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Guernsey Travel

Guernsey is a small island with a big heart. Nestled in the middle of the Channel Islands and within sight of the French coast, Guernsey retains much of its traditional charm alongside the identity of a modern and vibrant British island.

Loyal to the British Crown, Guernsey and the rest of the Channel Islands became British isles during the Norman conquest, creating a unique Anglo-French history that survives to this day. Today Guernsey is a self-governing ‘Baliwick’, incorporating the smaller Channel Islands of Sark, Alderney and Herm. There are many quirky and charming features on the island, including unique Guernsey stamps and the island’s own currency – legal tender only in the Channel Islands (don’t worry though – British Sterling can also be used!)

Holidays in Guernsey can be spent shopping and exploring in the town centre of St. Peter Port, exploring the lush countryside and coastal cliff walks in the south and west of the island, or lapping up the sunshine on one of the island’s beautiful beaches. Visitors are treated to a wealth of natural features and experiences to invigorate the senses and relax.

Guernsey is a naturally abundant source of fantastic food. Both locals and visitors are treated to many Guernsey specialities, including fresh Channel Island seafood, a wealth of locally-grown fruits & vegetables and Guernsey-brewed ales. The island features a great selection of restaurants, bars and cafes for al tastes, from hearty pub fayre and contemporary dining to beach cafes and award-winning hotel bistros.

A Guernsey break is an ideal antidote to stress; a different world only an hour from the UK mainland.

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Warner Hotels

Welcome to the world of Warner Leisure Hotels, exclusively for adults.

They offer inclusive half-board UK short breaks at stunning locations, with a wide range of activities, good food and live entertainment every night. The price of a break includes accommodation, breakfast and 3 course dinner everyday, a variety of leisure activities and nightly live entertainment.

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Visit Caerphilly

The county borough of Caerphilly is located in the heart of Southern Wales, just 7 miles north of Wales’ capital city Cardiff. With its distinct history and heritage and abundance of countryside it is the perfect location for a short break. Visitors can enjoy superb walking trails, cycling routes and country parks along with heritage attractions and historical sites. The most famous of which Caerphilly Castle, dominates the town over an impressive 30 acre site making it the second largest Castle in Britain after Windsor.

This year Caerphilly Visitor Guide has undergone some changes to give it a more contemporary and fresh look. There is more emphasis on the fabulous countryside and heritage that we have in the county borough with some stunning photographs that really showcase just what visitors can expect to see when they visit. The guide also features some quirky facts and highlights the humour and culture of the valleys. They also have great food and drink with local producers showcasing locally pressed cider and homemade ice-cream!

Accommodation is varied with something to suit all pockets, from campsites to luxury hotels with cosy B&B’s and charming cottages dotted around the county borough. With such close proximity to Cardiff, the county borough of Caerphilly is an ideal base with the nightlife and shopping of Cardiff just a 15 minute train ride away from Caerphilly town.

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Destination Connect – Safaris

Destination Connect is a totally client focused tour operating service, where the only priority is a quality client experience. We will at all times utilize a professional, flexible, customer-focused, and caring approach, in the active promotion of East Africa’s unique and excellent facilities, natural attractions and exceptionally warm hospitality.

Our strength lies in the specialist knowledge of our local attractions and those of the rest of Africa, Middle and Far East. Our strategy currently revolves around the development of products that suit exploitation of our attractions and as well as the extensive contact base so far established in these locations.

Visitor satisfaction through personalized, flexible and relaxed schedules, together with cost effectiveness, will ensure that our best medium of sales, advertising and promotion, results from satisfied client recommendation. We intend to maintain a sustainable, competitive advantage, by constant achievement of these three core values.

Destination Connect is not a bottom line-driven Tour Operator where the only thing that matters is the yearend financial result, but rather an owner operated business that understands the value and effectiveness of good, personalized service, given willingly and cheerfully.

