New research by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agencies has revealed that Britons are a friendly bunch when it comes to holidays abroad, with two thirds claiming to have made friends with fellow holidaymakers on their last overseas holiday.

It seems that holidays abroad are the ideal scenario in which to meet new friends, with two thirds of Britons claiming they did exactly that on their last overseas trip; according to the research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agencies.

www.sunshine.co.uk carried out the study as part of ongoing research into the holiday habits of British holidaymakers. 2,016 UK adults were polled in the study, each of whom had been abroad on holiday in the past 12 months. Respondents were asked questions surrounding their last trip abroad and what they got up to on their holiday.

When asked, ‘Did you socialise and/or make friends with fellow holidaymakers on your last trip abroad?’ 67% of those who took part in the study said ‘yes’. These respondents were then asked whether or not they had kept in touch with any of the people they met on their last holiday, to which a third, 35%, said ‘yes’.

Of those who hadn’t kept in touch, 28% said they would have liked to, but they didn’t exchange contact details with the people they had met. 2% of those who had kept in touch with the people they met on holiday said they were planning on going abroad together at the same time in the future.

Sunshine.co.uk asked those respondents who had made friends whilst on holiday where they lived back home in the UK, in order to find out where was home to the ‘friendliest’ holidaymakers. According to the results, the friendliest holidaymakers, based on those who are most likely to make friends with fellow tourists on holiday, were from the following areas:

1.       Yorkshire

2.       Devon

3.       Essex

4.       Glamorgan

5.       Cornwall

6.       Sussex

7.       Nottinghamshire

8.       Herefordshire

9.       Avon

10.   Aberdeenshire

When asked, whether they thought meeting friends had made their holiday more enjoyable, 91% of those who had said they thought that was the case.

Chris Brown, co-founder of sunshine.co.uk, commented on the findings;

“Some people like to go on holiday and keep themselves to themselves, whilst others enjoy mingling and meeting new people. I think it’s great when you meet people on holiday that you get along with and to see that some were even planning to go away again with those very people they had met was quite a revelation!”

“Providing the people you meet don’t end up wanting to spend every minute of every day with you and your family, meeting new people with similar interests can add a new dimension to a holiday and can give you much more to talk about and a lot more to do!”

LINK http://www.sunshine.co.uk

ENDS

For more information, contact Shannon Haigh of 10 Yetis PR Agency on 01452 348211 or email [email protected]

Editors Notes

sunshine.co.uk is the UK’s leading online independent travel agent and was founded by Chris Brown and Chris Clarkson, the same people behind Holiday Watchdog which was bought by TripAdvisor in February 2008 for an undisclosed amount of money.

Chris Brown of sunshine.co.uk was a ‘Secret Millionaire’ in the series on Channel 4 that began in October 2010.

Sunshine.co.uk offers low cost holidays and budget flights to destinations all over the world as well as great deals and discounted hotels.

TravelMole recently voted sunshine.co.uk as the best Travel Agency in the 2010 web awards.

The cosmopolitan city of Berlin is known as a metropolis of culture, politics, media and science, and is one of the most visited hubs of international city for tourism.

Approximately 132 million day visitors experience the widespread range of the fascinating and historical capital of Germany every year.

These include numerous theaters (Berliner Ensemble, Volksbühne, Schaubühne, Theater des Westens, Renaissance-Theater, Friedrichstadtpalast, etc.), the choirs and orchestras, the more than 170 museums of which some are on the Museumsinsel, surrounded by the Spree (Altes Museum, Lustgarten, Neues Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie, Pergamonmuseum, etc.) and also many historic buildings like the Brandenburger Tor, Deutsche Staatsoper, Französischer Dom, Reichstagsgebäude, Schloss Bellevue and the Gedächtniskirche.

Experience the charm of this diversified city with its 564 bridges, many greens and leisure parks that extend to a total area of 5500 hectare and its numerous lakes with lidos.

This city offers countless possibilities of recreation and adventure for whole families, friends or just couples who want to enjoy a holiday trip. Any place or attraction can be reached easily thru the well-developed road transport network of the linked transport system Berlin – Brandenburg.

Choose a self-determined stay in a comfortable, conveniently situated apartment and schedule the pace of your Berlin stay yourself. The favourable, fine and fully furnished apartments are located within the same building and are therefore suitable for up to 4 persons.

http://www.berlin-ferienwohnung-privat.de

Contact information:

Rüdiger Schork

Tel.: 0172 38 38 002

E-Mail: [email protected]

Mr. Rüdiger Schork is a private person who has bought two apartments in the summer of 2009 which he has exclusively furnished especially for vacationists and tourists.

These apartments are attractive alternatives to classical accommodations in a hotel or a guest house. In addition to a rich privacy, Mr. Schork is ready to assist you with any questions that may arise during your stay.

While many backpackers have a relaxed attitude about travel insurance those that take the time to put a basic backpacker travel insurance policy in place can make their journey without the risk of high medical costs ruining a great holiday.

As a general rule backpackers are single, young and not keen to pay high insurance premiums for benefits they do not consider relevant to their circumstances. The reality is that backpackers have few concerns about traveling other than falling ill or meeting with an accident that leaves them hospitalized for a lengthy period of time and incurring huge medical bills as a consequence. As a result they are generally not seeking disability or death cover but rather unlimited overseas emergency medical assistance and hospital expenses. They may also want backpacker travel insurance to cover off a nominal amount for the loss and replacement of credit cards or travel documents and stolen luggage or personal effects.

Purchasing backpacker travel insurance online is often much cheaper than the travel insurance that may be offered by a travel agent. In Australia there is quite a lot of competition for online insurance and basic backpacker traveler insurance that provides adequate cover for young travelers is readily available at a cost that is within their budget.

Whether you are looking for backpacking travel insurance that covers you for emergency hospitalization and the medical bills that you might incur when you are traveling either internationally or backpacking locally around Australia, there is basic backpacker travel insurance available online at a very low cost. Cheap backpacker travel insurance does not have to mean compromised cover, it simply means that you are not paying for cover you deem unnecessary – luggage delay for example will generally be of little concern to a backpacker taking his or her time traveling the world – an extra day waiting for bags is of little consequence.

The beauty of travel insurance for backpackers is that it is designed with backpackers in mind: policies for single trip, multi-trip, or even annual trip travel insurance are also available but there will be a premium for this. There are insurance plans and policies to cover hitchhiking, trekking, road trips, boat trips whatever traveling you have in mind on your backpacking holiday. If you are planning more dangerous activities such as skiing then you can cover for accidents but again this will obviously increase your backpacker travel insurance premiums.

When you purchase a basic backpacker travel insurance plan you are not buying hidden extras which simply won’t apply to you, you are not paying for add-ons that are more likely to suit some high flying tourist slipping on a spilt martini along glass tiles of the roof top pool of some ritzy five star hotel. No, with backpacker travel insurance the policy is tailor made for the type of risks and dangers a traveling backpacker is far more likely to encounter. A basic backpacker travel insurance policy will cover emergency hospitalization, hospital and medical bills along with up to say $2000 cover for loss of credit cards, stolen travel documents or lost luggage.

If you have any other car insurance questions please visit http://www.1cover.com.au/travelinsurance/

Each year the Carnival festivities throughout the world are amazing displays of colour and costumes set to joyful music. Algarve embraces this spirit and allows visitors to enjoy countless entertainment options along with beautiful weather to explore the coastline.

IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts and it´s five star resorts in the Algarve – Monte Santo in Carvoeiro and As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura, have prepared a 3 night package that embodies this endless celebration while offering the true comfort of luxurious accommodation.  The carnival package incorporates facilities the entire family can appreciate, including a welcome cocktail, a breakfast buffet, an early check-in and late check-out, complimentary access to the fitness equipment (gym, heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, tennis courts) and many other surprises.

To make the guest´s stay even more enjoyable As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa offers complimentary access to the 7 Seven Spa Vilamoura social areas and Monte Santo offers a Masquerade dinner on the 15^th of February, in which the most original costume will be awarded a complimentary night stay on their next visit. Luxurious accommodation, amusement and culinary delights are but a few of the things IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts has prepared for this year´s Carnival, with rates as low as €59,50 per person/night at Monte Santo, and €88,50 per person/night at As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa .

For more information and reservations please contact us by telephone +351 282 321 000 (Monte Santo), +351 289 304 900 (As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa) or e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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Editor´s Information

For more information please contact:

Jennifer Freire

PR & Communications Assistant

Tel.: +351 282 321 000 | Fax: +351 282 321 001

E-mail: [email protected]

Websites: www.ascascatasvilamoura.com | www.montesantoalgarve.com

This year, St. Valentine´s Day is on a Sunday, a perfect opportunity for passionate couples to plan a romantic escape. And while enjoying the stunning location why not prolong the weekend to the Carnival celebration on Tuesday and indulge in a romantic yet festive getaway! These two holidays allow us to begin the year in the best way possible, relaxing. Surprise your sweetheart with an evening in a luxurious suite, a romantic dinner for two, or an Aphrodisiacal Cooking Workshop.

Even in winter Algarve continues to be one of the most privileged and welcoming regions in Portugal. Knowing this, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts has prepared romantic suggestions for passionate couples at Monte Santo, in Carvoeiro or As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, in Vilamoura. Discover our special Valentine´s Day offers and select your destination…

St. Valentine´s Day at Monte Santo, Carvoeiro

Monte Santo allows couples to experience a seductive candlelit dinner with live music at the Club House Restaurant, complete with a delicious menu prepared especially for this occasion.

If you prefer something more private and sophisticated, take pleasure in an evening of luxurious Suite accommodation, complete with VIP treatment. Upon arrival enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine, and a Jacuzzi with bath salts all within the comfort of your suite. Afterwards, end the evening with a seductive candlelit dinner. Prolong this unique moment with a continental breakfast served within your suite, and enjoy a late check-out. During your stay, be sure to enjoy the complimentary access to the gym, fitness circuit, heated indoor pool and Turkish bath. This offer is available for as little as €155 per night for 2 people.

This programme is valid for the evening of the 13th or 14th of February 2010.  The three course dinner includes drinks. Non-refundable pre-payment of reservation is due upon booking. Offer is subject to availability and alteration without prior notice.

Further to the accommodation with special touches of romance and a candlelit dinner, Monte Santo has also prepared an Aphrodisiac Cooking Workshop with simple recipes that will seduce your loved one every day of the year! The sign-up fee is €30 per couple. The workshop will have a limited participation so please reserve until the 13th of February.

St. Valentine´s Day at As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa

Located in the heart of Vilamoura, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa seems to surround us within an ideal ambience, while offering truly romantic moments. Make this year special and surprise your loved one with an unforgettable Valentine´s Day present.

As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, presents a package which includes a seductive evening within a luxurious Suite, surrounded by rose-petals and complete with VIP treatment upon arrival – a bottle of sparkling wine, red berries and a small gift. Enjoy a SPA treatment for 2 and complementary access to the 7Seven Spa Vilamoura social areas, where you may experience the whirlpools, a Zen garden, Aromatic bath, Sauna, Turkish Bath, Waterfall experience, Contrast Tunnel, Ice fountain and an additional 10% discount on SPA treatments. Prolong the moment with a late check-out. This offer is available for as little as €150 per person, per night.

* Price per person per night

Exclusive offer includes:

• Welcome drink
• Full breakfast buffet
• Early check-in
• Luxurious suite accommodation
• Complimentary use of fitness facilities: gym, indoor pool, tennis courts and outdoor pools
• Complimentary Marina/Beach/Golf Shuttle
• Complimentary access to the 7Seven Spa social areas
• Secure underground parking
• Baby Must Have Service
• Luxury toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
• Late check-out

This programme is valid for the evening of the 13th or 14th of February 2010. Rate is based on shared accommodation in a one-bedroom suite. Price per person. Valentine´s day VIP includes 1 bottle of sparkling wine and red berries. Non-refundable pre-payment of reservation is due upon booking. Offer is subject to availability and alteration without prior notice.

Glasgow, Scotland ( Prfriend ) October 14, 2009 – Macs Adventures, long known for its innovative walking, biking, and adventure tours, has announced its newest adventure holiday, the Camino de Santiago. Guests will begin their journey at the traditional starting point of St Jean Pied de Port in France, and travel westward across northern Spain to the Santiago de Compostela, stopping at various hotels and rural inns along the way. The walking tour can be split into five separate adventures, each lasting about a week. For those seeking the complete Camino de Santiago experience, the entire journey takes about 31 days and covers almost 780 km.

