Types of trip
Festival fever in Brittany
Brittany provides a wide variety of holiday options from city breaks to coastal spa retreats and offers many festivals and fetes across the region; here is a selection of the annual summer highlights.
Nigel Kennedy to perform at 52nd Menuhin Festival in Gstaad
The 2008 Menuhin Festival in Gstaad has the new theme “joie de vivre”! The annaul Menuhin Festival adds to the beauty of the Gstaad landscape and the variety of the region, one of the most sumptuous in the Alps.
Tots to Travel ranked amongst best new businesses
Tots to Travel, a family friendly travel company, has outperformed hundreds of entrepreneurs to reach the Southern Regional Finals of the 2008 HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards. The national contest, now in its eighth year, is designed to seek out the most promising start-up businesses in the UK.
Royals choose Tuningi Safari Lodge as honeymoon destination
When Peter Phillips, the Queen of England’s eldest grandson, married his Canadian bride Autumn Kelly on 17 May 2008, speculation abounded as to the secret location of their honeymoon. All the couple would reveal was that the place they would be visiting was “hot”. The first destination turned out to be none other that South Africa’s own Tuningi Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve.
Well-being in the Hautes-Pyrénées
The department of Hautes-Pyrénées is the premier area in France for the number of thermal spas that it has. It is a true mecca for those interested in wellbeing and nature. All of these health resorts are open to the public and now have a variety on offer that gives real choice to the consumer. Not only are the facilities in the spas first-class, but the natural surroundings of the mountains with their healthy air, abundance of activities and fantastic scenery add to the wellness experience.
Bucket loads of fun and free seaside activities in Thanet
The British seaside is exceptionally good value this year with the popular resorts of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate in Kent offering a packed programme of free entertainment. Regattas, water galas, live music and carnivals are just a few of the colourful events lined up to entertain every age group this summer.
Gstaad offers healthy holiday options this summer
Whether you prefer a luxury spa break or local Alpine traditions, this summer of 2008, Gstaad is offering all kinds of wellness holidays. The rustic, romantic ‘Alp Turnels’ offers visitors a two-day indulgence package comprising of traditional relaxation methods. The highlight is a healthy whey bath in clean mountain air.
Holidaymakers ditching Europe for Skegness
Coventry holidaymakers are ditching holidays in Europe - to revive a long standing love-affair with the British seaside in Skegness! Rising fuel prices and the strength of the Euro has made people look closer to home for a break – and city travel firm, Harry Shaw City Cruiser, has had a rush of enquiries about travel to the east coast resort.
How not to end your holiday with a bang
As the summer holiday season approaches and more holidaymakers travel to and from the countries airports, Saga Holidays* reveals research showing that over three million drivers admit driving home tired after flying long-haul.
Indulge your Aquatic side
As the weather hots up and Britain’s countryside starts to wilt, daydreaming about translucent waters and crashing waves is likely to become a national hobby. Beach holidays are fantastic for sunbathing and a quick dip, but for those with a real love of life on the ocean wave, a watersports break is a must. Flight Centre’s travel specialists have put together deals to float a variety of boats, with holidays for everyone from diving enthusiasts to wannabe surfers.
Its a great time to visit Seoul
With up to 70% off shopping, accommodation, food, cultural events and tourist attractions, this summer will be a great time to visit Seoul. Between the 19th of July and 31st of August over 40 tourist hotels will offer great discount prices during the Seoul Grand Sale. More affordable choices include Innostels, with guest rooms at approximately US$30 per night. Tourists can also enjoy discounts for accommodations designated under the brands ‘Good Stay’ and ‘Benikea’.
A South African adventure by rail
Recapture the golden age of rail travel on an epic 1000 mile journey through the heart of South Africa on board one of the world’s most elegant trains - ‘Highlights of South Africa’ is a classic new 16-day itinerary which has been introduced into the 2009 worldwide programme of Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s market leader for escorted holidays by rail.
Ancient gold chalice recovered off Key West
Experts began studying and conserving a gold chalice Wednesday, believed to be more than 385 years old, that was recovered Tuesday from Key West waters during the search for a 17th-century shipwrecked Spanish galleon. The ornate two-handled chalice is adorned with etched scrollwork on the upper portion, and salvors estimated its value at one million dollars or more.
Brittany’s alternative to Glastonbury
The 17th edition of the Les Vieilles Charrues outdoors music festival will take place in Carhaix, at the heart of beautiful Brittany from 17 to 20 July 2008. The festival now entertains over 180,000 music lovers and features over 80 bands over the four days. Set in a natural amphitheatre in Carhaix, near Brest, it is an exciting showcase of international talent, including both established and up and coming artists.
Exciting line-up for Glasgow River Festival
The Glasgow River Festival returns over the Glasgow Holiday Weekend on the 19th and 20th July 2008 with a revamped and action packed programme of events and activities for all ages, on land and on water. New to this year’s festival will be a thrilling display of Jet Sport Ski racing and Glasgow’s first ever beach volleyball tournament. The festival, which takes place in and around The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, the SECC, Glasgow Science Centre and BBC Scotland, attracted over 85,000 visitors in 2007 and this year’s event looks set to become another unmissable family weekend.