One of the biggest rodeos in the world comes to
Calgary every July in the form of the Calgary Stampede, offering entertainment for all the family.
Taking place between July 6th and 15th at Stampede Park, this event sees more ...
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A thrilling ride in Calgary
Posted by Carrie at 10:16, 16 April 2007
A new survey has revealed what it is that British holidaymakers really want out of their trips overseas.
The poll by hotel chain Quintas da Madeira showed that 44 per cent of travellers prefer to avoid busy towns in the evenings ...
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Brits' holiday preferences revealed
Posted by Merv at 09:55, 17 April 2007
Airlines cancelled numerous flights yesterday as rain and strong winds continued to prevail in the north-east
US.
Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Sunday and more were grounded on Monday by airlines such as
Delta,
American Airlines and ...
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More flights cancelled as storm batters US
Posted by Clare at 09:58, 17 April 2007
Last year was the safest on record for the aviation industry, according to a new report.
The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) latest safety report revealed that there was one accident per 1.5 million flights on Western-built aircraft in 2006, an ...
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Safest year for flights recorded in 2006
Posted by Carrie at 10:16, 17 April 2007
Hopping on a
flight to Washington this summer? Make sure you check out the Smithsonian Folklife Festival while you're there.
The festival takes place between June 27th and July 1st and between July 4th and 8th on the National Mall ...
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Fun for folk in Washington
Posted by Penny at 10:38, 17 April 2007
An increasing number of holidaymakers are choosing breaks that focus on health and wellbeing, according to new research.
The study by research firm Mintel reveals that Brits spent an estimated £135 million on
healthy holidays involving spas, yoga, holistic healing ...
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Mintel: Brits opting for healthy holidays
Posted by Kate at 09:18, 18 April 2007
Holidaymakers heading for the
USA will be able to benefit from the current strength of the pound in relation to the weak dollar, according to one expert.
The pound is currently worth in the region of $2, which is the ...
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Strong pound 'great for travellers'
Posted by Clare at 10:30, 18 April 2007