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Kuoni reveals its Travel Trends Report 2012

2012-02-02T23:08:00.000-08:00

The Maldives has, once again, topped Kuoni's annual poll of where UK customers want to spend their holidays. In the company's top ten selling destinations for 2012, the Indian Ocean archipelago has held on to the top slot since 2005. Where holidaymakers want to go is just part of leading tour operator Kuoni's annual Travel Trends Report.

The Radisson Blu Birmingham turns six in style

2012-01-31T23:08:00.000-08:00

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham, a landmark hotel in the heart of the city centre, has celebrated its sixth anniversary in style, with over 100 guests enjoying an Italian themed party at the hotel. Many of Birmingham's finest, including the Lord Mayor Councillor Anita Ward, were on hand to share in the celebrations of one of the city's premier hotels. In tribute to the popular movie 'The

National Geographic Traveller - Photography Competition Shortlist Unveiled

2012-01-29T22:54:00.000-08:00

National Geographic Traveller (UK) has unveiled the Shortlist for its Travel Photography 2012 Competition, now available to view at: http://photos.natgeotraveller.co.uk As a leader in breathtaking you-are-there photography from across the world, National Geographic Traveller launched its inaugural photo competition last September in association with The Aurora Zone and Tesco. UK photographers

Rezidor and Carlson establish the Carlson and Rezidor Hotel Group

2012-01-29T22:42:00.000-08:00

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, and Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, have announced that they have established The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. While the legal status and ownership structure of Carlson and Rezidor remain the same, the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group will pursue

Door2Tour.com reports recession hits romance as Valentines breaks decline

2012-01-29T22:24:00.000-08:00

Door2Tour.com has reported that non-essentials like gadgets and CDs aren't the only things to have suffered at the hands of the current economic climate. With rises in petrol prices, food and energy costs squeezing household budgets more than ever, there's little doubt that consumers are thinking more carefully about where to spend. This year

Martin Randell Travel offers new cultural tours of India

2012-01-29T11:05:00.000-08:00

The leading specialist cultural tour operator, Martin Randall Travel, is beginning a series of new tours to India in October 2012. The programme of tours is as follows: The Indian Mutiny of 1857. Led by Patrick Mercer MP, this is a tour of intense interest for military, imperial and Indian history. The tour explores Old Delhi, Meerut, Lucknow, Gwalior, Agra and New Delhi, providing an

Stylish Staycations In South West Wales

2012-01-29T10:43:00.000-08:00

North Beach Tenby (www.northbeachtenby.com), the collective name for two luxurious, contemporary apartments in the picturesque beach resort of Tenby in Pembrokeshire, is offering stylish staycations from £650 per week for a family four (or even five) in 2012. One of Britain’s most popular coastal resorts in Victorian times, Tenby remains a great destination for a traditional family seaside

That's Christmas: Head East for your Valentine's Day romantic break

2012-01-25T22:49:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: Head East for your Valentine's Day romantic break: Car hire comparison engine eRentals.co.uk has announced a surge in bookings for unusual destinations in Eastern Europe this coming Valenti...

Sign up to new travel community website and win a cruise to Iceland

2012-01-25T22:36:00.001-08:00

Noble Caledonia first started providing small ship cruises back in 1991 – for over 20 years it has been guaranteeing, in the words of the company slogan, “big experiences on small ships”. The in-depth itinerary of its cruises appeals to adventurous travellers who value the educational value of benefitting from the knowledge of expert guest

Düsseldorf Carnival Countdown: February 20 Brings “Rose Monday”: Miles-Long Parade and a Million Revelers Taking Over the City

2012-01-24T22:47:00.000-08:00

Carnival is the wilder side of Düsseldorf, a city that is No. 5 on a list of global cities in quality of life. More than 300 carnival sessions and events lead up to the season’s highlight, Rose Monday, when the city becomes one of the world’s biggest outdoor party places. The city’s once-yearly, one-day climax of carnival season falls on Monday, February 20, (called “Rose Monday”) this year: A

Be That Writer: Native Foreigner Announces Digital-only Magazine f...

2012-01-24T22:41:00.000-08:00

Be That Writer: Native Foreigner Announces Digital-only Magazine f...: A new, interactive resource for international travelers returning home. Native Foreigner, an online community for travelers returning from...

Romantic Retreats For 2012

2012-01-22T22:50:00.000-08:00

Luxury villa company CV Travel has come up with its top choice of romantic retreats for 2012, from cosy villas for two on the Greek islands, to a boutique London hotel, a town-house in rural France, to a Spanish cottage. Coastal sun-kissed Greek villa for two Pelagia Cottage, Messinia, Greece What could be more romantic than sitting in a hot tub overlooking the Greek coastline as the sun sets

That's Health: Altitude Sickness and the older traveller

2012-01-22T22:43:00.000-08:00

That's Health: Altitude Sickness and the older traveller: According to over 50s travel review and advice site, Silver Travel Advisor, when travelling to destinations at high altitudes it is crucial ...

