acquire information on how to be a new pet owner.
Guests see tall bundle of joy arrive at San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo guests got an extra thrill Tuesday, August 19, as a female Masai giraffe gave birth to a baby girl while on exhibit. The baby, as yet unnamed, weighed in at 145 pounds, and stood at 62 inches tall by Wednesday morning when veterinary staff did an exam.
Britain prepares to welcome the World
The world watches as London accepts the Olympic flag from Beijing and Britain becomes host nation of the next summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. The occasion marks the start of Britain’s four-year Cultural Olympiad, celebrating the best of the nation’s culture, and the opportunity to present Britain’s appeals to a global audience.
Haven urges “plan ahead for best 2009 holiday prices”
Haven Holidays are reporting an upsurge in bookings for the 2009 season with more people than ever before taking the option of securing a holiday for next year at this summer’s prices.