A giant interactive gorilla sculpture made in Bristol from sustainable wood has been unveiled to mark the countdown to the closure of the city’s iconic Zoo Gardens in just six weeks’ time. At nearly 7m high and sitting on the zoo’s main lawn, the ‘gorilla mum’ is taller than...
Bristol Business News travel editor Anne Gorringe heads away from Tenerife’s popular coastal resorts to discover vineyards, banana plantations and Spain’s highest peak on a fascinating trip to the island… Snuggled in my ski jacket, scarf wound tightly around my neck, I brace myself against the chill wind coming down...
Snow has been falling in France and Italy this week – good news for spring skiing! But with European and UK half-term holidays clashing throughout much of February, plan your trip carefully to avoid over-crowded slopes. March is always a great time to go – or if grey skies...
The ski season has started with some impressive snowfalls across Europe and there are some great deals around to make the most of them. Bristol Business News travel editor Anne Gorringe looks at what’s on offer along with the opportunities to start the New Year learning a new winter...
Stunning Roman ruins, gorgeous Greek architecture, fabulous food and wine – all packed into a country that’s just half the size of Wales. Bristol Business News travel editor Anne Gorringe falls in love with the Lebanon, a Middle Eastern gem that’s as welcoming and warm as the climate…. Robert...
Bristol tourist attractions will go head to head this evening with others from across Bath and Somerset in a major awards scheme. They are among a record 82 finalists aiming for gold, silver or bronze in this year’s Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards. A further 15 companies will...
Bristol’s burgeoning food and drink sector is this week toasting the city’s success in helping land the prestigious title of the world’s best food or drink destination. The city landed the coveted accolade in a global awards scheme set up to celebrate excellence and innovation in experiences for food...
Nestling between mountains and the Pacific Ocean on Canada’s west coast and with breath-taking scenery, Vancouver is often said to be one of the world’s most liveable cities. Bristol Business News travel editor ANNE GORRINGE went on the tourist trail to explore its beaches in the morning, hike in...
Keen to get away but your friends haven’t got any holiday left? Solo trips are one of the travel industry’s fastest-growing trends. Bristol Business News travel editor Anne Gorringe headed off to Crete and a hotel specialising in individual travellers to find out what all the fuss is about… ...
Bristol artist Luke Jerram’s touring exhibition of a massive Moon is this weekend marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing as his latest thought-provoking work – a giant Earth – continues its tour. ‘Museum of the Moon’ is circling the globe in a tribute to the...
Bristol’s visitor economy has received a double boost this week with launch of the UK’s largest integrated rail and bus ticket scheme and the latest Rough Guide travel book. Great Western Railway has joined forces with a host of bus providers to unveil its Great West Way Discoverer pass,...
Bristol Business News travel editor Anne Gorringe packs her walking boots for a guided tour of Portugal’s wild Atlantic coast and, on the way, also finds some great beer and food in Lisbon … I’m in the gardens of the Regaleira Palace in the historic UNESCO city of Sintra...
Bristol’s tourism industry emerged triumphant again last week as venues and businesses from the city went head-to-head against rivals from across the whole of the region in the coveted South West Tourism Awards. Brunel’s SS Great Britain scooped two awards – a joint gold award for Tourism Innovation –...
