February News Archive

British Airways and Climate Care team up	20 February 06

A new government-backed scheme has been launched by British Airways and Climate Care where customers are given the opportunity to help offset the carbon dioxide emissions from their flight by making a contibution to the environmental trust.

Climate Care will use all money raised for sustainable energy projects that tackle global warming by reducing the carbon dioxide levels.

Air travellers will be able to donate via a link on British Airways website .

To find out more about the projects Climate Care are working on or to donate money towards reducing the effects of your car or heating then visit the Climate Care website now .

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Self-guided holiday of the year	25 February 06

Congratulations go to The Best of Hadrian's Wall Self-Guided Walking holiday for winning the holiday of the year award. This was achieved through continued high standards of operation by both our transport and accommodation suppliers.

Discover this trail yourself, as it uncovers part of England's remarkable history. Follow this magnificent structure, originally built in AD122, as it snakes its way across rich green fields and rugged crags to Roman forts and museums. Enjoy walking through the ruggedly beautiful countryside of Northumbria, visit magnificent Lanercost Priory or Thirwall Castle and relive the history of the wall at interactive visitor centres along the way.

Stay in small, friendly guesthouses and hotels that are individually selected for their warm welcome and high quality facilities. We will transport your luggage each day, leaving you free to enjoy the walk with just a day sack for your route notes, map and picnic lunch. In the evening enjoy eating out at traditional country pubs and restaurants.

At the end of your tour you can spend some time in the historic town of Corbridge, known for its quaintness and unique boutique shops.

Book this holiday on-line now and it won't be long before you are discovering the beauty of this remarkable landscape yourself.

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UK House of the Year awards evening	02 February 06

Following the festivities of Christmas and New Year we at HF Holidays were still celebrating into January. Derwent Bank Country House accommodation in the Lake District was host to this year's annual awards ceremony. The winners are all voted for by guests via their Customer Satisfaction survey, therefore it's your decision, which makes the awards highly valued by all our Country House accommodation.

The top award of House of the Year went to Pitlochry after achieving an outstanding standard and being placed in the top 2 of all the award categories.

Mariano Marcos and his team were delighted to receive this award, they work hard to make each holiday special and the results show that their guests appreciate this. Mariano & Tiia Marcos have taken their award with them to Bourton-on-the-Water, click here to visit them this year.

Results as usual were close, high standards were set and therefore a few of the awards were presented jointly. With very little to choose between many of our Country House accommodation all managers and staff receive an special praise .

Congratulations to all the winners. Other awards presented were:

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