http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/ Get all the latest Travel news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:42:33 +0100 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.malefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/malefirst.png http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/ Welcome in the New Year in style! Be the first in the world to see the sunrise in 2009 at the Rhythm & Vines festival in New Zealand. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Waiohika Estate vineyards, Rhythm & Vines is the ultimate New Year celebration. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/New+Zealands+Rhythm+and+Vines+Festival-692.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/New+Zealands+Rhythm+and+Vines+Festival-692.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:57:05 +0100 Travel Almost 80% of Brits have had to hand over personal possessions to airport security as they leave for their holiday, new research by Expedia has revealed. One in two Brits say they are still confused about what they can and can’t pack in their hand luggage seven years after strict rules at airports were first enforced. Excess Stress With holiday se... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/What+to+pack+for+your+holidays-688.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/What+to+pack+for+your+holidays-688.html Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Travel From the landmarks that will make you do a double take, to the places that will provide the best traveller’s tales or photo opportunities, FemaleFirst are proud to present a guide to North America’s best off-the-beaten track sights. Thanks to the leading group adventure tourist company in North America, TrekAmerica knows more than most about the continent’s quirkiest sights. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/From+the+sublime+to+the+ridiculous+The+quirkiest+sights+in+North+America-691.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/From+the+sublime+to+the+ridiculous+The+quirkiest+sights+in+North+America-691.html Wed, 6 Aug 2008 16:31:29 +0100 Travel Budding globetrotters won’t have to worry about leaving home without that all important travel essential this summer, thanks to a survey conducted by leading youth organisation Raleigh of 832 volunteers who have all taken part in adventurous expeditions around the world. Top 5 travel gadgets While bite-size technologies mean that modern creature c... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Raleigh+reveals+all+the+travel+essentials-690.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Raleigh+reveals+all+the+travel+essentials-690.html Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:51:30 +0100 Travel It would seem that the dream of going abroad for this year's summer holiday is still afloat. Recent research has shown one in three Britons would holiday on home soil to save money during the credit crisis, but the ferry industry say those wanting to getaway from the UK need not worry about paying too much. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Ferry+Travel++and+the+Credit+Crunch-689.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Ferry+Travel++and+the+Credit+Crunch-689.html Wed, 6 Aug 2008 13:56:32 +0100 Travel The 24th Lake District Summer Music International Festival is aiming for a top three festival rating again this year as it reveals the programme which Festival organizers will paint on the canvas of the Lake District across 17 days this August, starting today. LDSM is affectionately known as the “friendly festival” by more than 10,000 festival-goer... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/The+Lake+District+festival+kicks+off+today-687.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/The+Lake+District+festival+kicks+off+today-687.html Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:55:07 +0100 Travel Cash strapped families swapping overseas holidays for a UK break might be a good thing for many UK pets. Previously left in the care of family and friends, or checked-in to kennels and catteries, this summer many pets are holidaying with their owners. To make this a winning solution for man and pet, Petplan has a few tips to help safe-guard your c... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Pets+and+holidays+can+mix-686.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Pets+and+holidays+can+mix-686.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:30:05 +0100 Travel As part of its 'Campaign for the Real Weekend' a survey commissioned by purplehotels has revealed fascinating statistics about 'weekend break ' habits amongst people in the UK. Sex - or an increase in intimacy- was cited as a critical reason to take a weekend break by 38% of males and females questioned. Of which 44% of the 25/34-year age group str... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Dirty+weekends+could+save+your+relationship-685.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Dirty+weekends+could+save+your+relationship-685.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:04:52 +0100 Travel Looking for love this summer but too skint to fly off to sunnier climes? Well fear not you don’t have to be sunning yourself in Ibiza to bag yourself a hottie. A new survey has found that even if your summer holiday consists of a runny ice-cream on a bog standard British beach you’re still quite likely to pull. To celebrate the release of Ultimate ... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Holiday+flings+on+home+turf-684.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Holiday+flings+on+home+turf-684.html Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:40:30 +0100 Travel The nine counties that make up the South East of England are the perfect place for a family break this summer. Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire are packed with a number of enjoyable events and activities, designed to provide maximum fun for the summer holidays. This sum... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/You+dont+have+to+leave+the+country+for+fun+this+summer-683.