Oceania Cruises' To Offer Four Ex-UK Cruises In 2012

2012-01-22T22:36:00.000-08:00

Oceania Cruses' first new-build luxury cruise ship, `Marina', will offer two ex-UK sailings in June 2012, a round-trip 12 night cruise from Dover embarking on 6th June, calling into Scotland, the Orkney Islands and Skye, four port calls in Ireland and returning to Dover via Fowey, (Cornwall), and a voyage from London to Copenhagen, via Ireland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, and Norway on 18th June. UK

After 100 Years, The Chance to Relive Scott's Last Expedition

2012-01-22T22:28:00.000-08:00

Aurora Expeditions are proud to partner with London's Natural History Museum on their new exhibit Scott's Last Expedition. Scott's Last Expedition will look at this landmark journey into the unknown from different angles including everyday life in the base-camp hut, examining the different tales of human endurance and revealing the remarkable scientific achievements of the expedition, a story

British Airways flies newly refurbished Boeing 777-200

2012-01-22T02:18:00.000-08:00

British Airway's customers flying on a recent Boston flight were the first to experience the airline's very latest seats and cabins following the first complete refit of one of BA's Boeing 777-200s. The aircraft was the first of 18 to be fitted with British Airways' recently launched First cabin, new World Traveller and World Traveller Plus

Hotels outside London. Why not launch an Olympic Getaway package?

2012-01-19T23:19:00.000-08:00

The perceived wisdom is that everyone is really excited about the Olympics and if they can't get tickets to any Olympic event (it doesn't matter which one, just so long as it is an Olympic sport!) will demand TV and radio coverage of all things London 2012 24/7. It might be considered to be heretical to express this opinion but what about the rest of the population? What about those who might

Choice Hotels' survey reveals mixed views on whether hotels outside London will benefit from this summer’s events

2012-01-19T23:11:00.000-08:00

Choice Hotels Europe, the company behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands, has revealed the findings of its hotelier survey into which hotels are most likely to benefit from the games in London this summer. The survey was conducted amongst 30 UK-based Choice Hotels owners, operators and general managers and just over half (51%) believe

The Rezidor Hotel Group and Al Jassim Group announce Hotel Missoni Doha

2012-01-19T23:08:00.000-08:00

The Rezidor Hotel Group, reportedly one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, and Al Jassim Group have announced Hotel Missoni Doha. The unique luxury lifestyle hotel will be exclusively designed by Rosita Missoni and feature approximately 200 rooms and 70 serviced apartments. It is scheduled to welcome the first guests in late

Door2Tour.com reveals flower shows are blooming whilst UK holiday sales are wilting

2012-01-19T23:04:00.001-08:00

Door2Tour.com, the website tour consolidator, has revealed that overall flower show sales are up 158% year to date compared to the same period last year. It has also found that that over half of the increase can be attributed to sales for the once-every-ten-years Euro flower show, Floriade 2012, an international event with more than 100

Premier Inn announces opening of second hotel in Stratford upon Avon

2012-01-19T22:58:00.000-08:00

Premier Inn has announced that, following an ever increasing demand for affordable rooms that don't compromise on quality, it will invest in a second Premier Inn hotel in the majestic old town of Stratford upon Avon. Early last year Stratford upon Avon helped Premier Inn reach a new milestone with its 600th hotel opening in the town, with

Premier Inn announces £5.9 million investment in Camborne

2012-01-17T23:29:00.000-08:00

Premier Inn has announced it is set to open a new hotel and restaurant development in Camborne, bringing a total of 41 new jobs to the area. The new Table Table restaurant, named Trevithick Inn and Premier Inn hotel will be opening on Treswithian Road in January 2012 - injecting a total investment of £5.9 million into the local economy. In

10 Romantic European Villa and City Apartment Ideas for Couples from The Villa Book

2012-01-17T23:18:00.000-08:00

With all the Christmas festivities now over, and with Valentine’s Day looming, now is the perfect time to be planning a special getaway for two. We have come up with a variety of destinations and properties to entice you to start planning that romantic springtime break!1. Paris … well, we had to start with Paris… the ultimate romantic destination, and

lastminute.com unveils its Top Secret collection

2012-01-17T22:51:00.000-08:00

lastminute.com, the UK's largest online hotel, travel and leisure specialist recently opened the doors to the Top Secret Collection. Based in Central London and open until January 22nd, it showcases the retailer's Top Secret products which offer 4 and 5 star luxury for 3 star prices. The range includes Top Secret hotels, Top Secret

All Inclusive holidays could save cash-strapped Britons £403 million each year whilst abroad

2012-01-16T23:45:00.000-08:00

- Consumers want budget certainty in an age of uncertainty in 2012, as 74% consider an All Inclusive holidays - Over half of UK holidaymakers overspend on holiday - 40% claim ability to pre-budget as main reason for going All Inclusive More and more British tourists are opting to go all inclusive 2012, as over half of holidaymakers (57%)

That's Business: The UK's new purpose built customs clearance facil...

2012-01-16T23:42:00.000-08:00

That's Business: The UK's new purpose built customs clearance facil...: A brand new customs clearance facility site and lorry park has launched at Stop24 Folkestone Services. Conveniently located 5 mi...

That's Business: Premier Inn boosts employment and local economy in...

2012-01-16T23:39:00.000-08:00

That's Business: Premier Inn boosts employment and local economy in...: Premier Inn has announced that its new hotel and restaurant development in Dartford has br...

Pets on a ferry?

2012-01-16T22:58:00.000-08:00

Take out the stress of finding kennels and catteries this year by taking your pet on holiday with you. Travelling to the continent by ferry with pets has become even easier as there is no longer a requirement for your dog, cat or ferret to have a blood test or undergo tick treatment when you return to the UK. The PETS scheme has changed to that all you need is a pet passport: a document issued by

Airport Shuttles Going Green

2012-01-16T22:44:00.000-08:00

While shared-ride transportation is inherently eco-friendly, many members of The GO Group, the world's largest airport shuttle provider, are going one step further. GO companies serving San Francisco International, Seattle-Tacoma International, Milwaukee's General Mitchell International, Dallas-Ft. Worth and Puerto Rico's Luis Munoz Marin International are converting all or part of their fleets

Shopping and Champagne by the Sea. Luxury Personal Shopping with Hilton Brighton Metropole

2012-01-15T15:09:00.000-08:00

Hilton Brighton Metropole is giving shopaholics even more reasons to hit the shops with its Luxury Personal Shopping Package. With champagne, an afternoon tea, plenty of shopping and an exclusive personal stylist, this is the ultimate girly getaway and all just a stone’s throw away from Brighton’s beachfront. Hilton Brighton Metropole has teamed up with Personal Stylist, Jane Busby. With 15

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts announces winter sale

2012-01-11T23:38:00.000-08:00

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has announced its winter sale, offering savings of up to 50% off the standard room rate at the company's portfolio of 4 and 5 star hotels and resorts in the UK and Spain. The luxurious, 5-star Macdonald Spa hotel in Bath provides guests with the perfect opportunity to explore the historic city, while other options

That's Green: New Luxury Eco-Lodge Tree Houses Attract Visitors ...

2012-01-11T23:30:00.000-08:00

That's Green: New Luxury Eco-Lodge Tree Houses Attract Visitors ...: Nestled in an ancient treeline and amongst mature trees, each of the two lodges provide couples with complete privacy and uninterrupted vall...

Leading European travel brand - @Leisure-Group - acquires pureholidayhomes.com Ltd

2012-01-10T22:52:00.000-08:00

Dutch based @Leisure-Group has recently completed the acquisition of pureholidayhomes.com, one of the UK’s largest second home rental website, for an undisclosed sum. For the @Leisure-Group, the purchase of pureholidayhomes.com represents a further strengthening of their position as one of Europe’s largest online accommodation brands, which currently includes in excess of 300,000

That's Christmas: Pure Entertainment Group unwraps 8 luxury travel e...

2012-01-09T23:33:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: Pure Entertainment Group unwraps 8 luxury travel e...: From Brazilian sunrises, the Eiffel tower of Paris to Arabian nights in Marrakech, bespoke...

USA Winter Car Hire Offers from eRentals.co.uk Being Snapped Up Fast

2012-01-09T22:32:00.000-08:00

UK travellers able to get great value rental deals for January and February but they must move quickly eRentals.co.uk, the Internet car hire price comparison specialist, has warned Brits taking winter holidays in the USA sunshine to book rental deals soon or risk missing out. Travellers can compare hire car deals in Orlando and San

Family Focus For Easter In The Engadine in a family-owned hotel

2012-01-08T23:23:00.000-08:00

The focus for Easter breaks in the Engadine, Switzerland, is very much on families at the Kulm Hotel St Moritz (www.kulmhotel-stmoritz.ch) and its sister property the Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina (www.kronenhof.com). Though Easter falls quite late in the season, there should still be plenty of fun to be had in the snow, thanks to the resorts’ locations at high altitude. And, if not, there

StrawBurries Launches Flight Booking Service with Heavy Discounts Online

2012-01-08T08:22:00.001-08:00

StrawBurries.com is pleased to announce its unique flight booking service for frequent flyers. The booking service is intended for regular or first-time flyers looking for lower cost flights to various destinations. From the StrawBurries website, orders sent in are manually handled leaving a process that’s fool-proof, error-free, and trustworthy. Users who book through StrawBurries will have

