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24 hours in Luang Prabang

24 hours in Luang Prabang

Laos is arguably the jewel in Asia’s crown. Although a trip to this captivating country provides a perfect complement to its better-known neighbours – Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand – Laos has more than enough of its own to offer and enchant its visitors. In fact, Laos is often regarded as the most fascinating of Asia’s destinations and leaves those lucky enough to go with enduring memories of its warm people, mesmerising images and stunning scenery.

England’s tourism “Oscars” unveiled

The best places to stay and visit in England were announced at a glittering ceremony in Liverpool last night.

Historic Funen offers fruitful pickings

Historic Funen offers fruitful pickings

Coined the ‘garden of Denmark’, the island of Funen and its archipelago of southern islands Combines some of Denmark’s most stunning scenery of lush rolling pasture lands, steep cliff tops and wide sandy beaches with a fascinating array of historic sights and great family attractions.

Rory the tiger becomes a super hero

Rory the tiger becomes a super hero

Popular children’s character Rory the Tiger, much loved by kids of all ages on Haven Holidays’ 35 family holiday parks around the UK, has taken on a new role as part of the Zoo Troop – a team of eco-super-heroes who help animals across the world.

Celebrate St George’s Day – Book a break in England

Celebrate St George’s Day – Book a break in England

Fly the flag and stay at home! Haven holidays give us ten good reasons to take a holiday in England this year.

Summer festivals in Bath and beyond

Summer festivals in Bath and beyond

Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Bath is home to some of the finest architectural masterpieces in Europe and has a rich diversity of museums, galleries and attractions including the popular Roman Baths. Yet Bath is not buried in the past.

Hampshire Food Festival extends its run

Hampshire Food Festival extends its run

This year’s Hampshire Food Festival has been extended from its original two-week format to run for the whole month of July 2008. The Festival celebrates Hampshire’s finest food and drink, and this year, features 120 different events.

Dinner with art

The city of Ostend has rolled out a yearlong promotion of exclusive art in collaboration with some of its best restaurants which allows the public to dine and collect a series of 12 differently designed exclusive charger plates. Designed by a number of international artists, restaurant goers have a year to build up their unique collection which they take home after dinner in 12 of Ostend’s premier restaurants.

Classic South America

Ramblers Worldwide Holidays are offering the opportunity to experience an 18-day, full-board adventure to two iconic cities – Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. The first part of this holiday begins in Rio de Janeiro (the Marvellous City) and embraces visits to Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Copacabana.

Treat dad to an Isle of Wight adventure

So he might embarrass you occasionally with his corny jokes, dodgy dance moves and disastrous dress sense, but this Father's Day (Sunday 15 June) why not show Dad just how much you care by treating him to an Isle of Wight adventure break? He could enjoy sea kayaking, kitesurfing, paragliding and river canoeing and with activity prices starting at just £10, you can afford to come along and join in the fun.

Race a sedan chair and dodge the redcoats

Head to the Georgian market town of Cockermouth, in the Western Lake District, this May Bank holiday and you might find yourself recruited by magnificently attired, Georgian Redcoats as they roam the quaint streets press-ganging ‘volunteers’ into military service!

Peak season holiday offers in Ireland

A week’s peak season, family holiday in Ireland for less than £180 per person...that’s the special offer from Irish Ferries Holidays at the four-star Mountainview Holiday Homes in Glengariff, Co Cork.

Exploring water, woodland and wildlife

Visitors to three Severn Trent reservoirs in The National Forest can now discover more about the stunning waters, the new and ancient woodland and the abundant wildlife in the area.

Holidaymakers take a gamble with travel insurance

Some holidaymakers will be gambling with their finances this summer by failing to take out travel insurance when they jet off to foreign shores. A survey* revealed up to ten per cent of people will head off on holiday without insurance. Those who do take out cover are bewildered by the array of products on the market.

May bank holiday fun

May bank holiday fun

Join in the fun across the May bank holidays and experience some living history first hand at a range of great family events at some of English Heritage’s finest properties.