GO TO THE HOLIDAY SHOW 2001... FREE.PLANNING your next holiday? Then make THE HOLIDAY SHOW 2001 your first port of call! The Sunday Mercury Sunday Mercury is a Sunday newspaper published in Birmingham, UK. A tabloid, with a sensationalist streak, it is owned by Trinity Mirror and produced in the same newsroom as The Birmingham Post and The Evening Mail. References 1. is bringing one of the UK's largest holiday shows to the NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. in Birmingham. And it's guaranteed to be the answer to all your getaway posers. The show takes place from February 23-25 and it's not to be missed. What's more, admission is FREE when you present the coupon which appears on this page. It's the fourth time the event has come to the NEC and each year it gets bigger and better. It's expected that some 300 exhibitors will be highlighting holiday opportunities worldwide. They'll range from the big guns like Thomson to cruise specialists like Orient Lines and from Thomas Cook For the company, see Thomas Cook AG. Thomas Cook (22 November 1808 – 18 July 1892) of Melbourne, Derbyshire, founded the travel agency that is now Thomas Cook AG. He was brought up as a strict Baptist and joined his local Temperance Society. to independent tour operators such as Journey the World and Independent Traveller. Add to that a treasure trove TREASURE TROVE. Found treasure. 2. This name is given to such money or coin, gold, silver, plate, or bullion, which having been hidden or concealed in the earth or other private place, so long that its owner is unknown, has been discovered by accident. of information from the stands of a host of tourist boards from all round the world. From exotic islands to day-trips in the UK, you'll find them all here. One of the special features this year will be Florida World where 12 exhibitors will be showcasing holidays, flights and villa rentals in the Sunshine State that's such a hotspot for Midlanders. Organisers predict that more than 30,000 people will visit the show, which is staged by Inside Communications in association with the Sunday Mercury. In addition to the stands, there'll be an Internet cafe The high-tech equivalent of the coffee house. However, instead of playing chess or having heated political discussions, you browse the Internet and discuss the latest technology. CDs, DVDs, games and other "cyber stuff" are also generally available. where visitors will be invited to surf the net To browse the Internet. The most common Internet browsing today is done on the Web. Before the Web, the Internet was "surfed" via Archie, Gopher, WAIS and other search facilities. See surfing and how to access the Internet. over a cup of coffee to find their ideal holiday - and there'll be special travel seminars, too. Mindful that holidays should be fun, there'll also be entertainment for all the family. The Dance Holiday Company, which specialises in breaks for those who want to perfect their steps, will be offering displays of salsa dancing and inviting visitors to join in. During the three-day show, there'll also be fun from the Butlin's stage troupe, a tribute to supergroup Steps, the skills of the Irish School of Dancing and the 96.4 BRMB BRMB Big Red Marching Band (Cornell University) BRMB Birmingham Broadcasting, Ltd. (UK radio station) roadshow. Ever wanted to go Greek dancing at the local taverna ta·ver·na n. A café or small restaurant in Greece. [Modern Greek taverna, from Medieval Greek tabern . Experts will be on hand to teach you, too. A final word. Watch out for the bargains! Many of the holiday firms are planning special show discounts. Use the free entry coupon here and visit the UK's brightest and most vibrant Holiday Show to help put a smile back on your weather-weary face! Admission to Holiday Show 2001 is free for two people when you present the coupon printed in the Sunday Mercury. You can get more coupons by buying extra copies of the Mercury or logging on to www.boatandcaravan.com. Normal admission to the show is pounds 5. Parking is available at NEC rates. SM 4 |
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