Travel It's going strictly dance crazy at Warner Leisure Hotels
18/04/2008
Since the enormous success of the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, it seems the nation is gripped in dance fever. From the Waltz to the Foxtrot, Jive to the Jitterbug, dancing is firmly back in fashion. If you fancy tripping the light fantastic yourself, what better way to learn to dance than at one of Warner Leisure Hotels’ wide range of specialist Experience Breaks.
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If you like country houses, you’ll love this…
You can find out how the other half live (and lived) on one of a series of eight fabulous tours of some of our finest country houses, with one of the foremost experts there to give you historic insights.
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Old Spot hits the spot for beer drinkers
The Old Spot in Dursley, Gloucestershire, has won CAMRA's prestigious ‘National Pub of the Year’ title.
25% off Warner Experience Breaks for MT readers
From country house tours and hot air ballooning, to ballroom or belly dancing, gardening or even a Mini Cooper treasure hunt, Warner Leisure Hotels has launched a newly expanded collection of unique ‘Experience’ breaks for 2008. And MT Online readers can take advantage of special discounts of up to 25%.
Discover Kent's creative coast
Just an hour from London, the east Kent coast is emerging as a cultural hotbed and this summer’s Folkestone Triennial will further raise the area’s profile as a destination for the arts.
Get out into the garden this Spring Bank Holiday with The National Gardens Scheme
Treat yourself to a blooming wonderful Spring Bank Holiday and visit one of the 200 gardens which will be throwing open their gates to the public with The National Gardens Scheme from 24 to 26 May.
Field Studies Council announces new Spring Walks
Spring is almost upon us and what better time to take advantage of the longer days than to get outdoors and discover the hidden secrets of the natural world on a walking holiday course with environmental charity the Field Studies Council (FSC).
"We need better public transport"
With seven out of 10 single people aged 65 and over lacking access to a car, Help the Aged is calling on central and local government to ensure public transport concessions match the needs of all older people.
National bus passes: wheels on the bus won’t go round for all
2008 marks the advent of a free national bus pass for retired people being introduced in April. But Help the Aged are warning that not everyone will be able to benefit from the new passes.
Brits 'can't be bothered' to claim travel insurance
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