Tag: holidays

#MyMicrogap campaign urges young Brits to take more short breaks in the UK

VisitEngland has launched a campaign to inspire more young Brits to discover the UK by taking mini gap-year style breaks. 

The £2.5 million ‘Join the World – #MyMicrogap’ campaign targets young people with experiences and activities typically taken during a gap-year that can be condensed into a micro-holiday of one to three nights in the UK. The campaign kicks off today with the first in a series of short films  that are being rolled out across digital display and social media channels during the coming months.  Continue reading #MyMicrogap campaign urges young Brits to take more short breaks in the UK

THE GREAT SCOTTISH OUTDOORS: THE TOP 10 PLACES TO TAKE YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS HALF TERM

Keeping the kids entertained over the school half term can be a costly time, but nothing inspires young minds – or stretches little legs – like the great outdoors. It’s the perfect time for kids to be kids – to celebrate the joy and freedom of their pre-teen years after months being cooped up for the winter. Continue reading THE GREAT SCOTTISH OUTDOORS: THE TOP 10 PLACES TO TAKE YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS HALF TERM

Drayton Manor Park is an eggs-ellent choice for all the family this Easter

Drayton Manor Park has an egg-citing offer available, not only for Easter but for the whole of its 2018 season*, with four tickets available for the brilliant price of £80**, making this theme park the perfect choice for a family day out.  Continue reading Drayton Manor Park is an eggs-ellent choice for all the family this Easter

Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary Spectacular Finale

Disneyland Paris’ 25th Anniversary festivities have been shining brightly over the past few months with a dazzling array of new experiences. They will draw to a close with a spectacular finale befitting a truly sparkling celebration. Experience two new, dazzling seasons with the Princesses & Pirates Festival at Disneyland Park in spring 2018, then the Marvel Super Heroes will make a spectacular arrival during the Marvel Summer of Super Heroes at Walt Disney Studios Park.
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Study reveals British tourists prefer holidays at home

British tourists prefer spending their holidays in the UK rather than abroad, according to a new study. More than half (53%) said exploring the British Isles was their favourite type of holiday, while 47 per cent said they prefered camping in the UK over a package holiday in a warm location or a European city break. Continue reading Study reveals British tourists prefer holidays at home