Travel Connect Newsletter - January 2007
Short BreaksBeachesFaraway DestinationsUK BreaksFive of the Best



This week is British Tourism Week and to whet your appetite we highlight some of the UK’s most inspiring literary locations and showcase five of the best traditional B&Bs in the country, as well as superb offers on stays in English Inns over Easter from £19.99.

And, if you’re looking for a break further afield, we have them too, with flights to New York from £219, Easter breaks to Copenhagen from £202 and low cost flights to Europe from just 1p, plus many more. Book now to avoid disappointment.

This month we also launch two brand new competitions. To showcase the Best of Britain we want a photo of your home town – you could win £20 too. Plus, we also have five copies of the superb More Places to Stay to give away, too.

Happy Travelling.


Travel Features
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Save up to 25%
on selected dates at Sunsail’s magical Club Perili, or 10% off any Sunsail Club holidays in May and June**, including adult only weeks, if you book before 31st March.

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Terms and conditions apply – visit http://www.sunsail.co.uk/tconnect for details. *Excludes brochured May Half Term holiday. **Based upon two weeks at Club Perili dept. 30 June 2007. Aviation Fuel Supplements will apply at £40pp plus APD at £10 pp. This offer is not retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

Traditional British B&Bs: From Whitby to Wales, Lincolnshire to the Lakes, we bring you five of the best traditional British B&Bs, perfect for Easter breaks.

Venice Carnival: Venice is one of Europe's cultural jewels and there is no better time to visit than at Carnival time, when the city is alive and buzzing with music, costumes and events.
Destination Dubai: Whether you're after a deck-chair on the beach or a discount designer, our handy guide to where to eat, drink, dance and stay will tell you everything you need to know about the shopper's capital.

The Lisbon Guide: Portugal's vibey capital is steeped in culture and art. But what should you eat? And where should you party? Look no further for a round-up of the best watering holes, dance floors, eateries and hotels.

Literary Locations: From Tolkein to Thomas, Wordsworth to Wells, not to mention Shakespeare, Austen and Dickens, British towns and landscapes have inspired countless great writers. Find out Where

Discover Menton: Travel away from the glitz and glam of Cannes and Monaco on the Côte d'Azur to visit Menton, an out-of-the-way town on the Italian border dubbed the ‘pearl of France.’

Swinging Singapore: The city of skyscrapers can look like a concrete jungle if you don't know the hippest hangouts or the rooms with views. Sip your Singapore Sling in style with our guide to the trendy island state.

Make Like a Boy Scout: The number of unprepared do-it-yourself travellers being rescued from tight spots by the British Embassy has rocketed over the past year. Take our advice and don't let it be you.


Competitions

My Town

Send us a photograph of where you live and you could win £20.

View the 2007 entries to our Perfect Photos Competition

To send in your latest pics, Click Here

If you’re tired of faceless resorts or corporate institutions, then the hotels featured in More Places to Stay: Hotels of the World will come as a revelation. We have five copies to give away.

The Where Are We Competition! Not entered yet? Name the place and win £20.



Deal Finder: Top 10 Deals


TravelConnect Message Forums: Visit the TravelConnect message forums and connect with other travellers. Share advice on where to stay and what to do in destinations the world over, ask a question, recommend a website, meet travel companions and more.

TravelConnect Galleries: Browse our collection of superb NEW travel photographs from Hong Kong, Venice, Ladakh & more.


The Travel News Round-up

What travel stories caught our eye this month!

Legal Challenge Threatens Air Passenger Duty: The government's Air Passenger Duty (APD) has been thrust into the spotlight once again after tour operators launched a legal challenge.

Adventurous Over-50s In Trouble Abroad: Bungee jumping, skydiving and swimming with sharks are just some of the adventures that over 50’s are enjoying on their holidays!

Easyjet to Launch New Routes: The south west's largest airline, has unveiled plans to launch a new route from its Bristol base and increase the number of flights to Paris.

Credit Card Fees Cost Holidaymakers Millions: UK travellers planning to use their credit cards on holiday this year could be wasting hundreds of millions of pounds on unnecessary fees.

For all the Latest Travel News, Click Here

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