2014 Run for the Roses: The Kentucky Derby Bluegrass Country – 4 Nights Lexington Roundtrip from US$6,890* Thoroughbred World – 4 Nights Lexington Roundtrip from US$8,890* Tauck rolls out the red carpet for our guests on Run for the Roses: The Kentucky Derby – our exclusive five-day event in Lexington, Kentucky, celebrating the […]
More than a decade after the September 11 attacks to the World Trade Center twin towers in New York, the primary building of the new World Trade Center complex "One World Trade Center" (1WTC) is set to be open in early 2014. The 104-story building at the northwest corner of the 16-acre trade center site […]
The modern two day weekend began just 100 short years ago. Here’s how it happened. 1914The revolution begins. Factory bosses and automobile tycoons first start shortening hours on Saturdays. 1921Aussies spread their wings with the beginning of the airline industry. 1926Henry ‘Model T’ Ford popularises the practice by rolling […]
DRIVEAWAY Holidays’ EarlyBird Europe Sale that’s been extended to February 28 2014 means clients can enjoy savings of up to 30% – and forget about any possible price rises – on Europcar car rental in Italy from April 1 to October 31 of this year… or up to 25%, and again no fear of price hikes in other parts […]
Any green space that provides drinking water to one in three of the world’s 100 largest cities deserves a celebration. Now in its third year, Parks Week is being held during March 3-9 and will celebrate the vital role parks contribute to the community. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has created a series of over 30 activities […]
Neerim South is one of the most picturesque towns in the West Gippsland region, set in the hills at the base of Mt Baw Baw. Neerim South is a busy rural centre and popular tourist town, servicing the snow traffic in winter, relaxing weekend breaks, and the gourmet traveller year-round. One possible translation of […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Mae Fah Luang Foundation proudly present an enticing tourist attraction in the glorious province of Chiang Rai – the Hall of Opium in the Golden Triangle Park. Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of the TAT said, “We think this will be of great interest to tourists from around […]
French Travel Connection is urging travellers to act quickly to secure their spot on a three-day side-trip from Paris taking in the unforgettable 2014 ANZAC dawn service. Pre-booking with French Travel Connection ensures participation in the moving ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Villers-Brettoneux (France) – site of the 1918 ANZAC Day battle marking the end […]
Special rates at the newly opened five-star Centara Grand Modus Resort Pattaya bring the rate for a weekday in a Superior Resort View room down to Baht 2,990 net per night for two people, including breakfast, between now and 28 February 2014. Weekday stays in a Premium Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite are priced at Baht 4,190 net […]
Gardening author, journalist and television presenter Monty Don, The London Festival Opera and well-known Francophile and gourmand Jane Webster are just a handful of special guests featured in Botanica’s 15th Anniversary program for 2014/15. Celebrating its birthday in style, Botanica is offering five new tours and six new cruises as part of its collection of 33 […]