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US shopping breaks from regional airports

A Christmas shopping trip to the US doesn’t need to start with a schlep to London. Several airlines operate non-stop flights from UK regional airports, which can be more convenient than travelling via Heathrow or Gatwick. New York is well known for its excellent shopping but other US ...  More >

US: Kentucky and Tennessee by road - 16 Aug 2007

Kentucky and its southern neighbour Tennessee have all the charm of the American South combined with spectacular landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and rich musical heritage. And because it is a world away from the East Coast traffic, a self-drive tour of the region is a pure ...  More >

US: A cultural tour of Pittsburgh - 12 Jul 2007

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has transformed itself from a steel town to one of the US’s most cultured cities - twice voted most liveable city in America. Served by US Airways and located halfway between New York and Chicago, Pittsburgh is accessible to visitors too. The city's many theatres, ...  More >

UK golf holidays: five of the best - 21 Jun 2007

The UK has golf courses to suit every level of player, so whether your client is a newcomer or a seasoned golfer you won't have to look far for the perfect golf holiday. We’ve selected five of the best golf venues from around the UK, from Dalmahoy on the fringes of Edinburgh to La Moye in the ...  More >

Updated supplements list - 5 Jun 2007

Download the latest supplements list (updated 5 June 2007). Contact details for content and marketing opportunities within supplements are below. Click here to download the list as a word document. ____________________________________ To discuss content of supplements: Emily Bamber, Travel ...  More >

UK Cruise Convention 2007

The new Association of Cruise Experts has won widespread support among cruiselines and agents.  Emily Bamber, Kelly Ranson and Jane Archer report from the trade body's launch at the first UK Cruise Convention in Dover. Analysis Cruise Convention 2007: Mediterranean to overtake US cruise ...  More >

US ski resorts: Beyond Colorado

DURING the ski boom of the 1980s and 1990s, the big US resorts in the Colorado Rockies were the brightest thing on the horizon. Skiers raised on the slopes of the Alps fell boot, pole and binding for US standards of service, friendly English-speaking instructors and massive clumps of the white ...  More >

UK and Ireland supplement 2006

No place like home Every year, the people of the British Isles spend £59 billion enjoying day trips and overnight stays in their own country. And every year, many look for new destinations and experiences to share with friends and family. Diminishing commission on sales of foreign holidays ...  More >

UK: Can he fix it?

The requests to ‘See Bob’ normally start at about 7am. At my brother’s house this is generally followed by a loud rendition of “Can we fix it?” and a plastic hammer making frequent contact with daddy’s head. My nephew George is an avid Bob the Builder fan – he knows all the characters and words, ...  More >

US Theme Parks

With so many theme parks to cram into a trip, how do you know which ones to recommend to your clients? US theme parks used to be a bit of a Mickey Mouse affair. Literally. It was the lure of Disney that saw plane-loads of Brits begin flying to Florida during the 1980s, all ...  More >