Jul 23 2008
P&O Ferries have ordered two new ships from Aker shipyards in Finland to service the Dover - Calais route. These two ships will replace the Pride of Dover and the Pride of Calais, and will enter service in December 2010 and September 2011. Continue Reading »
Jul 23 2008
La Tomatina is a tomato-throwing festival that takes place on the last Wednesday of each August in the town of Buñol, in Valencia. Continue Reading »
Jul 23 2008
For everyone who likes sunshine, sailing and a bit of glamour, Cowes Week is a must. The 2nd - 9th of August sees the Isle of Wight host the annual Cowes Week, a week of racing, relaxing and hopefully a bit of sunshine! The world-famous yachting regatta has been an annual event since 1826, and is very popular with people the world over. With over 1000 boats racing and plenty of entertainment laid on throughout the week, Cowes Week has something for everyone. Continue Reading »
Jul 23 2008
LD Lines have this week announced that they will soon be operating a ferry service between Dover and Boulogne. The service will start on 1st July 2009, with 4 return sailings per day that will take 1 hour and 45 minutes. Continue Reading »
Jul 23 2008
LD Lines - my travel story
Last summer, I went to France with some friends. We went by ferry as foot passengers, on the LD Lines route from Portsmouth to Le Havre. Continue Reading »