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Travel news round up – May 2014
Summer’s officially here – we promise! – and so we’ve taken another look back at the month in travel, this time for May. This month the champagne corks have been flying over Mauritius and Spain as both countries celebrate some new benchmarks, while by contrast Canada offers a new way to
Read more60 years of holiday music memories – what will be the tune of 2014?
60s… Rolling Stones, (I can’t get no) Satisfaction We were flocking to the Great British countryside for a camping break or sunning ourselves on the beaches of Blackpool and Newquay with Mick Jagger blasting out of our Minis. 70s… Village People, YMCA This was the decade we jumped
Read moreMovie locations in the Med: Our Top 5
No film would really work if you didn’t believe its message, yet never trusting the landscape you see on screen should be a golden rule for any movie lover. Believe it or not, most scenes are not filmed in the countries or cities where the events take place within the movie, but rather in
Read moreTop destinations for winter sports
What with all the excitement around the Sochi Winter Olympics, we just couldn’t resist digging out a few of our favourite winter sports destinations from around the world. Though we doubt you’ll be cheering on France, Italy or the USA at the Games this year (come on Team GB!), these beautiful
Read moreCheap February half term deals
As the February half term holidays come around again, the Christmas break seems a distant memory. With the weather showing no signs of summer, why not take a break and head to a sunnier climate? An overseas holiday guarantees lots of activities to keep the children occupied and hopefully you will
Read moreThe Day of the Doctor!
Whovians around the world have been saving the date ready for 23rd November 2013, also known as ‘The Day of the Doctor’. After 10 rejuvenations, 11 actors, 240 episodes and 50 years the Time Lord has certainly been around. As a child in the 1970s many of us remember anxiously waiting for Doctor
Read more10 pictures that will make you want to jet off and travel right now
A picture can be a powerful thing. It can rekindle memories, stir up emotions, or simply take your breath away. This is probably the most true for travel photography, where one picture can inspire an entire trip away to discover something new. With that in mind, we have scoured the internet and
Read moreTravel News Round-up: September 2013
It has been a busy month in the world of travel. Read our travel news round-up to discover where to go if you need a dose of happiness, which unlikely candidates actually make pretty good tour guides, and why you may no longer have to switch off your iPod on take-off and landing… Denmark
Read moreCelebrate La Mercè in Barcelona
Holidaymakers in Barcelona are in for a treat this week, as one of Catalan’s biggest annual festivals, La Mercè, comes to the city. It’s the Barcelona way of bidding farewell to the summer, and welcoming in the cooler autumn months. The festival has deep roots in the city’s history. The
Read moreFootball Giants Promote Spanish Tourism…
Legendary football club Real Madrid have teamed up with the Spanish Tourist Office to promote Spain and Madrid as a tourist destination. Footballing giants including Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Casillas and Ramos will all be expected to act as ‘brand ambassadors’ as part of the ‘Visit Spain,
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