Longleat: Festival of Light

LONGLEAT'S ‘Festival of Light’ which started in 2014, features thousands of giant lanterns and was seen by more than 180,000 visitors last year. 

The festival returned on November 11 for their biggest and brightest show yet which will run until January 2. Europe's largest chinese lantern festival celebrates #Longleat's 50th anniversary this year along with an amazing display of Beatrix Potter characters.

As part of Longleat’s continued 50-year anniversary celebrations, LCI Productions will create and deliver the festival’s 'grand finale’ - a large-scale installation using latest technology. It is designed to enhance the visitor experience over the ‘Festival of Light’ period.

Tickets and further information: https://www.longleat.co.uk/whats-on/festival-of-light

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Malta to Bordeaux

SPANISH low-cost airline Volotea is to operate a service between Malta and Bordeaux, France, between March and the end of summer next year.

The service will initially be once weekly when launched in March, rising to twice weekly between the end of June and the end of August. 

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Castle Christmas

A 20-foot-high Christmas tree graces the Great Hall at Warwick Castle (www.warwick-castle.com), which is now open for festive frolics every day throughout the Christmas period, except Christmas Day. 

For the first time ever, enjoy a Santa Sleepover in the mediaeval themed Knights Village, which includes two full days to experience the Castle's yuletide events and attractions, including all-new Stories with Santa.

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Classics in the Med

MALTA and Gozo are gearing up for two major classical musical events next year: the Valletta International Baroque Festival (Jan 12-28), and the International Spring Orchestra Festival (April 28-May 5).

The baroque festival features 25 concerts in eight venues.  The spring festival will have a more intimate nature, with concerts in Valletta’s Teatru Manoel and Casa Pereira. 

They will include international ensembles, conductors, and soloists, culminating with a symphonic concert by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.

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www.isofestival.com
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Shine a light on San Francisco

ILLUMINATE SF Festival of Light, now celebrating it's fourth year, shines a light on 35 dramatic, eco-friendly light art installations accessible by public transport and free for all. 

From Thanksgiving 2016 through New Year’s Day 2017 celebrate the power of light and tour San Francisco’s art installations by a diverse range of local and world renowned light artists. 

“#San Francisco is the apex of technology and culture,” said Joe D’Alessandro, president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association, “It is our hope that visitors not only get to experience the sparkle of The Bay Lights, but the truly vibrant gallery of light that is San Francisco.”

The 39-day celebration offers artist talks, Museum Saturdays, neon light tours and a stargazing party in the Presidio during the longest nights of the year. These free tours, talks and participatory experiences will once again highlight the newest permanent and temporary installations. This, all in addition to the city's crown jewel, Leo Villareal's, The Bay Lights, now permanent and dazzling and best viewed when the sun sets just before 5 p.m. throughout December.

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Tourism New Zealand 'speaks' to mountain bikers & backpackers

TOURISM New Zealand has redeveloped their mountain biking hub on newzealand.com with new information written by mountain bikers providing insight into the range and quality of mountain bike trails available in #NewZealand.

Alongside this they have introduced a backpackers hub using backpackers experiences through images and video media to share with others thinking of making the same journey.

"The new hubs provide prospective travellers with an authentic experience of #mountainbiking and #backpacker travel that relates specifically to them,” says Mr Fraser.

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British Virgin Islands Tourist Board announces exclusive Cyber Monday deals

THE British Virgin Islands (BVI) Tourist Board has unveiled this year’s #CyberMonday (November 28) deals. Take advantage and book a trip to the #BVI, which was recently ranked #18 on the list of Best Islands in the World by Conde Nast Traveler’s 29th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards 2016.

With savings to be made at Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island to an additional night free at one of the villas offered by BVI Villa Rental, these Cyber Monday specials cater to groups of all sizes looking to spend the holidays in this tropical destination.

“With sunny skies and temperatures averaging 84 degrees all year-round, BVI is the perfect winter escape,” said Sharon Flax-Brutus, Director of the BVI Tourist Board. “Our Cyber Monday deals allow travelers to enjoy the pristine white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of the BVI at an affordable price.”

For more information, visit http://www.bvitourism.com/cyberMonday

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