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Top 10 places to propose in Europe
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community, has compiled it’s top 10 places in Europe to propose, according to TripAdvisor travellers and editors.
The perfect short break to Berlin
A Berlin short break is ideal by night train with just one change, you get more time in Berlin, less time on a boring daytime journey with just one day out of the office.
Romance on the open seas
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, but if you haven’t had time to organise something special for the love of your life – don’t panic! Throughout February DFDS Seaways has organised wonderfully romantic cruise breaks to Amsterdam, Bergen and Stavanger – they have sorted out everything to make this a real cruise on the waves of love.
Coastal retreats in Denmark
DFDS Seaways collection of Danish coastal self catering holidays offer beach lovers a variety of options. All holidays offer a wide range of activities, either on or near the beautiful sandy beaches, some of which are the widest and whitest in Europe.
Book now for the ultimate boy’s weekend
The Western Lake District is providing all the ingredients for the ultimate boys’ weekend this March, with motors, menus and manly exploits in abundance.
2008 celebrates 100 years of Mother’s Day in US
Governor Joe Manchin of West Virginia has declared 2008 as the centennial year of Mother’s Day. The first fully organized Mothers Day program was held at the Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia, on May 10, 1908.
3 is the magic number for city cruises
Summer is often the best time to get the most from a short cruise break to Norway, as the fine weather seems to bring out the colour of the landscapes. DFDS Seaways offer a range of different short breaks sailing from Newcastle to Bergen in Norway - the big city with small-town charm.
Deluxe tours on Kangaroo Island
Known as Australia’s Galapagos, Kangaroo Island is increasingly seen as an integral part of every first time visitor’s itinerary to Australia due to its exceptional wildlife and fine regional dining.
Pyramids and temples
Connections - the specialist independent travel division of Titan Travel - has introduced its first programme of tours to Egypt. The new mini-brochure offers three fascinating tours that comprise a 7-day tour of the ‘Pyramids and Temples’ tour.
Korean Cultural Centre opens in London
A sparkling new Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) has opened in the very heart of London next to Trafalgar Square. The ambition of the Korean Cultural Centre is to host cross-disciplinary events that will appeal both to those with a specialist interest in Korea and general appeal to the public.
3 ‘Wight’ weddings and a walking festival
So successful is the Isle of Wight speed-dating walk, which forms part of the annual walking festival (3-18 May) – the biggest event of its kind in the UK - that it has already resulted in two weddings with a third couple due to marry in the summer of 2009.
Swim with the Dolphins in Mozambique
Don the snorkel & mask and you could find yourself swimming with a pod of wild dolphins on a guided Wildlife, Tribes & Dolphins trip to South Africa & Mozambique this May Bank Holiday. Through a snorkel mask, it’s easy to see these curious mammals interacting with each other, but of course from the side of a boat they are equally fun to watch jumping in the surf.
Saga expands river cruise offering
A voyage exploring the waterways of Sweden, a jazz cruise in romantic Rhineland, New Year spent on the Rhine and a journey along the Amazon are just four of the superb highlights of Saga Holiday’s newly launched River Cruising brochure.
Escape the rat race in Copenhagen
We are all living life at such a fast pace, that short cruise breaks to relax and reflect are a necessity. Escape the rat race and enjoy a short break to Copenhagen with DFDS Seaways.
New airline routes for Malta
The Malta Tourism Authority has announced a highly successful 2007 with UK visitor figures reaching 487,000, the highest number of tourists visited since 1994 and an increase of 12.9% from 2006 where visitors totalled 431,339. At the same time, BA has announced new routes into Malta and Air Malta and easyJet have increased their capacity.