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DFDS Seaways scoops top travel award
Cruise ferry operator DFDS Seaways has sailed away with a prestigious award from the travel industry’s annual ‘Oscars.’ The Copenhagen-based firm was named Europe’s Leading North Sea Ferry Operator 2007 in the European Section of the prestigious annual World Travel Awards.
Enjoy aquatic and aerial fun on Hamilton Island
While Hamilton Island, Australia provides more than enough facilities and activities to keep even the most adventurous holidaymaker busy, it also offers a whole range of tours for those who prefer to stray from dry land. Guests can either take to the skies with Hamilton Island Aviation, or “make like the fish” with a range of aquatic activities.
The snow is already falling on Whistler
Following on from the awesome snow conditions of Winter 2006/2007, the snow has already started to fall in Canada, as a prelude to Winter 2007/2008. Last year's mega-snow-rich resort, Whistler, already has half a metre of snow on its peaks and Panorama, which plays host to World Cup Ladies Giant Slalom and Slalom events on the 24th & 25th November, is also enjoying some early snowfall.
Spooktacular Halloween fireworks
Witches and wizards will be descending on LEGOLAND Windsor for a ball this Halloween and conjuring up a fantastic fireworks display for all the family to enjoy. To celebrate the end of the season, the park’s fireworks spooktacular will take place on 20 - 21, 26 – 28 October and 3 November 2007.
Festive treats for single travellers
The Christmas & New Year brochure from singles holiday specialist, Just You is packed with festive ideas in the UK, Europe and worldwide, exclusively for single travellers. The brochure gives you the option to spend Christmas, New Year or the entire festive season away from home with like-minded people.
Holiday allowance gone before you know it
Just 4% of people surveyed by holidaylettings.co.uk have any holiday allowance to carry over to the next year. The surveyed questioned over 1,000 holidaymakers using the site to search for accommodation and comes just as the government announces changes to the statutory holiday allowance*.
American travellers turning green
More than half of all U.S. adults say they would be more likely to select an airline, rental car or hotel that uses more environmentally friendly products and processes, according to the results of the latest travelhorizons survey by the Travel Industry Association (TIA) and Ypartnership.
Help Thai tsunami survivors this Christmas
Christmas is a time of giving and what better gift than to give something tangible to tsunami survivors – your time and effort. Boxing Day 2004 will be forever etched in the memories of millions of people around the world, especially in Asia, where the tsunami struck and wreaked havoc in India, Sri Lanka, The Maldives, Indonesia, Burma and Thailand.
National Space Centre – Officially excellent
The National Space Centre has scooped the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award at last nights East Midlands Excellence Awards. Awarded by GMTV presenter, Andrew Castle, the National Space Centre picked up the “tourism Oscar” at a black tie dinner, attended by over 300 of the regions top tourism executives.
Taking Glasgow to the next level
An international magazine dedicated to ‘Art, Photography and Ideas’ has chosen to theme an entire issue on Glasgow. Next Level magazine - which is based in London with international distribution - was founded seven years ago by photo artist, Sheyi Bankale, who wanted to “explore contemporary issues from a visual perspective”.
Experience a ‘Taste of Asia’ in Britain’s curry capital
Visitors to Leicester now have a unique opportunity to experience a ‘Taste of Asia’ for themselves in the official Curry Capital of Britain. The Taste of Asia short break package has been put together by Leicester Shire Promotions to showcase the city’s vibrant Asian culture and exotic gastronomy, and this year, visitors can also enjoy the city’s Diwali celebrations – the largest outside of India.
Follow the ‘Priscilla’ trail and discover Australia
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert – The Musical premiered in Melbourne earlier this month (October 2007) telling the story of three extravagant drag Queens as they travel through the Australian Outback in an old bus named Priscilla.
Snow falls on the Alps
Snow is already falling across the Alps and this winter season looks set to be filled with white gold! Last week, the Swiss resort of Zermatt opened six pistes and in Courchevel, it looked more like February than early October. Rest assured you'll be pleased you planned ahead, as Powder Byrne are currently offering 7 nights for the price of 6 at all three of their hotels in Zürs, Austria.
Double island delight from Jet2holidays.com
Jet2holidays.com, the fastest-growing tour operator in the North, has today announced that Crete and Cyprus will join the hotlist of top Mediterranean destinations to receive the ‘Jet2holidays.com treatment’ with package holidays to the islands going on sale from today for holidays next May from only £169* per person.
An early rush for Egypt and Red Sea holidays
Online travel agency Freedom Direct has seen a rush on early bookings for Egypt and the Red Sea resorts, particularly Sharm el-Sheikh, as holidaymakers follow their advice to book early for the best holiday bargains.