By Kate McWilliams
Done Barcelona, over Paris, out of love with the UK? Looking for an ultimate weekend to max out annual leave and ensure bragging rights in the office on return? Well, Wendy Wu Tours, in partnership with Etihad Airways, has created the ultimate short break to China, requiring just one day out of the office!
Utilising the new Etihad route to Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuanprovince in central China, this four day super break takes in the key site of the Grand Buddha and gives travellers a rare chance …

By Nina Zapala
While the UK in 2012 will be attracting visitors worldwide for the London Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II, many Brits will be heading for the sun soaked beaches of the Caribbean. Windjammer Landing, the luxury villa beach resort, wants these visitors to opt for St. Lucia, and is offering a 20% saving on its new Gold Medal Escape summer package to get UK holiday makers to choose this tropical island.
The all-inclusive package provides guests with a Caribbean cocktail upon arrival and all meals …

By Ceidiog Hughes
A top conductor who led the Fron Choir to global fame is on a new mission. Ann Atkinson has launched an appeal for more men to join her new choir to perform  at the North Wales International Music Festival in St Asaph from September 22-29. The mixed choir is largely made up of singers who were in the choir that was formed especially for National Eisteddfod in Wrexham last year. Many of the members enjoyed the experience so much that they wanted to carry on singing with Ann …

By Ceidiog Hughes
Wandering TV weatherman Derek Brockway is urging people to walk on the wildside. Cheerful Derek, well-known for brightening up the gloomiest forecasts, is backing a series of walking festivals which will celebrate some of the most spectacular scenery in North Wales. The fifth series of Derek’s popular television series, Weatherman Walking, on BBC One Wales took him all over the country.
He is keen to promote the wonders of walking in Wales and he has lent his support to four walking festivals which aim to open up the majestic …

By Ceidiog Hughes
A campaign has been launched to recruit a team of tourism champions in North Wales. Up to 16 Hospitality Ambassadors are being sought to inspire more young people to work in the tourism industry. The initiative is part of the strategy of Tourism Partnership North Wales to propel the region into the Top Five visitor destinations in the UK. The project, being run by Tourism Partnership in conjunction with Careers Wales, is believed to be one of the first of its kind in the UK.
They are looking for …

By Emma Dance
We headed inland, leaving behind us the palm trees and sandy beaches of the Costa del Sol. Soon the streetscape of high rise hotels and tourist-packed bars gave way to the rugged Andalusian countryside, and instead of the smooth, wide autopistas we found ourselves following narrow, dusty roads, littered with potholes.  While there had been a steady flow of traffic on the main roads, these were almost deserted, signalling that we had left the well-trodden tourist trail behind us.
Part way up a hill we stopped at a mirador, …

By Vera de Ruiter
After taking thousands of passengers on adventures to North Wales for nearly a decade (including many celebrities and extensive coverage on BBC, ITV, C4, Virgin, SKY and Radio One), BusyBus has decided it’s time to share Chester’s little secret with a slightly bigger audience; Liverpool.
Kicking off this Easter BusyBus will operate its flagship award-winning full-day tour, the North Wales Adventure, from the Crowne Plaza at the Pier Head with additional meeting points throughout the city. The tour route follows a proven itinerary providing customers with a careful …

By Ceidiog Hughes
She’s a soaring talent – with a big heart. Valentine’s Day lovers will be left Moonstruck at a special charity event where the award-winning mezzo soprano Sioned Terry will be performing. Sioned will be adding her own special blend of amore at Denbigh’s Theatr Twm o’r Nant at 7.30pm on Tuesday, February 14. The evening will include a special screening of the romantic Hollywood blockbuster Moonstruck starring Nicholas Cage and Cher.
The event to raise money for St Kentigern’s Hospice is being organised by the Pendine Park care organisation …