Cheap Flights to Australia and New Zealand in the Cathay Pacific 10-Day Super Sale

2012-01-08T05:00:00.001-08:00

Australia flights are available to destinations across the country at unbeatable prices in the Cathay Pacific 10-Day Super Sale. Huge discounts are also on offer on flights to New Zealand are also on offer, all within a click of the mouse at www.netflight.com. With Christmas out of the way and wind and rain lashing towns and cities the

New Sustainable And Luxurious Holiday Destination At 'Bivouac Swinton' In The Yorkshire Dales

2012-01-07T13:07:00.000-08:00

The launch date for Bivouac Swinton, a new accommodation venue with café facilities in the Yorkshire Dales, has been announced today, with completion of the build project scheduled for April 2012. Bivouac Swinton is a new sustainable and ethical project with parking, café and accommodation facilities for people who like being close to nature, with the added touch of luxury! The site is on the

Ashes Winner Hosts Algarve Golf Classic

2012-01-07T13:01:00.000-08:00

Golfing cricket fans from across the globe are expected to come together in Portugal to celebrate the career of Ashes-winning wicketkeeper Geraint Jones, thanks to Your Golf Travel.com. The Kent and former-England star celebrates his benefit year in 2012 and its culmination will be the Geraint Jones Golf Classic at the five-star Pestana Vila Sol resort from January 31-February 3, 2013. Europe's

Discover Tanzania's Last Tropical, Coastal Forest - At The Beautiful Beach Retreat Of Ras Kutani

2012-01-07T12:57:00.001-08:00

Situated on the relatively undiscovered southern Tanzania coastline, just 35km south of Dar es Salaam, Ras Kutani (www.selous.com/ras-kutani) is a unique boutique beach retreat, which sits within 100 acres of lush tropical, coastal forest. As much of Tanzania's coastline has suffered from heavy deforestation, this truly is a hidden gem which offers a rare opportunity to explore one of the most

Looking to buy abroad? Check out Malta

2012-01-05T23:23:00.000-08:00

Malta has been chosen as one of the top ten destinations for UK and Irish property buyers looking to purchase abroad. The list has been drawn up by ‘A Place In The Sun’ Magazine’ which is associated with the well-known Channel 4 television programme. Full details will be published in the magazine which is out at the end of January 2012. It will feature contributions from UK based company

Take The Plunge In 2012 And Dive Into Great Barrier Reef

2012-01-04T23:24:00.000-08:00

Whether inspired by BBC 2’s ‘Great Barrier Reef’ whose first programme of this three part series showed the presenter Monty Halls drifting through this spectacular underwater world or simply yearning to discover the biggest coral reef structure on earth, why not take the plunge yourself and book your own underwater adventure. Featured in BBC2’s programmes, Heron Island and Lizard Island both

N/a'an ku sê Lodge

2012-01-04T23:20:00.000-08:00

Marlice van Vuuren, one of Namibia's most well-known conservationists, and her husband Dr. Rudie van Vuuren started N/a'an ku sê Foundation in 2006 with two aims - 1) to protect and conserve Namibia's vulnerable wildlife and 2) to improve the lives of the marginalised San Bushman community. They now run several projects including: 1. Namibia's only charity lodge 2. A Wildlife Sanctuary for

That's Health: Left is best?

2012-01-03T23:33:00.000-08:00

That's Health: Left is best?: Research by Premier Inn has revealed there is such a thing as sleeping on the wrong side of the bed. According to a new study u...

Eurostar Provence service tickets already on sale

2012-01-03T23:19:00.000-08:00

Eurostar has announced that its popular direct summer services to Avignon were on sale earlier than usual, from 20 December 2011. The early sale is to cope with traveller demand for its services to the popular Provence region of France. Holidaymakers are advised to book early to avoid disappointment for the weekly direct services that will

"Requested by you, crafted by Kuoni" holiday service announced

2012-01-03T23:05:00.000-08:00

Kuoni, a top name in international travel providers, has launched what is set to be its biggest campaign, ever, 'Requested by you…Crafted by Kuoni'. The campaign, which launched on Boxing Day, December 26, 2011, aims to offer clients a range of value holidays with exceptional service in some pretty stunning destinations. To convey this message in an engaging way, Kuoni, in

That's Christmas: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2011-12-24T02:12:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team behind the That's Team of online magazines! We hope that you are able to get and to giv...

Bag A Boxing Day Bargain To America

2011-12-23T16:04:00.000-08:00

BAmerican adventures in 2012 have just got cheaper with TrekAmerica and Grand American Adventures offering up to 20% off all tours between February and September. Travellers can save up to £547pp with TrekAmerica on all bookings made before 6 January and up to £483pp on bookings with Grand American Adventures up to 13 January. TREKAMERICA Trailblazer: Save up to £547pp - For those with a

That's Christmas: Christmas at The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa

2011-12-23T15:33:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: Christmas at The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa: The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa, Bordeaux’s luxury Palace hotel, will be celebrating the upcoming festive season with a unique collaborati...

