Types of trip
Brazilian Tourist Office sponsors free Bossa Nova festival
Embratur, the Brazilian Tourist Office has today unveiled plans for a free festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bossa Nova at London’s South Bank on 6th July 2008, part of the Coin Street Festival.
Brit's discover one of Greece's hidden gems
The hospitality of Kefalonia has been well known since the time of the ancient writer Homer. One family run hotel in particular today prides itself on continuing this tradition and has become a firm favourite with the Brit's holidaying to this beautiful Greek island.
Stressed out Brits seek a return to nature on holiday
Over two-thirds of Brits (68.6%) have admitted that a sense of freedom, increased personal space and well-being are now the most important considerations they look for in a holiday, a survey from Canvas Holidays has revealed.
New holiday accommodation booking site launches online
Bookahotelonline.co.uk, is a brand new user-friendly website offering a wide selection of accommodation around the world at very competitive prices. With destinations ranging from Tenerife to Thailand and Austria to Australia, customers have over 52,000 hotels, executive apartments, self catering cottages and villas to search from.
Work and play in Western Australia
Do you want to take a gap year in Australia but don’t have the cash? Western Australia might be the answer you are looking for. Tourism Western Australia has launched an online campaign designed to inform 18-30 year olds of the great job opportunities available in the tourism and hospitality sector as well as the amazing holiday experiences in Western Australia.
lastminute.com boosts its UK travel offering
Online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com has boosted its UK offering in anticipation of a growing demand for domestic holidays and breaks due to the current credit crunch and environmental concerns.
Norfolk in a nutshell
There’s no better way to see Britain than on two wheels, and with National Bike week taking place between 14th to 22nd June, what better excuse to saddle up and hit the open road. Cycling is not only a fantastic way to keep fit but also provides a great opportunity to spend time with your loved ones and do your bit for the environment.
Keycamp Holidays busts the credit crunch
With the papers full of talk of holiday cancellations as consumers tighten their belts, one sector of the holiday industry that is bucking the trend is European mobile home holidays. According to self-catering holiday specialist Keycamp, sales for their style of holiday are buoyant for summer 2008.
Colourful Eastbourne museum gripped by tennis fever
Always keen to promote Eastbourne and all the events taking place in the town, local artist, George Musgrave, has hung his tennis painting in the window of his personal museum, The Musgrave Collection, Seaside Road, as the town gets ready for the women’s championships at Devonshire Park. One of Eastbourne’s best kept secrets, the museum is home to a colourful kaleidoscope of paintings, models, illustrations, artefacts and stories from across the world.
Israel welcomes first kosher gourmet experience
During the latest series of the Apprentice an unlikely discussion point has sparked. We’re not talking about the usual backstabbing, bitching or Lucinda’s berets but instead, cast your mind back to week seven when, during a task, one of the contestants bought halal instead of kosher chicken, highlighting a real lack of knowledge about the cultural significance of kosher food.
The soul of Thailand heads for the heart of London
On Saturday June 14th, Trafalgar Square will welcome Thailand for the day, when it is the venue for an Amazing Thailand festival extravaganza, celebrating Thai arts and culture. The festival aims to promote a modern and dynamic image of Thailand through a celebration of Thai arts, culture and cuisine, promoting Thailand as a world class tourist destination and encouraging people in the UK to visit the country.
Sydney and Qantas soar at World Travel Awards
Australia had a night of triumph at the inaugural World Travel Awards Australasia Ceremony at Sydney’s Observatory Hotel on Tuesday 10 June. They emerged with a fistful of overall category prizes including Quantas, who scooped the coveted Leading Airline and Sydney, which captured the much sought Destination honour.
Pedal power - Holidaymakers think 'green'
responsibletravel.com, the world's leading online directory of specialist, hand-picked holidays received an 86% increase in the number of enquiries from people looking for cycling holidays between 31 May 2007 and 1 June 2008, compared to the same period the previous year. The statistics are released to coincide with National Bike Week in the UK (14 - 22 June).
Stena Line cuts fares to Ireland
Leading ferry company Stena Line has cut fares on its Superferry services to Ireland to help ease the financial burden on those booking early for summer travel, reducing the impact of fuel surcharges. Families can enjoy a £30 saving on standard brochure prices by taking advantage of super early summer fares from only £80* single for a car and two adults and the kids go free when booked before 20th June for travel by 4th July.
Visit the passion play of the decade
The countdown has begun to the event of the decade – The Oberammergau Passion Play 2010. With this historic event only taking place once every ten years and with tickets not yet released, Leger Holidays is urging people not to miss out on this hugely popular occasion by registering their interest in the event now.