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 “You must go to Oradour.”
The advice came from a friend as I talked about a forthcoming vacation to France. The ultimate destination was the Dordogne where a cosy gite was waiting for an extended stay. En route we had decided to lay up for a couple of days a few miles north of Limoges. That’s when Oradour entered the conversation. Regular
[...click on headline to read full story]  Subtitled suspense thrillers have become a Saturday night favourite for British viewers.
The growing army, first hooked by Wallendar, are now being driven to the 9pm slot on BBC 4 by the delightful Sofie Grabol – better know to us as Detective Inspector Sarah Lund. The conclusion of The Killing II last weekend came with a promise that a third series would be on its
[...click on headline to read full story]  Are you a foodie? Mad on handicrafts? On a budget?
The UK’s leading short break provider Cresta has launched the new edition of its Christmas Markets and Winter Breaks brochure for 2011/12. The guide is perfect for the indecisive – whether you want to shop till you drop or sample local fare, it will point you in the right direction. [...click on headline to read full story]  I can think of no better way to spend lazy summer days than cruising through the orchards and vineyards of the South of France.
And the gorgeous Dutch barge ‘Rosa’ looks to be just the ticket – immersing passengers in a world of picturesque villages, good food and fine wine. The Rosa, operated by European Waterways, sails on the Canal
[...click on headline to read full story]  Newcastle holidaymakers can now jet off to Toulouse for the first time thanks to leading leisure airline Jet2.com.
Jet2.com’s brand new direct weekly service will operate throughout the summer until Sunday 4th September 2011, with prices starting at just £29.99 one way including taxes. Chris Sanders, Aviation Development Director at Newcastle International, said: “We very much welcome this new route from Jet2.com as it makes access
[...click on headline to read full story]  Trekking holidays company Walks Worldwide has just introduced a brand new Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary for summer 2011. Most Mont Blanc treks are from 11-14 days and are only available as part of an organised, small group.
The unique thing about this new trip is that it is just 8 days long and is self-guided for two or more people
[...click on headline to read full story]  Paris in the spring time – what could be better.
On your list of ‘must visits’ – the Palace of Versailles, a sightseeing tour along the Seine and a visit to Montparnasse Tower for some of the most spectacular views over Paris. For access to these and over 60 other top attractions including the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and Musee
[...click on headline to read full story]  For those of a certain bent you can still get the T-shirt…‘Good girls go to heaven – bad girls go to Prague’.
Mercifully sales have dropped dramatically in recent years as hen and stag night travel trends have shifted to new (and cheaper) locations. These days Czech tourism bosses are much more interested in promoting the country and its
[...click on headline to read full story]  For years I have toyed with the idea of piecing together a ‘Beers of Belgium’ tourist trail.
It’s one of those pet projects stashed in the ‘labours of love’ file and based on tasting the country’s top tipples over many years – starting many moons ago with clandestine trips to dimly
[...click on headline to read full story] Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic, today warned that the UK Government’s plans to increase taxes on air passengers are out of control.
He predicted they would hurt passengers, the aviation industry and seriously damage developing regions such as the Caribbean and Africa. [...click on headline to read full story] |
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