That's Entertainment News: Global Sounds For 2012: Contemporary, Jazz, Folk, ...

2011-12-23T05:14:00.000-08:00

That's Entertainment News: Global Sounds For 2012: Contemporary, Jazz, Folk, ...: Town Hall and Symphony Hall Birmingham January - June 2012 www.thsh.co.uk www.facebook.com/townhallsymphonyhall www.twitter.com/thshbi...

That's Home and Household: Hotter Shoes reveals new collection of waterproof ...

2011-12-23T04:36:00.000-08:00

That's Home and Household: Hotter Shoes reveals new collection of waterproof ...: Hotter Shoes has released its latest collection of waterproof walking boots and shoe...

Door2Tour.com reports 'Dancing on Ice' outselling 'The X Factor'

2011-12-23T04:27:00.001-08:00

Door2Tour.com, the website tour consolidator, has revealed that not only has the recent series of 'The X Factor' been trounced in the battle for viewers against rival 'Strictly Come Dancing', but it looks like popularity for 'The X Factor Live Tour' is also waning with more people searching for packages to this year's 'Dancing On Ice Live Tour

Unique Home Stays To Feature in New Primetime TV Documentary

2011-12-23T01:40:00.000-08:00

Caroline Quentin host of the show Luxury accommodation provider Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays is excited to point out that it will be appearing on your TV screens after taking part in a brand new eight-part observational documentary series to be aired in January 2012. The primetime ITV1 series called ‘Cornwall’, will take in some of the delights of the

That's Christmas: ‘Jingle’ all the way with my Travel Cash

2011-12-21T22:33:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: ‘Jingle’ all the way with my Travel Cash: Britons who travel abroad or visit overseas websites for their Christmas shopping needs could pocket an accumulative £8.6m as my Travel Cash...

National Geographic Traveller UK - One year on

2011-12-20T23:13:00.000-08:00

One year on www.natgeotraveller.co.uk The arrival of the seventh issue of the 180-page National Geographic Traveller (UK) Jan/Feb 2012 and the introduction of a special Family issue concludes a fantastic first year for the magazine, with a whole lot more planned for 2012. 2011 highlights • This year has seen the successful launch of six issues - increasing frequency to EIGHT

Celebrate the New Year in true Cypriot style! New Year Packages from €159 per person

2011-12-20T22:49:00.000-08:00

Thinking of escaping the cold weather to celebrate New Year in the sun, by the sea? The popular 4* Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows (www.palmbeachhotel.com) in Larnaca, Cyprus has the following package available for those making a last minute decision to head to the sun: New Year’s Eve 1 or 2 night packages – 31 December/ 01 January - €159 or €222 per person. The Palm Beach is

British Tradition of Afternoon Tea on Antique Porcelain revitalised at 15th Century Swan at Lavenham

2011-12-19T23:31:00.000-08:00

The iconic 15th century Swan at Lavenham in Suffolk’s countryside, has brought a new dimension to the British tradition of afternoon tea with the introduction of its indulgent Emperor Swan Afternoon Tea. Along with other Swan tea menus, it’s served on delicate, antique porcelain in front of a roaring log fire bringing people together for a refined, convivial occasion, just like in times gone by.

Travel Management Company Can Offer Best Fares To All for Business Travel needs

2011-12-19T23:12:00.000-08:00

CT Business Travel announces it can now also book the best online consumer fares for business travel purposes, and client’s still get all of the benefits of their full travel management service. A recent article published on e-tid.com suggests unmanaged business travel could become more of the norm due to better deals online. However, CT Business Travel’s Managing Director Mark

TV, Tap Water and Teabags join ‘My Own Bed’ in Britons Most Missed List When Abroad

2011-12-19T22:32:00.000-08:00

Nearly a third of Britons miss their own bed the most when on holiday abroad according to carhiremarket.com with the Welsh missing it more than any other region! 19th December 2011 – As over four million Britons get set to jet off to sunnier climes during the festive season, it seems it’s not just the Queen’s speech and crisp winter mornings

That's Beauty and Living: Gloople Launches Black Tomato's Newest Online Vent...

2011-12-19T22:25:00.000-08:00

That's Beauty and Living: Gloople Launches Black Tomato's Newest Online Vent...: BeachTomato.com unveil a one stop shop for all your holiday wardrobe requirements, w...

Top Holiday and vacation trends for 2012

2011-12-19T22:17:00.000-08:00

When all the turkey has been eaten, the last Christmas cracker pulled and 2011 starts to draw to a close, as well as New Year resolutions, people will start thinking about where to jet off to on their summer holidays. So where will the Great British public be heading in 2012 and what trends will we see in the travel market? Thomson and First Choice have put together their predictions of

That's Technology: Rail thieves may be posing as rail workers, say po...

