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Rock bottom prices - Sky high quality
Jetsave’s latest worldwide escorted touring programme provides ample opportunity for Brits to keep on making the most of the rock bottom dollar with the introduction of four new tours to North America.
Wing your way to Queensland’s Fraser Island
From May 10-17 the who’s who of the bird watching fraternity will flock to Queensland’s Fraser Island to bump binoculars with eagle-eyed holiday makers during the annual 'Bird Week' festivities at Kingfisher Bay Resort.
Sun, sea and a reduced carbon footprint
Travel agents are feeling the pressure as consumers go online for holiday advice, according to one online expert. Paul Nadin, founder of Reviewcentre.com said holiday-goers want to hear from other travellers about their experiences rather than being sold by a glossy brochure and sales patter.
Win a holiday to Australia with Qantas
Western Australia offers breathtaking natural experiences within an unspoilt, pristine environment, whilst Perth is famed for its blue skies, warm climate and heart warming hospitality.
Celebrating 60 years of sailing excitement
On March 31, 1948 the Anna C, Costa’s first passenger ship set sail from Genoa bound for South America. The maiden voyage marked the beginning of Costa Cruises’ sparkling story. 60 years on, the cruise giant is celebrating its diamond anniversary by offering customers a special discount of up to 20% on a selection of cruises throughout 2008.
Alternative cruise reviews
Mainstream cruise line reviews only cover one section of the cruise market say leading niche cruise specialists Blue Water Holidays. To broaden the picture, Blue Water Holidays has launched user reviews of river cruises, adventure cruises and small ship cruises to cover specialist operators such as Hurtigruten and the river cruise lines.
Cox & Kings launches New Zealand tour
For 2008 / 09, Cox & Kings is adding New Zealand to its comprehensive travel programme, which currently includes group tours and tailor-made holidays to the Indian Subcontinent, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Far East and Europe.
Adventure tour operator goes global
After 21 years known primarily as an adventure travel specialist in Latin America, Tucan Travel is broadening its horizons around the world. With more than 300 group tours and independent packages, to 63 countries, on five amazing continents, Tucan Travel now offer any traveller the adventure of a lifetime, worldwide.
Back in time at Townend in Troutbeck
The clocks might have gone forward for British Summer Time, but they are definitely being turned back at Townend, in Troutbeck, near Ambleside, as the National Trust-owned property celebrates its 60th Anniversary.
Escape to Tunisia this May
You can enjoy the delights of Tunisia this May with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays. Although the smallest country in North Africa, Tunisia offers plenty to see and do, all set against a background of palms, jasmine bushes and orange trees.
Zoom launches direct flights to Guyana
New weekly direct flights with Zoom Airlines UK linking Gatwick with Georgetown commence in November 2008, marking the first direct service between Britain and Guyana, South America’s only English-speaking state, for almost 30 years.
Libya - A future in the past
The maturing rapprochement between Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi’s regime and the rest of the world has seen Libya’s tourism profile transform out of all recognition. Economic sanctions, travel bans and pariah status have all increasingly become phantoms of the past. However, though Libya’s future seems very different, its strength still lies in the past.
10 reasons to be “In Bruges” this year
On April 18, the new film “In Bruges” hits the UK cinema screens. Filmed on location in the most well preserved medieval city in Belgium, it is a welcoming destination for travellers from all over the world. But for hit men Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendon Gleeson), it could be their final destination.
Swedish tours with Wolfman Jonson
Ernest Thompson Seton’s book about Lobo the Wolf was the subject of BBC 2’s Natural World recently. The book offered one of the first positive portrayals of Wolves, inspiring many naturalists, including David Attenborough, who narrated the programme. Naturetrek enlists the help of ‘Wolf Man’ and naturalist guide Marcus Jonson for its new 5-day wildlife tour exploring the dense forests and lakes of scenic Bergslagen and Hälsingland.
Italian stallions
Stylish, cultured, good humoured and yet volatile - Italy, with its golden light, stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage has inspired poets and painters for centuries. Equine Adventures’ offers two new tours, riding deep into Tuscany’s spectacular landscape, from the dramatic Muraglione pass to the ancient forests of Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines.