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Bath Festivals guide 2011

Posted by on January 18, 2011
Bath is renowned for hosting some of the country’s most wonderful festivals and exhibitions throughout the year. Many people each year choose to take a short Break Bath and take advantage of all of the wonderful entertainment whilst staying in one of its fabulous Bath Hotels. Here is just a glimpse of some of the events that will be taking place...

110% increase in MSC cruise bookings

Posted by on January 14, 2011
Figures just reported have shown that the cruise ship Company MSC has had its booking sales increase by over 110% on its 2011 itineraries. One of the major reasons thought for this huge increase is the start of sailings from the port of Southampton of the MSC Opera. The cruise operator MSC has stated that the crossing from Southampton to northern and...
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The Miss Bath contest needs you!

Posted by on December 31, 2010
And why does it need you? Well if you are an eligible and interesting young resident of Bath, then you should know that the city is taking aim at beauty pageant stereotypes with their latest Miss Bath competition. Officials are out to change the image of beauty pageants everywhere—beginning in Bath. This year, contest officials have put out the call...
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Brixham’s Historic Battery

Posted by on December 8, 2010
Brixham Battery is one of the most historic landmarks along the whole of the South Devon coast. The 14 acre gardens were first used as a battery back in 1586 during the war between England and Spain. The battery has also been used during many of Britain’s most famous wars including the American War of Independence in the 1780s, the Napoleonic...
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It’s a cruise captain’s life!

Posted by on December 7, 2010
We have all seen ship captains in films steering ships with a big wooden steering wheel, here is an insight to exactly what a cruise ship captain does. The Cruise ship captain is the senior officer on-board a cruise ship or mini cruise ship and is responsible for the welfare of both passengers and crew during his time onboard. The captain’s role...
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Cruising the Middle East

Posted by on December 6, 2010
Dubai has become one of the top destinations in recent years along with Mediterranean Cruises, with its astonishing mix of luxurious tourist attractions and mysterious deserts it certainly holds everything close that can make a perfect holiday. A cruise or Mini cruise to the Middle East not only visits Dubai but many other great ports of call within...

Yorkshires New Iphone App

Posted by on December 1, 2010
If you’re planning on staying in a Scarborough Hotel any time soon then there is one iphone app which will essential for you. The official Yorkshire tourism website has launched there own free app that allows you to browse through all of the great attractions and events happening in Yorkshire right from your phone. If you should find yourself...

A Christmas Cottage by the Sea

Posted by on November 30, 2010
If you have decided that this year you want to do something a little different for Christmas then who could blame you? Many people often find the idea of Christmas at home more stress than it should be and can quite easily suffer cabin fever a few days into the festive break. With relatives popping over and a constant stream of other guests that you...
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Cruising with the kids

Posted by on November 14, 2010
Cruise holidays are perfect for both adults and children alike; there is certainly no reason why kids would get bored during a cruise holiday. Cruise ships have everything from swimming pools to discos and adventure clubs and all are supervised by fully trained and qualified staff to give you the ultimate peace of mind regarding any safety worries...
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Watch next years films this year in Bath

Posted by on November 12, 2010
The city of Bath will be hosting its successful annual film festival again this November; the popular event will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The festival will be showcasing almost 50 films for the public to view and this year as an added bonus the film festival has obtained the rights to show some of the most eagerly awaited films...