Types of trip
The Gi Festival 2008 – A cultural safari
Like Barcelona, Paris and Vienna, Glasgow is rightly hailed as one of Europe’s great cultural centres, and among the highlights of its 2008 events calendar is the third Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Visual Art (Gi).
Never mess with a shark!
When asked to reveal their best travel tips, over 1,500 keen Destinations Show travellers offered ideas from practical packing advice to quirky cures for itchy insect bites and scams to watch out for at different destinations.
Make your ‘Great Escape’ to Brighton
This May, Brighton rolls into action once again, showcasing the best new and undiscovered musical talent with the return of The Great Escape 15 - 17 May 2008 and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
Pleasure Beach welcomes local MP's
Pleasure Beach, Blackpool received some very special guests today, when two of the Fylde coasts most prominent MP's paid a visit to Britain's favourite tourist attraction. Gordon Marsden, MP for Blackpool South, and Joan Humble, MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood, visited Pleasure Beach as part of their British Tourism Week Programme.
Eggstravagant fun for the Easter holidays
There’s an eggcellent time in store for kids this Easter at the Easter Eggstravaganza at Willows Farm Village in Hertfordshire, every day from 15th March to 6th April. The 500 acre farm village near St Alban’s will be decorated for the event with bunnies, Easter eggs and spring flowers.
Stay, play and explore in Leicester
From experiencing a human spaceflight, encountering rare species of monkeys, to going wild in the forest, Leicestershire is a place like no other for keeping young minds engaged during the school holidays.
300th anniversary for Greenwich Painted Hall
The Old Royal Naval College in Maritime Greenwich, south east London is marking the 300th anniversary since Sir James Thornhill started painting its magnificent Painted Hall in 1708. It took over 19 years to complete and has been described as England’s answer to Rome’s Sistine Chapel and the finest painted architectural interior by an English artist.
Active Parcs for healthier family holidays
Venture on a Eurocamp active break this summer and expect more than your average holiday of eating, drinking and sunbathing aplenty. To coincide with National Obesity Week (11th-17th March) and Sport Relief (14th -16th March), the leading camping holiday operator is offering action packed activity holiday’s with its new Action Stations to keep families fit and healthy this summer.
Easter treats without the calories
Indulge in pure chocolate heaven this Easter at The May Fair Spa located at London’s iconic May Fair Hotel and go cocoa crazy with our delicious range of new chocolate treatments! The ultimate scrumptious pampering treat for chocoholics without the calories.
Eurostar increases services to Disney Paris for summer
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train service linking the UK with mainland Europe, will introduce for the summer extra new services between St Pancras International/Ashford International and Disneyland Resort Paris, starting on Thursday 18 July 2008.
Journalist mingles with the Maasai Tribe
Author and journalist Samantha Kimambo has released her long awaited memoirs that tell the tale of her unbelievably gripping roller-coaster ride through Africa, meeting Maasai tribes and changing her life.
Wine and gastronomy tours are flavour of the month
Wine and gastronomy tours are on the autumn travel program from BKWine, including a classic trip to Bordeaux, a new destination to the Douro Valley in Portugal and a gastronomic adventure to Champagne. The tours are organised by Britt Karlsson, founder of BKWine, based in Paris, who specialises in wine, food and gastronomic travel.
American Fool takes over at Lake District Castle
The Lake District’s Muncaster Castle is preparing to make its first American Jester the star attraction on April Fool’s Day, to help celebrate the most foolish day of the year. Paul Garbanzo from Virginia, is flying in to become king of Muncaster Castle for the day on April 1st, and prove that he really does have the ‘fool factor’.
Put a spring in your step – Online travel offers for March
Greenbee.com - the company offering leisure and financial services selected by the John Lewis Partnership - is offering a spring-time boost to those looking to book their 2008 getaway by contributing to the cost.
Kenya: Now on the travellers' most wanted list
With the FCO’s relaxed travel advisory on Kenya, the destination is well placed for intrepid super stardom, as it crosses over onto the adventurer’s most wanted list. Its short time in the spotlight has certainly not deterred travellers from making plans to visit, in fact, the recent profile raising activity has stirred emotions.