2011-12-19T09:04:00.000-08:00

That's Technology: Rail thieves may be posing as rail workers, say po...: Police believe that a series of cable thefts that have occurred on rail lines in the Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Honeybourne and Eve...

That's Christmas: The Taste Of Christmas At Hotel Okura Amsterdam

2011-12-19T01:56:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: The Taste Of Christmas At Hotel Okura Amsterdam: The 5 star Hotel Okura Amsterdam's culinary team (www.okura.com) at the award winning Serre Restaurant and the hotel's two star Michelin sta...

Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferries Offers a Smarter Way to Book

2011-12-18T07:39:00.001-08:00

Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight specialist, has launched a fully transactional mobile website for customers with Smartphones. The new Red Funnel mobile site is one of only a handful in the industry to offer iPhone, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry users the ability to make vehicle and foot passenger ferry bookings online. Visitors to and from the Isle of Wight travelling via Southampton can

National Geographic Traveller - Family Spring 2012 OUT NOW

2011-12-17T08:26:00.000-08:00

National Geographic Traveller - Family Spring 2012 is available now in UK newsstands, a special issue focused on family travel - one of two 180-page special issues planned for 2012. Maria Pieri, editor and editorial director, said: “This special issue of National Geographic Traveller - Family is designed to give travellers with families

Final plans in place for Swanage and Purbeck's 3rd Walking Festival

2011-12-13T23:01:00.000-08:00

Organisers are thrilled to announce the launch of the Third Swanage and Purbeck Walking Festival, which will run from April 28th until May 6th 2012. The Isle of Purbeck in Dorset has some of the most stunning scenery in the UK and the walk programme is designed to provide people of all ages, interests and abilities the chance to roam along the beautiful Jurassic Coast and over unspoiled

Seek inspiration for your own Egyptian adventure starting this festive season

2011-12-13T22:54:00.000-08:00

Seek inspiration for your own Egyptian adventure and visit the new galleries of Ancient Egypt & Nubia open at the Ashmolean Book a Christmas and New Year Nile cruises, with 50% saving for second traveller Britain’s oldest museum, the Ashmolean (www.ashmolean.org) founded in Oxford in 1683, opened its doors a few weeks ago to six newly refurbished galleries housing collections from

Rezidor announces new Radisson Blu hotel in Sochi, Russia

2011-12-11T23:12:00.000-08:00

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS, has announced the addition of a new hotel to its portfolio - the Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Hotel, Sochi. The property, located in Sochi, Russia, features 500 rooms and is scheduled to open its doors in

That's Parenting: Spyder Ski Wear on the Web with Little Terra

2011-12-08T23:23:00.000-08:00

That's Parenting: Spyder Ski Wear on the Web with Little Terra: Children’s online outdoor clothing specialist Little Terra is now stocking top ski brand Spyder. ...

Winter Sun Protection From Little Terra

2011-12-07T23:24:00.000-08:00

Christmas is often a time of year when families jet off to warmer climes for a winter sun holiday – and solar protection for youngsters is just a click away with Little Terra’s sunhats, sunglasses and UV sunsuits. A popular choice for holidaymakers at any time of year is the Jack Wolfskin reversible Mosquito Hat. Featuring, UV protection of UPF 40+,

100, not out! Park Inn by Radisson Bedford celebrates 100 years of employee service

2011-12-07T22:54:00.000-08:00

The Park Inn by Radisson Bedford has proudly announced a milestone achievement with four dedicated members of the team having recently reached a combined 100 years of service at the hotel. This truly amazing accomplishment demonstrates a level of loyalty rarely seen in these modern times. Team members Alan Abrahams, Hardish Kaur, Eddie Jones

Make money from the Olympic boom

2011-12-06T23:21:00.000-08:00

* iStopOver makes participants an average of £3,000 a year * £2bn in tourist revenues expected to come to London * Not enough accommodation to cater to expected 7 million visitors * iStopOver to fill the shortfall of missing hotel beds Approximately 7 million visitors are expected to converge on the UK next year as the Olympic Games come to

The Radisson Blu Waterfront wins prestigious Green Tourism Business Gold Award

2011-12-06T23:05:00.000-08:00

The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel's introduction of a range of measures to help safeguard both the local and global environment and community in which the hotel operates has been nationally acknowledged by the Green Tourism Business Scheme. The four star Jersey hotel, which is situated near to the Island's south coast Ramsar site of special

Beat the Brochure: Top 10 Travel Bloggers of 2011

2011-12-05T23:39:00.001-08:00

Beat the Brochure announce their Top 10 travel bloggers of 2011 who have inspired travellers and been a prominent feature in motivating travel throughout 2011. Online Travel Company Beat the Brochure has put together the 10 best travel bloggers of the year. The bloggers chosen have been prominent in promoting travel, especially travel in Europe, as well as family travel, and helped to

