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Volvo World Match Play comes to Andalucia in May

April 26, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

A world class field of golfers will once again be making their way to the Costa del Sol in May to take part in the Volvo World Match Play Championship. This is great news for golf fans staying at Club [...]

Visitor numbers soar at Edinburgh Zoo

February 3, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

Two very cute giant pandas that recently made Edinburgh Zoo their home have had such a positive effect on the Scottish attraction that visitor numbers have gone through the roof. Nearly 70,000 people have been to see Tian Tian and [...]

Auchterarder – home of Duchally Country Estate

November 4, 2011 Leave a response Shortlink

Auchterarder’s medieval origins are said to spring from a love of hunting when Malcolm Ceannmor arrived from Dunfermline to visit the Strathearn area. He subsequently built a small castle which was used as a hunting lodge, the remains of which [...]

Avatar Comes to Orlando, Florida

September 21, 2011 Leave a response Shortlink

Fans of the blockbuster hit movie Avatar, will soon be able to experience the green forests of Pandora’s verdant moon and its giant blue Na’vi at first hand when the film comes to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida as [...]

Brave – New Movie to Boost Scottish Tourism

September 20, 2011 Leave a response Shortlink

Scottish tourism is about to be promoted on the back of a new Disney/Pixar animated film set in the Highlands. Called “Brave” the film is based on a fairy tale and features voice performances from a host of Scottish stars, [...]

Roll up, roll up for the circus

August 10, 2011 1 Response Shortlink

Have you ever dreamed of running away to join the circus? Well, maybe not. But Club La Costa members and guests staying at our two Cornish resorts, Trenython Manor and Hustyns, will be able to do the next best thing. [...]

The Eden Project – 10 Years Old and Still Growing

July 22, 2011 Leave a response Shortlink

The Eden Project, the world’s first “eco-theme park” is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. The Project has been an outstanding success and since 2001 the biomes (giant bubble-like greenhouses) have become an established landmark and international visitor attraction for [...]