Never mind “Winter is Coming”, the much-anticipated Official Game of Thrones ™ Studio Tour, Celebrating HBO’s Globally Acclaimed and Award-Winning Television Series, Will Open on 4th February 2022. We had exclusive access to the tour today and what I can tell you is the public are in for one of the best studio tour experiences out there. Located at one of the acclaimed series’ original filming locations at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour will transport fans into the very heart of Westeros to see breathtaking imagery, captivating sets, original props and costumes…

easyJet is partnering with award-winning children’s newspaper First News, offering all UK passengers a free subscription to the digital newspaper when they fly The offer will be available to passengers from 7th February in time for February half-term, to keep kids engaged and entertained on board Thousands of families are set to jet off this half term, with Spain, Switzerland, and France proving to be among the most popular destinations Research by the National Literacy Trust revealed only 3 in 10 children* (30%) are reading daily Europe’s leading airline easyJet is teaming up with award-winning children’s weekly newspaper First News,…

Travel Solutions is Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator, selling a wide range of travel and holiday experiences to customers throughout Ireland and beyond. The company was established in 1996, and today, a team of highly experienced travel professionals work hard to create holidays that exceed our customers’ expectations, time after time. Great service, great value and no compromise on quality or flexibility have resulted in multiple awards including Best Coach Tour Operator, Best Short Break Operator and Best Ski Operator. These awards are testament to the hard work and professionalism Travel Solutions Provide to their customers. There is no doubt…

To celebrate International LEGO Day on January 28th, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham and Manchester have announced a new ‘switch off and play’ initiative, involving the introduction of lockers on-site to allow guests to put their phones away and have fun playing instead! Playing with LEGO has been proven to be highly beneficial to people’s overall wellbeing and mental health; so, what better way to ‘le’go’ of those January blues than to put down your phone and immerse yourself in the activities at the Discovery Centres. To encourage the new ‘switch off and play’ scheme, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham and Manchester…

First Comprehensive Downtown Pass Embraced by Attractions Visit Tampa Bay today launched the Riverwalk Attraction Pass, a new program connecting the gems of the Tampa Riverwalk in one ticket offering discounts to users and raising the profile of Tampa’s downtown attractions. Similar to the very successful CityPASS program, which includes some of Tampa Bay’s largest attractions on one inclusive ticket for a discounted price, the Riverwalk Attraction Pass brings together many attractions but also enables museums and centers that would have been traditionally excluded to be part of a holistic program. Continuing its evolution into destination management and expanding economic…

THE WORLD’S FASTEST AND STEEPEST HYBRID COASTER, IRON GWAZI, WILL OPEN ON MARCH 11 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will open Iron Gwazi, the world’s fastest and steepest hybrid coaster, on March 11 this year. Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA-accredited zoo with thousands of animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivalled experiences for guests of every age. Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:…

France reopened its borders to fully vaccinated Britons last Friday Many holiday companies saw a surge in bookings last week as people planned last-minute ski trips Eurochange have explored the resorts where your travel money will go furthest Skiing was put back on the agenda after France reopened its borders to fully vaccinated Britons last week. Now Austria has followed suit, dropping their extra entry requirements. Many UK holidaymakers had to cancel their trips when France banned all but essential travel last month. But on Friday last week, the French government relaxed its restrictions for those travelling from the UK,…

Privacy, space and freedom to holiday in your own way – a hand-picked Greek villa escape has never looked more appealing than in 2022. And, with new destinations and early booking super savings, together with its full financial protection, flexibility and full-service approach, leading independent villa specialist GIC The Villa Collection (GIC) take away all uncertainty when booking a holiday, so all you need to worry about is which books you plan to read poolside… With over 50 years’ experience, GIC The Villa Collection is one of the UK’s leading independent villa specialists, offering villa escapes, most with a private…

Türkiye has signed a collaboration agreement with the world-leading organisation for sustainable tourism standards and certification accreditation, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). With the agreement, Türkiye and GSTC will introduce for the first time a National Sustainable Tourism Scheme using the GSTC’s world-renowned Destination Criteria. Thanks to the new programme, the Turkish tourism industry will accelerate its global sustainability practices. The signing of the agreement marks a major step toward sustainability as Türkiye becomes the first government in the world to sign an agreement to develop a national programme with GSTC. The Turkish tourism industry will be restructured with the…

Following an extensive restoration over the past three years, Castle Elvira is a new luxury residence opening close to Lecce in Puglia in Spring 2022. Original 20th-century design details meet eclectic furnishing and modern technology to create the ultimate luxury experience in this design-led property. Set on St Elia Ridge in 37 acres of private parkland, Castle Elvira boasts unrivalled views of the local area, its stunning gardens, citrus grove and olive grove. Castle Elvira is a new luxury residence opening in Puglia in Spring 2022. Original 20th-century design details meet eclectic furnishing and modern technology to create the ultimate…