Posts Tagged ‘ Blackpool ’

Whatever the truth of where the origin of national Riller Coaster Day comes from, there are over fifty in the UK and Ireland

As well as wondering why fewer of us are going to the Spanish region of Andalucia, Adrian considers restrictions in the Galapagos and Edinburgh and whether his mobile phone is covered by his travel insurance policy.

Just About Travel lets you in what’s hot (and what’s not) in the travel industry this month

With the summer holidays underway, Adian looks at where we are going, some of the problems and ends with Jet 2, the only travel company in the top 50 for customer satisfaction according to the ICS.

Never underestimate a dragon. It has been responsible for attracting visitors to heritage sites in Wales just as Taylor Swift has attracted people to New York. They are just two items that Adrian includes in his Saturday column this week.

To other countries and regions of the UK I say where are your equivalent events?

What Blackpool also has is promotional nous to make the most of what it has and to get out and tell people that it is there.

Personally the traditional Christmas meal holds no appeal for me. At least it didn’t until SEA LIFE Blackpool told me what it had in store for its sea inhabitants this year.

Last year the town and resort lunched a publicity campaign and it’s worked. An additional 200,000 people visited the popular seaside destination.

Golfing in the Algarve, a circus extravaganza in Bayeux and the success of Blackpool are just some of the things that caught Adrian’s eye this week.

Bournemouth and Blackpool took some knocks his week, Israel put on display recently found antiquities and where is the tallest Christmas tree in the UK?

Robin Hood might be spinning in his grave now – if he had a grave – because Nottingham castle has received nearly £13 million to redevelop the site. It might make it even more difficult to storm the castle and rescue Maid Marion or one of his merry men.

When looking at the weather forecast for Easter, you’d be forgiven for thinking spring has been put on hold. We think the occasional rain shower is part of England’s charm, but if that doesn’t wash with you why not enjoy Blighty’s great array of indoor attractions – the perfect backup plan for when the dark clouds appear

CD-Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. Read on to find out why it’s a good month for Sri Lanka, if not Scunthorpe…

As the evenings draw in and hours of darkness begin to increase, VisitEngland rounds up some of the nation’s best after dark experience

As children around the country return to school after a summer holiday packed with fun and adventure, we asked GoSeeDo.com for a super selection of UK-based activities to help combat those back to school blues and make learning fun

Insolvency rates rocket in UK coastal areas

England is a country world-renowned for its history. Our ancient lineage of Kings and Queens, revered historic architecture and deep-seated traditions bring visitors from near and far. But the country’s history is also peppered with tales of smuggling and witchcraft, piracy and ghostly hauntings, which lend a more sinister side to many of England’s popular destinations. Here, VisitEngland looks at some of the country’s darker tourist attractions

Literatours, Sci-Fi Adventures, the Kate effect, Horrible Histories and set-jetting (still!) will be among the key travel trends of 2013, according to the national tourist board, VisitEngland

Stuck for something to do with the kids this summer? Consider a break in Blackpool, where there’s a wealth of activity for the whole family to enjoy

With the bank holiday and half term break starting in most places today you may fancy enjoying the sunshine by visiting a beach near you. How do you choose? By selecting the closest? The one you’ve always gone to? Or perhaps you take note of the Good Beach Guide and pick one that is in the Good Beach Guide?

CD Traveller tells you what’s hot in the travel world

Yesterday’s exit by England from the World Cup in South Africa prompted a lot of online searching for holidays. Although the match didn’t finish till late afternoon, internet bookings quickly rose, in some cases by 40% over the Sunday before.
But will you decide to stay and holiday at home or will you head for overseas? Given the weather over the last week, staying at home seems appealing.
Making a decision coincides with a report that has come from Sheffield Hallam University about our seaside towns.

Last week, the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence were given out. From more than 100 regional winners across the 9 regions of England, judges sat down and decided who the 46 awards should go to. There were 15 different categories and you can see a list of all the winners, national and regional at http://www.enjoyengland.com/corporate/corporate-information/excellence-awards/2010-awards.aspx.
There was also another appealing award called the “Where Else But England ” and this proclaims the quirky, the different and the odd. These were voted for by the readers of “The Sun” and people who voted on the Enjoy England website. The winner was the World Egg Throwing Championships. How voters decided this over the annual nettle eating contest, the Dwyle Flonking dance or the Bird man Festival held in Worthing is beyond me but you might be able to find out by going to Swaton Vintage Day (near Sleaford in Lincs.) on June 27th when this years championships will be held.
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Tourism Week most TV channels that I saw ran the story about the beacons being lit all along Hadrian’s Wall. This virtually signalled (literally as well) the beginning of the week although the official opening is at the Celtic Manor Hotel-site of this years Ryder Cup-today.
There is a lot available to enjoy this coming week, some free, some with a charge. Perhaps the offer by the Despite what I wrote two days about how the British Airways story might damage the start of British National Trust for free entry next weekend is the most appealing as they have properties throughout England and Wales. (For reasons, I don’t understand, Scotland had their British Tourism Week last week although a few events are still to take place.
Throughout the week, we will be highlighting some of the events taking place around the countries.
Let’s start off with one of the great UK holiday destinations,- Blackpool.

My first thought on hearing the two names coupled together was that this was some comedy duo that were probably playing in panto as the ugly sisters or the baron’s henchmen this Christmas.

Was I the only one who was a little surprised to hear that Swindon has been chosen to twin with Florida’s Disney World in 2010? Amongst the 500 entries, 3 people had nominated Swindon and it was the entry of Rebecca Warren that was successful.