The Camino de Santiago offers a spiritual experience for travellers along its path. Also known as the Path of Saint James, it retraces the route of a Christian pilgrimage over one thousand years old, ending with a visit to the tomb of the apostle Saint James. This pilgrimage tradition has continued uninterrupted to the present day. 2010 is expected to be an especially busy time for the historic and scenic route, as it has been designated a Holy Year for the Santiago pilgrimage by church officials. These Holy Years, or Jubilee Years, generally occur when July 25th, Saint James Day, coincides with a Sunday. Macs Adventures will provide each traveller with a passport issued by the Church of Saint James; by collecting stamps at churches, hotels, and restaurants along the path, guests who walk the final 100 km of this historic journey can receive a Compostela Certificate authenticating their achievement.

This ancient trail offers gorgeous scenery and a long history as well; it is said that the earliest residents of this area walked the same route as part of a pagan fertility rite. Others claim that the Camino de Santiago retraces the death journey of the ancient Celts who travelled from the eastern inlands to the End of the Earth, or Finisterra, said to lie on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Travellers looking for a challenging experience and a historic achievement will enjoy the natural surroundings and picturesque local villages along the journey.

Macs Adventure arranges every detail of the itinerary, including accommodations at three-star hotels, rustic rural hotels, and private rooms in hostels, ensuring convenience and comfort for their guests. Breakfasts are included in the standard cost; dinners can be arranged for an additional fee. These tours fill quickly, so booking well in advance is recommended.

Macs Adventures offers world-class walking, biking, and adventure tours. Located in Scotland, they specialise in unforgettable holiday experiences throughout Western Europe, and offer a wide range of destinations and arrangements for the discerning traveller. The experts at Macs Adventures provide first-hand experience and knowledge of their walking holidays; because they’ve been there themselves, they can give their customers the best advice possible.

Contact: http://www.macsadventure.com/macs_adventure_contact.php

Neil Lapping
Macs Adventure Limited
Unit 24a
1103 Argyle Street
Glasgow, Scotland G3 8ND
Tel: 0845 527 7871
Fax: 0845 527 5688

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Lotussia Travel has just launched a new multisport adventure tour to the Northern area of Vietnam. The 11-day tour packages will include the two most important travel highlights of Vietnam are trekking through colorful local hill tribe villages of Lao Cai province and kayak paddling in the middle of Halong Bay world wonder.

Start the journey first with a full day sightseeing tour of the capital, Hanoi before taking the night train to Laocai. The train will arrive Laocai Railway station early the next morning. Guests will be picked up by local guide, driver and transferred to Lung Khau Nhin and Khau Vang where they begin their real fun adventure trekking tour.

The next days, travelers will trek on the single track and dirt roads through forest and remote villages, guide will point out rare points of interest, traditional customs. They will continue the active journey with mixture of ups and downs, challenging climbs, exceptional views of Thang Sin mountain, distant H’mong villages before reaching Bac Ha on the 7th day. There travelers will visit the Ba Ha market,  the most colorful market in North Vietnam. Every Sunday, the different and colorful authentic minority come all here to sell their handmade products to buy something for family. They are H’mong, Phu La, Black dao, Tay, Nung minorities. At the market, you have chance to enjoy BacHa people’s simple but unique kinds of food with special wines made from rice, cassavas, corn and different sorts of fruits such as plumps, apples, peaches…

The other highlight of the trip will be the kayaking trip in Halong Bay with a two-day cruise package. Travelers will take a big wooden boat to sail to the middle of the Bay, through thousand of islets, rocks of karst emerging from the emerald water. They can stop wherever they want for swimming or paddling.

“This is the best opportunity for active adventure lovers to experience the most important travel highlights of Vietnam. The trip route has been newly put on travel packages giving travelers a real authentic experience of the life of the local people” – Said Khuong Nguyen, the Business Development Manager of Lotussia Travel.

Lotussia Travel is a local tour operator based in Hanoi Vietnam. The company is specialized in providing value-for-money customized adventure tours in Vietnam such as trekking, hiking, cycling, biking, kayaking and more. All the company tour packages are private and personalized insuring any traveler a unforgettable holiday experience.

For more information, visit http://www.lotussiatravel.com

Between the 11th and 31st of August, Monte Santo in Carvoeiro will welcome the “Lynx, the struggle to exist- a story of survival or extinction” exhibition created by SOS Lynx.

