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Golf Tournament Dates 2010
Posted on March 8th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Seniors Travel, Sports, Travel News, No CommentsWe don’t have room to list them all, but here are dates of the 2010 major golf tournaments to mark on your calendar:
March 11-14 - WGC – CA Championship
Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Florida, USA
April 8-11 - Masters Tournament
Augusta National, Georgia, USA
May 20-23 - BMW PGA Championship
Wentworth Club, Surrey, England
June 17-20 - U.S. Open
Pebble Beach, [...]
Happy St. David’s Day!
Posted on February 28th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Seniors Travel, Travel News, No CommentsMonday, March 1, 2010 is St. David’s Day.
Although it is not a public holiday, most residents of Wales and those living in Welsh communities throughout the world celebrate their patron saint, St. David, and their Welsh culture.
If you happen to notice anyone wearing a leek or daffodil and wonder why… It is a tradition on St. David’s Day [...]
Haiti Donations - Confused? DEC Appeal Launches Today
Posted on January 15th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Destinations, Seniors Travel, Student Travel, Travel News, No CommentsIt is heartbreaking watching the horrific events in Haiti following the devastating earthquake. We all have our favourite charities, but at times like this it can be confusing trying to decide which charity is the best to donate to.
The answer to the dilemma may be the UK Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC). The DEC has been [...]
Travel Insurance? What a Laugh!
Posted on January 6th, 2010, Jean. Filed under And Finally..., Seniors Travel, Travel News, No CommentsWhat with the wintry weather, travel chaos, and problems we face with the economy, job stability, airport security, and terrorism there may not seem much to laugh about at the moment.
This video has been around for a while but don’t you wish you were as warm, snug and happy as these cute little ones? Laughing is proven to [...]
Typhoon Ketsana - Where Will Disaster Strike Next?
Posted on October 1st, 2009, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Seniors Travel, Travel News, No Comments
Charities, including the British Red Cross and Oxfam, have launched appeals to help support emergency relief services for victims of Typhoon Ketsana which has affected areas of the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in the past few days. Hundreds have been killed in the devastation. Flooding and other serious problems are ongoing in many areas.
Although [...]
Cannes - Royal Regattas and Golf Classic - Sept 2009
Posted on September 15th, 2009, Jean. Filed under Europe, Seniors Travel, Sports, Travel News, No CommentsThe fashionable and glitzy resort of Cannes on the French Riviera, or Cote d’Azur, is always busy and buzzing, especially during the annual Film Festival in May. September, however, is the time of year for sailors and golfers to take their turn in the limelight. Whether you fall into the category of ‘have yachts’ or ‘have nots’ [...]
South Africa v Lions - 2nd Test - Sat June 27 2009
Posted on June 24th, 2009, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Seniors Travel, Sports, Travel News, No CommentsSaturday brings more exciting rugby action with the 2nd Test of the British and Irish Lions Tour of South Africa in Pretoria. Fans will be hoping for a better result after a disappointing 26-21 defeat for the Lions at the 1st Test in Durban. Good news for the Lions… It appears hopeful that James Hook will be [...]
Get Safe Online - Free British Government Guide
Posted on June 24th, 2009, Jean. Filed under Seniors Travel, Student Travel, Travel News, No CommentsAlthough most people using the internet on a regular basis are probably aware of typical internet security hazards, we thought it worthwhile passing along this link for those who may not be so savvy. We all know someone who is new to the internet, especially as young people and seniors tend to be frequent targets of opportunists and criminals. [...]
UK Petrol Prices - Find the Cheapest in Your Area
Posted on June 18th, 2009, Jean. Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Motoring, Seniors Travel, Travel News, No CommentsPetrol prices are on the rise again… To find the cheapest petrol in your area visit petrolprices.com. They cover 9,863 petrol stations and provide 8,000 updates a day. Just type in your postcode or town, hit search, and hey presto! (Just remember there’s not much point driving miles to save a penny a litre!)
Many UK residents are choosing [...]
U.S. Open and British Open Golf Tournaments 2009
Posted on June 9th, 2009, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Seniors Travel, Sports, Sports Holidays, Travel News, No CommentsFootball, rugby and Formula 1 seem to have been dominating the UK sports scene on TV for a while. However, it will soon be the turn of golf fans to get a dose of their addiction.
The British Open at Turnberry, Scotland is scheduled for July 16-19 2009 so don’t delay securing your tickets if you plan [...]
