Features

Lively Liverpool - 800 Years Young

Some 300 events are organised for this year's 800th anniversary: a veritable feast of concerts, conferences, exhibitions, flower shows, processions, re-enactments, walks and talks. It reaches a peak on August 28, dubbed Liverpool 800 Day, whose festivities climax with one of the world's largest firework displays.

Highlights of 2007 in Britain

The composer Elgar, writer Daphne du Maurier and the Merseyside city of Liverpool all have anniversaries being marked in Britain in 2007. They join events, exhibitions and new attractions galore in what is promising to be a year of culture, music and fun. Here are some of the highlights to look forward to over the coming months.Monday, March 26th, 2007

New Travel Booking System Pays Up Front

A Brisbane company has developed an international first for automating payment and allocations between travel agents and tourism operators.Friday, September 29th, 2006

Kenya - A Golfer's Hidden Paradise

Long considered one of the world�s greatest undiscovered golfing destinations, Kenya has 39 courses, 12 of which are used for championship events including the Kenya Open, which takes place each year at the Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi. Saturday, September 9th, 2006

Modern Access To Ancient Lands

An adventure trip takes on moments of magic when paddling with First Nation guides singing traditional songs, telling stories and pointing out ancient village sites. Saturday, September 9th, 2006

Bhutan - Land Of The Thunder Dragon

Destination specialists, Colours, are thrilled to be launching Bhutan as a brand new area of expertise. With striking natural beauty, mountain fresh air, pristine rivers and a rich heritage, Bhutan is ideal for the more discerning traveller in search of discovery, adventure, and now some lodges with a touch of class thanks to the Aman Group.Sunday, July 2nd, 2006

Getting the best out of a Family Holiday

Supposed high-spot of the family calendar, going on holiday can often be a minefield of stress and parental tension - especially when you’ve got little kids, a limited budget and only two weeks free in the summer.Tuesday, June 20th, 2006

Summer Season And A Knight To Remember, With Mediaeval Baebes

The town made famous by the medieval mysteries and monastic murders of Brother Cadfael will once again be stepping back in time to celebrate the period of history which laid the foundations for so much of its present-day appearance.Tuesday, June 20th, 2006

Drunks Are Most Despised Air Travel Companions

The disgusting drunk, a recent - and now regular - addition to flights, is the most annoying travelling companion, according to a recent poll conducted by Cheapflights.co.ukTuesday, June 20th, 2006

Travel Tips - Tipping

Brits are notoriously bad tippers and unless a service charge is included in the bill we generally don’t bother to tip. The downside to not having a tipping culture is when we travel, we don’t naturally think to tip, and sometimes get bad service as a result.Tuesday, June 6th, 2006