According to the non-profit association founded in 2000 for the conservation of the Iberian-Lynx, SOS Lynx, this creature is the most endangered feline species in the world. It is calculated that only 200 specimens currently live within their natural habitat. This species that once inhabited the entire Iberian Peninsula  has come to disappear in the last decades due greatly to the loss of its natural habitat, the decrease in prey, and a high mortality attributed to car accidents, and hunting.

“We intend to take advantage of August-our busiest month of the year- to appeal to our visitors´ ecological conscience. This exhibit, composed of 8 panels, presents the Iberian lynx in a didactic yet fascinating perspective, showing us how this feline species struggles on a daily basis to survive. Receiving this exhibit within our resort is a simple contribution to a noble cause we are happy to make.” stated Marc Sontag, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts’ Director of Residential Tourism.

Do not miss the opportunity to visit Carvoeiro and discover how you may help the Iberian Lynx- the last large feline indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula and the most endangered mammal in Europe.

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Editor’s Information

For more information please contact:

Jennifer Freire

PR & Communications Assistant

Tel.: +351 282 321 000, Fax: +351 282 321 001, e-mail: [email protected]

Site: www.montesantoalgarve.com

After receiving Dj Tiesto and 2ManyDjs, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and Hilton Vilamoura welcome international superstars Bob Sinclar, David Guetta and many others. Meanwhile Monte Santo, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Carvoeiro property will also receive performers like Fatboy Slim.

Summer in the Algarve can represent a wide range of experiences for its visitors, recently cultural and sporting events have become predominant aspects of the destination´s lure. Whether it’s an international golf tournament or a summer festival, locals and visitors alike may now enjoy countless national and international performances while holidaying.

Having performed in locations throughout the world, these musicians tend to have extensive lists of demands regarding their accommodations; requesting special attention to every detail. Their elevated standards have been met by a resort in the Algarve: As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and the Hilton Vilamoura who will be receiving such names as Nari & Milani, Louis Botella, David Guetta, Bob Sinclar and Dimitri From Paris until the end of this summer. The musicians are scheduled to entertain the nightlife throughout the Algarve followed by a well-deserved retreat to this exclusive resort so they may enjoy the true comfort and luxury it is known for.

Inaugurated on the 1^st of August 2007, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa is proud to have received numerous celebrities, along with countless guests from Portugal, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Holland; all of whose positive postings have allowed the resort to be amongst the best rated in the Algarve on multiple websites. “Receiving musicians of this scale within our resorts demonstrates the true standards of quality our brand withholds.  This is also reflected in our guest reviews on various websites where our anonymous visitors continuously rate us amongst the destination´s top 5 resort for nearly 2 years”, stated Marc Sontag, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts´ Director of Residential Tourism.

Monte Santo – IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts´ other property in the Algarve – recently celebrated a successful first year of operation. The day was commemorated with a delightful dinner amongst friends, co-workers and family. Guests are invited to enjoy a belated yet memorable gift: all previous guests are welcomed to return during the first two weeks of September and enjoy an exclusive concert with the Portuguese rock band Lulla Bye.  After the success of their previous concert, “O Concerto Mais Pequeno do Mundo” organized by one of the leading radio stations in Portugal, Radio Comercial, Lulla Bye will return to Monte Santo on the 12th of September for an unforgettable concert prepared especially for guests.

Further to this concert in September, Monte Santo will also welcome international performers like Fatboy Slim, Roisin Murphey and countless more.

Heart & Soul is responsible for the presence of these artists in the Algarve. Recognized for their management of artists from all around the world, event and concert production, Heat & Soul has been involved or responsible for the majority of the noteworthy electronic music events in Portugal.

For more information please contact:

Jennifer Freire

PR & Communications Assistant

Tel.: 282 321 000, Fax: 282 321 001, e-mail: [email protected]

Site: www.montesantoalgarve.com | www.ascascatasvilamoura.com

Blackpool enjoyed a massive boom in tourism over the Easter break, with thousands of UK families flocking to the seaside resort for a weekend break away and staying in Blackpool hotels giving the seaside resort a boost.

The boost was so big that hoteliers in the region are set to continue to offer similar deals throughout the summer months, hoping to bring visitors back to the seaside resort.

iknow-northwest.co.uk, who feature hundreds of different types of accommodation in the Blackpool region, saw bookings for the seaside resort sore, as many travellers flocked to the North West to save money during the dreary credit crunch.

The UK’s fastest growing accommodation listing website also saw many visitors take advantage of the deals offered on the site, many booking well in advance to make full use of the Easter break.