Kuoni voted best ‘Luxury Tour Operator' at the Sunday Times Travel Magazine Readers' Awards 2011

2011-12-05T22:59:00.000-08:00

Kuoni is justifiably proud to have been voted number one in the 'Luxury Tour Operator' category at the Sunday Times Travel Magazine Readers’ Awards 2011, held at the beautifully restored St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London. This is the first year the Sunday Times Travel Magazine has held a ceremony to celebrate with the winners of these prestigious awards, as voted for by the Sunday Times

Bupa International releases health guides to Hong Kong and Singapore

2011-12-05T22:56:00.000-08:00

Bupa International has published two new health guides for expatriates in Hong Kong and Singapore. The guides include information on vaccinations, medical insurance and emergency healthcare. Expatriate health information is increasingly sought after as a growing number of people relocate to foreign countries for work. Information on healthcare in the East Asian region is particularly

Door2Tour.com reveals British holidaymakers abandoning the Eurozone in favour of domestic breaks

2011-12-04T14:59:00.000-08:00

Door2Tour.com, the website tour consolidator, has found that the recent civil unrest, economic crisis and poor exchange rates in the Eurozone are having a negative impact for Europe in terms of Brits choosing to take their holidays there, with many opting to stay closer to home and holiday in the UK instead. This will appease VisitEngland

Last Minute Holidays Specialist Reports Drop In Egypt Bookings

2011-11-28T23:37:00.000-08:00

Packyourbags.com, specialists in last minute holidays has seen a drop in its number of winter Egypt bookings. Even though there are currently no travel restrictions to Egypt, as per the latest information published by the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, it is probably not that much of a surprise for tour operator Packyourbags.com to see

Lower cost carriers should embrace loyalty, says Collinson Lattitude

2011-11-28T22:44:00.000-08:00

Collinson Latitude, a global provider of incremental revenue and membership products, is arguing today, on the eve of the Mega Event 2011 travel industry summit, that loyalty programmes are fully compatible with the low-cost carrier (LCC) business model, and that loyalty is a vital part of differentiation for the coming generation of LCCs. Speaking at a pre-conference expert panel session

That's Books: The Lawyer Who Couldn't Sit Still By Michael Simmo...

2011-11-27T06:18:00.000-08:00

That's Books: The Lawyer Who Couldn't Sit Still By Michael Simmo...: The jetsetting adventures of a well-travelled legal professional Hardback £16....

Members of women’s online travel community have offered their top tips for avoiding the holiday hell of teenage tantrums

2011-11-20T23:34:00.000-08:00

Members of women’s online travel community Thelma & Louise aren’t keeping to the “Mum’s the Word” mantra of old when it comes to dealing with wayward teens on their travels. Travelling with a teenager can bring a host of challenges, but the Thelma & Louise ladies have been sharing their top tips on the best ways to travel without a teenage tantrum in sight. The woman-only website (

Jumeirah and Speedo support belly flop competition II at Wild Wadi

2011-11-20T23:29:00.000-08:00

Jumeirah's Wild Wadi Waterpark recently hosted a belly flop competition, one of the wildest water spectacles to be held in the emirate. Hosted by the Jumeirah Group in partnership with Virgin Radio and Speedo, this year's competition was set to make an even bigger splash with Virgin Radio giving away 80 tickets prior to the event live on

That's Education: Thomson and First Choice move closer to sustainabl...

2011-11-20T23:20:00.000-08:00

That's Education: Thomson and First Choice move closer to sustainabl...: Working with National Schools Partnership (NSP) to incorporate the innovative ‘Eco-travelle...

Kuoni wins ten new travel awards

2011-11-20T23:15:00.000-08:00

Kuoni, a respected luxury tour operator, has won ten new awards for its travel services, including the title of 'Long Haul Tour Operator of the Year'. These awards help to further endorse its position as the number one operator in the UK for quality and tailor-made long haul travel. The title of 'Long Haul Tour Operator of the Year' was voted

Lugo Rock in Falmouth Cornwall receives CHEFS award

2011-11-20T22:43:00.000-08:00

The Lugo Rock Bed & Breakfast Falmouth is an ideal place to enjoy Cornwall, and Falmouth is a fabulous destination to visit. It is a vibrant town with the world’s 3rd largest deep water harbour, it is framed by the south west coast path, it is a premier sailing destination with beaches, a castle, the Maritime Museum, parks and galleries - something

Greece is the word for Rezidor

2011-11-20T22:40:00.000-08:00

The rapidly growing Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the launch of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athens. The existing Athens Park Hotel will be rebranded as Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens by mid December 2011. The 152 room property is Rezidor's first hotel in Greece. Rezidor now has a presence in 65 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa. "

