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		<title>Easter family rate at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:40:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has launched its Easter Family Rate offering a complimentary adjoining bedroom for children from just GBP 375 for the Easter weekend, including breakfast and Easter treats.
Situated in fashionable Knightsbridge and on the very edge of Hyde Park, the hotel provides the perfect location for both parents and children alike. Covering [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://reservations.jetstreams.com/nexres/search/power_search.cgi?&amp;src=10001079" target="_self"><img class="alignright" style="float: right; margin: 15px 5px;" src="http://www.jetsettersblog.com/ads/hoteldeals.jpg" alt="" width="223" height="600" /></a>Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has launched its Easter Family Rate offering a complimentary adjoining bedroom for children from just GBP 375 for the Easter weekend, including breakfast and Easter treats.</p>
<p>Situated in fashionable Knightsbridge and on the very edge of Hyde Park, the hotel provides the perfect location for both parents and children alike. Covering 142 hectares, Hyde Park offers a range of leisure activities including tennis, horse riding, boating, roller-skating, wildlife watching and immaculately maintained playgrounds. Equally the hotel is centrally positioned for all the cultural attractions of Mayfair and the West End, and the Capital’s finest shopping.</p>
<p>Those looking to hide away from the busy metropolis need never leave the hotel. Swathed in a rich and sumptuous blend of satins and silks, each room is beautifully prepared with Irish linen bed sheets and goose-down pillows and offers the latest in technology including flat screen Bang &amp; Olufsen TVs and iHome docking stations. For the ultimate in relaxation,</p>
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<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/i066xjnbhf02495551021547557" border="0" alt="See Britain with a Great British Heritage Pass" /></a>The Spa at Mandarin Oriental offers treatments where East and West blend in perfect harmony and the stylish Mandarin Bar serves cocktails accompanied by live jazz.</p>
<p><a href="http://reservations.jetstreams.com/nexres/city_content/citycontent_show.cgi?src=10001079&amp;ses=8eef1ee35d661175b6e98479d79b7ff735494&amp;id=11977"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.jetsettersblog.com/photos/london/guide.jpg" alt="" /></a>With glorious springtime views across Hyde Park, guests can enjoy the spacious surroundings whilst indulging in a special Easter Afternoon Tea or an Easter Sunday Lunch in The Park restaurant. And a colourful afternoon Easter Egg Hunt for our younger guests amongst the flowery terrace, including a delicious chocolate egg prize, is sure to satisfy even the most demanding of young palates.</p>
<p>Terms and conditions:<br />
The Easter Family Rate is priced from GBP375.00 + VAT, and includes:</p>
<p>-Accommodation in two interconnecting rooms for a family with children<br />
-Full English breakfast in The Park restaurant<br />
-A bottle of iced champagne for parents<br />
-An in-room Easter Treat for children<br />
-Participation in a colourful Easter Egg Hunt on the terrace (Saturday 03 and Sunday 04 April at 3.30pm only)</p>
<p><a title="Webbandstand homepage" href="http://www.webbandstand.com"><img src="http://www.jetsettersblog.com/photos/ads/jukebox.jpg" alt="" align="right" /></a>Based on double occupancy in two rooms, the Easter Family Rate excludes 17.5% VAT and 5% discretionary service charge. Children must be under 12 years of age.</p>
<p>The rate is available from Friday 02 April to Monday 05 April inclusive, subject to availability. For reservations please contact Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park directly on +44 (0) 20 7235 2000</p>
<p>or refer to the on-line reservations service at <a href="http://www.mandarinoriental.com/london">www.mandarinoriental.com/london</a></p>
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		<title>Durham Revives Ancient Mystery Plays</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Live Theatre May 2010
Durham Mysteries 2010 &#8211; Ten stories, two thousand years in the making
Anticipation is building for one of year’s most exciting dramatic performances. Durham Mysteries will see a major revival of a traditional mystery play cycle, specially written for Durham by 10 creative practitioners from across the UK including the likes of David [...]]]></description>
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<p>Durham Mysteries 2010 &#8211; Ten stories, two thousand years in the making</p>
<p>Anticipation is building for one of year’s most exciting dramatic performances. Durham Mysteries will see a major revival of a traditional mystery play cycle, specially written for Durham by 10 creative practitioners from across the UK including the likes of David Almond (Skellig) and Ian McMillan (BBC Radio 3).</p>
<p>Still performed in UK cities such as York and Chester, Mystery Plays are one of the earliest forms of live theatre.</p>
<p>Their resurrection in Durham, while celebrating the city’s faith-based history, will see a contemporary ‘retelling’ of traditional Mysteries stories over three nights from May 27 – 29 at venues across the city involving everything from dance and opera, to musical theatre, film and new media.</p>
<p>For more information and tickets please visit <a href="http://www.durhammysteries.co.uk">www.durhammysteries.co.uk</a><br />
Where to Stay details: <a href="http://www.thisisdurham.com">www.thisisdurham.com</a></p>
<p>Durham Mysteries play synopsis</p>
<p>Noah and the Fludd by David Almond,</p>
<p>Profile: Novelist, playwright and short story writer. His most famous work is Skellig, which he has adapted for stage and radio, and which was recently adapted for television.</p>
<p><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.dales-holiday-cottages.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/en98y1A719PRTYUUUQPRQURUXYR" target="_top"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/8m65xjnbhf02495551021525892" border="0" alt="Dales Holiday Cottages" /></a>He has also written two original plays, Wild Girl, Wild Boy and My Dad’s a Birdman. Both adaptations and original plays have been widely performed.</p>
<p>Play: Geordie / north eastern version of Noah and the Flood, spoken in rhythmical direct funny northern speech with a homemade look and feel.</p>
<p>Abraham &amp; Issac by Toby Hulse</p>
<p>Profile: Nationally acclaimed writer and director known for his stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World.<br />
Play: A new version of the Old Testament story for the Durham Mysteries 2010, written by the children of Durham aged three to seven.</p>
<p>The Miracle of Lazarus by Judy Upton</p>
<p>Profile: Award-winning theatrical playwright, who has written extensively for stage, screen and national radio.<br />
Play: This is a modern day, dramatic, modern dress interpretation of the Miracle of Lazarus rising from the grave, with startling choreography.</p>
<p>The Harrowing of Hell by Chris Hannan</p>
<p>Profile: Award winning novelist, whose plays have been staged by both the RSC and National Theatre of Scotland.<br />
Play: Presenting a contemporary vision of hell and redemption, utilising a mixture of music and theatre.</p>
<p>‘Heaven’s Got Talent’ or The Fall of Lucifer by Gavin Williams</p>
<p><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.superbreak.com/go/CJ001';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/81103mu2-u1HKOKQILHJILPMLRR" target="_blank"><br />
<img class="alignright" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/e5103bosgmk58C8E695769DA9FF" border="0" alt="" /></a>Profile: Award-winning short film, comedy and horror writer<br />
Play: With God absent from Heaven – attending to the furthest reaches of the universe – the host of angels decide to celebrate His creation with a cosmic talent show!</p>
<p>The Creation and Fall of Man by Em Whitfield Brooks,</p>
<p>Profile: Freelance operatic composer, singer-songwriter and director</p>
<p>Play: A large-scale performance, where visual splendour would be of equal importance to dynamic music, physical theatre, inclusive singing and accessible movement, performed by participants of all ages and abilities from across the community.</p>
<p>God’s Day Off by Ian McMillan</p>
<p>Profile: Comedy writer and BBC Radio 3 presenter. Ian is also poet in residence at Barnsley Football Club</p>
<p>Play: A specially commissioned story written by comedy writer Ian McMillan. This comic play, written in rhyming verse with songs and monologues follows God on His day off as he traverses the North of England.</p>
<p>The Crucifixion by Timothy Craig Harrison,</p>
<p>Profile: Musical composer, who has composed extensively for a wide variety of musicians ranging from school ensembles to cathedral choirs.</p>
<p>Play: Unique musical vision of the crucifixion utilising biblical text and dance.</p>
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<p>Profile: Newcastle-based poet and author Ellen Phethean and her son, DJ Fred Phethean</p>
<p>Play: An innovative and urban account of the story of Cain and Abel using a mixture of music, theatre and dance.</p>
<p>The Nativity ‘Who’s the Daddy’ by TIN Arts</p>
<p>Profile: TIN Arts are an arts development company who prepare, devise and create participatory arts activities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy as a participator and as a viewer<br />
Play: Musical and dance performance exploring the Nativity from a different standpoint, examining the role of Joseph in one of the greatest stories ever told.</p>
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		<title>Forty New West Country Cottages From Helpful Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The new colour supplement from West Country specialists, Helpful Holidays, features forty self-catering cottages and country houses increasing their existing portfolio to nearly 650 holiday homes. Sleeping two to twelve guests in a variety of scenic locations throughout Devon and Cornwall, with a smaller selection in Somerset, many have stunning views across rolling countryside or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.thomson.co.uk';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/bs122xdmjdl02993518021541863" target="_top"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/a2110bosgmk57EE8A6D576A96DB8" border="0" alt="Thomson Lakes &amp; Mountains Holidays" /></a>The new colour supplement from West Country specialists, Helpful Holidays, features forty self-catering cottages and country houses increasing their existing portfolio to nearly 650 holiday homes. Sleeping two to twelve guests in a variety of scenic locations throughout Devon and Cornwall, with a smaller selection in Somerset, many have stunning views across rolling countryside or out to sea.</p>
<p>Highlights include a stunning house for twelve beautifully converted from stone barns on a working farm near South Tawton and a contemporary house for ten with sensational sea views at Bigbury-on-Sea.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/hotels/ireland/dromoland/romance/romance.html"><img src="http://www.jetsettersblog.com/photos/ads/irishcastle.jpg" alt="" align="left" /></a>There’s also a great choice of smaller places such as a 17th century thatched cottage sleeping six two miles from Branscombe in East Devon and the curious gothic-style gatehouse at Dartmoor’s Bovey Castle, which has space for four guests.</p>