We have gained considerable experience in creating personalized tours across East Africa, with specific emphasis on the Kenyan Safari and Beach Holiday product. Where necessary, internal East African air reservations are also arranged. Door to door pickups and drop offs are considered the clients right, and, all itineraries are conducted in luxury 7 seater safari minibuses with guaranteed window seating, unless alternative vehicles are requested. Clients are in the care of a professionally registered driver/guide, who has been carefully selected on the basis of similar shared values to that of the owner and staff of the company.

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Visit York

Visit York and be enriched in one of Europe’s most inspiring cities.

If you are looking for a cultural getaway, romantic short break, relaxing UK holiday or family day out then visit York and be inspired.

Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster, York is fast developing a flourishing, cutting-edge scene. Delve into the city’s vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country’s most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

A city of contrasts and exciting discoveries, York is a place where the old encompasses the new and the commonplace meets with the unexpected. Broaden your mind with a visit to world class museums or a variety of festivals held throughout the year catering for all ages and interests.




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Visit Derby

Welcome to Derby – Great Place, Great Base

Welcome to Derby – located in the very heart of Britain and only a 90 minute journey from London.

Derby shares the best of both worlds, a vibrant, contemporary city with a rich heritage, complimented by the glorious surrounding countryside of the Peak District & Derbyshire, so it’s a great base for visiting local attractions.

Well known as a compact and friendly city, Derby has a wide range of retail experiences including boutique shopping in the stylish Cathedral Quarter and big brand chains at Westfield Derby. Take time to unwind and relax in stylish restaurants or award-winning cafes or traditional Real Ale pubs.

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Five Gastronomical Greats Of Britian

Take a look at a recent article from Lake Landecho about UK tourism and our involvement through uktourism.co.uk


With the approach of spring and some better weather, many people are considering where to spend their precious holiday time. uktourism.co.uk has created a list of Britain’s five ‘gastronomical greats’, which they hope will encourage people to holiday in the UK.


Ginna Clark from uktourism.co.uk said, “Britain is a nation of food lovers and we are fortunate to have such a great gastronomical heritage. It isn’t just by going overseas that you can be adventurous with food. One of the undoubted pleasures of holidaying in the UK is eating out and trying new foods, so we’ve created a list of some of the national gastronomic greats that you might want to try.”


1. Guernsey Farmer’s and Fisherman’s Market.
Guernsey is an incredibly fruitful island blessed with fertile soil and plentiful seas, the products of which are best experienced at the point of origin. Every Saturday, Guernsey Farmer’s and Fisherman’s Market takes place in the delightful gardens of the historic Sausmarez Manor near St Martins. As the market’s name suggests, farmers and fishermen from across the island flock to the market to sell their fresh produce. On offer are a variety of meat, seafood, vegetables, fruit, jams, honey and free range eggs, as well as a host of other local foods.


Be sure to try: Guernsey ice-cream, made from arguably the best cow’s milk in the world.


2. Earle, Cheshire.
Earle describes itself as a ‘modern brasserie’ and is owned by TV chef Simon Rimmer, who you may recognise from BBC’s ‘Something for The Weekend’. Set in Hale, a charming village in the heart of Cheshire, the restaurant prides itself on cooking top quality, simple food in comfortable surroundings. Expect excellent quality meat, fish and vegetables, most of which is sourced from local producers within a ten mile radius of the restaurant.


Be sure to try: The Sunday lunch which has been voted best Sunday lunch outside of London, by Square Meal magazine.


3. Cheddar, Somerset.
Everyone’s heard of Cheddar cheese, but just how many people have visited the wonderful village of Cheddar in Somerset? As well as cheese (which you may have guessed) the village is also famous for its fantastic ales and cider, which can be tasted in the local breweries and pubs. The nearby gorge, aptly named Cheddar Gorge is a very popular attraction, and was named the second greatest natural wonder in Britain, in a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers.


Be sure to try: The authentic Cheddar cheese at The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company factory. The public viewing gallery allows you to watch the cheesemakers at work for as little as £1.95.


