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Articles tagged with: quirky-holidays

written by Dan Casper March 19, 2016

Articles tagged with: quirky-holidays

The Hangover was filmed in Caesars Palace Hotel, Las Vegas

Top hotels around the world featured in film

Do you like to stay somewhere that has a story to tell? As the prestigious 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival approaches, we pick out some of the hotels that have been immortalised on the silver screen.

Don't feed the pigeons in Venice!

Bizarre laws around the world

From feeding the pigeons in Venice to wearing pink hotpants in Victoria, we take a look at some of the most unusual laws around the world:

Nellim is a true Northern Lights hotspot

Aurora 'Bubbles' to open in Nellim, Finland

The tiny, remote Finnish town of Nellim, a true Northern Lights hotspot, is now home to Aurora Bubbles – available exclusively from September 2013 via The Aurora Zone.

Wallace & Gromit are known for their great adventures

Wallace & Gromit to inspire Brits to holiday at home

Wallace & Gromit are starring in a new domestic marketing campaign, designed to inspire Britons to take a holiday at home this year.

There are a lot of Harry Potter fans out there...

Quidditch World Cup comes to Kissimmee, Florida

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play Quidditch, the game made famous in the Harry Potter novels?

Be the first to stay n the grounds of Warwick Castle

Medieval Glamping at Warwick Castle

This summer, for the very first time, families and friends will be able to spend the night in the grounds of Warwick Castle.

How about Finland's wife carrying championships?

8 of the world’s quirkiest festivals and events

Fancy a holiday that’s a bit different this year? Why not tie it in with one of the world’s quirkiest festivals? From the Mobile Phone Throwing Championships in Finland to the MangoMania Festival in Florida, here’s a selection of weird and wonderful festivals you should check out this year:

The Red Kite Tree Tent is situated near Builth Wells in Powys, Wales

UK’s first ‘tree tent' launches in Wales

The UK’s first ‘tree tent' has been launched by Sheepskin, the unique holiday properties company.

The throwing of water symbolises the washing off of misfortune

Destination of the week: Bangkok

If you’re heading to Thailand’s bustling capital next week, prepare to get soaked as the Thais celebrate the new year with a splash…

Hazlitts is named after King Charles II’s nephew

Hot spot: Hazlitts, London

Having done my research prior to visiting Hazlitts, a characterful boutique hotel in the heart of London’s Soho, I had an inkling that I was in for something special – but nothing could have prepared me for the sheer luxury of the Duke of Monmouth Suite.

There's more than meets the eye in Engelberg, Switzerland

Action and adventure in Engelberg-Titlis, Switzerland

Engelberg-Titlis may be one of Switzerland’s smaller ski resorts, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in things to do – making for the ideal action-packed long weekend.

Gary Knox was chosen for the 80 showers around the world campaign

Around the world in 80 showers

Ever wondered about the showering habits of people around the world?

Want to get off the beaten track in Tunisia?

International Festival of the Sahara, Tunisia

‘Tourist’. To many an intrepid traveller, it can be a dirty word. Yet, somewhere in Tunisia, a country that is no stranger to sunshine-craving tourists, there are new experiences forever unfurling.

The quirky event is in its second year

Loch Ness gears up for Man vs Horse Challenge

Can a runner out-run a horse? On Sunday April 21st dozens of horses and their riders will line up above Loch Ness against a similar number of runners in the region's second annual Man vs Horse Challenge. Who will come out on top?

Fancy being a Park Ranger in Queensland or an Outback Adventurer in the Northern Territory?

Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ campaign is back!

The ‘Best Job in the World’, which took the world by storm in 2009, is back. But this time it’s even bigger than before with six incredible jobs up for grabs – each with a six-month contract and salary package worth AUD $100,000 (approximately £67,380).

No you're not barking mad - that is a B&B in the shape of a dog!

Quirky animal-themed hotels

It was announced this week that a panda-themed hotel is to open in China's Sichuan province in May – complete with giant panda suit-wearing staff! In honour of this, we’ve picked out some of the other weird and wacky animal-themed hotels around the world.

The 'world's first' panda-themed hotel is set to open in May

World’s first panda-themed hotel to open in China

Do you have a penchant for pandas?

yoo hotel, Vienna

yoo Hotels launches two luxury design hotel brands

yoo Hotels has launched two design-led hotel brands for travellers who seek handcrafted luxury: yoo 2 and the yoo Collection.

Today marks the start of Climate Week

Top 5 ‘green’ holiday ideas

Today marks the start of Climate Week, so in celebration we’ve picked out our top green holiday ideas for eco-enthusiasts:

Ski festivals 2013

Top 5 late-season ski festivals

Bid farewell to the ski season in style and take to the slopes for the best late-season ski festivals around the world:

The 200-year-old Martello tower is newly available to rent

Rent a piece of coastal history in Suffolk

A 200-year-old Martello tower, located on a remote stretch of coastline, is newly available for holiday lets this summer with Suffolk Secrets.

La Tomatina Festival is the most famous food fight in the world

Top 5 food fight festivals around the world

If you miss your childhood years when it was acceptable to throw food around (or down yourself in most cases) then fear not – hurling foodstuffs around has not lost its allure. From pummelling participants into a tomatoey pulp in Spain, to custard pie flinging championships in the UK, here are the best food fights in the world:

Sheep outnumber people by 11 to 1 in New Zealand

Sheep Shearing Festival in New Zealand

In a country where sheep outnumber people by 11 to 1, the New Zealand Sheep Shearing Festival – on the first weekend of March in Masterton on the North Island – is a pretty big deal in kiwi country.

The Rio Carnival has gone to the dogs - literally (photo: CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images)

Who let the dogs out at the Rio Carnival?

Rio de Janeiro’s annual pet-friendly parade has been getting Brazilians (and their pets) ready for the Rio Carnival.

Bonhomme is the Quebec Winter Carnival mascot

Destination of the week: Quebec

Here’s why we’re loving Quebec this week:

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