<p>And for those seeking total privacy, a lovely detached holiday home for ten is hidden in two acres of woodland gardens deep in Exmoor.</p>
<p>Prices range from £205 up to £2,825 per week.</p>
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<img class="alignright" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/ph121ax0pvtEGNNHJFMEGFIFLKFL" border="0" alt="Play More - Pay Less   " /></a>Everyone taking a break with Helpful Holidays will receive a free ‘What shall we do today?’ booklet containing around 80 savings vouchers for use at a huge range of attractions throughout the West Country.</p>
<p>It also gives information on local farmers’ markets to ensure you can get some of the top quality local produce to enjoy in your holiday home, plus recommendations for the best beaches, coast and country walks and special places to visit.</p>
<p>For those short of time, Helpful Holidays have now introduced two-night weekend breaks with a late 6pm check-out available from October to Easter 2010, as well as three and four night stays. Two night breaks can only be booked within 28 days of departure.</p>
<p>For a copy of the new supplement and the main brochure call Helpful Holidays on 01647 434063; or search, check availability and book online at <a href="http://www.helpfulholidays.com">www.helpfulholidays.com</a></p>
<p>The Pick of the Best:</p>
<p>Here are some of the finest examples from the new supplement across a range of sizes:</p>
<p>Amongst the larger houses is Rock Barn near South Tawton in mid-Devon, which sleeps twelve in five bedrooms.</p>
<p>Converted from stone barns which once served as a grain store, the interior of this huge property has been stylishly decorated using white with contrasting darker browns and blacks, while vaulted ceilings, oak beams, a real open fire and bright red and pink accessories give it the wow factor.</p>
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<img class="alignright" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/3b111p59y31NQUQWORNPOTRTVPT" border="0" alt="" /></a>A week’s stay at Rock Barn starts from £531, pets welcome. (For details, see page 11 of the colour supplement or visit <a href="http://www.helpfulholidays.com">www.helpfulholidays.com</a>  and search for ref J22).</p>
<p>Just 350 yards from the vast sandy beach at Bigbury-on-Sea with panoramic sea views over Burgh Island in South Devon, Hillcrest is a stunning contemporary house for ten. Inspired by the beach houses in Sydney and furnished with flair, it has sliding walls of glass, lime-washed walls and exposed wood.</p>
<p>A four-person sauna is accessed through the master bedroom ensuite, while outside the lawned garden, decked terrace and hammock are finely positioned to enjoy the ever-changing sea view. A week’s stay at Hillcrest starts from £995, (For details, see page 17 of the colour supplement or visit <a href="http://www.helpfulholidays.com">www.helpfulholidays.com</a>  and search for ref L114).</p>
<p>About half a mile back from the coast path near Branscombe, East Devon is Dunscombe Cottage, a picture-postcard Grade II thatched cottage for six.</p>
<p>Dating back to the 17th century, it has white cob walls, low lintels, heavy beams, huge inglenook with woodburner and the original backened oak spiral staircase.</p>
<p>A week’s stay at Dunscombe Cottage starts from £376. (For details, see page 12 of the colour supplement or visit <a href="http://www.helpfulholidays.com">www.helpfulholidays.com</a>  and search for ref G33).</p>
<p>The detached, gothic-style gatehouse to Bovey Castle Hotel on Dartmoor, Devon is just inside the main entrance gates with views over the 18 hole golf course.</p>
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<img class="alignright" style="float: right;" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/b5106wquiom79D8898H798BH89HE" border="0" alt="" /></a>Built in 1907, Rose Cottage now sleeps four in two bedrooms. The quirky interior has been decorated with bold dark colours in the living rooms and jet black walls with down-lighters in the kitchen, while upstairs there are two light, bright bedrooms. Guests can enjoy the pool, gym, sauna and steam room at the hotel and all those over 16 also receive a complimentary round of golf; other activities are available at extra charge.</p>
<p>A week’s stay at Rose Cottage starts from £415, pets welcome. (For details, see page 23 of the colour supplement or visit www.helpfulholidays.com and search for ref A104).</p>
<p>Hidden in a deep Exmoor valley near Parracombe is Cowley Wood, a lovely detached house for ten set within two acres of private woodland gardens. A beautiful and tranquil place to stay with no visible neighbours other than visiting deer and badgers, the house has recently been renovated and refurnished.</p>
<p>A week’s stay at Cowley Wood starts from £366, pets welcome. (For details, see page 7 of the colour supplement or visit www.helpfulholidays.com and search for ref F44).</p>
<p>Sleeping five, Wassail Cottage near Stoke Gabriel in South Devon has been cleverly converted from a Grade II listed cider barn – it still overlooks neighbouring orchards. Insider the large circular stone pillars have been retained and complemented by fresh modern decor.</p>
<p>A week’s stay at Wassail Cottage starts from £285, pets welcome. (For details, see page 14 of the colour supplement or visit www.helpfulholidays.com and search for ref L119).</p>
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		<title>Easter Tradition With A Difference In Leicestershire</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Customary celebrations at Easter often include a visit from the Easter Bunny, a parade, or even a chocolate egg hunt. But if you’re looking for something a bit egg-straordinary to do this year two Leicestershire villages have the answer with their own Easter tradition that’s certainly not for the faint-hearted.
