Cincinnati Tunes Up for 2012 World Choir Games
affiliate program Listen! Fingers are already snapping as more than 80 choirs from around the world rehearse for the World Choir Games July 4-14, 2012, in Cincinnati. This is the first time the biennial games have been held in the U.S. Choirs from 18 countries are already registered, including singers from China, Indonesia, Israel, Ireland, [...]
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Win a Robin Hood Trip for 2 to Nottingham
affiliate program Ready to follow in the men-in-tights footsteps of Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s new film, “Robin Hood”? Win a trip to Nottingham, take an archery lesson, tour Sherwood Forest and dine at a medieval banquet with the real Sheriff of Nottingham. The VisitBritain contest is open until June 4.
Keep Reading...Win a Trip to Britain with Your LGBT Slogan
affiliate program Good with words? Dream up a slogan for a new travel website and ad campaign and you could win a trip to Britain. VisitBritain, the national tourist office for England, Scotland and Wales, is preparing to launch its latest travel campaign for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities. They’re stumped for [...]
Keep Reading...Halloween’s Horror-Rama Roundup
You can’t have too many frights for Halloween. Here are a few heart-pounding possibilities, as well as some gentle family events. Winnipeg, Canada, has launched its first Ghost Walk, a 90-minute trail led by experienced ghost guides. What was found hidden in the walls of the old Masonic Temple? Where did the first executions in [...]
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ABC: Ashley in Birmingham and Coventry
Ashley the Traveling Teddy, ursine ambassador for Meredith Schroeder’s third-grade class at St. Joseph Consolidated School in Hamilton, Ohio, has been touring the Heart of England. The Traveling Teddy program is a geography outreach of the Society of American Travel Writers. In Birmingham, Ashley watched as docent Ruth Allen demonstrated jewelers’ skills in the Museum [...]
Keep Reading...Cheers! First-Time Travel Tips to the UK
Travel journalists give trip advice for a living—yammer, yammer–so it’s refreshing to have real tips from real people. Lee Ann and Bill Hieber of Cincinnati have traveled to the Continent before, but this was their first trip to England and Scotland. They offer a few tested tips: Restrict yourself to one medium-sized suitcase per person, [...]
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Discounted Wayfarers Walks in US, Europe
The Wayfarers, in its 26th season with diverse walks in 15 countries, has reduced prices on its fall European and American Walks. Rates for Europe start at $3,295 per person for activities, meals and accommodations, and included a $400 currency bonus if you pay when you book. USA Walks start at $2,595 per person. Some [...]
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Book Freesports Park Sessions at White Air
It takes a ticket to see many of the 40 sports planned for the White Air 09 Extreme Sport and Music Festival at Brighton Beach Sept. 18-20. But there are also open Freesports park sessions every day for skate, inline, mountain board, mountain bike, BMX, parkour, streetboard and streetdance. Just book one of the limited [...]
Keep Reading...Latest UK Bargains at Britain on the Cheap
Heading to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland soon? Don’t miss all the bargains on hotels, dining, attractions, festivals and transportation at Britain on the Cheap, part of the burgeoning Cities on the Cheap network. It’s your cheap-and-cheerful guide to value for money throughout the UK.
Keep Reading...Daydreaming of Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons
By Betsa Marsh I’m so addicted to “Last Restaurant Standing” with Chef Raymond Blanc on BBC America that I’m thinking back to a stay at his elegant Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons in Great Milton, outside Oxford. The Manor House. Betsa Marsh photo The manor dates back to 1225 and beyond, but the modern retrofitting [...]
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