Types of trip
Dare to travel the unknown
Travel The Unknown, a specialist tour operator in eco-friendly and off-the-beaten-track trips, has launched its first tours to the unchartered territories of North East India. The 2- and 3-week trips will commence from October 2008 and take groups of up to 12 travellers into the undiscovered regions of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, where they will live amongst tribal villagers, go on elephant-back safari searching for the rare unicorn rhino and visit the largest Buddhist monastery outside Tibet in the remote Himalayas.
Wroclaw Flour Festival 2008
The 7th Wroclaw Flour Festival will open on 24th August 2008 (Sunday) in the Botanical Gardens in the city of Wroclaw (west Poland). The Wroclaw Flour Festival is a family oriented event which focuses on the art of making bread, from sowing grain to baking a soft, crusty loaf. The focus is on the historical and environmental aspects of food production and is aimed at raising awareness of the young generation of the value of bread as our daily food.
Glasgow rocks as it wins UNESCO City of Music status
Almost 20 years after it held the title European Capital of Culture (1990), Glasgow has been confirmed as a UNESCO City of Music. Director General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura awarded the title to Glasgow Lord Provost, Bob Winter, at a lunch yesterday in Glasgow, that was also attended by Linda Fabiani MSP, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture in the Scottish Parliament.
Forward planning is the key to saving on your wedding abroad
Saving money by having a wedding abroad may be growing in popularity in the current climate, but one method of helping the pounds take care of themselves may not be obvious to many brides and grooms - using a currency broker to make sure the money markets work to your advantage. When going on holiday we are all too aware of the fact that we will be paying over the odds to exchange money at tourist exchange rates and put up with extortionate bank fees and receiving charges.
Two million head away for the Bank Holiday weekend
ABTA estimates that two million Brits will escape the wettest August for years by heading away over the Bank Holiday weekend (22-25 August). Friday and Saturday will be the busiest days with almost one million flying from the South East alone. Over 420,000 will be leaving from Heathrow, 260,000 from Gatwick, 160,000 from Stansted and 80,000 from Luton.
Breaks in Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways
Amsterdam, the classic eclectic vibrant capital of Holland is a must see. A city cruise break with DFDS Seaways is the ideal way to enjoy this city, soak up the atmosphere and combine it with a relaxing cruise there and back.
En route to record year in tourism for Israel
1.7 million tourists visited Israel since the beginning of 2008 (January – July), an increase of 41% over the same period last year, when one million tourists visited the country. Over 260,000 tourists visited Israel in July (an increase of 22% over July 2007) and a 75% increase over July 2006. The increase in incoming tourism is consistent with the Tourism Ministry's forecast of a record year for Israeli tourism - 2.8 million tourists in 2008.
Cultural cruising in the Mediterranean
AITO Travel Company of the Year Martin Randall Travel announces the launch of its five Mediterranean cruises in 2009. Following the enthusiastic response to the inaugural cruises in 2008, the company are repeating this year’s cruises, and introducing two new itineraries: The Matisse Cruise and Ancient Greek Philosophy.
Mallorca Farmhouses has something for the whole family
Where better to take the children on an autumn half-term getaway than to a private luxury farmhouse in Mallorca? With temperatures still averaging in the high 20’s and accommodation to suit all budgets, it’s the perfect excuse to take a family holiday with specialist tour-operator, Mallorca Farmhouses.
Fringe stars encouraged to join celebrations in 2009
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe today revealed that it is encouraging performers who have who have appeared at the world’s biggest arts festival to ‘come home’ and join in Scotland’s first ever-nationwide Homecoming celebrations in 2009. This could include the likes of Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, the Foo Fighters, Razorlight, Jude Law, Christian Slater, Emma Thompson, Ricky Gervais, Craig Ferguson, David Schwimmer, Rachel Weisz, Hugh Grant and Gerard Butler – who have all appeared in the Fringe line-up over the years.
Oktoberfest alternatives
With Oktoberfest fast approaching, Kayak.co.uk has put together a list of trip ideas for all the beer lovers out there looking for something that little bit more alternative.
Israel on two wheels
The Ministry of Tourism in Israel has invited interested parties to forward proposals related to developing the cycling tourism industry in the country. The objective is to develop cycling tourism as an essential component in enjoying leisure in nature and as a means of positioning Israel as a tourist destination for international cyclists.
Singapore celebrates a rich multi-cultural heritage
Visitors to Singapore are in for a treat this August to November as Singapore sparkles with three festivals observed by the Malay, Chinese and Indian communities – Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Mid-Autumn Festival and Deepavali respectively – in quick succession. Reflecting Singapore’s unique multi-cultural heritage, the ethnic districts of Kampong Glam, Geylang Serai, Chinatown and Little India will come alive in an explosion of colour, street lights, festive bazaars, cultural performances and events.
Britons get adventurous in the sun
Amid the doom and gloom of a poor summer and talk of the credit crunch, increasing numbers of Britons are choosing to spend their hard earned cash on holidays in less than traditional locations. Sales of holidays in luxury destinations, such as the Caribbean, are on the up in 2008, says holidays-direct.co.uk.
VLM cements status as leading business airline
VLM Airlines’ success as a leading business airline was once again demonstrated recently when it was named ‘Best Business Airline- Western Europe’ by Business Destinations Magazine in their first Annual Travel Awards.