Highway 1 Reopens with Dream Drive
California’s Highway 1 has re-opened after more than 18 months of roadway closures, and to celebrate over 80 classic cars – representing eight decades from classic vintage…
All England Stone Skimming Championships
A quintessentially English event, just a stone’s throw away from some of the most beautiful scenery, is set to see ‘athletes’ from across the country rock up to Windermere to…
Thailand’s Parks Campaign Against Single-use Plastics
Starting from 12 August, Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will encourage visitors to reduce consumption of single-use plastics …
Boutique Hotels Annual Gala Awards
The Boutique Hotel Awards is under new ownership and has a dynamic new management team, with the vision and passion to continue to drive the Boutique Hotel Awards…
Worldwide & UK Festivals in August 2018
In the UK and many parts of Europe, August is the start of the holiday season. So, it’s no surprise to see a plethora of upcoming festivals. Travel Begins at…
Elephant in Crisis Appeal for World Elephant Day
Ahead of World Elephant Day on 12 August, Born Free has launched its Elephants in Crisis appeal on behalf of an iconic species that could disappear from much of Africa within…
Jam Shed Supper Club Hosts MasterChefs
There is a sort of sadistic pleasure taken in rooftop dining; they are down there wretched and ant-like, while you are up high, fed and upholstered. This is one lure…
Queensland Festivals: from Camel Races to Pumpkins
If the fast approaching Notting Hill Carnival or Edinburgh Fringe isn’t quite your cup of tea, or if you’re looking for a festival a little further afield for 2019, Queensland…
What’s New in Madrid This Summer
Madrid has for decades been one of the highlights of any trip to Europe, here we round up some of the new delights to savour in the Spanish capital…
Maldives Sees Spike in UK Arrivals
Latest figures from the Maldives show that the destination saw an 11.2% increase in the number of UK travellers who visited in the first six months of 2018, when compared…
Al Bait Sharjah Opens in Sharjah, UAE
The Al Bait Sharjah, a 53-key property that celebrates the heritage of Arabia, will open on September 1. The hotel will be General Hotel Management’s (GHM) second property on the…
Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival Returns
The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival returns this September with double the number of events and activities following the success of last year’s inaugural event. Today’s burgeoning cheese scene across the…
2018 PATA Grand Award Winners Announced
The tourism industry’s diversity has been recognised as the winners of the 2018 PATA Grand Award and Gold Awards are unveiled. A total of 27 organisations and individuals…
Fleewinter War on Single Use Plastic
‘Plastic Free July’ is well underway and UK tour operator Fleewinter is launching its own war on plastic in taking steps to play its part in reducing the negative impact of single use plastics…
Standedge Tunnel Bumper Summer of Events
West Yorkshire’s Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre – the highest, deepest and longest canal tunnel in the country and one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the British Waterways’ – is set for a bumper…
The Tuolumne Adventure Trolley Opens
A new free transport service launches in Yosemite’s Tuolumne County this week for locals and visitors to enjoy the busy summer season and explore Yosemite without the need of independent…
9 Ways to Sample Santa Barbara Wine
If the arrival of summer conjures images of sipping wine al fresco with the backdrop of California’s Pacific Coastline, travellers should look no further than Santa Barbara – also known…
The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain
Make the most of the glorious weather this summer with inclusive days out inspiration from The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain. A wide range of top accessible attractions throughout the…
Relais & Chateaux to Partner Slow Food
Relais & Châteaux, the world’s leadings association of landmark hotels and restaurants, has announced a global partnership with Slow Food, the international grassroots …
Derby Unveils Electric Bike Sharing Scheme
Derby’s new electric bike sharing scheme has been unveiled. Featuring a selection of the state-of-the-art ebikes, it will be the largest electric bikeshare scheme in the UK. Around 200 ebikes…
Ryde a Brand New Bike on the Isle of Wight
A 17-seater bike experience with an eco-friendly heart, is set to roll into Ryde this summer. Set to brighten Britain’s beaches, the world’s first BoRo Beach Bike will be launched…
Sea Saffron Offers Valencia Gastronomy with a View
Sea Saffron is Valencia’s leading experience on TripAdvisor aiming to seamlessly fuse an in-depth exploration of City of Arts & Sciences with an intimate…
PADI Women’s Dive Day Celebrations
For the fourth consecutive year, the world’s largest scuba diver training organisation invites divers of all ages and experience levels to celebrate women and the dive community …
Monsters, Marionettes and Mayhem in Beverley
Staged only every two years, the world’s largest festival of British puppetry returns next month to take over the cobbled streets of the picturesque medieval minster …
