Types of trip
Iconic sculpture for the National Forest
Work has started on a new sculpture at Rosliston Forestry Centre to form an iconic entrance into the vibrant visitor attraction. The structure will stand three metres high and create a tree shaped archway through a log pile frame.
Galeries Lafayette department store opens in Lille
Eurostar, the high speed passenger train operator which links the UK with the Continent, is this week celebrating the opening of the exclusive department store Galeries Lafayette. Eurostar is the principal transport operator from UK for the store’s opening, carrying British shoppers to the new store in Lille, Northern France, and the largest outside Paris.
A burst of colour across the National Forest
The National Forest is exploding into colour with a final dazzling display of vivid reds and golds with nature’s autumn finale before the bleak winter months. And the National Forest Company is urging people to get out into the woodlands and enjoy this Forest in the making.
Freddy Krueger brings horror to Calabria
Robert ‘Freddy Krueger’ Englund who rose to fame as the razor-handed killer in the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ horror film series, is to shoot his own spine-chilling movie entirely on location in Calabria, Italy the Calabria Film Foundation announced this month.
International line-up for Hong Kong Arts Festival
Theatre legend Peter Brook, jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman and the London Philharmonic Orchestra will be amongst the headline acts of the Hong Kong Arts Festival, which takes place from 14th February – 16th March 2008.
Follow in Michael Palin’s new European footsteps
Travellers inspired by Michael Palin’s new series ‘Michael Palin’s New Europe’ that travels through Eastern Europe should consider experiencing destinations at a grass roots level on a volunteering holiday offered by Hands Up Holidays.
Exmoor prepares for Christmas
Festive cheer will be in plentiful supply over Exmoor during the first two weekends of December as the local villagers at Dulverton and Dunster prepare for Christmas with two special events.
Qantas launches new luxury tours in New South Wales
Drink chilled champagne with wild kangaroos in the world heritage listed Blue Mountains; take a personalised wine tasting tour at a boutique winery in the Hunter Valley or enjoy lunch overlooking the ocean at the exclusive Jonah’s restaurant, 45 minutes from Sydney.
Maritime Greenwich, London's Christmas village
Maritime Greenwich, London’s Christmas Village, has an exciting programme of festive activities, exhibitions and events running through December into New Year 2008. This beautiful corner of south east London will take on a special festive atmosphere with open-air ice skating, shopping, twinkling fairy lights and decorations, a giant Christmas tree and visit by Santa Claus and his helpers. Visitors will be able to soak up the unique ambiance and join in a variety of events.
Two countries - one great Christmas experience
Combine the capital of Copenhagen with Sweden’s third largest city, Malmö, for a true Scandinavian pre-Christmas experience. Copenhagen is especially wonderful at Christmas time and the historic city of Malmö in Sweden is another great Yuletide attraction.
Call your own shots with G.A.P Adventures
In celebration of the launch of its new Independent and Tailor Made and iStyle Tours, G.A.P Adventures is giving away an exciting iStyle trip for two, for an adventure holiday to either Peru or Ecuador.
Nottingham has it all
After Edinburgh, Nottingham is fast becoming a cultural contender for the arts, with so many festivals running back to back and attracting worldwide attention. International and UK premieres from the world’s top dance troupes will take place next month at nottdance 07 from 12 - 21 October. Visitors to the city centre during the festival will get the chance to take part in a series of public works.
Tour Down Under awarded Protour status
Australia’s premier cycling race, the Tour Down Under which takes place in Adelaide, South Australia, has been elevated onto the world stage after being awarded ProTour status this week. The announcement in Germany marks the first time a cycling event outside Europe has been awarded ProTour status. In cycling terms this is the highest status a race can achieve.
Brighton – The UK’s cultural hotspot
With the Theatre Royal celebrating its 200th birthday this year and the city hosting the UK’s largest arts festival each May, Brighton is fast becoming the cultural hot spot of the UK. A free-thinking city with culture on every corner, Brighton is a hive of energy offering visitors a breath of fresh air and a unique short break destination.
A Creative Escape in southern Spain
Following the success of their summer photography and writing courses in France, educational travel company Creative Escapes has announced a brand new series of courses this autumn in southern Spain. These intensive seminars are aimed at both beginners and established journalists looking to improve their skills.