Typically the picture of quintessential English [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.dales-holiday-cottages.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/en98y1A719PRTYUUUQPRQURUXYR" target="_top"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/8m65xjnbhf02495551021525892" border="0" alt="Dales Holiday Cottages" /></a>Customary celebrations at Easter often include a visit from the Easter Bunny, a parade, or even a chocolate egg hunt. But if you’re looking for something a bit egg-straordinary to do this year two Leicestershire villages have the answer with their own Easter tradition that’s certainly not for the faint-hearted.</p>
<p>Typically the picture of quintessential English tranquillity, every Easter Monday (Monday 5th April) this serenity is shattered, for one day only, with the ancient tradition of Bottle Kicking when residents of two Leicestershire villages, Hallaton and Medbourne, grapple with hundreds of strangers in a muddy field over a small beer keg, the ‘bottle’.</p>
<p>There are virtually no rules to the ceremony; however the object of the game is to wrestle a series of ‘bottles’ across two streams (one in each village), one mile apart.</p>
<p>There are three bottles in total, two filled with beer and the third, called ‘the dummy’, which is made of solid wood and painted red and white. A different bottle is used for each point played and the first team to get a bottle to their village’s stream wins the point. The first village to two points wins.</p>
<p>The event kicks off with a parade through the villages and the cutting-up of a hare pie which precedes the ‘Hare Pie Scramble’ where pieces of the pie are thrown to waiting contestants before the battle begins.</p>
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<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/6q121z15u-yJMQMSKNJLKPNPRLP" border="0" alt="" /></a>The contest is definitely not for the timorous as the teams have to fight to move the bottles over obstacles such as ditches, hedges and barbed wire.</p>
<p>Broken bones are not unheard of, but the emergency services are always on standby.</p>
<p>For those of a more delicate constitution, there are plenty of other cracking Easter events planned in both Leicester and Leicestershire, including the annual Christian Good Friday pageant in the heart of Leicester which celebrates Good Friday and Easter with an open-air dramatic presentation and processions in the city.</p>
<p>But if that’s not enough to keep the kids busy, there is certainly more to Leicester and Leicestershire than meets the eye – including a host of world-class attractions on the doorstep, coupled with miles of picturesque countryside as part of The National Forest – and it’s just waiting for you to investigate!</p>
<p>Local lore claims that the Bottle Kicking custom has been taking place since the late 1700s, when two ladies of Hallaton were saved from a raging bull by a startled hare, distracting the bull from its charge.</p>
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<p>About Leicester Shire Promotions:</p>
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<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/i066xjnbhf02495551021547557" border="0" alt="See Britain with a Great British Heritage Pass" /></a>Leicester Shire Promotions is a private, not-for-profit company formed in July 2003 as a partnership between Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and the Leicester Shire Economic Partnership. The company is the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) responsible for promoting Leicester and Leicestershire to visitors, based on a coordinated place marketing strategy that focuses on destination leadership and coordination, attracting and visitors, services for and visitors, and services for the tourism industry. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.goleicestershire.com">www.goleicestershire.com</a>  or follow us on Twitter at @l_p_l</p>
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		<title>Hip Hop &#8216;Till You Drop in Tenerife</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If music is the rhythm of life, there’s no better place to find your beat than in Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. From ‘A’ lister pop star Whitney Houston and King of Rap, 50 Cent, to fabulous classical Music Festivals and the dazzling kaleidoscope of Carnival, Tenerife is alive with sound, offering an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If music is the rhythm of life, there’s no better place to find your beat than in Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. From ‘A’ lister pop star Whitney Houston and King of Rap, 50 Cent, to fabulous classical Music Festivals and the dazzling kaleidoscope of Carnival, Tenerife is alive with sound, offering an array of musical delights throughout the year.</p>
<p>The action has already begun with the 16th Canary Islands International Music Festival, the only classical Music Festival held during winter in Europe. This year, performances are being held at the spectacular Auditorio de Tenerife &#8211; the stunning opera house designed by Santiago Calatrava – and continue through to 7 February, www.festivaldecanarias.com.</p>
<p>Preparations are already underway for the Tenerife Carnival and from 12 – 21 February, Tenerife’s capital, Santa Cruz, hosts one of the largest and most vibrant musical extravaganzas in the world. Rivaling Rio in its splendour, size and glamour, highlights include the election of the Carnival Queen having already taken place on the 10th February, street parades and the dramatic performance of the famous sardine’s funeral, “el Entierro de la Sardina,” where a huge paper fish is set alight.<br />