Top Five Winter Holiday Destinations Revealed

2011-11-17T23:25:00.001-08:00

The top foreign holiday destinations revealed based on car rental bookings this winter, compiled by car hire specialist carhiremarket.com Tenerife and Geneva are shaping up to be the most visited destinations for Brits looking for a winter break, according to leading car hire comparison site carehiremarket.com. Based on car hire bookings to

Stena line sails away with top ferry accolade for 19th year

2011-11-17T22:43:00.000-08:00

Stena Line has been voted the top ferry company for a record 19th time at the annual Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards. The 'Best Ferry Company' award was presented to the ferry company at a glittering awards ceremony at the Slieve Donard Resort in Newcastle in October. Northern Ireland Travel News has been organising the awards for

20th November – Best Time to Buy for Christmas Getaway

2011-11-15T23:23:00.000-08:00

Travel search site KAYAK today reveals that the best time to book your Christmas getaway is 20th November. The site, which compares hundreds of travel sites at once, reveals that based on last year’s data, international flights from the UK booked on Sunday 20th November are on average eight per cent cheaper than the rest November, and nearly a

British Airways wins award for worldwide charity support

2011-11-13T23:35:00.000-08:00

British Airways has been given a major award for the support it provides to charities around the world. The airline was one of three companies to be given a Word Tourism Award at a ceremony at the World Travel Market, in Excel, East London before a specially invited audience. British Airways received the award in recognition of its annual

Rezidor announces opening of Radisson Blu East Midlands hotel

2011-11-09T23:07:00.000-08:00

Rezidor, a rapidly growing and expanding global hotel company, has revealed a new edition to its hotel portfolio with the opening of the brand new Radisson Blu East Midlands hotel. The hotel's general manager, Daniel Keane, said that the event came early thanks to hard work from everyone involved in the project. The £22 million

That's Christmas: Go Christmas Shopping in New York for Free!

2011-11-06T05:01:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: Go Christmas Shopping in New York for Free!: The cost of Christmas presents can be astronomical points out Beat the Brochure. But many goods can be bought for a lot cheaper in New York...

Winter Sessions Festival Chamonix 2012

2011-11-06T04:08:00.000-08:00

Kicks off with it's festival launch party at Brick Lane's Vibe Bar on Friday November 18th 8pm-1am with a showcase night for the festival featuring Dj Flo (Ninja Tune), Paddy Freeform, Russ jones AKA Hackney Globe Trotter, Uncle Joe and more. The snow and music festival is taking place 30th & 31st March in Chamonix, France. www.wintersessions.net / www.universalvibes.com / www.offthepiste.com

That's Christmas: Get yourself Aloft in London. New Aloft Hotel open...

2011-11-04T03:51:00.000-07:00

That's Christmas: Get yourself Aloft in London. New Aloft Hotel open...: The world's fastest growing mid-market hotel brand introduces affordable, loft-style accommodation to London. London – Aloft® Hotels have ...

Eurostar reports solid third quarter in 2011

2011-10-27T22:58:00.001-07:00

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, has announced its results for the third quarter of 2011, having delivered a solid performance during the period with sales revenues up 7% (£197m in 2011 vs. £183m in 2010). Looking back across the year to date, total sales revenue figures have

That's Beauty and Living: The NEW Goddess II Gym and Travel Bag - A Christma...

2011-10-26T23:04:00.000-07:00

That's Beauty and Living: The NEW Goddess II Gym and Travel Bag - A Christma...: If you are a regular Gym Bunny, like to be ready to dash off for a 'pamper trip' and you like to have the best - then the "Goddess II" Gym a...

Choice Hotels announces opening of new Comfort brand hotel in Luton

2011-10-25T23:34:00.001-07:00

Choice Hotels has announced that the Royal Hotel Luton has been re-branded as Comfort Hotel Luton and is opening to its first guests this month. Located on Mill Street, the Luton hotel is in the heart the town centre, ideally located for both the railway station and less than three miles from Luton Airport providing both

Ragdale Hall wins awards

2011-10-24T23:17:00.000-07:00

Ragdale Hall has earned yet another award for its burgeoning trophy cabinet, this time for its renowned fitness offer. Readers of Spa Finder recently voted it amongst the top 10 spas in the world for fitness programmes, alongside a selection of the giants of the global spa industry. "This is a fabulous honour and most gratefully received, as we put a lot of effort into this aspect of the

Thistle's Parc hotel welcomes award winning Chef Iain Inman

2011-10-24T23:11:00.000-07:00

Thistle's Parc hotel, located in the centre of Cardiff, is pleased and proud to announce the appointment of Iain Inman as the new executive chef of its restaurant, The Social. Bringing with him a wealth of experience, this talented chef will be supporting local suppliers; sourcing high quality products from within the region to