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VisitBritain asks nation to 'share your Great Britain'
VisitBritain, the tourism body, has launched the latest phase of its 'You're Invited!' marketing campaign, calling upon the British public to invite friends and relatives from around the world to visit the UK. Source: Marketing Magazine Travel/Leisure

London 2012 Festival: Britain's greatest celebrations
In advance of the London 2012 Festival, we look back at Britain's greatest 'once in a lifetime' events. Source: Travel Telegraph

A family tour of Britain: part one - leaving Brighton
In an extract from his new book 'Are We Nearly There Yet?', Ben Hatch relives the first fraught moments of an 8,000-mile journey around Britain with his wife and two young children. Source: Travel Telegraph

Weymouth Bay: Wey to go
Amber Morales enjoys a family trip to the Dorset seaside. Source: Travel by mirror.co.uk

Yorkshire Dales: A window from England's highest mainline station
A cosy 'snow hut' in Dent brings out the Railway Child in Stephen McClarence. Source: Travel Telegraph

The best summer family holiday deals
Booking your summer holiday now can mean much cheaper airfares, great promotional offers and a lot more choice. Source: Travel guardian.co.uk

Short break ideas for 2012
Fancy a fine art holiday in Vienna or Boston, Francis Ford Coppola's latest hotel in Italy, or wild clubbing in Sweden? Here are eight unusual 2012 trips. Source: Travel guardian.co.uk

Traveller's Guide: Festive Spain
Britain has rather more than usual to celebrate over the coming year, with the London Olympic Games and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in the offing. However, with the festive season now comfortably behind us, it's worth remembering that one particular part of Europe knows how to party better than most – and that's Spain. Source: The Independent - Trave

A Golden getaway: Family fun, designer shops and frozen yoghurt in chic California
How to find a holiday that will impress your teenage (and almost-teen) daughters? Simple. Take them to California for sunshine and celebrity overload. Dylan Jones heads west. Source: Travel Mail Online

The Lonely Planet Journey: Argentina's Patagonian Highway
Known officially as Ruta Nacional 40 (RN40), the Patagonian Highway runs nearly the length of Argentina, a distance of more than 5,000km. In the north of the country, it begins just south of the Bolivian border and continues almost to Tierra del Fuego in the south. Source: The Independent - Travel

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Uncharted Territory, currently airing on BBC2, 6:30pm, weekdays, is an essential guide for anyone who has always dreamed of owning a property abroad but never thought they'd actually be able to afford it.

The first series took the temperature of some of our newer EU neighbours and unlikely parts of North Africa.

Now the Uncharted Territory Team is heading yet further afield. Our presenters Juliet Morris & Kristian Digby, with property expert Nigel Leck will be visiting various countries where property bargains are a reality and not a dream.

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ITV's award winning programme 'HOLIDAY SHOWDOWN' is back and is looking for families to take part

RDF Media, the producers of Faking It, are looking for families who go on working / conservation holidays to take part in the new series. Do you know or indeed are you that family?

If you've seen the show you will know that we offer families who enjoy a particular type of holiday the chance to share their passion and enthusiasm for this type of break with another family. In return that family will take them and their family on a holiday that they love.

Are you a family that enjoys spending your holiday time giving something back and not just sitting around? Are you passionate about environmental / conservation / humanitarian issues? The most important factor is that your family must love your holiday and be keen to share that passion with others.

Holiday Showdown is offering you a great opportunity to discover hidden talents and be challenged in a way that you would never have considered. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

If you know anyone suitable, are interested yourself or have any questions contact RDFMedia on email: holidayshowdown@rdfmedia.com or call them on 020 7751 7386.
 
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Tourism Concern:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FESTIVALS THIS SUMMER!

MAKE POVERTY HISTORY – Edinburgh Saturday 2 JULY

RISE ANTI-RACISM FESTIVAL – London – Saturday 16 JULY

WOMAD FESTIVAL – Thursday 28, Friday 29, Saturday 30, Sunday 31 JULY

Have some fun helping us on our stalls at one of these events! If you are already planning to be at any of these festivals we’d like to ask if you could spare 3 hours or so to help out. We’ll have our photo exhibition and an exciting new communications campaign. Helping out on our stall is a fantastic opportunity to talk to people about your passion for more fairly traded tourism. And don’t worry about what you’ll be doing, we’ll fully brief you before your shift. Contact Tourism Concern for more info. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7133 3330 or info@tourismconcern.org.uk

 

 

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