http://www.pptravel.com/blog/ The Blog of PP Travel the tour company for Running of the Bulls, Munich Oktoberfest, Edinburgh Hogmanay, Amsterdam tours, International Rugby tours, St Patrick's Day tours, Grand National tours, ANZAC Day tours, Ladies Day tours and La Tomatima tours. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:06:20 GMT en Copyright 1991-2009 PP Travel. All Rights Reserved. 60 http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Oktoberfest-2010-General-Information http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Oktoberfest-2010-General-Information Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:27:47 GMT Oktoberfest 2010 is just 6 months away and at PP Travel, we can't wait. The full Oktoberfest general information has just been released so update yourself and get ready for the 200th anniversary of this magnificent event. It's going to be another cracker. Mark Oktoberfest http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=pamplona-run-the-bulls-free-game http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=pamplona-run-the-bulls-free-game Thu, 4 Mar 2010 21:15:26 GMT Pamplonas Festival of San Fermin and the Running of the Bulls may still be 4 months away but you can run with the bulls online now in the digital world. This simple, free and fun game is a laugh a minute where the bulls always have the last laugh. Mark Pamplona http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Royal-Ascot-2010-Feature-Race-Program http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Royal-Ascot-2010-Feature-Race-Program Mon, 1 Mar 2010 11:56:56 GMT The worlds best flat horses, trainers and jockeys once again abound at this years 2010 Royal Ascot race meeting. Mark Ladies Day http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=ANZAC-Day-2010-Turkey http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=ANZAC-Day-2010-Turkey Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:23:39 GMT Continuing in the lead up to ANZAC DAY 2010 is our series of special Blog entries on New Zealand and Australian VC medal winners and also various heart warming stories from the battlefield between ANZAC and Turkish troops. Mark ANZAC Day http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Kiwis-at-Gallipoli-1915-Turkey http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Kiwis-at-Gallipoli-1915-Turkey Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:40:02 GMT PP Travels very own specialist war historian Nigel Astridge has graciously agreed to assist myself in writing a series of Blogs highlighting the military service of Australians and New Zealanders on the Gallipoli peninsular in 1915. Mark ANZAC Day http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Edinburgh-Hogmanay-Free-Muisc-2009/10 http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Edinburgh-Hogmanay-Free-Muisc-2009/10 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:54:57 GMT Aside from the Concert in the Park which is a paid event for visitors to Edinburgh for Hogmanay there are a number of free music performances for all revellers to enjoy on a number of separate stages in differring locations about the city. Mark Hogmanay http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=ANZAC-Day-Gallipoli-2010-95th-Anniversary http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=ANZAC-Day-Gallipoli-2010-95th-Anniversary Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:58:09 GMT In the lead up to ANZAC Day 2010 we are going to run a number of special Blog entries on New Zealand and Australian VC medal winners and also various heartwarming stories from the battlefield between ANZAC and Turkish troops. Mark ANZAC Day http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Hogmanay-Edinburgh-2009-Highlights http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Hogmanay-Edinburgh-2009-Highlights Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:25:30 GMT Organisers of the world famous EDINBURGHS HOGMANAY have just announced that on the evening of the 30th December they will be staging a number of free and paid for events that will encompass LIGHT NIGHT on the famous Royal MIle leading up to Edinburgh Castle. Mark Hogmanay http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=ANZAC-Day-2010-95th-Anniversary-Gallipoli-Turkey http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=ANZAC-Day-2010-95th-Anniversary-Gallipoli-Turkey Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:24:49 GMT In the lead up to ANZAC Day 2010 we are going to run a number of special Blog entries on New Zealand and Australian VC medal winners and also various heartwarming stories from the battlefield between ANZAC and Turkish troops. Mark ANZAC Day http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Hogmanay-2009/10-Concert-In-The-Gardens-Lineup http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Hogmanay-2009/10-Concert-In-The-Gardens-Lineup Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:45:10 GMT It may have been left a little later this year but there is no doubt that once again Edinburgh's Hogmanay has secured a top class lineup for this year Concert in the Gardens. Mark Hogmanay http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=2009-Oktoberfest-Events-Schedule http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=2009-Oktoberfest-Events-Schedule Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:02:21 GMT Every year, an array of special events take place during Oktoberfest that you don't want to miss; from colorful parades to open-air concerts, these Oktoberfest events give you a great taste of Bavarian culture and tradition. Here is a list of the four biggest events for the 2009 Oktoberfest program. Mark Oktoberfest http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=La-Tomatina-2009-Bunol-City-Hall-Tomato-Battle-Rules-Info http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=La-Tomatina-2009-Bunol-City-Hall-Tomato-Battle-Rules-Info Wed, 5 Aug 2009 14:47:33 GMT The Bunol City Hall has released a set of rules (more like guidelines I would say) for the 2009 La Tomatina tomato battle to ensure civic responsibility. Bomber PP Travel http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Oktoberfest-2009-Beer-Pricing