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Congratulations and celebrations at Uniworld

Not only has Uniworld sailed onto Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2008 Gold List and their Reader’s Choice Awards for the World’s Top 10 Small Cruise Lines, but now five of Uniworld’s ships have placed high up on the just-released Condé Nast’s Top Cruise Ships Worldwide, with two of Uniworld’s ships ranked at number 3, River Royale, and number 4, River Duchess.

Catch the love boat this Valentine’s

City Cruises will be creating ripples of romance on the River Thames this Valentine's Day with its romantic evening dinner cruise, on the London Showboat.

Discover the heart of New York this Valentine’s

Forget Paris, Venice, Budapest, Rome and all those over overdone destinations you associate with February 14th - there is no time like Valentine’s to get even more loved up with New York.

Cape Verde goes green

Strange as it may seem for an archipelago of sandy islands submerged in constant sunshine off the coast of Africa, Cape Verde – as its name suggests – is going green.

Round the world sailing holidays

The ultimate in activity sailing holidays on Round the World ocean-going yachts are being offered for the first time this summer with the launch of a 4-yacht Challenger Fleet by Tall Ships Adventures.

South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival

The first South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival will be taking place between 10 and 26 May giving visitors and local people alike the chance to explore the Suffolk countryside with the aid of local guides, historians and naturalists.

Whitsundays hits the big screen

The Whitsundays is set to feature on the big screen with the release of blockbuster movie “Fool’s Gold” on 7th February. “Fool’s Gold” is set in the Caribbean and was originally planned to also be shot there. However, logistical concerns and the impending hurricane season forced filmmakers to change their plans.

Bored Londoners are hitting the Scottish high road

New research commissioned by national tourist board VisitScotland has found that 66% of Londoners are bored by the way they spend their weekends, and yearn for a change of scene and outdoor thrills.

Demand still strong for travel newsletters

Research into the habits of online travel hunters conducted by travel guides and deals website, Travelconnect.co.uk, has revealed continued demand for weekly travel deals newsletters.

Tee up for an icy round of golf in the Pocono Mountains

For one winter day, the snow and cold will no longer be obstacles to enjoying a round of golf. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau today announces the 19th Annual Ice-Tee Golf Tournament. Scheduled for February 24, participants will tee it up for nine holes of golf atop frozen Lake Wallenpaupack.

Valentine chic in the Cotswolds

Revel in romance at The Rectory Hotel and sow the seeds of love at The Potting Shed Pub. The romance of Westonbirt Arboretum, Highgrove House and the picturesque towns of Cirencester, Tetbury and Malmesbury are just 10 minutes drive from The Rectory Hotel and The Potting Shed Pub in Crudwell.