Great Olympic Getaways

Beautiful Britain boasts some of the most breath-taking landscapes in the world no matter what the season. It may be a little chilly, but even the weather can’t spoil our leisure time. UK Tourism is proud to present its Great Olympic Getaway – with the jubilee weekend, the 2012 discount and a concentration of tourists in London, it’s a fantastic time to see what makes Britain ‘Great’.

If you are supporting team GB then we’ve got 3 handy holiday categories below – with ideas for days out, weekends away and long stays right through the summer. For Great Olympic Getaways & the chance to win a £1000 Luxury Getaway check out UKtourism.co.uk

Enjoy England

Win a fantastic break in England from the people who know it best.

VisitEngland is the national tourist board for England. They’ve got hundreds of imaginative ideas for holidays and days out in England.

Sign up to their inspiring free e-newsletter today and you’ll be entered into a competition to win a holiday in England.

With thousands of years of history and culture, inimitable countryside and coastline and some of the most exciting cities in the world, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.

Their e-newsletter is packed with tips on what’s happening across England every month. They’ve uncovered England’s hidden gems and quirky places to stay and they’ll make sure you’re the first to hear about the latest things to see and do. They’ve also gathered some great holiday offers so you won’t miss out.

Sign up now to receive their e-newsletter and you could win a two-night spa break at Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa in Nottinghamshire. Exclusively for grown-ups enjoy a two hour spa experience, bed and breakfast and evening dining plus a rhassoul (mud-bath for two. The competition closes 31 July. * Terms and conditions apply)

To sample a snippet of what England has to offer, join their Fan in a Van, Rachel Kershaw – England’s biggest fan, as she embarks on the ultimate England road trip.

Intrepid – Comfort

Get a free copy of the Intrepid Travel: Comfort travel brochure. For travellers who are longing to get off the beaten track, Intrepid Travel opens up a whole new world of opportunities.

Get off the beaten track with Intrepid Travel’s Comfort trip selection. This is not luxury travel, but real world experiences. You’ll see each destination up close, mingling with locals and enjoying a taste of their way of life. This selection allows you to get under the skin of your travel destinations, but have a slightly softer landing at night.

So if you’re keen to experience the joys of family travel the real way, don’t hesitate, sign up now for your free copy of the Intrepid Travel: Comfort brochure.

Eastbourne Breaks

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Celebrate the Olympic dream with a sports and culture break in Eastbourne in 2012!

Energise yourself in 2012 with a short break in Eastbourne and try out one of the many sports and cultural activities on offer.

From watersports, cycling and paragliding to watercolour painting, there is plenty to get you active out and about in Eastbourne and the stunning South Downs National Park.

It’s easy to tailor make your own holiday and book online!

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Intrepid – Active

Get a free copy of the Intrepid Travel: Active travel brochure. For travellers who are longing to get off the beaten track, Intrepid Travel opens up a whole new world of opportunities.

Get out there and experience the world up front on an Intrepid Active adventure. Whether it’s cycling through Vietnam or climbing to Everest Base Camp, the opportunities are endless. Order your free brochure today, and be inspired!

So if you’re keen to experience the joys of family travel the real way, don’t hesitate, sign up now for your free copy of the Intrepid Travel: Active brochure.

Total Warehouse

Total Warehouse is the home & garden superstore offering great deals on all products.

With over 20 years’ experience in the home & garden sector, Total Warehouse offers great quality products, expert advice and unbeatable value.

Their product range includes garden tools & equipment, mens & ladies gloves, grown your own accessories, raised beds & greenhouses, watering equipment & accessories, garden lighting, water features, garden decorations, screening & trellis, fire pits & bbqs, bird & wildlife care & garden security.

They also stock are large range of indoor & outdoor lighting, ceiling fans & cooling, dehumidifiers, heating, pest control & indoor / outdoor aerials & pet care products.

Delivery is free for orders over £30 otherwise it is £2.99 and they offer a next day delivery service for orders before 3pm.

Intrepid – Short Break Adventures

Get a free copy of the Intrepid Travel: Short Break Adventures travel brochure. For travellers who are longing to get off the beaten track, Intrepid Travel opens up a whole new world of opportunities.

