Basingstoke Latest News (Hampshire, England)

Located in the lap of the Himalaya, Nepal is incredibly scenic, culturally rich and offers an exciting range of soft adventure. With such a wide range of possibilities the question as to where to travel in Nepal is far from straight forward.

Sri Lanka has just announced that tourists that are fully vaccinated and who have had a negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure will now be allowed to enter the country without having to test on arrival and stay in a quarantine hotel.

After the disappointment of not being able to welcome guests for a gourmet Christmas break last year, proprietors Bryan and Susan Webb and their staff, are pleased to open the doors once again for a relaxing, gourmet Christmas, at Tyddyn Llan Restaurant..

As life slowly returns to normal and travel is increasingly possible why not join like-minded souls on a group pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Israel departing 29 November.

As summer becomes a distant memory, the evenings draw in, and October and the harvest season arrives, there are still plenty of good reasons to visit the New Forest as it explodes into colour, and it is a particularly good time of year for foodies.

New England in the US has something of a reputation when it comes to 'fall foliage' (as they call it) but you can enjoy spectacular autumn colours much closer to home in the New Forest in Hampshire.

When it comes to dental care, Guinea Court Dental Surgery always put your first. Whether it's for dental health check-up or for implant surgery, they are always putting your thoughts and needs first.

On Sunday 3 October, Bryan & Susan Webb, the owners of Tyddyn Llan Restaurant with Rooms in the village of Llandrillo, in north Wales, will once again be hosting the popular Lobster & Grouse Wine Dinner, with wine consultant Igor Andronov, who...

Madain Saleh & Arabia Deserta is a private journey through the Arabian Peninsula that reveals the historic and archaeological treasures of this ancient land as well as some of its scenic wonders.

Now that the Olympics are over, and we await the start of the Paralympic Games, why not start to plan that dream sporting holiday to Japan? Sport orientated trips are fantastic for individuals wishing to pursue their dreams but also ideal for active...

Corinthian Travel has put together a new itinerary entitled Saudi Arabia & The Hijaz Railway, an epic journey through the heart of Arabia that traces the doomed Ottoman built Hijaz railway from Tabuk to its terminus in the Holy City of Medina.

Bamboo Travel are noticing an unusually high number of enquiries for multi-generational holidays for 2022, largely due to the fact that grandparents have missed out on almost two years of celebrations with their grandchildren.

Israel has announced that it has pushed back the opening of the country to vaccinated guests until 1 August and, because the country is leading the world on vaccinations, it has, been placed on the much coveted 'green list', making it ideal for a summer..

The Covid pandemic has made individuals and businesses take a closer look at how they operate, and Bamboo Travel took the decision to 'build back better' by aiming to provide discerning travellers with the chance to enjoy 'greener' holidays, by providing.

A survey of over 28,000 people by AITO – The Specialist Travel Association, has revealed that 82% of people consider travel to be an essential part of their life, and 94% saying that they intend to travel the same amount or more after Covid 19 has...

The famous New Forest Tour will hit the road early this year, running from Saturday 29 May, right through until Sunday 12 September.

Independently owned Restaurant with Rooms, Tyddyn Llan, in the village of Llandrillo in north Wales, has opened its doors once again to welcome back diners and overnight guests.

As things slowly get back to normal and international travel resumes, we will initially be restricted to a certain list of countries, and space will be at a premium as we have all got used to enjoying the fresh air.

The team at Bamboo Travel were delighted to hear some positive wildlife news with a notable bounce in numbers, especially in Nepal and Sri Lanka, two countries that the company is passionate about.

Most people are unaware that the beautiful mountains of southern Saudi Arabia have a very pleasant temperature, even in August.  For example Abha, the capital of Asir province, has an average temp of 28 degrees C in August.

Tour operators selling overseas holidays have had a torrid time recently, but there has been some light at the end of the tunnel, with a sharp increase in the number of honeymoon enquiries due to the number of weddings that have been pushed back to 2022.

Israel has the best vaccination programme in the world and will be one of the first countries to welcome tourists back.

Today sees the launch of 'Taste the New Forest', a celebration of  great food and drink throughout the seasons.

The first four-legged festival off the starting blocks this summer, Dogstival, will take place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June, in the picturesque surroundings of Burley Park in the New Forest, and promises a weekend dedicated to a dog's enjoyment,...

Corinthian Travel has launched a comprehensive programme to Saudi Arabia, with 13 itineraries from 8 to 17 days in length. The luxury tours lift the veil on a country that is arguably the greatest travel destination in the Middle East.

Unlike the UK Government – which has ignored the desperate plight of the tourist industry – the Bali and Thai authorities are prioritising the vaccination to people working in the sector, recognising the importance of getting the borders open to...

Using the Prime Minister's roadmap out of lockdown, Go New Forest* has launched a 'Book Direct' campaign that gives overnight guests the best possible deal whilst ensuring that accommodation businesses that have been closed for many months can avoid the..

As the Government – and Grant Shapps in particular – continue to send mixed messaging regarding the likelihood or not of families enjoying a UK holiday this summer, Lovat Holiday Parks – which owns and operates seven parks in Southern England –...

With Israel and the UK leading the World in vaccinations, some experts are predicting that travel between the two countries will commence sooner than many other destinations.

2021 has been proclaimed 'The Year of Cycling' by the Taiwan Tourist Board, so what better place to enjoy stunning scenery and wide-open spaces as we look forward to finally getting over the pandemic?  The experts at Bamboo Travel have put together..

The New Forest has been voted the fifth best National Park in Europe, in the new National Parks category of the annual Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Awards 2021.