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Anne-Sophie Pic, the first French woman to earn three Michelin stars, is working with Beau-Rivage Palace to relaunch their restaurant.

Have you ever been to Africa? No? Well you should. It’s an experience you’ll never forget and never regret. Mind you it’s all very well to say, “Let’s go to Africa this year,” but that still leaves the question of where in Africa?

Whatever kind of holiday you have in mind. It might be holidays to Thailand at any time of year, Lapland holidays in the hope of seeing the Aurora borealis, holidays to Australia to visit relatives, or simply package holidays to Azores.

Airlines and Holiday Companies are Failing in the Economic Gloom. Is Your Yoga Holiday Protected?

Leading Polaris World Golden Partner Villa Cashback has announced details of their £99 for two inspection visits to Polaris World resorts this winter.

A new golf discount card targeting the 850,000 UK golfers that go on golfing holidays each year offers discounts at 2400 golf courses in 112 countries around the world, with further reductions on hotel accommodation and car rental.

Children are old enough to hit the slopes from the moment they can walk and play, it has been claimed.

The local tourism industry gets the full digital treatment this month with the launch of the Design for Tourism programme which aims to provide tourism sectors and businesses with better online success, skills and exposure.

If the thought of shopping to find the perfect gift for a friend or loved one fills you with dread, don’t panic...hotelshop UK now have a host of exciting Gift Experience Breaks that provide the perfect gift for any occasion.

Welcome to a different world, Polaris World, where luxury lifestyle resorts are Europe's first choice for holiday homes in Spain. You can View Property at Polaris World on a VIP Discovery Tour, in association with Corrigan Bentley Overseas Property.

Superbreak has revealed plans to expand its overseas accommodation network after achieving more than 100,000 bookings onto its overseas accommodation programme through travel agents in a year

Property Investment in Brazil has been growing in popularity over recent years and recent heavy falls of nearly 30% in the exchange rate of the Brazilian Real mean there has never been a better time to invest in a in the Brazil Real Estate Market.

Tour Operator Flights has expanded it's service to offer accommodation near UK airports

Great Hotels of the World, the renowned global sales and marketing alliance, is delighted to welcome Ria Park Hotel & Spa in the Algarve, Portugal, to its portfolio.

Great Hotels Organisation the London-based luxury sales and marketing alliance, has announced the appointment of 30-year travel industry expert, Robert de Leon as Director of Sales – North America.

Rosehill Lodges have been awarded Mobility Level 1 by Visit Britain. All Lodges have level access and a full accessibility statement has been posted on their website.

The trivago Hotel Price Index shows that hotel accommodation is particularly cheap in November. A trip to Paris, Rome or Florence in November will leave extra money to spend on Christmas shopping.

Few people are unaware of the drastic changes China has experienced over the past two decades. But what impact does China’s growth have on British tourism and how can tourist destinations benefit as the sleeping giant begins to awaken?

At last a boat to suit today’s lifestyles? Dripping with carbon this great looking performance boat is easy to rig, light, nimble, fast tacking, simple to control, enjoy as a racer or stable coastal cruiser. Test sails and courses available.

Gamsha Bay, Coming Soon - a Stunning Master Development on the Shores of the Red Sea In Egypt.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report analysing the Indian tourism industry.

An increasing number of British workers are feeling stressed and run-down as a result of their jobs and other pressures, it has been revealed.

Since The Borrowdale Hotel was bought in March by Lake District Hotels, some of the bedrooms have already been refurbished.

Big comfy sofas, soft lighting, solid oak beams and the smell of wood burning on the open fires are what await you when you step into the past for a weekend or mid-week Autumn break at The Swan Hotel in Lavenham, Suffolk

Loseley Park in Guildford has come Runner Up in the prestigious Tourism ExSEllence Awards 2008 organised by Tourism Southeast.

Stylish refurbishments in budget hotels and guesthouses can increase profits by up to 90% claims Aylesbury based Flexible Furnishing Ltd

dotnet works ltd, a web development company based in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, has been working on developing internet based software applications for a number of key business sectors in Wales, and has recently launched an on-line booking system.

The credit crunch is having little effect visitor numbers to romantic Venice, according to a top European travel website TravelSavvy Venice.

Gold Crest Holidays is delighted to announce the launch of its 2009 holiday brochure 'UK & European Short Breaks by Coach' - including 19 brand new holidays and departing from a choice from more than 150 free local departure points.

For those looking for an indulgent start to their day, the five-star Landmark London Hotel in fashionable Marylebone is now taking reservations for breakfast.

Owners Perspective Magazine, whose official launch in print isn’t until January 2009 has won an “Innovative Marketing” award at the recent OTE Forum in Madrid.

Those booking family ski holidays to the Swiss Alps and other destinations have been advised to go through a registered agent.

Alfa Travel - always famous for quality coach holidays and unbeatable value for money - is proud to announce the launch of its 2009 season coach holiday brochures.

A wilderness South Africa safari is a wonderful way to get out and about in the interior and see what this country is really all about for most of us, the wildlife.

Stena Line has been voted the top ferry company in Northern Ireland for a record 16th time.

If you’re tired of hearing about the credit crunch and wonder how a lack of funds will affect your travel plans, the luxurious Samui Beach Village resort has a great selection of luxury that won’t break the bank.

The Castle Inn Hotel at Bassenthwaite will be ‘In the Pink’ on Friday 31st October as they mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by daring to wear pink to raise money for the charity.

Gostar Direct Expand its car rental business as it grows to become the largest car rental reservation portal on the Internet.

Gostar Direct would like to inform all people who rent a car from Manchester Airport Terminal 1 that the car rental desks have been moved.

A leading hotel group has started trading ahead of schedule in its new £4.5 million build hotel in Preston.

Designer makers from the Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft will be exhibiting their unique hand crafted wares at Ludlow College’s Harley Centre.

Alfa Travel, one of the UK's largest and fastest growing coach holiday company is offering fantastic coach holiday deals throughout UK and Europe to various destinations includung Southport. (Visit www.alfatravel.co.uk for all coach holiday offers)

Slovakia swept the board in the first World Travel `Green’ Awards held on 15th October

VisitUK.info presents an excellent opportunity until October 26th, 2008 for any company or investor to acquire this valuable and highly brandable UK Domain.

Top tourist travel guide website for the Greek islands Greek Island Postcards has struck a deal with premier cheap flight finder Skyscanner to offer site visitors a way to find and book cheap flights to the Greek islands.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report providing a detailed account of India's tourism industry.

Lake District Hoteliers with a passion for Classic Cars have launched a start to finish Car Club touring package that is set to make the lives of Classic Car Club Organisers much easier.

Sarah and Alan Ayres, proprietors of Woodlands in Windermere, are pleased to announce the award of a fifth star by the AA, which has been awarded for their exceptional standards of quality guest accommodation and service.

VillaPlus.com has helped over 1000 clients who were affected by the recent collapse of the UKs third largest tour operator XL Leisure Group Plc