Some €30,000 was pledge by the Tenerife Tourism Corporation to ensure the event continues its international acclaim for one of the biggest carnivals in world, with most of the funds used to host media from international publications. Minister of Tourism responsible for promoting the Tenerife Carnival, Jose Manuel Bermudez, said “the effort we are making to hold the carnival, bringing all these journalists, ensuring it continues to attract international exposure and presence externally, is because it continues to be one of the best celebrated calendar events in Europe.”</p>
<p>With Spring the tempo changes to rap, and on 27 March one of the world’s top rap artists, 50 Cent, will be performing live in Santa Cruz. On 30 April Tenerife tops the international music circuit once again when pop diva, Whitney Houston, will take centre stage in Santa Cruz for what is the only Spanish date on her World Tour. Both artistes are sure to provide dazzling performances, following in the footsteps of previous live performances on the island by music icons, Elton John and Rod Stewart.</p>
<p>As the year draws to a close and in celebration of the Christmas Season on 25 December, the island hosts a concert by the Tenerife Orchestra Symphony, the Orquestra Sinfónica de Tenerife. This year’s concert will be held in the city of Santa Cruz where visitors will enjoy a musical celebration together with lights, fireworks and events, www.ost.es.</p>
<p>Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean Tenerife is only four hours flight from the United Kingdom and served by several airline carriers from multiple airports across the UK and Ireland. Its year-round warm and temperate climate, delightful beaches, contrasting regions of north and south and famous Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak, make it one of the most popular short haul destinations for UK visitors and an ideal holiday destination.</p>
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		<title>Easy Access To Europe With DFDS Seaways</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[From £139 For A Car And 2 People
Say Bon Voyage to Stressful Holidays with DFDS Seaways
This summer make the most of your free time and enjoy your holiday with minimal travel stress. With cruise ferries travelling daily from Newcastle to Amsterdam, and three or four times a week from Harwich to Esbjerg, DFDS Seaways will [...]]]></description>
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<p>Say Bon Voyage to Stressful Holidays with DFDS Seaways</p>
<p>This summer make the most of your free time and enjoy your holiday with minimal travel stress. With cruise ferries travelling daily from Newcastle to Amsterdam, and three or four times a week from Harwich to Esbjerg, DFDS Seaways will do the travelling for you so that you can take your mind off the journey and set sail for Europe, carefree.</p>
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<img class="alignright" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/sc65uuymsqBEIEKCFBDCHDECLJ" border="0" alt="120x600: Mega Weekend Sale-MARCH 2010" /></a>If you are setting off for your holidays from the North of England, the Midlands or Scotland, think about the time and energy saved by not having to drive to the south coast to enjoy Europe.</p>
<p>Don’t get stuck in motorway queues heading down to Dover, instead take miles off your journey and save pounds worth of fuel too by sailing with DFDS Seaways from Newcastle to Amsterdam. For example if you live in Newcastle and you want to get to Cologne in Germany, you will save 419 miles of driving if you take the DFDS Seaways’ ferry to Amsterdam and drive from there, compared to driving to Dover and then to Cologne from Calais.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, if you’re heading off to Denmark, Sweden, Norway, or northern Germany, DFDS Seaways provides the only ferry route to Scandinavia via its Harwich &#8211; Esbjerg route to Denmark.</p>
<p>Forget long check-in queues at airports, baggage restrictions and stressful waiting in departure lounges, as your holiday begins the moment you drive onboard. Simply pack up the car with everything you need, drive onboard and unwind. You can even travel with your tent, campervan or caravan and explore European or Scandinavian campsites and the great outdoors.</p>
<p>You can also easily bring your four legged furry friend with you on your trip thanks to DFDS Seaways’ DEFRA Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). Animals covered under DFDS Seaways’ DEFRA accreditation include dogs, cats and ferrets; however DFDS Seaways will allow you to travel with other pets including rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, rats and tortoises. So you can take the whole family with you on holiday.</p>
<p><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.travelex.co.uk';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/ho70r09608OQUPPQPYOQPURVTUP" target="_top"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/e381qmqeki3594454D35496A894" border="0" alt="" /></a>When you arrive in Holland or Denmark you have easy access to the rest of Europe. From the DFDS Seaways’ port in Holland you can get to Germany in 88 miles, Belgium in 85 miles, drive to France in 175 miles or travel beyond.</p>