http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Oktoberfest-2009-Beer-Pricing Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:38:14 GMT Oktoberfest 2009 beer pricing has now been released with prices rises confirmed by all local breweries in Munich. Mark Oktoberfest http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=La-Tomatina-2009-Flights-Info http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=La-Tomatina-2009-Flights-Info Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:03:00 GMT The La Tomatina festival in Spain is almost upon us and you can still find some great rates on flights from London and other departure desitnations around Europe. Mark La Tomatina http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Oktoberfest-2009-Flight-Information http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Oktoberfest-2009-Flight-Information Mon, 8 Jun 2009 11:00:23 GMT Oktoberfest 2009 is now just over 100 days away. Flights to Munich are getting steadily more expensive by the day so now is the time to source your flights to Oktoberfets. Mark PP Travel http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Royal-Ascot-2009-Ladies-Day-Tips-And-Hints http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Royal-Ascot-2009-Ladies-Day-Tips-And-Hints Fri, 22 May 2009 13:53:42 GMT Royal Ascot 2009 and Ladies Day is almost upon us. Here we aim to answer a few short questions regarding what can be taken into the course and what the dress code is at the course. Mark PP Travel http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=2009-oktoberfest-official-motif-release http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=2009-oktoberfest-official-motif-release Mon, 11 May 2009 13:07:05 GMT Oktoberfest 2009 official motif released after world wide competition finds winner. Mark Oktoberfest http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=pamplona-and-the-hemingway-connection http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=pamplona-and-the-hemingway-connection Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:16:30 GMT Pamplona hosts one of the most well known encierros (Running of the Bulls) in the world thanks to Ernest Hemingway. Here we find out a bit more about why. Mark PP Travel http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=PP-Travel-At-The-TNT-Travel-Show-2009 http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=PP-Travel-At-The-TNT-Travel-Show-2009 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 21:36:00 GMT PP Travel rides the travel wave created from the more than 7,000 enthusiasts that attended the TNT travel show this past weekend. Mark PP Travel http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Ladies-Day-2009-At-Royal-Ascot-What-Will-You-Wear http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Ladies-Day-2009-At-Royal-Ascot-What-Will-You-Wear Tue, 3 Mar 2009 19:20:13 GMT Ladies Day Racing in 2009 at Royal Ascot takes place on Thursday June 18th this year. What will you wear? Mark Ladies Day http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Running-of-the-Bulls-Festival-of-San-Fermin-2009-Hints-and-Tips http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Running-of-the-Bulls-Festival-of-San-Fermin-2009-Hints-and-Tips Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:02:36 GMT Running of the Bulls and the brilliant Festival of San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain are just around the corner. Here are few hints and tips that will help assist you in being a little more prepared for the party of the century and the bull run. Mark Pamplona http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=ANZAC-Day-2009-94th-Anniversary-Gallipoli-Turkey http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=ANZAC-Day-2009-94th-Anniversary-Gallipoli-Turkey Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:14:18 GMT The Meaning of ANZAC Day in 2009? A brief study of the differing ways in which we can remember those ANZAC hero's from long ago. Lest we forget. Mark ANZAC Day http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=St-Patricks-Day-Celebrations-Dublin-2009 http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=St-Patricks-Day-Celebrations-Dublin-2009 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:07:58 GMT The St Patricks' Day parade crowd for the parade in Dublin has been growing steadily over the past ten years. How big will it be in 2009? Mark St Patrick's Day http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=PP-Festival-Party-Tour-Calendar-for-2009 http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=PP-Festival-Party-Tour-Calendar-for-2009 Thu, 1 Jan 2009 22:50:37 GMT Happy New Year from all of us at PP travel. With a New Years Eve hang-over probably still an all too-vivid memory, you could be forgiven for not wanting to plan your next party. But there is no rest for the wicked here at PP Travel as we spring into what promises to be a huge year of festive tours. Here is a calendar of events to put into the diary. Shane PP Travel http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Edinburghs-Hogmanay-2008-Program http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=Edinburghs-Hogmanay-2008-Program Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:03:37 GMT Comprehensive Edinburgh Hogmanay Program Released November 6th 2008. Mark Hogmanay http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=2008-oktoberfest-official-motif-and-stein-release http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=2008-oktoberfest-official-motif-and-stein-release Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:19:46 GMT With the 175th Oktoberfest due to open in just over a week, the official collectors Stein has been released. Mark Oktoberfest http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=la-tomatina-turns-sleepy-bunol-red-in-late-august http://www.pptravel.com/blog/default.asp?ID=la-tomatina-turns-sleepy-bunol-red-in-late-august Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT With a normal population of just 9,000 inhabitants you can just imagine the party atmosphere as 25,000 or more revellers descend on sleepy Bunol for the traditional tomato battle of La Tomatina which is held on the last Wednesday in August each year. Mark La Tomatina