Types of trip
Fabulous offerings from Thailand
Thailand remains a popular all year round tourist destination with high quality, value-for-money, products and services. CHIC is the word for Thailand again in 2007 - last year saw a surge in new boutique offerings to the lesser-known resorts such as Koh Yao, Trang, Koh Chang, Koh Racha and Khao Lak.
Retail therapy in Glasgow
Glasgow is celebrated as a city obsessed with style. And, in addition to the exceptional wealth of cultural attractions and other leisure facilities, the excellence of the shopping offer is routinely cited as a primary reason for the city’s emergence as a leading short-break destination.
Virtual Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) London understands the importance of online communication and has taken giant virtual footsteps to increase the level of information available via the internet. The new look Travel Thailand website (launched October 2006) has been very well received and the tourist board is recording an average of 30,000 hits per month.
Hit the slopes faster with London City Airport
On Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October, Broadgate EC2 will be the location of the first London City Airport Winter Expo. Broadgate is a lively, thriving and exhilarating place to be. Every day, there are thousands of people passing through Liverpool Street station, over 35,000 people working within Broadgate and another 150,000 only a short walk away.
You haven’t skied until you’ve skied Canada
“Many of our resorts have already had their first snowfalls and after some of the best ever snow conditions last year, Canada is definitely looking forward to a great season this year. Add in increased airline capacity, the buzz building up around 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic games in Vancouver, we feel we can confidently say ‘You haven’t skied, until you’ve skied Canada’, which coincidently is our new strap line for our 2007/8 ski campaign.”, said Maggie Davison, Managing Director Canadian Tourism Commission UK.
Whisky & the great outdoors – experience Fort William
With tremendous towering mountains, luscious green landscapes and a distinct sense of adventure in the air, Fort William is a haven for those looking to experience the great outdoors at its very best.
Oceans of fun at Blue Planet Aquarium
After a storming success during the summer holidays, Blue Planet Aquarium near Chester is bringing back two exciting activities for kids this October half-term, plus a weekend of ghoulish fun ahead of Halloween.
Have a wiz of a time this half term
Planning a half-term trip to the beautiful South Lakes, in Cumbria, is a wizard move this October, particularly when the area’s attractions are laying on a feast of family fun to appeal to kids young and old alike.
Argentina becomes ranch holiday destination
Ranch Connections, the UK’s favourite ranch and activity operator is now offering Argentina as one of its ranch holiday destinations. Argentina is a land of many contrasts with a huge variety of experiences, making holidays to this amazing country an extremely rewarding destination.
Panama – America’s latest holiday hotspot?
Delight in exploring this lesser known part of Central America, renowned for its many varieties of flora and fauna, its intact Amerindian tribes, and one of the world’s greatest engineering feats – the Panama Canal.
What links South Australia, Daniel Radcliffe & Cliff Richard?
Renowned as a brilliant blend, perhaps it is not surprising to hear that South Australia is a destination which links Daniel Radcliffe and Cliff Richard. South Australia’s most famous icon, Kangaroo Island, regarded as Australia’s Galapagos as well as being the country’s third largest island, was the location of the film “December Boys”, which is Daniel “Harry Potter” Radcliffe’s first movie role outside of the Potter films.
Businesses ‘step up’ for tourism Oscars
South West tourism businesses are already celebrating being ‘winners’ as they prepare for ‘Oscar’ night. The winners of the South West Tourism Excellence Awards in association with First Great Western and South West Water were announced today.
Oklahoma events come out on top
The American Bus Association (ABA) recently announced that two Oklahoma events have been named to the Top 100 Events list for 2008. The Standing Bear Pow Wow in Ponca City and the Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum were both recognized as outstanding events in North America.
Special offers on ranching holidays
Ranch Connections are offering several special offers including seven nights for price of six in Texas, the opportunity to escape winter blues with a special offer in Arizona, a new working ranch in Tucson, Arizona, and the exciting new Hummer Tours adventures in Sonoran Desert, Arizona.
Take a day out in Cheshire this half-term
Enjoy a fun filled day out in stunning Cheshire this half term. Exciting events include a pumpkin festival at Arley Hall and the North West Food Lover's Festival at Tatton Park with celebrity chefs Jean-Christophe Novelli and Simon Rimmer.