<p>So after a relaxing crossing you can arrive refreshed, ready to enjoy a drive on the scenic roads of Northern Europe. Sail from Harwich to Esbjerg and from there it’s an easy drive through Denmark, 150 miles to northern Germany and 210 miles to Sweden. You can also travel onto Copenhagen and take the DFDS Seaways’ ferry to Oslo for access into Norway and central Sweden.</p>
<p>On a DFDS Seaways’ cruise ferry there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Check out the shops, various restaurants, bars, live entertainment and on routes from Newcastle a casino and cinemas. Perhaps go on-deck and embrace the sea air.</p>
<p>There is so much to see and do, if you are travelling as a family there are even activities and clubs for the children to keep them occupied.</p>
<p>Prices are from £139 for a car and two passengers or £169 for a car and 4 passengers travelling Newcastle to Holland, one way, and from £232 one way for 2 people plus car and £252 for 4 people travelling to Denmark.</p>
<p>DFDS Seaways also offers a wide range of holiday and short break options including activity holidays at Center Parcs Europe and Sunparks, breaks to a number of fantastic European cities and events, as well as cottage holidays, and much more.</p>
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		<title>Traditional Greenwood Crafts Are Alive And Well In The National Forest</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
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You don’t need to travel to far flung parts of the country to take part in the renaissance in traditional crafts, to be featured on BBC TV over the next six weeks. Here in the heart of The National Forest there are plenty of opportunities to learn the techniques, skills and often forgotten histories of [...]]]></description>
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<img class="alignright" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/km121wquiom79GGAC8F798CBECCF" border="0" alt="Great British Heritage Pass - Buy Online" /></a>You don’t need to travel to far flung parts of the country to take part in the renaissance in traditional crafts, to be featured on BBC TV over the next six weeks. Here in the heart of The National Forest there are plenty of opportunities to learn the techniques, skills and often forgotten histories of woodland crafts.</p>
<p>Mastercrafts, a six week series filmed in Dorset, starts on 12 February on BBC2, and follows three hopefuls in their search for the perfect traditional craft for them.</p>
<p>Here in The National Forest you can train under master woodsman Peter Wood in his woodland workshop Greenwood Days. Under his expert guidance, novices and keen amateurs can learn pole lathe turning, Windsor chair making, how to make your own long bow and learn to fire it, steam and tar a coracle, weave a willow basket or bend a hazel hurdle on courses lasting from one to eight days.</p>
<p>If Ray Mears’ bushcraft survival skills are more to your taste, there are three survival schools based in The National Forest. Forage for wild food, collect rain water from leaves, twist twine out of tree roots or filter water through socks lined with moss and wood ash. Build a snug shelter in the woods and watch the stars come out.</p>
<p>Or you can volunteer with BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) and learn dry stone walling, hedgelaying, coppicing and other countryside skills. It’s a great way to meet people, have fun and get fit at the same time.</p>
<p>See more about Forest experiences on The National Forest website at<br />
<a href="http://www.nationalforest.org/visit/thingstodo/experience.php">www.nationalforest.org/visit/thingstodo/experience.php</a><br />
 For Peter Wood’s Greenwood Days courses: www.greenwooddays.co.uk<br />
Survival schools in The National Forest:<br />
Survival School: 0871 222 7304<br />
Woodland Survival Crafts: <a href="http://www.woodlandsurvivalcrafts.com">www.woodlandsurvivalcrafts.com</a><br />
Woodland Ways: <a href="http://www.woodland-ways.co.uk">www.woodland-ways.co.uk</a><br />
BTCV: 01530 277855 <a href="http://www.btcv.co.uk">www.btcv.co.uk</a></p>
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		<title>UTracks&#8217; New Hiking Trips For 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
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European activity holidays specialist UTracks has announced its expanded programme for 2010, where more than a quarter of the product is new – including the following hiking trips, which are launching later in the year:
RELIVE THE MIDDLE AGES IN SPAIN&#8230;
Caliphs And Knights &#8211; Cordoba and Segura (8 days)
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<img class="alignright" style="float: right;" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/b5106wquiom79D8898H798BH89HE" border="0" alt="" /></a>European activity holidays specialist UTracks has announced its expanded programme for 2010, where more than a quarter of the product is new – including the following hiking trips, which are launching later in the year:</p>
<p>RELIVE THE MIDDLE AGES IN SPAIN&#8230;<br />
Caliphs And Knights &#8211; Cordoba and Segura (8 days)</p>
<p>An idyllic area little known outside Spain, this inspiring guided walking tour takes you back to the Middle Ages, where you can relive the 13th Century in Andalusia.</p>
