There has been a huge amount of bad news spin and general gloom over the past 10 months or so regarding the recession. It is time to cheer up and breathe a sigh of relief, because the worst has not actually happened. In all probability, it is already behind us.
Looking back to September 2008, the XL Leisure Group went under and more recently All America has ceased trading, the global economy rapidly fell into the grips of mass panic attack. Reports everywhere were adding to the frenzy by constantly talking about a depression worse than the 1930’s. Most market participants were left trembling into their spreadsheets of doom !
Looking at 2009, sadly a few companies have gone to the wall but this could be due to a number of factors not just the tough market conditions. In reality business’s are generally doing well and successfully weathering the storm. As the UK population increasingly enjoys more free time and higher disposable incomes, travel is perfectly placed as a growth sector.
So lets not look back at the gloom and doom of 2008 and earlier this year, lets look forward to the future. The economic crisis is dead and buried, there are some truly amazing countries out there to visit and we at Oundle Travel are ready to go that extra step to make sure you enjoy the holiday experience from start to finish.
General, UK NEWS
After months of consideration the transport secretary finally announced that a third runway would go ahead at London Heathrow subject to strict environmental criteria including a new target of reducing UK aviation emissions below 2005 by 2050, a limit on the increase in flights to 125,000 a year and new air quality and noise conditions.
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The Orient Express & Oundle Travel
We are pleased to be able to offer an exclusive selection of Day Excursions on the Orient Express for 2009. For sheer variety, class and pure romance nothing beats a day out on the Orient Express. The best of British heritage awaits. You decide where to go; we take car of everything else. Be assured that once on board, the care continues at every stage of your journey. Greeted with champagne and canapes see the best of Britain, Ascot and Cowes, stately homes, castles, lakes ruins and gardens; historic cities and ancient university towns. The elegance, grace and calm of railway travel with enhance your experience so you can sit back and relax and enjoy every moment for this very special journey…..
Our Selection of Trips follows, but please contact us for more dates and full
details 01832 273600
ORIENT EXPRESS
Valentines Day Lunch ~ Saturday 14th January 2009 ~ £325.00 pp
Valentines Day Dinner ~ Saturday 14th January 2009 ~ £275.00 pp
Sunday Brunch ~ Sunday 1st March 2009 ~ £160.00 pp
Mothers Day Lunch ~ Sunday 22nd March 2009 ~ £235.00 pp
Cornish Weekend ~ Padstow ~ Friday 24th April 2009 ~ £880.00 pp
Beaulieu ~ Friday 1st May ~ £275.00 pp
Tenterden Vineyards ~ 13 May 2009 ~ £275.00 pp
Longleat ~ 3rd June 2009 ~ £330.00 pp
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show ~ 23 June 2009 ~ £345.00 pp
For the second half of the year from July to December 2009 - Please contact us on 01832 273600.
Travel News, UK NEWS
Oundle Travel recommend a weekend country break at the luxury Four Seasons in Hampshire. The impeccable service and informal elegance of the Four Seasons brand have been brought down the road from London to rural Hampshire where 111 rooms and 22 suites have been installed in a refurbished and extended Georgian Manor house on a beautiful 500 acre estate. The rooms are traditional in style but furnished with hi-tech amenities and large bathrooms. Dining options include a formal French restaurant and a cafe with a menu for the health conscious..
The X Factor is a Spa housed in the former stable block with indoor/outdoor swimming pool, a steam room, cafe, fitness studio and 15 treatment rooms. Guests can also go horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, play tennis golf or croquet, try falconry or simply explore the surrounding countryside. Please contact Oundle Travel for prices and availability.
Travel Recommendations, UK NEWS