Great adventures come in little packages too. Whether you’re after a wildlife experience, a food odyssey, a cultural escapade or some simple R&R, Intrepid’s Short Break Adventures are little parcels of awesomeness. Ranging from 2-8 days, they’re the perfect add-ons to longer trips or mini adventures in their own right.

So if you’re keen to experience the joys of family travel the real way, don’t hesitate, sign up now for your free copy of the Intrepid Travel: Short Break Adventures

Lego 2012

Welcome to the 2012 LEGO® Summer Catalogue!

This Summer, help fight evil with the LEGO® Superheroes across pages 2-9 , then head off down the mines with new CITY sets on pages 10-11 . Check out our Summer gift ideas on pages 22-23 and get into the patriotic spirit with our British sets on pages 20-21!

Plus, FREE Mini Sopwith Camel plane with orders over £50!*

AND, FREE standard delivery on all orders over £50 until 11th July!**

Bamboo Baby

Bamboo baBy’s Spring/Summer 2012 ‘Sweetie’ collection is now available to order. You’ll find fun new organic cotton prints, super-soft bamboo/organic cotton interlock, gorgeous bamboo denim styles and luxurious bamboo knitwear. All designs inspired by sweets!

Why Bamboo?

Bamboo is the most sustainable all-natural plant fibre on earth with amazing silky softness! Bamboo fabric is organic, sustainable and super eco-friendly whilst being gorgeously soft. Feeling is believing!

At Bamboo baBy they use organic bamboo & organic cotton in their baby clothes. Bamboo has an amazing softness and hypo-allergic properties that make it ideal for babies delicate skin. It is also very absorbent and great for keeping babies warm when it is cold and cool when it is warm. Bamboo is a grass and it grows quickly without the need for pesticides and water-making it a more eco friendly alternative to conventional cotton. It is also great for reducing environmental damage including soil erosion and global warming.

Bamboo clothing that may help sufferers of eczema:

As rough clothing, chemicals, infection, being too warm and damp can all be triggers of atopic eczema, organic cotton and bamboo clothing are both thought to help. Bamboo is very soft with sweat-wicking, thermo-regulating and anti-bacterial properties, helping to reduce a number of the triggers of eczema. Organic cotton is also cool to wear and allows the skin to ‘breathe’. Both bamboo and organic cotton clothes are free of chemical residues. The National Eczema Society provides a fact sheet with details of stockists of organic cotton, silk and bamboo clothing that may help sufferers of eczema.

Design Features

They want your Bamboo baBy and Bamboo Kids clothes to last as long as possible so they try to design them to fit well, be comfortable and to add design features to make them last for longer.

  • All their jeans, trousers and skirts have adjustable waistbands.
  • Their dungarees and pinafore dresses have 3 sets of poppers on the straps so they can be adjusted as your little one grows taller.
  • Their hooded tops are fully reversible so if one side gets grubby you can just turn them inside out!
  • Some of their shirts, jeans and trousers have poppers inside the legs or buttons on the sleeves so they can be made into three-quarter length.

And because bamboo fabric is soooo soft, hopefully you’ll never hear your little one complaining that anything is itchy!

Authentic Adventures – Singing Holidays

Authentic Adventures offer Natural Voice singing holidays in groups led by the inspirational Faith Watson.

You will stay in locally run hotels with an authentic feel and sing in a variety of settings – churches, old palaces, and beside the sea. They explore the regions, discover local crafts, enjoy music on the streets and visit villages where, whenever possible, they join with local choirs thanks to the knowledge of their guides.

All accommodation, transport within the region, and most meals are included and they enjoy eating together in a local restaurant or their hotel.

When not singing they usually offer easy walking and they remain open to surprises which regularly add to the magic of their holidays.

Natural Voice
‘Natural Voice’ holidays with Faith Watson are perfect for those who love to sing and may perhaps sing with a modern choir at home, but no musical training is required. Faith believes everyone can sing. She will bring a range of songs from around the world and each day the vocal exercises and rounds will grow into the full song. Their groups wax lyrical about the bond and shared feeling of singing in these groups.