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August 26, 2009
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Last-minute getaways popular, survey finds
August 24, 2009
Last-minute overseas holidays have been popular among Britons this summer, according to new research from GE Money and Credit Action.
According to figures from the two parties, the wet weather in July prompted 1.8 million Brits to book breaks such as holidays in France at the last minute.
A further 4.6 million of us are still considering going away this summer, the figures showed, with those living in London most likely to make a trip abroad.
Of those living in the capital, eight per cent intend to leave the country this summer and a further 16 per cent are considering doing so.
And those with children were found to be more likely to book a holiday, with five per cent of those with kids aged between five and 15 hoping to travel overseas, compared to four per cent who do not have offspring.
The results follow recent comments made by VisitBritain”s Elliot Frisby, who told the Daily Mail that the recession is prompting more people to stay in the UK.
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Currency exchange rates can be confusing, says expert
August 24, 2009
Constantly changing exchange rates can confuse Britons that are looking to convert their money for a trip abroad, it has been suggested.
According to senior researcher at Which? Money Dan Moore, the fact that the currency markets have "fluctuated" recently means many people – such as those changing pounds into euros before heading off to holiday cottages in France – are unsure of what to do.
He explained that the price of sterling on the international market has been affected by France, Germany and Japan leaving the recession, but added that there "isn”t really as big difference" between the best and the worst exchange rates.
Mr Moore also urged holidaymakers to avoid paying charges they do not need to pay by purchasing currency online or using a cash machine while abroad.
New figures released by GE Money and Credit Action have revealed that 1.8 million Britons booked a last-minute holiday overseas during July.
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Dorset”s best buildings to open for public viewing
August 24, 2009
Some of Dorset”s best buildings are to be opened to the public next month as part of the Dorset Architectural Heritage Week.
Due to begin on September 12th, the event will see some of the country”s unknown homes and attractions – many of which are not usually seen by the public – open their doors, the Dorset Echo reports.
Weymouth Civic Society will be taking part and president Pru Bollam told the news source that the week "helps make the public aware of the buildings that are part of our heritage".
Those who have booked holiday homes in Dorset during the week may wish to find the time to explore some of the county”s hidden attractions.
The society will be offering guided tours on the Saturdays of September 12th and 19th in order to highlight some of Weymouth”s unique buildings, while walks are also planed in Poole, Christchurch, Coombe Keynes, Wareham and Wimbourne.
Elsewhere in Dorset, a two-day beer festival is scheduled to take place at Brewers Quay in October.
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Dorset County Show gets Gardener”s World coverage
August 24, 2009
Those wanting to stay in holiday cottages in Dorset may be interested to hear that one of the county”s best known events is to be showcased on BBC programme Gardener”s World.
The Dorset Country Show, which has a Love Your Veg theme for 2009, takes place at between September 5th and 6th at Dorchester Show Ground, with presenter Joe Swift set to follow the action, the Dorset Echo reports.
Approximately 55,000 people are expected to turn out on each day of the event, which will feature a demonstration from this year”s Masterchef champion Mat Follas, as well as the annual National Vegetable Society championships.
Monster Trucks will also be on hand, along with 6,000 animals, a logging team, The Kangaroos gymnastics squad and falconry experts.
Tickets to the Dorset County Show are still available through the event”s official website, with the standard cost of entry £10. Seniors are eligible for a £2 discount.
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Dragon”s Den makeover for Newquay attraction
August 21, 2009
Duncan Bannatyne has lent his expertise to the revamping of Newquay”s Tunnels Through Time attraction.
The star of the BBC programme has spend the past few weeks helping its owners adapt and improve the site.
Part of the process has seen Tunnels Through Time rebranded as Buccaneer Bay and it is due to reopen on August 23rd, something that may interest families that have booked a holiday house in Cornwall for the bank holiday weekend.
The £30,000 refit was done as part of a new television show Mr Bannatyne is filming for the Virgin 1 channel, which sees him travelling the UK helping with the redevelopment of tourist attractions.
He told the Newquay Guardian that the design of Tunnels Through Time has been a bit "dated", adding that one of the aims of the makeover was to improve its "interactivity".
As well as appearing on television, Mr Bannatyne also runs a group of health clubs, hotels and bars.
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Newquay to host beach rugby event
August 21, 2009
A number of England”s rugby stars will be at Newquay”s Lusty Glaze Beach as part of the Scrum on the Beach this bank holiday weekend.
The event, which has been organised by the Rugby Football Union and O2 and may be of interest to those that have booked holiday cottages in Cornwall.
Among those attending will be internationals Paul Sackey and Joe Worsley, as well as women”s rugby stars Catherine Spencer and Georgina Rozario.
The quartet will be judging a tournament to find a beach rugby team with the best playing style, which will then be invited to take part in a tag rugby event at Twickenham next month.
"This year we”re looking for some seriously stylish teams," Sackey said, adding that the event is a "great way to have fun and stay involved with rugby this summer".
According to Visit Newquay, over 60 teams from across the UK will be taking part in the event.
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Use cash when buying foreign currency, holidaymakers urged
August 20, 2009
Britons should use cash when they are converting currency for a trip abroad, it has been suggested, advice that may be useful to those that have booked a holiday house in France.
According to senior researcher at Which? Money Dan Moore, doing this will save holidaymakers money.
He advised against ordering foreign currency such as the euro online, as although rates may be better than elsewhere, these savings are wiped out by the cash handling fee for using a credit or debit card, which can be as much as 2.75 per cent.
Instead, Mr Moore said people should "get cash out of a hole in a wall in the UK, walk across the road to any of the exchange bureaus and pay in cash".
This, he remarked, will save them from having to pay card fees.
Research from Tesco Travel Money recently revealed that over a quarter (26 per cent) of those buying foreign currency shun a more favourable rate in favour of convenience.
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Coach popularity ”would increase with dedicated motorway lanes”
August 20, 2009
Adding coach lanes to motorways would improve the popularity of this method of travel, it has been suggested.
According to the Campaign for Better Transport, dedicated routes would mean more people opting to travel by coach.
Such as move may be welcomed by those who regularly travel by road to holidays in Dorset.
Public transport campaigner at the body Cat Hobbs explained that it is important coaches are seen as a "quick option" if they are to become as popular as train and plane travel.
She explained that if people choose to travel by coach it is important that "they”re not stuck in traffic on the motorway when actually they should be speeding past in a coach lane."
Ms Hobbs welcomed the move by coach firms to advertise affordable fares but urged the government to think about how to make the method of transport even more attractive.
The Department for Transport has estimated that 4.9 billion journeys were made by bus and light railway in 2008-09.
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Lake District bridge ”improves accessibility”
August 19, 2009
It is now possible to completely walk around Derwent Water in the Lake district after a bridge crossing the River Derwent was restored.
The Chinese Bridge, near Borrowdale, has been replaced at a cost of £78,000, news that may interest those that have booked holiday cottages in the Lake District.
Wheelchair users and those with prams are now able to use the bridge following the work, which took six weeks to complete and saw the new structure fitted using a crane.
Lake District National Park field team leader Angus Titterington said that some small details still need addressing, but these should be resolved within the next fortnight.
"A lot of effort has gone into providing a structure that is as attractive and well thought of as the original. Everyone involved with this has gone the extra distance," he stated.
Elsewhere in the Lake District, tomorrow (August 19th) marks the tenth anniversary of the first performance of the Theatre by the Lake, which is located in Keswick.
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