Types of trip
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.
Follow in Boris' footsteps to discover Baroque Germany
Thank goodness we know now who really owns Ludwigsburg Palace - like Boris Johnson who toured one of Germany’s most magnificent Baroque palaces and residence of his ancestor King Frederik I of Württemberg as seen in this week's BBC “Who do you think you are?” programme, you could explore the 18th century opulently furnished interior and beautiful gardens restored in Baroque style.
An alternative winner - Costa Rica self drive
With the 2008 Olympics drawing to a grand finale, it seems that Team Costa Rica won’t be returning with extra golden hand luggage – but with a host of record-breaking highlights and top-of-the-league performances back home, why should they worry?
Trekking India in style
An Indian who claimed to be the world’s oldest man has died at his home in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Although Habib Miyan's pension papers showed his date of birth as 20th May 1879, he claimed he was 138-years-old. For a guaranteed historic experience amongst a land brimming with history, culture, wildlife and scenery, join Walks Worldwide on an in-depth exploration of this enchanting part of Northern India.