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21 May, 2013
Posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The western US state of Colorado – teeming with the picturesque peaks of the Rocky Mountain range – has seen an influx of visitors looking for adventure on holiday this year, with many exploring the area around the metropolis of Denver in 2010.
Holidays in Denver benefit from the surroundings of a big city in the west, but visitors have increasingly become interested in more adventurous endeavours, such as backpacking, hiking and skiing in the area.
Posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Holidaymakers looking for a little German flavour while traipsing along a sunny, sandy beach in summer or winter will soon have their wishes fulfilled, as the first villa of The World project – ‘Germany’ – has commenced construction in Dubai.
The World has been an ambitious land reclamation project similar in scope to Dubai’s famed Palm enclaves, though its islands form a rough atlas of the globe instead of tree boughs and fronds. All the city’s innovative engineering projects have been a hit with those on holidays in Dubai.
Posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Looking for a sun-soaked beach getaway to make the most of the British weather? A recent survey has revealed it’s still cheaper to book a holiday in Turkey or Bulgaria this summer.
Tesco Travel Money has recently released figures comparing several European beach destinations and the costs associated with them. Of the fourteen coastal cities polled, Brighton – the popular channel destination – fell in the middle of costly holidays.
Posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The summer music festival circuit is a major phenomenon in Europe, representing a great opportunity for bands rising the ranks and holidaymakers alike. And whilst the season hits full swing, a relative newcomer destination has taken prominence, in the form of Croatia.
After becoming a strong contender for top beach holiday destination in Europe on the back of the popularity of flights to Dubrovnik, the Balkan state has also become known for its various music festivals, inviting music lovers on holidays to Croatia throughout the summer.
Posted on Monday, June 28th, 2010
After concerns that the popular Pride Day celebrations in London‘s Soho area might be forced to cancel due to roadworks, the events have been given the go-ahead by Westminster City Council to take place on Saturday 3 July as planned.
Pride London is the UK’s biggest festival dedicated to the LGBT community, and the charity-run event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors on London breaks each summer, to take part in its well-policed street parties.
Posted on Monday, June 28th, 2010
Long a favourite destination among sun-seekers and scuba divers, Sharm El Sheikh is emerging as a top destination for clubbing holidays, as young holidaymakers are drawn by cheaper deals outside of the eurozone.
The favourable exchange rate has already seen holidays in Sharm El Sheikh become one of the leading choices for British travellers in 2010. According to Luke Nathan of Travelsoon, investment in the clubbing infrastructure of the Red Sea resort over the past few years is now beginning to pay off as an increasing number of travellers book stays in Egypt‘s favourite resort city.
Posted on Monday, June 28th, 2010
Trekking halfway across the world to set upon the shores of Stockholm in Sweden, figures similar to the famous Chinese Terracotta Army in the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor will be displayed in – or rather, under – the city at the end of August.
The ancient warrior figures will be exhibited in a cave-like rock shelter of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, and will make a great destination for those looking to experience something historic and exotic on holidays in Stockholm.
Posted on Monday, June 28th, 2010
Looking to provide “a world-class welcome for passengers”, London Gatwick International Airport has outlined a number of improvements and new facilities to those taking flights to London from elsewhere in the UK and abroad.
The works will see an inter-terminal shuttle installed, which starts operation this July, as well as a multimillion pound addition to the airport’s North Terminal to greet international visitors to London.
