As the bite of the recession takes hold, and the pound diminishes in value against both the euro and the dollar, it is no surprise that British families are starting to discover the delights of holidaying closer to home. Cumbria Tourism has noted that the recent busy Easter period is a sure sign that the Lake District is in for a bumper summer in 2009!
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10 Marrakech Festivals
Monday, July 13th, 2009Marrakech holds a wide variety of international festivals of all genres as one of the many attractions of the Ochre City. Here is a list of 10 of the best and most interesting festivals celebrated in Marrakech…
Discover the Holiday of a Lifetime
Sunday, July 12th, 2009The holiday of a lifetime is a concept typically associated with romantic honeymooning couples, devil-may-care gap-year travellers, wealthy holidaymakers or stringent savers – intent on reaching the ends of the earth for an experience that money virtually can’t buy. The only irony being that the holiday of a lifetime conditionally involves great expense.
Skiathos Island – The Tiniest Gem of All
Saturday, July 11th, 2009Skiathos is a sun worshippers paradise, with over 300 beaches, luxury villas, plenty of taverns and restaurants for the perfect holiday. But Skiathos offers more than just a haven for holidaymakers.
Vacation to Cuba Changed My Heart
Friday, July 10th, 2009About my first vacation to Cuba. I went to get away and relax but instead it became a mission to find out more about this country and this is one way I can share with people what I have learned about this place. They are poor, but rich compared to Darfur for sure. But it broke my heart and I want to help.