And with the British weather lending a hand, many tourists made full use of the attractions at Blackpool resort, with bookings at Blackpool Pleasure Beach up a fifth from Easter 2008.

The Pleasure Beach has already seen a massive boost in sales from the beginning of this year with a spokesperson for the Pleasure Beach saying, “The Pleasure Beach has enjoyed a good Easter weekend.

“Thousands of families have been taking advantage of the good weather we have been having and visited the park. We have had a very encouraging start to the year as advanced sales are up 20 per cent year to date compared with last season.”

With so many businesses across Blackpool offering a variety of deals for travellers to the seaside resort, Blackpool bed and breakfasts are jumping on board and offering packages at cheaper prices over the summer season.

Generally, the summer months sees hotels boost their rates in a bid to bag the most money over the summer season. This year, in the height of the credit crunch, hoteliers on iknow-northwest.co.uk have the traveller in mind, by keeping their prices at an all time low to suite people with a smaller budget.

Counc Maxine Callow, cabinet member for tourism and regeneration at Blackpool Council, said she was delighted the resort had been so busy. “People are finding it really expensive to go abroad because of the poor exchange rate on the euro. Blackpool has always been good value for money and now we have the quality as well.

“Hopefully everyone who came for the Easter weekend has had a good experience and will go home and tell their friends and neighbours that things are improving in Blackpool.”

iknow-northwest.co.uk is an online marketing consultancy, which acts as a platform for hotel owners to promote their businesses and offers. Visitors to the site can see an array of accommodation ranging from budget priced rooms to top notch properties across great locations in Blackpool area.

A variety of properties are included on the site, including, hotels, B&Bs, guest houses, holiday cottages, pubs and inns, holiday parks, holiday flats and apartments, Blackpool self catering, for guests to enjoy their break away in Blackpool and from the dreary credit crunch.

Many of the properties to rent on the website are situated within close region to many of the tourist attractions, which all saw a massive boost in sales over the Easter weekend.

Michael Williams, operations director for Leisure Parcs, said, “Easter has been a very encouraging start to the season with all our sites doing well. The Tower was busy all weekend with families, but our biggest boost has been with the new golf attraction. We had to open earlier to cope with demand. It’s been a very good weekend for Blackpool.”

The Sandcastle WaterPark has also seen visitor numbers double over the Easter break.

Manager, John Child said, “We have been extremely busy; in fact we probably are double in figures of what we were last year. Blackpool is proving to the rest of the country that we can bounce back and we have the attractions to do so. Let’s hope this continues for the rest of the season.”

The British weather in recent weeks has been picking up with many of us across the UK seeing a sunny and cloud free Easter weekend. With predictions that the summer sun will be even hotter, holidays in Blackpool are set to sore.

A spokesman for Blackpool Tourism said, “The weather has helped bring in hundreds more families to the resort and we are delighted with the response. Even at night the Promenade has been very busy, which is great to see. We hope this will be a pre-cursor for the rest of the season.”

With the tourism trade set to boom, iknow-northwest.co.uk offer the perfect platform for businesses to feature their properties online to drum up more business over the coming months.

The website, last year, helped over 2,500 hospitality customers on their website staying one step ahead of their competition. The website also received 7 million visitors by the end of October, almost 2 million up from 2007.

Visitors to the site have the luxury of accessing a variety of accommodation to rent within one location, knowing they are looking at some of the best deals on the market for summer 2009.

With so much to see and do in Blackpool, travellers are clocking on to what is on offer in the current recession and businesses are already on the ball in providing the right deals for your holiday through iknow-northwest.co.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS

The iknow-northwest.co.uk website is part of a larger online consultancy company called iknow-uk.com. The firm specialise in rental accommodation, providing a platform for people to advertise their properties to rent across the UK.

The companies main internet advertising websites are iknow-yorkshire.co.uk, iknow-northwest.co.uk/, iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk, iknow-devon.co.uk, iknow-cornwall.co.uk and iknow-wales.co.uk.

The online marketing site is keen to expand their sites, adding iknow-scotland.co.uk, iknow-somerset.co.uk, iknow-dorset.co.uk and iknow-kent.co.uk to their site in the last 12 months.

iknow-uk limited
Centurion House
Centurion Way
Leyland
PR25 3GR
Website: http://www.iknow-northwest.co.uk