Dundee is transforming its waterfront, to draw visitors in. Adrian looks at what there is for the short break tripper
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This post stems from a dinner table discussion on the impact of the credit crunch. A guest (not known for his reticence) was confidently stating the end of the holiday industry as no-one would be spending money on getting away for a week or so. And it is hard to make a cast iron argument [...]
“I believe that the cyclised city is the civilised city”, declares ebullient Boris Johnson. Love him or hate him, London’s mayor is – not so quietly –revolutionising cycling in the capital.
Dundee is transforming its waterfront, to draw visitors in. Adrian looks at what there is for the short break tripper
From the website:
The Department for Transport’s aim is transport that works for everyone. This means a transport system which balances the needs of the economy, the environment and society.
Each year, Frommer’s (the people who produce travel guidebooks and magazines) poll their readers to see what the destinations for 2010 would be. Primarily American vote for this so it does tend to reflect where Americans holiday but this year it includes the Scilly Isles. It doesn’t really say why they were voted for but just gives a potted tourism pitch. I’m not complaining but sometimes when surveys like this take place it would be nice to know what appeals to readers.
There are lots of reasons to visit the Scillies; the weather, the sandy beaches, the subtropical plants that grow there and, lets face it, the fact that you don’t have to change currency or speak another language. Frommer’s only warning is to book well ahead because accommodation is limited particulary in May when the gig races take place.
So what are the other selections by Frommer?
Today’s the day.
It’s the grand opening of Universal’s new theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. At Orlando in Florida, Universal have put a lot of time, effort and money (Universal won’t say how much but figures of close to $200 million have been bandied around) into creating a spectacular attraction that they are hoping will dazzle visitors from around the world.
Will it?
Last month they held a sneak preview from buyers around the world and the general view amongst world weary travel executives and journalists was that it would.
The Productivity Commission in Australia has lived up to its name by producing a 400 page book on its airports. One chapter looks at the price of airport parking. Guess which airport is the most expensive that they compared against? Yes, Heathrow.
Recent research by the Higher Education Careers Service Unit (Hecsu) revealed that up to 40,000 of this year’s graduates are struggling to find work: for the class of 2009, a degree doesn’t guarantee a job. But there are options – albeit overseas. With job opportunities in the UK few and far between, now is the time for your 20 something to combine their need to earn with their desire to travel. CD Traveller considers the possibilities…
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