Types of trip
Double eclipse in Eastbourne
Eastbourne Astronomical Society promises a once in a lifetime opportunity to view the town’s Sovereign Lighthouse silhouetted against the moon in a lunar eclipse, disproving the famous theory that there are no seas on the moon! The lunar eclipse will take place just after 8pm on 16 August and astronomy fans are being invited to Helen Gardens to view the rare moment through telescopes and watch as the moon turns a brilliant orange red.
Kansas Underground Salt Museum opens visitor centre
Visitors to the Kansas Underground Salt Museum are now being welcomed in the newly constructed visitor centre, an 8,400-square-foot expansion of the interim building used by the museum during its first 15 months of operation.
Titan HiTours launches 2009 brochure
Titan HiTours, the award winning escorted tours specialist, has this week unveiled its largest ever selection of group holidays around the world for 2009 and 2010. The company’s new 452 page Worldwide brochure is packed full of individually-themed escorted tours covering every corner of the globe, including several brand new itineraries and a considerable expansion in holidays to the Americas and the Mediterranean, along with some exciting cruise and holiday extension options.
Brittany lures golfers young and old
In 2008-2009 Brittany is offering the Free Bretagne Golf Pass, which reduces green fees by 20%. Also adding to the region's offering is the Golf de la Freslonnière, having recently opened a new children's golf area and launched a student discount to their beginner course. In fact 'Golf de la Freslonnière,' near to the capital Rennes, has opted to encourage a whole new generation of golfers through the creation of a more family friendly area aimed at 4-6 year olds.
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Bath
From the 1st August, Bath Abbey will be offering new and exciting escorted tours to the top of the church tower giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Bath.
Butlins reaps rewards of UK holiday boom
Butlins today announced a significant jump in the number of bookings it has taken for its peak season, July to September 2008. Up 15% from the same time last year, it appears the UK holiday company is reaping the rewards of the boom in UK holidays and is evidence of people’s intent to stay at home during this hard economic climate.
New exhibitors for the World Travel Market
World Travel Market will showcase an impressive ten new exhibitors from the UK and Ireland at the 2008 event. With over 5,000 participating companies and the largest press attendance of any event in the UK, World Travel Market is expanding across every sector, but the considerable growth in new UK exhibitors reflects the strength of the domestic travel trade.
Experience the spice of life in Grenada
With the UK weather front remaining unsettled why not dive into the guaranteed warmth of a Caribbean island? The Spice Island of Grenada lies at the southernmost tip of the Windward Islands, just 100 miles from Venezuela. With over 40 picturesque white sand beaches, turquoise waters, cultural and historical sites and a pleasant year-round average climate of 23°C, it’s the perfect destination for a relaxing, tropical holiday.
Inghams launches luxury ski collection
Skiers looking for the elusive combination of affordability and luxury need look no further than Inghams 2008 - 2009 Ski Luxury collection. Its seventy-one hotels, in forty-three of the world’s finest resorts are as distinctive as they are distinguished. The brochure puts all the elements of a discerning skier’s ideal holiday right at their fingertips. Each page boasts hotels with exceptional quality, individual style, and a unique ambience.
Disneyland prepares to open Sleeping Beauty Castle
The interior of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland will open in time for the December holiday season, offering guests a “reawakened” version of its classic walkthrough presentation kissed with vibrant scenes of Aurora, her charming prince, the evil Maleficent and other characters from the beloved fairy tale film.
National celebrations set to light up Singapore’s skies
The Singapore Fireworks Celebrations 2008 will return as a major highlight of the National Day Celebrations 2008. The Fireworks Celebrations will close this year’s National Day Celebrations with a big bang. The event will be staged at the Floating Gallery at the Marina Waterfront, sharing the same site as the National Day Parade 2008. The dates for the Singapore Fireworks Celebrations 2008 are 22nd & 23rd August 2008.
Norfolk Island stages international golf challenge
Norfolk Island is set to host the second annual Governor’s Cup, an international teams event offering $10,000 worth of prizes on the island’s ocean-front golf course from November 15-22. The par 72, 18 tee course winds around the southern edge of beautiful Emily Bay, offering magnificent views of the lagoon and neighbouring Nepean and Phillip Islands.
Malaysia numbers still on the rise
Malaysia continues to attract international travellers to its shores with a 2.6% increase in cumulative arrivals to Malaysia between January and June 2008 when compared to the same period last year. Australian arrivals to Malaysia have risen consistently throughout the year. In the month of June, there were 31,651 Australian visitors, contributing to an overall figure of 194,861 for the first half of 2008.
Tour operator gears up for action packed ski season
Erna Low, the best independent ski operator to France as voted by Maison de la France in the 2008 British Travel Trade Awards, has introduced another adrenaline packed ski brochure for the 2008/09 season. This comprehensive bumper brochure includes even more resorts in France, Switzerland and British Columbia, Canada while ever popular resorts like Flaine, Les Arcs, La Plagne and Serre Chevalier offer impressive new properties.
Discover North West Sicily
Ryanair now offers flights from Birmingham to Trapani, Sicily. The North West of Sicily remains one of the more undiscovered areas of Sicily boasting the best golden sandy beaches, aquatic nature reserves, picturesque harbour towns, and amazing architecture with towns such as Marsala, Palermo and Trapani.