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/You+dont+have+to+leave+the+country+for+fun+this+summer-683.html Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:31:39 +0100 Travel Attracting over 40, 000 people to the four open air venues, the Red Sea Jazz Festival see’s over 30 concerts are held over 4 days. The stunning backdrop of mountains and sea creates a beautiful setting that no other jazz festival can provide. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/The+Red+Sea+Jazz+Festival-682.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/The+Red+Sea+Jazz+Festival-682.html Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:39:26 +0100 Travel As the old fashioned, traditional backpacker becomes a figure from the past, the 21st Century flashpacker is emerging as a tech savvy traveller who doesn’t leave home without their modern day gadgets safely stowed in their wheelie suitcase. According to a recent survey commissioned by Hostelworld.com, the number one hostel booking website, today’s ... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/The+Rise+of+the+Tech+Savvy+Flashpacker-681.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/The+Rise+of+the+Tech+Savvy+Flashpacker-681.html Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:56:58 +0100 Travel Caught halfway between rambling heavens of the Ring of Kerry and the lesser known beauty of the Ring of Beara, Sheen Falls Lodge makes for a perfect walking destination – and has been hand-picked by Joanna as her first ever Walkactive event in Ireland. Regarded as one of the most influential women in fitness, GMTV and the Guardian’s Health expert, ... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Roamance+at+Sheen+Falls+Lodge-680.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Roamance+at+Sheen+Falls+Lodge-680.html Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:10:09 +0100 Travel Thanks to the help of The UK’s leading Ayurvedic expert, Dr Prasanna Kerur from the Ayush Wellnes Spa in Jersey, everyone can stay happy and healthy this summer. As well as standard western medicine, it is very useful to know a few natural tips from Ayurveda, the oldest natural healing system known to mankind, which can offer many preventative... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Stay+healthy+on+holiday-679.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Stay+healthy+on+holiday-679.html Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:45:42 +0100 Travel Summer is the perfect time for adventure seekers to visit Canada and experience its contrast in wilderness, from alpine to arctic, lakes to forests. With many activities to undertake along the way, there are many different ways to explore Canada’s British Columbia region. Take the kids http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Three+different+ways+to+explore+Canada-678.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Three+different+ways+to+explore+Canada-678.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:21:51 +0100 Travel Your first travelling experience should be an exciting one but it may also be daunting. Apart from all of the arrangements to be made, there is the task of packing and understanding travelling etiquette, not to mention ensuring personal safety and security. TrekAmerica is a tour operator that organises treks across North America for 18-38 year ol... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Ten+Top+Tips+for+FirstTime+Travellers-677.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Ten+Top+Tips+for+FirstTime+Travellers-677.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:15:47 +0100 Travel The Isle of Man will be championing its local produce this summer with the launch of the it’s first scallop festival. The Queenie festival will celebrate the great Manx Queenie; the local name for the queen scallop, a close cousin of the king scallop caught in and around the Isle of Man's clear waters. Throughout the first week in August, the Queen... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Isle+of+Mans+host+festival+to+celebrate+the+Manx+Queenie-676.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Isle+of+Mans+host+festival+to+celebrate+the+Manx+Queenie-676.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:09:41 +0100 Travel For someone who has never ventured to the fields for music festivals, or attempted to put up a tent in anger, the concept of camping holidays being somehow fun and escapist passed me by like leaves in a heavy breeze. A group of friends suggested camping on the Small Isle of Eigg, in North Western Scotland, for a week away from the urban life of La... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Losing+my+camping+virginity+The+Scottish+way-675.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Losing+my+camping+virginity+The+Scottish+way-675.html Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:09:01 +0100 Travel Family movie channel Disney Cinemagic has created Britain’s biggest piece of beach art with a monster size picture to celebrate the start of the summer holidays and their “Monster Summer of Movies”.   The channel commissioned a team of ten highly skilled artists to create the sand picture of Sulley, the iconic character from popular film Monsters ... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Monster+Artists+take+over+Blackpool+beach-674.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/Monster+Artists+take+over+Blackpool+beach-674.html Wed, 9 Jul 2008 16:42:23 +0100 Travel Despite only making it the quarter finals, Andy Murray served up an inspiring performance at Wimbledon this year. Now Britain’s number one tennis ace reveals his most inspiring places and favourite experiences when chilling out in his home country of Scotland. Brought up in the spa town of Dunblane, Murray’s list of inspiring places in Scotland i... http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/An+Inspiring+Performance+An+Inspiring+Place++Andy+Murrays+Grand+Slam+of+Inspiring+Scottish+Places-673.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/travel/An+Inspiring+Performance+An+Inspiring+Place++Andy+Murrays+Grand+Slam+of+Inspiring+Scottish+Places-673.html Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:00:56 +0100 Travel