4. Pembrokeshire Fish Week 2011, Wales.
This year’s Pembrokeshire Fish Week runs from June 25 to July 3 and is packed with more than 250 events across the picturesque county. An abundance of fish species such as Mackerel and Pollack live in the seas around the Pembrokeshire, as well as river species such as Trout and Salmon in the county’s rivers. Additionally, the week gives tourists the perfect opportunity to enjoy the spectacular coastline, clean beaches and maritime heritage.


Be sure to try: An evening, fresh seafood barbecue at a Fishguard quayside pub or restaurant.


5. Biddenden Vineyards, Kent.
Set in 21 acres of glorious countryside, Biddenden Vineyards are Kent’s oldest vineyard, planted with ten different varieties of grape. A whole host of wines are pressed, fermented and bottled at the vineyards including Schonburger, Huxelerebe and Dornfelder, to name a few. However, if wine is not your thing, the vineyards also produce high quality strong Kentish Ciders and farm-pressed apple juices.


Be sure to try: The award winning 2009 Ortega, a medium full fruit wine, well balanced with a distinctive fragrance and good acidity.


Simply registering for a brochure can bring an added bonus as everyone registering at uktourism.co.uk will be entered into a draw to win a £1000 luxury holiday anywhere in the UK. That should mean you have enough spare cash to buy a few new books to take along to enjoy.

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Brief encounter location one of seven best in UK

Take a look at a recent article from Lake Landecho about UK tourism and our involvement through uktourism.co.uk


CARNFORTH Railway Station has been voted one of the seven ‘must see’ man-made additions to a British holiday.


To celebrate British Tourism Week 2011, which runs until March 21, uktourism.co.uk has created a list of seven man-made additions to the British holiday experience and among the best of the best is Carnforth Station, setting of the movie Brief Encounter.


Train enthusiasts and film buffs will see eye to eye on a visit to Carnforth Railway Station, restored to its former glory in recent years, and the location for the filming of Brief Encounter in 1945.


As it was shot during the war, the location was selected by the War Office as being out of the way and an unlikely target for attack.


Filming took place at night in order not to disrupt train schedules.


The venues are spread across the four corners of Britain and offer entertainment for film buffs, historian, theatre lovers and tea connoisseurs to name but a few.


Ginna Clark from uktourism.co.uk said: “Britain is home to a vast array of tourist attractions, but not all get the attention they deserve. “Some of these you may have heard of, but others are still waiting to be discovered.


“With the British weather being one of the few things that can let you down on a British holiday, it pays to be armed with a choice of different things to see and do.”


“With the natural scenery, plus some great man-made additions, we believe that every day of a British holiday can be packed with fun.”


A wide selection of brochures is available on uktourism.co.uk to coincide with UK Tourism Week and to encourage holidaymakers to “choose the UK”. Everyone who registers on the website will stand a chance of winning a £1000 luxury UK holiday this year.

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It’s official – we’re a wonder of Britain!

Take a look at a recent article from Chepstow Today about UK tourism and our involvement through uktourism.co.uk


The Forest has been named as one of the seven natural wonders of Britain.


IT’S official – the Forest of Dean has been named one of the seven natural wonders of Britain for its appeal to holidaymakers.


To celebrate British Tourism Week which ended on Sunday, uktourism.co.uk have created the list of locations spread across the four corners of Britain.


They range from unspoilt beaches to a breathtaking waterfall.


Ginna Clark from uktourism.co.uk said: “Britain is blessed with a variety of natural wonders and awe-inspiring landscapes, some of which are almost unheard of.


“We’re hoping this list will inspire people to not only holiday in Britain, but explore some great attractions off the beaten track.”


The site says of the Forest: “The enchanting Forest of Dean covers 42 square miles of Gloucestershire and is one of the last surviving ancient forests of Britain.
“Featuring dense woodland and trickling streams the idyllic forest is home to an abundance of wildlife including deer and even wild boar.