<p>Explore the historic towns and picturesque villages of eastern Andalusia, dominated by the castles of the knights of Santiago. A central focus of the tour is in Cordoba city, with its unique mosque-cathedral, the castle with its magnificent water-gardens, the picturesque Jewish quarter and the Potro square which captured the imagination of Cervantes.</p>
<p>On foot discover the landscapes of two superb Natural Parks, the Subbética Cordobesa and the Sierras of Cazorla and Segura (the biggest in Spain and one of Europe&#8217;s largest).<br />
Price: £850 per person<br />
Departs: Seven departure dates between February and December 2010</p>
<p>LAKE COMO AND MORE…<br />
Italian Lakes Walk (8 days)</p>
<p><a title="Beach and Sport Sandals, Tevas, Birkenstock, Reef" href="http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/gear/sandals/sandals.html"><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.jetsettersblog.com/photos/ads/sandals.jpg" alt="" align="right" /></a>The great lakes of northern Italy have been a popular holiday destination since Roman times.</p>
<p>This weeklong self-guided walking programme takes in the highlights of Lake Como and Lake Lugano: away from the affluent holiday centres there is a feast of walking trails exploring the forested valleys, mountaintops and traditional villages, which have retained their unique character. Still used today by the local people, the old tracks offer exceptional views, while with accommodation provided in small, family-run hotels, there is ample opportunity to experience excellent regional cuisine, allowing a complete appreciation of this beautiful area.<br />
Price: £790 per person<br />
Departs: Daily to 31 October 2010</p>
<p><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.raileurope.com.au';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-1882407-10654728" target="_top"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-1882407-10654728" border="0" alt="" width="120" height="600" /></a>DISCOVER THE LANDSCAPES THAT INSPIRED BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA…<br />
Transylvania Castles and Mountains (6 days)<br />
Launches: 8 May</p>
<p>The legends of Transylvania are an enticing reason to explore some of Romania&#8217;s most stunning mountain landscapes and soak up its unique culture.</p>
<p>Offering one of the best ridge walks in Europe, the dramatic Piatra Craiului (meaning ‘royal stone’) rises sharply from the forests and plains below, with exceptional views along a series of gorges and ridgetops.</p>
<p>The Bucegi mountains are home to a diverse range of landscapes from pine and beech forests to flower laden meadows and high limestone cliffs – and it is also where you can find Bran Castle, connected through folklore to the fictitious character, Dracula!<br />
Price: £420 per person<br />
Departs: Daily from 8 May to 10 October 2010</p>
<p>TAKE IN THE VERY BEST OF SOUTHERN ITALY…<br />
Southern Italy Volcano Trail (11 days)<br />
Launches: 8 May</p>
<p>The best of southern Italy… the wonder of Pompeii, the summit of Mount Vesuvius, the stunning Amalfi coastline, the bustling city of Naples… and this is only the beginning!</p>
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<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/ab107y7B-53PSWSYQTPRQWRRSVT" border="0" alt="www.easyvan.com" /></a>Follow the volcano trail to the Aeolian Islands and combine relaxing moments on stark black beaches with exhilarating ascents to the active craters of Volcano and Stromboli. Concluding in Sicily, at Mount Etna, one of the world’s most famous active volcanoes -with evidence of past eruptions clearly evident in the unusual landscape on its flanks- there will be time to explore the seaside town of Taormina, with its ancient Greek theatre and typical Sicilian atmosphere.<br />
Price: £1,590 per person<br />
Departs: Seven departure dates between May and October 2010</p>
<p>MONT BLANC FOR ALL THE FAMILY…<br />
Mont Blanc Family Walk &#8211; France To Italy (7 days)<br />
Launches: 4 July</p>
<p>Few walks in the world offer the incredible views and high alpine vistas found on the Tour du Mont Blanc. Guided along mountain trails, this relaxed itinerary starts in the Chamonix Valley and provides awesome views of Mont Blanc with overnight stays in high mountain huts.</p>
<p>Carrying only a day pack, mules will transport your bags and supplies and you will have plenty of time to enjoy the small villages along the way, stay in local refuges and gîtes and feast on French and Italian cuisine.</p>
<p>The itinerary is suitable for active children from age 7 and up and provides an exhilarating alpine walk with unforgettable vistas around every bend.</p>
<p><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.travelex.co.uk';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/as101wktqks79D8898H798DGHFG9" target="_top"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/c666elpdjh2483343C2438BCAB4" border="0" alt="" /></a>Price: £605 (Adult), £445 (Child)<br />
Departs: Every Sunday in July and August 2010</p>
<p>Quoted prices are inclusive of accommodation, most meals, equipment rental, experienced mountain guides, luggage transfers between hotels (where applicable) and clear maps with images. Flights from the UK are not included but can be booked on request.</p>
<p>For bookings and more information please go to <a href="http://www.UTracks.com">www.UTracks.com</a>  or call 0845 241 7599</p>
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Escape to Pembrokeshire, West Wales this Spring and enjoy an adventure break with friends.
