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Savvy sun seekers choose luxe for less
Consumers feeling the economic pinch are choosing not to sacrifice their annual foreign holiday and instead are becoming savvier about seeking out the best deals. Leading online operator, key2holidays (key2holidays.co.uk) has identified destinations offering particularly good value for money without compromising on luxury.
Africa specialist urges safari lovers to visit Kenya
The huge reduction in tourism to Kenya over the past six months has had a dramatic impact on the behaviour of the wildlife there, making the animals significantly more relaxed, more frequently sighted and easier to observe. Judith De Witt, of Rainbow Tours, the Africa specialist, has just returned from Kenya and was bowled over by the abundant game and its relaxed behaviour around visitors. During one day, she witnessed cheetah eating their kill, a pride of lion with 7 cubs, leopard, large breeding herds of elephant that were not too agitated about their tiny calves, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and enormous herds of plains game.
A new era in family holidays
The entire family can now escape to the bush, ocean or outback thanks to an innovative new addition to Australia’s largest campervan rental company. Britz is expanding its fleet of campervans, 4WDs, motorbikes and cars with the launch of its sensational new campervan, the Britz Escape, available for travel from 22 September, 2008.
Catch the breeze and learn to kite surf in Aruba
Learn to kite surf in perfect conditions along the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba’s windswept south shore this summer. Lessons take place at the north end of Palm Beach, where an ideal combination of gentle winds, shallow warm waters and soft white sand provide an excellent playground for budding thrill-seekers.
Pioneering luxury eco-retreat teams up with Nature Seychelles
Frégate Island Private, the Seychelles’ leading eco and conservation resort, has trans-located 16 rare Magpie Robins to neighbouring Denis Island, as part of a programme to re-establish the species there after the island was deemed a safe and suitable environment for reintroduction by Nature Seychelles.
Make sure your buy holiday money the right way
Online travel money, prepaid travel debit cards or bureaux de change? As the pound has weakened so much against the Euro, it’s vital that travellers find the best rates for foreign currency to get the most out of their holiday spending money. Leading foreign currency provider, International Currency Exchange (ICE), is warning that there isn’t one good way to buy holiday currency – it’s actually a question of making the right choice depending on circumstances.
DHH launches luxury alpine chalet
Luxury destination club Distinctive Holiday Homes has announced the latest addition to its stable of sumptuous getaways: a stunning chalet nestled high in the Alpine village of Les Mouilles, Megeve.
Schools out – But single mum’s struggle to afford a holiday
More than one in three single parent families (37%) can not afford to go on holiday this summer - and the majority of those that are planning a break will stay in the UK – according to new research from community retailer, BrightHouse Stores.
U.S.G.A. rates new course at Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley Resort in Idaho – home to the award-winning Trail Creek Golf Course – has announced course and slope ratings for the soon-to-open White Clouds Golf Course have been determined. The first nine holes of the Donald Knott-designed White Clouds are scheduled to open later this summer.
Flashpackers and grey gappers
Almost four in ten (39%) working Britons admit to having no time for themselves at the end of each day, according to research from American Express Insurance Services.
Bresciatourism reassures tourists in the Lake Garda area
The President of Bresciatourism, Alessio Merigo, has commented on the events that took place at the Garda Lake resort of Gardone Riviera (a town in the Province of Brescia) and in particular to the food poisoning of a group of British tourists.
Live your Antarctic dream
Save up to £370 p/p on Wildlife Worldwide’s 11-night voyage aboard the ice-strengthened expedition vessel Antarctic Dream, around the icy northern coastline of Spitsbergen, searching out Walrus, Arctic seabird colonies, whales and the ultimate land carnivore - the mighty Polar Bear.
Venezuela – Land of liberty
This week in 1821, the Battle of Carabobo was fought between independence fighters and Spanish Royalist forces, resulting in a decisive victory - the liberation of Venezuela. Explore a land of Andean summits, tropical jungles and the highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls, and discover exactly what they were fighting for during Walks Worldwide’s guided, 19-day The Heart of Venezuela expedition, departing 16th October 2008.
Unless you’ve got the frog factor, pack the sun factor
Not only can sunbathing tree frogs bask for long periods without the need for liberal applications of Ambre Solaire, scientists now believe the effect of hot sunlight on frogs’ skin may be responsible for killing off a deadly fungus threatening amphibians world-wide. Travellers however, embarking on Trips Worldwide’s 14-day Belize & Guatemala tour, still need to pack the sunblock though, especially as the holiday concludes with a few days of relaxation on the beautiful Caribbean beaches of Ambergris Caye.
If you go down to the woods today
Throughout June, Action Medical Research are encouraging the UK to ‘Bring Your Bear To Work Day’ to celebrate charity mascot Paddington Bear’s 50th anniversary and support its Touching Tiny Lives campaign, helping sick and vulnerable babies. This summer, why not pack up your family – Teddies-and-all, and ‘find a real bear’ in the Swedish wilderness.