Birmingham Mail - Life - Travel

Big strides across the Isles

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:12:00 GMT

TAKING place between March 23-29, across the clusters of islands that make up the Scilly Isles, Walk Scilly 09 will attract walkers from all over the UK.

Chance to get close to sea life

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:10:00 GMT

VISITORS to Mallorca can see more than 8,000 marine specimens from around the world at the Palma Aquarium.

Holidays in Britain are back in vogue

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:09:00 GMT

WITH families wanting better value from their leisure spending as money gets tighter, the number of UK short break holidays taken in 2009 is set to rise strongly as operators rapidly expand the range of holidays on offer.

Bonanza time at Imperial

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:10:00 GMT

THE Imperial Hotel in Llandudno is running a true Bonanza promotion worth in excess of £100,000 during February and March.

Yearning for more of Jersey’s charms

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:06:00 GMT

IT could hardly have been more of a flying visit. But one full day on the Channel Island of Jersey was enough for me to know that I will be back.

A warm welcome after the floods

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:47:00 GMT

FOR most hoteliers, seeing your pride and joy ravaged in floods would have driven you to despair.

Bard’s country in all its glory

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:43:00 GMT

EXPLORE the heart of England and enjoy a number of wonderful celebrations taking place in Shakespeare Country in 2009.

Delight at Michelin Star No. 2

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:40:00 GMT

IN the 2009 Michelin Star awards Martin Burge, Head Chef at Whatley Manor, has won his second Michelin Star.

Disney casts a magic spell

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:36:00 GMT

PERCHED 120 feet above a near-vertical drop I seriously questioned the wisdom of spending thousands of pounds on a dream holiday.

New ferry service to France

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:32:00 GMT

FERRY operator LD Lines has confirmed its arrival into the Dover Straits Cross Channel ferry market will start on February 12.

Manchester to Tel Aviv for just £71

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:31:00 GMT

JET2.com has launched the first truly low-fare service to Tel Aviv from Manchester Airport – it will be the only direct route from the North.

Visit D-Day beachfronts

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:25:00 GMT

What was the most significant event of the 20th century? The moon landings, proving there’s no limit to the ingenuity of mankind?