Your bunk house accommodation offers a comfortable stay with onsite BBQ area or sample one of the popular pubs and eateries in the locality.
With a range of activities, we have something for everyone! Whizz around on a go-karting grand prix – the [...]]]></description>
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<img class="alignright" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/j7115elpdjh2595B362439445A6" border="0" alt="www.easyvan.com" /></a>Escape to Pembrokeshire, West Wales this Spring and enjoy an adventure break with friends.</p>
<p>Your bunk house accommodation offers a comfortable stay with onsite BBQ area or sample one of the popular pubs and eateries in the locality.</p>
<p>With a range of activities, we have something for everyone! Whizz around on a go-karting grand prix – the winners get a trophy and bottle of bubbly!</p>
<p>In addition, get dirty with a session of Quad Biking and enjoy the challenges that Paintballing has to offer.</p>
<p>Cost<br />
Two nights bunk house accommodation including a full cooked breakfast and all activities – From £169 per person</p>
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		<title>Early Summer Amazing Deals From Eurocamp</title>
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Holidaying in June is perfect for families with pre-school children and couples, who can avoid the crowds but still take advantage of the warm summer sun, as well as some amazing early-summer discounts &#8211; with seven night mobile home holidays from just £390 per party!
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<img class="alignright" style="float: right;" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/b5106wquiom79D8898H798BH89HE" border="0" alt="" /></a>Holidaying in June is perfect for families with pre-school children and couples, who can avoid the crowds but still take advantage of the warm summer sun, as well as some amazing early-summer discounts &#8211; with seven night mobile home holidays from just £390 per party!</p>
<p>Holidaying with pre-school children? Visit one of Eurocamp’s 11 Petit Paradis parcs:</p>
<p>Sporting free, helpful extras to keep all the family happy on holiday, these super toddler-friendly parcs feature baby-safe pitches, decking gates, bed rails and safe play areas.</p>
<p>On top of the extras which help make things easy for mum and dad, there’s also plenty to keep toddlers occupied; each Petit Paradis parc has a children’s pool plus free Mini Fun Station clubs, offering a host of activities for youngsters aged 1 – 4, with some even featuring free Tumble Tots and swimming lessons. And to lighten the load, parents can also pickup free equipment on arrival, including cots, high chairs, and baby baths.</p>
<p>Holidaymakers can choose from a selection of European destinations with Petit Paradis parcs, with nine French locations across Brittany, Dordogne, Vendée, Loire and Languedoc, plus two additional parcs, one in Spain’s Costa Brava and one along Italy’s Venetian Coast.</p>
<p><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.easyvan.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/a374lnwtnvADHDJBEACBHCCDIE" target="_top"><br />
<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/4p122c37w1-LOSOUMPLNMSNNOTP" border="0" alt="www.easyvan.com" /></a>A seven night stay at Eurocamp’s St. Avit Loisirs, a Petit Paradis parc in the Dordogne, arriving on 4 June 2010, staying in a 2 Bed Superior which sleeps up to 7, will cost just £390 for the whole family, accommodation only.</p>
<p>Holidaying as a couple? Be one of the first to experience Eurocamp’s new parc in Sardinia:</p>
<p><a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.travelex.co.uk';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/ho70r09608OQUPPQPYOQPURVTUP" target="_top"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/e381qmqeki3594454D35496A894" border="0" alt="" width="132" height="519" /></a>Hand-picked for its truly unspoilt location, Eurocamp’s new Bella Sardinia parc is surrounded by a beautiful pine forest and the wonderful Arenas beach, which runs alongside the parc and is famed for its stunning sea turtles and attractive pink flamingos.</p>
<p>There’s also a great selection of on-parc facilities with bicycle hire, two swimming pools, restaurant including a pizzeria, snack-bar, take-away and a small supermarket for those who prefer to dine ‘al fresco’.</p>
<p>A seven night break at Eurocamp’s Bella Sardinia parc, arriving 12 June 2010, costs just £441 per party, staying in a 2 bedroom ‘Superior’ mobile home (sleeps up to 7 people), accommodation only.</p>
<p>Ferry crossings, fly drive packages, rail travel and overnight stops – at hotels or parcs en route &#8211; can also be arranged through Eurocamp at a supplement.</p>
<p>For further information on Eurocamp, please call</p>
<p>0844 406 0552</p>
<p>or visit <a href="http://www.eurocamp.co.uk">www.eurocamp.co.uk</a></p>
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