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Jump onboard for Valentine's Day romance
Couples planning a special day on the 14th February 2010 should jump onboard the Restaurant Ship Hispaniola for a romantic celebration.
New coastal cycle tours in Cornwall for 2010
Cornwall’s spectacular coastline is the focus for three new self-guided cycling tours from a specialist holiday operator.
Save up to £200 on self-catering breaks in Devon
For those hoping to grab a bargain on their summer holiday this year, South Devon self-catering specialist Coast & Country Cottages has introduced some sensational savings of up to £200 for a limited time only on selected summer weeks.
Lake District goes primetime on ITV1
A new 12 part television series is being tipped to add a timely boost to tourism in the Lake District and Cumbria in the countdown to the all-important 2010 holiday season.
UK winter breaks
With Christmas over, the long months ahead provide ample opportunity for short breaks close to home and CV Travel has compiled its top suggestions for a UK winter break.
Start 2010 with a stylish vintage sports car break
Beechfield House Hotel in Wiltshire is inviting visitors to enjoy a short break of fun and frolics in the country thanks to its vintage sports car packages.
A gourmet winter experience in Cumbria
A glorious foodie experience, sure to spread happiness whatever the winter weather, can be enjoyed on England’s most beautiful lake in February 2010, when the iconic Ullswater ‘Steamers’ lay on fabulous marmalade cruises, in conjunction with mansion and historic gardens, Dalemain.
Big discounts for early bookers at Vauxhall Holiday Park
The 15 per cent discount available at Vauxhall Holiday Park to anyone booking a week’s stay this year has been extended until 10 January.
Queen's MBE for John Hick, stalwart of park tourism
The Cornishman who helped shape the future of Britain's holiday parks industry by driving up quality standards has been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours list.
Edinburgh experiences for families and foodies
Scotland’s increase in tourism from the Middle East, due in part to Homecoming Scotland 2009’s efforts to attract overseas visitors, is set to continue in 2010.
Stay at home Britain
2009 was truly the year of the British break with cottages4you reporting sales of domestic holidays well up on 2008.
Heritage Motor Centre celebrates rally car history
The Heritage Motor Centre, home to the world's largest collection of British cars, is to host a special Historic Rally Car Register Open Day on Saturday 16 January from 9:30am – 4:30pm.
London to host ‘Tokyo Day’ this January
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced Tokyo Day to be held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London on January 30th and 31st 2010.
VisitBritain invites the world to celebrate Sherlock Holmes
Celebrating the release of “Sherlock Holmes,” the new action-adventure mystery starring Robert Downey Jr. as the legendary detective, national tourism agency VisitBritain has joined forces with Warner Bros. Pictures to invite tourists to discover Sherlock Holmes’ Britain – Past and Present – with a new campaign and online movie map, visitbritain.com/sherlockholmes and a free Great British Film Locations iPhone App.
Lakeland holiday-park plans big switch-off for starry nights
Guests at a Lakeland holiday park will be invited to take part in a series of dark deeds next year.