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New visitor centre opens in Reykjavik
A new visitor centre has been opened overlooking the site of the new Icelandic National Concert and Conference Centre currently under construction in Reykjavik.
Summer fun at Haven helps beat the credit crunch
Haven Holidays still have some amazing summer holiday deals available – that include their full summer entertainment package at no extra cost. The Incredible Hulk is appearing live on stage – straight out of Marvel Comics and even more fun than his screen counterpart, the 7’2’’ muscle bound green giant is already proving a huge hit with audiences at Haven parks around the country.
Enjoy the dirtiest weekend you’ve ever had!
Enjoy the dirtiest weekend you’ve ever had by heading to the Mersey Forest this summer, where you can derive a feel-good factor by helping the natural environment within some of the most iconic locations in North West England, as well as soaking up some fabulous cultural experiences.
Economic storm clouds don’t deter holiday bookings
Despite the credit crunch the majority of Brits are not worried about cutting the cost of their holidays according to an independent study by YouGov. The research, commissioned by travel website celticcastles.com, revealed fifty-seven per cent of people identify factors other than cost as their top consideration when booking a holiday, with alternative factors including the weather, tranquillity and proximity to cultural attractions.
Visit the best European Christmas markets with DFDS
This festive season DFDS Seaways are offering an extensive range of specially tailored trips to the Christmas markets across Europe including Hamelin, Cologne and Copenhagen. Combined with a relaxing journey across the sea onboard one of the cruise ferries you can choose your cabin to suit your style- opt for the luxurious Commodore Deluxe with private lounge and enjoy a five star break.
‘Unleash Fridays’ with lastminute.com
Parents who are worried about how they are going to afford to keep their children entertained throughout the summer have today been giving a helping hand by the UK's leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com.
Motorway the euro-way with DFDS Seaways
This summer, make the most of your free time and enjoy your holiday time with minimal travel stress. Set sail for Europe with DFDS Seaways and your holiday begins the moment you step onboard. Forget those long check-in queues at the airports, baggage restrictions and stressful waiting in departure lounges. Simply pack up the car with everything you need, drive onboard and relax. You can even travel with your tent, campervan or caravan and explore European or Scandinavian campsites and the great outdoors.
Get a taste of star-studded Copenhagen
Good food is an important ingredient in any holiday. The discerning gourmet traveller deciding to try the tastes of Copenhagen, will never be disappointed. Danish cuisine blends European influences with its traditionally excellent dairy produce, organic vegetables and fruits and high quality local ingredients from sustainable farms and the surrounding waters.
From the Darwins to 007 - Panama is booming
On the day that the Darwins were sentenced for their "Back-from-the-dead" fraud, Journey Latin America reports a huge growth in sales to the country of their dreams, Panama. Bookings have more than doubled in the past 12 months, thereby bucking the supposed "credit crunch slowdown" trend towards shorter, cheaper holidays.
Terracotta mummies in China
The third in the epic adventure movie series The Mummy is scheduled for release on 8th August, the opening day of the Beijing Olympics. In this latest instalment, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, the action shifts from Egypt to China, travelling from ancient catacombs in Beijing and Xi’an to the bright lights of Shanghai.
Another world behind the wall
One of Britain’s most iconic and spectacular tourist sites is Hadrian’s famous wall. It was the northern most perimeter of the World’s greatest empire, which stretched from Scotland to the Sahara and from the Atlantic to the Euphrates ruled over from AD117 to AD138 by Hadrian.
Hotline has all the answers for tourists in Israel
Tourphone - a new 24 hour telephone hotline for tourists launched by the Israel Ministry of Tourism will provide tourists with information, directions and assistance in emergencies.
Travel City Direct continues to fly the Welsh dragon
Travel City Direct, the Florida specialist, has announced that it will now be the only airline to fly direct from Cardiff International Airport to Orlando, Sanford Airport Florida in 2009, ensuring that nearly 20,000 Welsh holidaymakers will continue to have easy access to the world’s best theme parks and beach resorts.
Durham deals with the credit crunch
County Durham Tourism Partnership has teamed up with leading visitor attractions to launch Durham Deals, a great-value online promotion to help visitors enjoy fun days out in Durham this summer.
Ferry company offers ideas for summer fun
School’s out for summer and that means lots of family fun on the horizon, but with the cost of living continuing to rise and parents struggling for ideas on how to keep the kids happy this summer many are looking for simple solutions - and a short break or day trip with Stena Line could provide the answer.