Latest Holidays News
Thousand Islands: John Craven visits the archipelago that inspired a dressing
For me the islands, still a top getaway destination with holiday homes ranging from shacks to mansions, were a highlight of a 14-night cruise that started on the St Lawrence in Montreal and ended nearly 1000 miles later sailing down the Hudson River to
Updated: 02/19/2012 01:07P
Ask Frank Barrett: A cheap spring break? Try a Jurassic Park...
Chris, by email ANSWER: Haven Holidays (0871 230 1900, haven.com) has spring deals available from just £79 for a two-bedroom self-catering holiday home. The company suggests its parks are great bases for anyone keen on walking, fishing or of golf.
Updated: 02/19/2012 12:42P
Holidays in Salzburg: At last! Im in the Sound of Music
Kirker Holidays (020 7593 2283, kirkerholidays.com) offers three nights in Salzburg from £619 including return flights, accommodation at the Hotel Stein and a Sound Of Music tour. For further information on Salzburg and the region,
Updated: 02/19/2012 12:39P
Cruise holidays: John Craven visits Thousand Islands, the archipelago that
For me the islands, still a top getaway destination with holiday homes ranging from shacks to mansions, were a highlight of a 14-night cruise that started on the St Lawrence in Montreal and ended nearly 1000 miles later sailing down the Hudson River to
Updated: 02/19/2012 12:35P
Not Just For Tourists: Free Shuttle Announced For Golden Gate Park Visitors
by Bay City News With spring around the corner, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department has introduced a free shuttle ride for the public to use at the citys Golden Gate Park on weekends and holidays, park officials announced Friday.
Updated: 02/19/2012 12:32P
State liquor stores to be open on some holidays, House votes
A House committee Friday approved a bill that would create a pilot program to allow some state liquor stores to open on holidays, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and the Fourth of July. I just dont see that this is going to have a
Updated: 02/19/2012 12:16P
Mardi Gras FAQs: Fat Tuesday dates, parade routes important safety tips
In fact, Mardi Gras has been a state holiday in Louisiana since 1875. Carnival season officially begins 12 days after Christmas, on January 6th. The last day of the Carnival season, known as Mardi Gras which is French for Fat Tuesday,
Updated: 02/19/2012 11:46A
Ski pass covers 8 fields
It would mean skiers could book their holidays knowing that if the weather put one skifield out of action they could ski at another. Or if it was raining, they could use their pass for other activities altogether. People like coming to Wanaka but
Updated: 02/19/2012 11:35A
Mining To Lose Tax Perks
By MELODY M. AGUIBA MANILA, Philippines — The government is studying the exclusion of mining operations from the income tax holiday incentives enjoyed by projects listed under the Investment Priorities Program (IPP) as a way of increasing revenue
Updated: 02/19/2012 11:24A
Emirates Holidays launches exclusive packages for new direct routes to Dublin
DUBAI: In celebration of the newly launched Emirates airline routes direct from Dubai to Dublin and Buenos Aires, Emirates Holidays, the airlines tour operating arm has handpicked a wide variety of holiday options for travellers to discover these two
Updated: 02/19/2012 11:21A
