February 2008 News Archive

'You'd better get hair quickly,' Blackpool B&B guests urged
People staying in Blackpool B&Bs in the coming month should 'head' down to the seaside resort's historic Winter Gardens for a hair-raising event..............more

Added On 29th Feb 2008

Cumbria B&B guests find words by the water
Visitors to Cumbria's bed and breakfast accommodation in March will be able to take part in an exciting literary event in the heart of Wordsworth county..............more

Added On 28th Feb 2008

B&Bs guests find praise for Devon and Cornwall in top travel guide
Visitors to the many B&Bs in Devon and Cornwall will find that the south-west has reinvented itself, according to the latest travel guide on the region..............more

Added On 27th Feb 2008

Blackpool B&B guests push town to top of attractions list
Visitors to Blackpool's host of top quality B&Bs have helped to make one of the seaside resort's best known landmarks the most popular tourist attraction in Britain last year..............more

Added On 25th Feb 2008

Blackpool award-winning hotel up for sale
Award-winning accommodation in Blackpool is up for sale, as its current owners opt for a more relaxed pace of life after nearly 40 years in the hospitality business..............more

Added On 24th Feb 2008

Make the most of UK's B&Bs, Britons urged
Many people are not making the most of the tourism opportunities within their own country, VisitBritain has claimed..............more

Added On 23rd Feb 2008

Dance into Oxford B&Bs
Visitors to Oxfordshire B&Bs this month may be swept off their feet thanks to the return of an annual festival dedicated to all things dance..............more

Added On 22nd Feb 2008

Edinburgh self-catering accommodation boosted by 'destination of month'
Bookings for self-catering holidays in and around Edinburgh are sure to be in demand in the coming weeks as Scotland is named VisitBritain's Destination of the Month..............more

Added On 22nd Feb 2008

Parent-friendly Cornwall self-catering accommodation 'ahead of the trend'
Self-catering accommodation in Cornwall has been praised for its family-friendly features as travel experts predict "a new breed" of short break. .............more

Added On 21st Feb 2008

Edinburgh and Cumbria B&Bs set for growth
B&Bs in Edinburgh and the Lake District should brace themselves for booming business this year as they are now included as some of the favourite short break destinations for overseas visitors..............more

Added On 21st Feb 2008

Cornwall B&B guests sample a Cornish saint's day
People staying in Cornwall's bed and breakfast accommodation next month may coincide their visit with one of the county's most popular festivals..............more

Added On 20th Feb 2008

Self-catering visitors attracted by 'green' Devon
People heading to Devon for a short break are becoming increasingly aware of the county's efforts to provide sustainable holidays..............more

Added On 20th Feb 2008

Edinburgh in top ten best global cities
Edinburgh has been voted one of the top ten cities to visit in the world..............more

Added On 4th Feb 2008

The sky's the limit for the south-west
The popularity of Devon and Cornwall as ideal holiday destinations seems unstoppable, if the annual booking figures of one company are anything to go by..............more

Added On 4th Feb 2008

The best holiday is on your doorstep, Brada claims
On a sunny day there is "nowhere better than Britain" to spend a short break especially as travellers become more aware of their carbon footprints, a UK tourist association has claimed..............more

Added On 3rd Feb 2008

Go north for Devon walking festival
Visitors to Devon this May should pack their hiking boots for a special week of walking events..............more

Added On 2nd Feb 2008

Illuminations brighten people's day
A sale of some of Blackpool's old illuminations has generated £30,000 for new displays..............more

Added On 1st Feb 2008

Celebrate Chinese New Year north of the border
Edinburgh's annual Hogmanay celebration is renowned for being one of the biggest and best New Year's parties in the world..............more

Added On 1st Feb 2008

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