Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
from history, are magnets for UK visitors seeking a
cultural experience while on their holiday or short
break. Holidays for people wanting to experience the
culture of destinations by visiting ancient monuments,
historic attractions, museums, art galleries, gardens,
etc. are particularly well-liked by older travellers and
are growing in popularity with the ageing of the
population. They are also popular with couples whose
children have left home ('empty nesters') and groups
on organised tours.
Activity 7.7
Working with a partner, carry out some research
to fi nd two suitable 7-night holidays in different
European countries for a young couple interested
in mountain biking. They want to travel by air to a
destination that is less than two hours' fl ight time
from their home in Luton. Give brief details of the
holidays and destinations selected, showing how
they meet the couple's needs.
FOCUS ON INDUSTRY
This activity is designed to provide evidence for
P2 and M1.
KIRKER HOLIDAYS
Attractions and entertainment
Launched in 1986, the aim of Kirker Holidays is to
provide discerning travellers with a carefully selected
range of hotels that provide excellent service and
comfort, combined with private transfers, private
tours and well researched itineraries. The company
offers a number of themed holidays in Europe -
cities and short breaks, cultural and arts, railways,
sun holidays and luxury tours. Holidays are on offer
to destinations in more than 30 countries in Europe,
including popular cities such as Paris, Bordeaux,
Bilbao, Valencia, Krakow, Warsaw and Lisbon. Kirker
also offers music tours, cultural holidays and opera
trips.
Attractions and entertainment are an essential part of
the holiday experience and take many forms - from
theme parks and nature reserves to night clubs and
gambling. Attractions are often the main reason for
visiting a destination, for example to see the Acropolis
in Athens or the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Destinations hold
events to attract visitors such as sports, music festivals,
arts events and even beer festivals!
Activity 7.8
Carry out some research to fi nd two suitable 7-night
holidays in different European countries for a group
of young people who are looking for a winter sun
holiday in a resort that has lively nightlife and a
range of adventure sports. Give brief details of the
holidays and destinations selected, showing how
they meet the group's needs.
Weblink
Check out this website for more
information on the range of holidays
offered by Kirker Holidays.
www.kirkerholidays.com
The natural world
This activity is designed to provide evidence for
P2 and M1.
People in the UK are more aware of the environment
than ever before. Holidays and short breaks to view
wildlife and the natural world are growing in popularity,
e.g. bird watching, whale watching, botanical walks
and visiting nature reserves.
Culture and history
Culture and history in European destinations are
major attractions for UK visitors of all types and
ages. Cities in particular, with their wealth of heritage
architecture and associations with famous characters
