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Date announced for ‘08 National Forest Wood Fair
Following the massive success of this year’s National Forest Wood Fair at Beacon Hill Country Park, the date has been set for the 2008 event. The fourth National Forest Wood Fair will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August.
M/S Explorer update
G.A.P Adventures, owners of the expedition ship, the M/S Explorer, have released the following update on the situation in the Antarctic sea.
Anguilla receives Crystal Palm Award for excellence
The Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) marked the 10th anniversary of the Crystal Palm Awards of Excellence by paying tribute to the industry organisations and representatives who have made a significant and positive contribution over the past year to the development of Caribbean Tourism in the United Kingdom.
Innovative Tourism Award bestowed on Zuccardi
Familia Zuccardi has been awarded the international title of ‘Innovative Wine Tourism Experience’ for their visitor centre at the 2008 ‘Best Of Wine Tourism’ Awards. The annual awards were announced at a ceremony in Oporto, Portugal last week.
Burn calories and raise money during your holiday
A holiday on a beautiful sunny sub tropical island that burns off some of the excesses of Christmas and raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support – sound too good to be true? It’s not!
DFDS charity cruises to Amsterdam
DFDS Seaways is giving away cruises to Amsterdam, all you have to do is donate to UNICEF or Children North East. The two night cruise on the 11th December includes coach transfers to Amsterdam, and all onboard facilities.
More awards for BridgeClimb Sydney
BridgeClimb Sydney won the ‘Sports, Events and Tourism Award’ at the 2007 Australian Export Awards last night, Thursday 22nd November, at the Brisbane Convention Centre.
Thomas Cook sends Steve McClaren packing
England's disastrous failure to qualify for Euro 2008 last night, by losing to Croatia at Wembley, is expected to see Brits pack their bags and escape from the doom and gloom according to travel firm Thomas Cook.
Valencia gears up for 2008 sporting events
After successfully hosting the 32nd America’s Cup and being confirmed as the host of the sailing tournament’s next edition, the Region of Valencia is now getting ready to host several other major international sporting events in 2008, consolidating as a great sporting destination.
Live podcast’s from Santa’s Arctic home
Everybody’s favourite chap, Santa Claus, will be staging live podcasts from his home in the Arctic Circle and from the beach in Madagascar this year. The genial gentleman will be making it his mission to personally congratulate children who have grouped together, in beautiful Bassenthwaite, in the Western Lake District, to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas with their friends and schoolmates.
There’s still time to book a Christmas getaway
Those who are yet to book their Christmas holiday need not fear as Holiday-Rentals.co.uk still has plenty to offer. Whether it’s some winter sunshine, something for the culture vultures or a city break, Holiday-Rentals.co.uk has it all.
Celebrate Christmas Singapore style
UK visitors to Singapore this festive season won’t miss out on their traditional Christmas celebrations. Instead they will have the added benefit of celebrating Christmas with all the trimmings – and more - in the balmy heat of tropical Singapore.
M/S Explorer passengers and crew are rescued
G.A.P Adventures, owners of the expedition ship, the M/S Explorer, have confirmed that all 100 passengers and crew who were onboard the M/S Explorer when it hit ice in the Bransfield Strait off King George Island, Antarctica earlier today (05.24 GMT, Friday 23 November 2007) are safe and uninjured.
A Christmas coach deal could save you time and money
Eurolines is gearing up for a rush of travellers making a festive trip to friends and family. This year the international scheduled coach operator is running scores more coaches to its most popular destinations. On Friday 21st December, Eurolines busiest day, it will have twice as many as usual leaving from Victoria Coach Station in London.
Palm Beach County extends warm welcome to families
Renowned for catering to America’s elite for generations, the enclave of Palm Beach County may surprise families seeking a destination that is just as appealing to kids as it is to their parents.