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The best destinations to celebrate National Kissing Day
For fans everywhere of romantic movies or those who revel being in love, then 6 July – National Kissing Day – is the day for you! Tongues may wag, but any ‘get a room’ remarks are sure to fall on deaf ears as Brits across the land start smooching, snogging and pashing.
A sea of gardens in Italy
Wayne and Coleen Rooney are now finally husband and wife, they tied the knot on 12 June 2008, in the enchanting Italian region of Liguria, also known as the Italian Riviera. The celebrity couple chose two of the most outstanding gardens of Liguria as venues for their civil ceremony, Villa Durazzo and the religious blessing, La Cervara Abbey both in Santa Margherita Ligure, near Portofino.
Enjoy 60 days of wine tasting at Heathrow Airport
In a bid to promote New York State’s excellent wine regions such as the Fingerlakes, Long Island and the Hudson Valley, and create awareness for all that is on offer ‘beyond the Big Apple, New York State Division of Tourism has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic and will be offering 60 days of New York State wine tasting at Heathrow Airport.
Norway – An ideal short-break destination
DFDS Seaways is offering a fantastic short break to Norway staying at the Quality Straand Hotel, from just £347 per person. Explore Stavanger with its beautiful scenery and natural beauty, on these short and relaxing breaks sailing from Newcastle.
Kenya – The destination of choice
Both Thomson and First Choice are set to relaunch a full holiday programme to Kenya in July, offering a wide range of holiday experiences and hotels, ranging from 5* luxury to family friendly all-inclusive resorts, in this unique destination.
Travel to the Euro zone without feeling the pinch
Holidaymakers looking to cut costs to counter the euro exchange rate should look to the Canary Islands, where lower taxes and government subsidies make eating, drinking and refuelling much cheaper than in mainland Spain. According to the recently published Post Office holiday costs barometer, Spain is already the cheapest Euro zone country but there are several reasons why the Canaries are much cheaper still.
Brandenburg - There's more to Germany than just Berlin
The German National Tourism Office has launched a new English-language brochure "Brandenburg Holiday Destination". So, take a minute and get yourself acquainted with the wide choice of things to see and do in Brandenburg. The regions close proximity to Berlin offers ideal opportunities for combining a city break with a variety of holiday options.
Surf the net for luxury cruise information
As cruise travel begins to enjoy new popularity amongst travellers from a wide range of lifestyles - from families to independent-minded adventurists - one of the fastest growing categories is luxury.
Ferries – A smarter way to travel
You don't have to drive all the way down south to enjoy Europe. Sailing daily from Newcastle to Holland, DFDS cruise ferries provide easy access to France, Germany - and beyond. Unlike going via Dover-Calais, Folkstone or the Channel Tunnel, taking your car with DFDS can save you many miles of driving - and pounds too.
Throw away your bulky guide books
directline-citybreaks.co.uk has added essential information on each of the most popular cities featured on its website. The idea behind it is to distill all the most necessary information that a person would need when visiting a city in to just one sheet of A4.
Top tips for events & festivals this Autumn
Luxury tour operator Bailey Robinson (baileyrobinson.com), the designer of aspirational bespoke journeys worldwide, has selected some of its favourite events and festivals for travellers this autumn.
Satisfy your interest in the paranormal
Leading paranormal breaks specialist, Haunting Breaks, has added three new haunted venues to its portfolio to meet a surge in interest in its ghost hunting weekends, thanks to the continued success of television programmes such as Living TV’s Most Haunted, ITV’s Supernatural and the Zone Reality’s Ghost Hunt and Psychic Private Eyes.
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a Viking fest
On Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June come and celebrate the summer solstice, Danish style, at LEGOLAND Windsor’s Viking Midsummer Fest, when the park will be invaded by Viking to mark the longest day of the year.
Family adventure awaits on Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island (hamiltonisland.com.au) is a beautiful year round holiday resort popular with families. Located in the heart of Australia’s Whitsundays, a group of 74 essentially untouched tropical islands in the Coral Sea between the Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef, this is the largest of the inhabited islands.
Have an adventure of Olympic proportions
Before all eyes turn to China for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, book a trip with TrekAmerica this summer to experience the outdoor pursuits at America’s own Olympic attraction. Olympic National Park in Washington State was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt 70 years ago this month, on 29th June 1938. Despite being one of the lesser-known national parks in America, it is also one of only ten that are designated World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.