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New eco-luxe holidays promise style & sustainability
Three eco-luxe properties have been added to the Babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk range of stylish family-friendly holiday accommodation. A cluster of designer lodges in the Yorkshire dales, a funky farm estate in the Algarve and a boutique bolthole in Cornwall are the latest additions and all three are equal parts style and sustainability.
Asia's jet set event of the year - IndoChine Festival
On Sunday, Singapore kicked off to become the focus of parties and revelry as guests and visitors from around the globe joined the week-long celebration of cuisine, fine wines, sports, music, exciting international entertainment and themed events branded as the IndoChine Festival – Asia’s jet set event of the year.
GapGuru introduces Tiger conservation project
The beautiful big cat is on the verge of extinction with latest estimates showing that the Tiger numbers in India have reached an all time low with less than 1,400 remaining in India.
Travel Alberta forms new ski partnerships
Alberta, the home of the Canadian Rockies, and tour operator Frontier Ski are proud to be associated with top winter sports store Ellis Brigham and will be attending the London Metro Ski and Snowboard Show, which takes place at Olympia from 24th to 28th October, with the retailer.
A pumpkin paradise this autumn
Willows Farm Village, at London Colney, near St Albans, is celebrating autumn with a fabulous Pumpkin Festival, which runs until October 31. Over 10,000 pumpkin seeds have been planted by farm workers Peter and Walter, who have over 50 years of farming experience between them and still use a traditional planting machine.
Christmas shopping in fairytale Hamelin
Why not combine Christmas shopping with a trip to the fairytale and romantic city of Hamelin where throughout December the streets are lined with magical Christmas stalls and festive lights, all just a stones through from your 4 star hotel accommodation.
Luxury lakeside retreats in Scandinavia
From the moment you flip the bedside switch for the shower to come on and heat to exactly the right temperature before you leave your luxurious double bed, you know that you have left behind the world of rush hour traffic and frantic work life.
Luxury villa experiences in South Africa
For those feeling deprived of a summer this year, The Villa Book’s selection of luxury villas in and around Cape Town, South Africa, offer an opportunity for a winter sun escape.
Stena Line are back to business on the North Sea
Leading ferry operator Stena Line has launched plans to attract the international business traveler by offering business travellers a smarter way to travel to Holland with Stena Line’s Harwich to Hook of Holland ferry service.
Stena Line moves into top gear with Rally Ireland sponsorship
Stena Line, Europe’s leading ferry company, is firmly in the driving seat with the announcement that the company will be the Official Ferry Partner of Rally Ireland which will be staged this November
Cruise Norway’s coast from just £29
Cruise with DFDS Seaways on a three night coastal cruise break to Norway from only £29 per person. And if you are a family of 4 you can travel from as little as £19 per person.
Emirates Holidays launch new ski brochure
As the hot summer is left behind, Emirates Holidays, the tour-operating arm of Dubai-based Emirates Airline, captures the essence of travellers' passion for ski and unveils its new ski brochure with 367 kilometers of extra ski slopes.
Make tracks on Australia’s Great Train Journeys
Southern Rail has made the cost of travel on Australia’s Great Train Journeys, the Indian Pacific, The Ghan and The Overland hard to beat with a new Super Summer Rail Saver fares. The new fares are for travel in Red Service Day/Nighter Seats and are for bookings made up to 24 December 2007 for travel from 1 November until 31 March 2008. Fares are slashed up to 78% off the return travel and up to 58% for one way travel.
Bales launch dedicated Alaska programme
Bales Worldwide has introduced its first dedicated programme to Canada and Alaska for 2008/9 travel. Opportunities include the chance to drive the ‘Top of the World Highway’, cruise the icy waters of the Arctic on an expedition vessel and witness the untouched wilderness of the Bering Sea. Suggested itineraries start from just £1090 for a 12 day Eastern Explorer trip (excluding international flights).
BBC Coast series wins coveted tourism award
The BBC Coast Series was awarded the 2007 Tourism Society Award at the 30th Annual Dinner on 18th October hosted by Lord Thurso MP in recognition of its contribution to tourism promotion.