Articles tagged with: quirky-holidays
Top hotels around the world featured in film
Do you like to stay somewhere that has a story to tell? As the prestigious 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival approaches, we pick out some of the hotels that have been immortalised on the silver screen.
Bizarre laws around the world
From feeding the pigeons in Venice to wearing pink hotpants in Victoria, we take a look at some of the most unusual laws around the world:
Aurora 'Bubbles' to open in Nellim, Finland
The tiny, remote Finnish town of Nellim, a true Northern Lights hotspot, is now home to Aurora Bubbles – available exclusively from September 2013 via The Aurora Zone.
Wallace & Gromit to inspire Brits to holiday at home
Wallace & Gromit are starring in a new domestic marketing campaign, designed to inspire Britons to take a holiday at home this year.
Quidditch World Cup comes to Kissimmee, Florida
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play Quidditch, the game made famous in the Harry Potter novels?
Medieval Glamping at Warwick Castle
This summer, for the very first time, families and friends will be able to spend the night in the grounds of Warwick Castle.
8 of the world’s quirkiest festivals and events
Fancy a holiday that’s a bit different this year? Why not tie it in with one of the world’s quirkiest festivals? From the Mobile Phone Throwing Championships in Finland to the MangoMania Festival in Florida, here’s a selection of weird and wonderful festivals you should check out this year:
UK’s first ‘tree tent' launches in Wales
The UK’s first ‘tree tent' has been launched by Sheepskin, the unique holiday properties company.
Destination of the week: Bangkok
If you’re heading to Thailand’s bustling capital next week, prepare to get soaked as the Thais celebrate the new year with a splash…
Hot spot: Hazlitts, London
Having done my research prior to visiting Hazlitts, a characterful boutique hotel in the heart of London’s Soho, I had an inkling that I was in for something special – but nothing could have prepared me for the sheer luxury of the Duke of Monmouth Suite.
Action and adventure in Engelberg-Titlis, Switzerland
Engelberg-Titlis may be one of Switzerland’s smaller ski resorts, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in things to do – making for the ideal action-packed long weekend.
Around the world in 80 showers
Ever wondered about the showering habits of people around the world?
International Festival of the Sahara, Tunisia
‘Tourist’. To many an intrepid traveller, it can be a dirty word. Yet, somewhere in Tunisia, a country that is no stranger to sunshine-craving tourists, there are new experiences forever unfurling.
Loch Ness gears up for Man vs Horse Challenge
Can a runner out-run a horse? On Sunday April 21st dozens of horses and their riders will line up above Loch Ness against a similar number of runners in the region's second annual Man vs Horse Challenge. Who will come out on top?
Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ campaign is back!
The ‘Best Job in the World’, which took the world by storm in 2009, is back. But this time it’s even bigger than before with six incredible jobs up for grabs – each with a six-month contract and salary package worth AUD $100,000 (approximately £67,380).
Quirky animal-themed hotels
It was announced this week that a panda-themed hotel is to open in China's Sichuan province in May – complete with giant panda suit-wearing staff! In honour of this, we’ve picked out some of the other weird and wacky animal-themed hotels around the world.
World’s first panda-themed hotel to open in China
Do you have a penchant for pandas?
yoo Hotels launches two luxury design hotel brands
yoo Hotels has launched two design-led hotel brands for travellers who seek handcrafted luxury: yoo 2 and the yoo Collection.
Top 5 ‘green’ holiday ideas
Today marks the start of Climate Week, so in celebration we’ve picked out our top green holiday ideas for eco-enthusiasts:
Top 5 late-season ski festivals
Bid farewell to the ski season in style and take to the slopes for the best late-season ski festivals around the world:
Rent a piece of coastal history in Suffolk
A 200-year-old Martello tower, located on a remote stretch of coastline, is newly available for holiday lets this summer with Suffolk Secrets.
Top 5 food fight festivals around the world
If you miss your childhood years when it was acceptable to throw food around (or down yourself in most cases) then fear not – hurling foodstuffs around has not lost its allure. From pummelling participants into a tomatoey pulp in Spain, to custard pie flinging championships in the UK, here are the best food fights in the world:
Sheep Shearing Festival in New Zealand
In a country where sheep outnumber people by 11 to 1, the New Zealand Sheep Shearing Festival – on the first weekend of March in Masterton on the North Island – is a pretty big deal in kiwi country.
Who let the dogs out at the Rio Carnival?
Rio de Janeiro’s annual pet-friendly parade has been getting Brazilians (and their pets) ready for the Rio Carnival.
Destination of the week: Quebec
Here’s why we’re loving Quebec this week:
