Archaeology in Rhodes starts from £799pp for 7 nights departing October 2013

Discover the history lying at the heart of this beautiful Greek island and learn about the legacy left by the Knights of St John on this full board tour. Visit the Palace of the Grand Masters and walk along the Street of the Knights in Rhodes Old Town, and explore Kameiros, one of Greece’s best-preserved classical cities. Enjoy breathtaking views from the 15th century Monolithos Castle and then head to Lindos, where the Acropolis holds one of the most sacred sites of the ancient world – the Temple of Athena Lindia.

Departures available from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

Crete and the Minoan Culture starts from £849pp for 7 nights departing October 2013

Ancient Crete was the heart of the Minoan kingdom, which has left behind a wealth of archaeological treasures. This full board tour explores the ruins of Górtyn city with its amphitheatre and circus remnants, as well as the elaborate Palace of Knossos. You’ll also enjoy a scenic drive around Lissithi Plateau, where you can see the entrance to Dikti Cave – where Rhea, wife of Kronos, was said to have hidden to give birth to Zeus.

Departures available from London Gatwick and Manchester.

Malta’s Ancient Legacies starts from £899pp for 7 nights departing March 2014

Unearth Malta’s intriguing history from prehistoric times to Roman rule. Highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage site Gjantja temples which are among the world’s oldest man-made religious structures. At the Ghar Dalem Caves marvel at rich deposits of animal bones which pre-date man. This full-board tour also includes a taste of Malta’s viticulture with local wines served at lunch and dinner.

Departures from Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle and Norwich.

Archaeology in the Land of the Pharaohs starts from £1399pp for 12 nights departing September 2013

Explore the distinctive architecture of the Pharaohs on this unique 12 night, full board tour. Discover the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only one of the original Seven Wonders of the World left relatively intact, as well as the Luxor temple, Egypt’s best preserved temple, Edfu, and the temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. Immerse yourself in Egyptian culture with an included three night cruise along the River Nile, visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens as well as discovering artefacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun in Cairo.

Departures available from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

Jordan, Land of Ancient Wonders starts from £1499 for 9 nights departing June 2013

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Jordan, visiting ancient temples, castles and ruined cities on this adventurous tour. Discover the legacies of Jesus Christ and Lawrence of Arabia through Jordan’s architecture by visiting one of the country’s most revered holy sites, the Roman city of Jerash, the prehistoric valley of Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and the city of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Includes all breakfasts, two lunches and eight dinners.

Departures available from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

To book one of Saga’s Special Interest holidays visit www.sagaholidays.co.uk or call 0800 504 555

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Editor’s Notes:
Saga Travel is part of the Saga Group, which is the UK’s leading provider of holidays, products and services specifically designed for people aged 50 and over. With over 2 million customers, Saga provides insurance, financial services and holidays and publishes the monthly Saga Magazine.

Saga Holidays are available exclusively for people aged 50 and over, with a travelling partner of 40 or over. Single rooms are available at no extra cost on many hotel stays and tours and include welcome drink, porterage of luggage and cancellation cover. If Saga Holidays reduce the price of a holiday once it has been confirmed, the value of the saving will automatically be passed on to customers, which ensures that early bookers never miss out. This is the Saga promise. Saga Holidays also guarantee that the price of a holiday will not be subject to any surcharges, regardless of what may happen to fuel prices or exchange rates.

According to the press, the popularity of “gramping” continues to rise. If you are unfamiliar with this inappropriate term (a derivative of “glamping”, but without any discernible relation to tents), it refers to the practice of inviting grandparents on holiday in return for free childcare. They mind the kids while you go out for dinner, enjoy lie-ins, and, with a bit of luck, rekindle your neglected love life. An additional benefit is that the ‘oh so grateful’ grandparents often make a disproportionate contribution to the cost. And they always buy the ice creams. It’s the law.

So what do I think about gramping? Well, I could get all righteous and say it’s a selfish act, taking advantage of kindly, well-off grandparents. But, despite the slightly dodgy motives, in fact everyone’s a winner. Indulged (read ‘happy’) kids? Tick. Misty eyed grandma? Tick. Mum and dad having a proper conversation for the first time in five years? Tick. Bring me a large pina colada to celebrate. I’ll drink it in bed.

My own father-in-law adds another dimension to gramping. He provides little help with the kids. In fact I watched him not-interact with them for six hours in a row over the Easter weekend. But I love going on holiday with him because I enjoy his company. And because he fills the role of ‘the third man’.

Third Man (or woman) can be any relative or friend, but a single grandparent makes a good choice. Third Man can be sent ahead to recce restaurants. Third Man can keep Adult #1 company while Adult#2 has a siesta. Third Man can lay the table. Third Man can watch the bags while “important family memory” is made paddling in the sea. Third Man can take the photo.

Like many leisure pursuits, gramping also has an “extreme” version. One of my friends is taking her kids to Orlando this summer. If this weren’t enough of a mission, she has invited not only her parents, but also her parents in law. Imagine the argument potential in that scenario! Which park shall we visit today? Which ride next? Where shall we eat? What shall we eat? What time shall we eat? She can look forward to competitive present buying, heavily nuanced observations on her parenting, and polite disapproval from all four of them on her profligacy. Not to mention the consequences of septuagenarians volunteering to ride the Tower of Terror to gain the approval of a 10-year-old.

Extreme gramping should only be attempted by those highly skilled in diplomacy. As far as I’m concerned, when it comes to grandparents on holidays, one’s company, four’s a row.

Click here to read Helena‘s blog on TravelMole.

The official Pollyanna Glad Day festivities take place on Saturday 8^th June in the town of Littleton, New Hampshire.  Held annually, this year’s celebrations take on extra significance as they mark the 100^th anniversary of the publication of Eleanor H. Porter’s world-famous bestseller Pollyanna.

Littleton-born Porter created a character whose very name has become synonymous with optimism, cheerfulness and community spirit … and who is now represented by a jubilant bronze statue on the town Library’s lawn.  Each day, visitors and passers-by make a point of returning Pollyanna’s ‘welcome wave’, with many also stopping to rub the statue for luck and gladness.

Visitors joining these quintessentially New England celebrations on 8^th June will be able to take part in the annual welcome wave, group photo and cake-eating which has become almost a ritual in itself!  To complete the experience, why not stay at historic Thayers Inn, which boasts its own recreation of Pollyanna’s bedroom?

Pollyanna of Littleton is just one of the delightful discoveries awaiting visitors in this beautiful riverside town, including a popular walking tour of the historic downtown area, a 115 year-old opera house, a decades-old independent diner and the unique shops along Main Street  –  among them Chutters, home to the world’s longest candy counter!  Fine dining awaits at Bailiwicks while many visitors travel to the nearby town of Sugar Hill where Polly’s Pancake Parlor prides itself as ‘home of the perfect pancake’.

With its setting in the scenic White Mountains, Littleton is also the perfect base from which to discover more of New Hampshire’s attractions.  Just half an hour away is the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the steepest railroad track in North America, providing spectacular views of New Hampshire, Maine,Vermont, north into Canada and east to the Atlantic, as passengers travel to the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington.  The same area is also home to one of New England’s best-loved resorts, the Omni Mount Washington Resort, with a range of sports and outdoor activities available.

For more information on Pollyanna and the town of Littleton, visit www.golittleton.com/pollyanna.

Virgin Holidays has seven-night fly-drive holidays in New England departing 5 or 6 June from £620 per person, including economy class flights to Boston from London Heathrow and car hire, bookable at www.virginholidays.co.uk. 

For further information on New England, visit www.discovernewengland.co.uk

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Issued by the Discover New England UK Press Office.                                                                                                                                                                            

Editor’s Note:

Discover New England represents the six American states of Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont to promote international visitation. 

For more information and/or high resolution images please contact: David Ezra at KBC PR & Marketing on 01825 763636 or email david.ezra@kbc-pr.com.

All our account execs and managers have at least two years’ experience. Some of us have loads of experience. Some of us are even over 40 and have worked in the industry for 20 years! But we think that’s a good thing. We don’t make rookie errors, we don’t suggest ridiculous ideas or throw money at fads. We’re not taken in by sales people, but we’re very good at selling – whether that’s a story to a journalist or an hotel to a product manager.

We deliver real, measurable results for our clients, increasing market share, generating bookings and creating awareness, all driven by our intimate knowledge of the UK leisure travel market. Take a look at some case studies in the Our Work section to see what we could do for you.

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Client: Slovak Tourist Board

Task: KBC worked with the Slovak Tourist Board in July 2012 to help secure media and trade attendance at media and trade events at Slovakia’s Olympic House during the London 2012 Olympics. In total, we were asked to secure 185 attendees at 19 functions including media breakfasts, cookery shows, a fashion show and travel industry events presentations at the Institute of Directors.

Implementation:

With just 3 weeks to go before the first event, we knew we had to act quickly. KBC sprung into action, issuing invitations to hundreds of our key tour operators and travel, cooking and fashion media contacts. We utilised our excellent relationships with the media and the travel trade, and actively encouraged attendance by highlightingSlovakia’s unique appeal and stunning natural beauty. To guarantee an excellent turnout so close to the first event, we also reached out to the members of a number of organisations including The Circle of Wine Writers, Guild of British Travel Writers and the Guild of Food Writers.

We also used social media to promote the events on Twitter and LinkedIn and engaged the services of OTT to send out e-blasts to travel agents. A KBC representative was present at each event to ensure that everything ran smoothly, and to promote Slovakia’s stunning natural beauty and unique destinations including the 2013 European Capital of Culture, Kosice.

Results:  KBC and the client were delighted with the results as we exceeded our target of 185 attendees by an impressive 47%, attracting 272 guests across 19 events. KBC generated a flury of media coverage around the event, with a number of journalists and bloggers featuring Slovakia and the cooking shows and fashion show in online and print publications. Feedback from the event was very postive with media and trade commenting on Slovakia’s natural beauty, unique fashion and gastronomy. Following the events, KBC also recieved a number of ennquiries from journalists who were impressed by the events at the IOD and were subsequently looking to write features about Slovakia or arrange a press trip. KBC’s social media activity around the events also attracted a lot of attention, with many of our tweets being discussed and retweeted by key travel and food media using the hashtag, #SlovakHouse.

Anna Hyman, The Foody Traveller.

I have a suspicion that an ear to ear smile of pleasure didn’t once leave my face yesterday. I loved the event, it was just fantastic. And I actually felt as if I had also learnt a fair bit about the country too. I can’t thank you enough.

While a BabyMoon is a holiday typically taken before the baby is born, Loews’ new MommyMoons are designed for new parents and mothers who are looking for a quick getaway away from hectic family life and to re-energize following the birth of their baby.

Equally as important, Loews have launched the AfterMoon, designed for couples looking for rest bite and the chance to take their baby with them on their first ever holiday as a new family.

The adorable MommyMoon package includes a Loews Loves Me  ‘onesie’ for the mother to take home to her baby, a premium room or suite, breakfast in bed, no wake-up call, wine and cheese, an in-room movie, MommyMoon door hanger and a 20% spa discount.

The AfterMoon package includes a premium room or suite, breakfast in bed, an in-room movie, champagne, milk and cookies, a family dinner, a I Love My Aftermoon bib, AfterMoon door hanger and a 20% spa discount.

To book a Loews MommyMoon or AfterMoon getaway visit www.loewshotels.com 

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UK Press Office on 01825 763636 or email lisa.cooper@kbc-pr.com

Terms & Conditions: *Offer valid for booking through December 29, 2013 and stays through December 30, 2013. Subject to availability. Not available at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort or Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando®. Offer excludes premium wines and liquors. Must be 21 years of age or older to receive alcohol, non-alcoholic beverages may be substituted on request. Hotel follows responsible beverage service principles and reserves the right at any time to deny service of alcohol to patrons. Dinner arrangements made at hotel participating food and beverage outlets and cannot be combined with room service. Wine and cheese, in-room movie, continental breakfast served for room service, milk and cookies, and champagne are included daily / valid per room per night. Spa discount is subject to availability at properties with appropriate facilities. No package elements can be used towards taxes, gratuities or service charges. You First members are eligible. Onesie for infant 6 months. Not combinable with any other offers. Not applicable to existing reservations. Blackout dates apply.  YouFirst benefits apply. Not responsible for omissions or typographical errors. Void where prohibited by law. Loews Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time.

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Holy Ghost Festival
As the landscapes of the Azores come alive so do the towns, cities and people. The islands’ most important religious festival, the Holy Ghost Festival, takes place this year from May until mid June. Each week throughout this period, special gatherings and processions of flags, drums, musical performances, traditional dancing, singing, and occasionally parades and fireworks take place in towns, cities and villages across the archipelago. Celebrations often reach a peak on the last of the seven Sundays after Easter (19 May 2013). Travellers will receive a warm welcome as stewed meat, sweet bread, and scented wine are typically distributed to visitors as part of the festivities. Ceremonies on the island of Terceira typically take place in brightly decorated chapels, called Impérios, while festivities on São Miguel can take place in the streets and attract a large number of visitors.

Whale watching, scuba diving and swimming with wild dolphins
The waters of the Azores become a classroom of excitement this spring offering world-class whale watching and the chance for lucky travellers and children to spot the king of the whale kingdom, the majestic Blue Whale, as it passes through the archipelago on its annual migration, as well as the resident sperm whale, and 25 resident and migratory species. Adults and older families can also swim with wild dolphins and go scuba diving to see colourful and striking pelagic fish, manta rays and blue sharks in the spring’s warmer waters. Varieties of dolphin include Atlantic, Common, Bottlenose and Spotted dolphins. After a full briefing and if conditions allow, people are able to enter the water from a low level boat to swim with the dolphins in their natural habitat – a rare experience.

The Azores – an adventure playground
Experience the natural world like nowhere else – the Azores are the ultimate adventure playground for families. Ideal for younger families, take in imposing volcanoes, breathtaking lakes often situated in ancient volcano craters, and dramatic terrain scattered with tranquil waterfalls, hot springs and steaming fumaroles by bike on a family paced cycle adventure. Enjoy walking, hiking and horse riding or mountain biking, canoeing, sailing and even paragliding for the more adventurous.

Geological, volcanic wonders and thermal spas
This spring the landscapes of the Azores will be decorated with colourful flowers and lush landscapes. Introduce inquisitive minds to the wonders of island geology where travellers can touch, see and smell natural phenomena including volcanoes, volcanic rock and thermal spas. Gaze at collapsed calderas and their beautiful lakes, walk through Fajãs, see the volcanic ridges and formations left behind by recent eruptions, discover the underground world by descending into caves and walking into lava tubes, or watch bubbling hot springs.

Inexpensive local produce- cooked in a Volcano!
From food aficionados to fussy eaters, even the cuisine of the Azores is fun, and better yet inexpensive; a coffee, soft drink or beer can set you back just one euro. Sample simple but mouth-watering produce including the local cheese, pineapples, bananas, guavas and passion fruits. Those with experimental palettes can savour local dishes, including delicious and freshly caught squid, clams, tuna, swordfish, limpets, crabs and one of the most famous dishes from São Miguel island, ‘Cozido das Furnas’, a traditional stew which is cooked underground by the heat of a volcano! Containing local sausage, beef and a variety of vegetables, this is a hearty family meal. The Azores also boast delicious local wines and a fragrant Azorean tea produced in local tea plantations in São Miguel.

The Azores offer a wide range of affordable accommodation including modern and traditional hotels, farmhouses, villas, hostels and campsites with direct flights from London Gatwick on SATA International between April and October. Taking less than four hours, straight to Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel, and with only one hour’s time difference, it’s really convenient for families.

HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE AZORES FROM £517PP
Based on 2 adults and 2 children travelling on 26 May 2013 for 7 nights. Accommodation is at the Hotel Villa Nova in Ponta Delgada in São Miguel and includes all breakfasts. Price includes direct return flights from London Gatwick. Horse riding excursions start from an additional £56pp. Other excursions include swimming with dolphins from an addition £82pp and rock climbing from an additional £48pp.

To book call Atlantic Holidays on 0844 824 4544 or visit www.atlanticholidays.net

WHALE AND WILD DOLPHIN WATCHING FROM £533PP
Based on 2 adults and 2 children travelling on 25 May 2013 for 7 nights. Accommodation is at the Hotel São Miguel Park in Ponta Delgada and includes all breakfasts. Price includes direct return flights from London Gatwick, transfers and a 3-hour whale and dolphin watching excursion per person.

To book call Sunvil on 02087584722 or visit www.sunvil.co.uk

FAMILY CYCLING HOLIDAY FROM £1180PP
Based on 2 adults and 2 children travelling on 25 May 2013 for 7 nights. Accommodation is in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel and includes all breakfasts and lunches, direct return flights from London Gatwick and transfers. Includes three days cycling, one day hiking, a whale watching excursion and a jeep safari of Fogo Lake.

To book call Skedaddle on 01912651110 or visit www.skedaddle.co.uk

FAMILY AZOREAN ADVENTURES FROM £3299PP
Based on 2 adults and 2 children travelling in May 2013 for 7 nights. Accommodation is at Villa at the Nossa Senhora da Estrela resort on São Miguel near Lagoa on a self catering basis. Includes direct return flights, from London Gatwick and transfers, car hire for the duration of the trip and three included excursions. Guests can choose from whale and dolphin watching excursions, a geological jeep tour, mountain biking, horse riding, swimming with wild dolphins or kayaking.

To book call Azores Choice on 01768775672 or visit www.azoreschoice.com

To find out more about The Azores Islands, visit www.visitazores.com

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Editor’s Notes:

The nine islands of the Azores are in the middle of the North Atlantic and belong to Portugal. They can be reached by direct flight from the UK in less than four hours from April – October, or via Lisbon. These volcanic islands are renowned for their volcanic craters, beautiful lakes, stunning sea, thermal pools and mountain vistas, their impressive flora and fauna and marine life. The islands have played a hugely important part in European maritime history, due to their strategically significant position as the western most point of Europe.

For more information, high resolution images or details of press trips please contact: David Wilson or David Ezra at KBC PR & Marketing:
david.wilson@kbc-pr.com / david.ezra@kbc-pr.com
01825 763636

Summer 2013 welcomes two exciting developments to the popular Majorcan destination of Magaluf – an upside down family friendly resort and a thrilling pirate fantasy land.

One of the most thrilling enhancements to Magaluf this year is the opening of Katmandu Park and Resort – Mallorca’s first resort and theme park combination. The spectacular looking upside down “House of Katmandu” is a 22,000 square metre park resort which offers 422 comfortable rooms, an array of dining and bar options, a Texan and Mexican themed restaurant, and an American Style theme park which offers extraordinary adventures in the latest next generation interactive technology including: a thrilling 4D ride whisking visitors away to different realms; The House where visitors can battle Hurricane force winds, carve ice and be amazed by the interactive aquarium; XD Dark Ride; The Asylum, a freaky paranormal experience;  Desperados, a hilarious ‘Wild West Shoot Out’ with laser guns; a fire and ice themed 18 hole Expedition Golf course and much more.  For more information visit www.katmandupark.com

Travellers to Mallorca this summer can also embrace their inner Captain Jack Sparrow and ‘Arrgghhh’ at the opening of Calvia’s new thrilling fantasy land – Pirates Village. Visitors of all ages can jump straight into a world of pirates and adventure. Located at the old Gran Santa Ponsa apartments, the Pirates Village has 143 furnished apartments, all of which overlook the swimming pools. Guests can stay either or a self-catering of all inclusive basis. Entertainment and facilities include Pirates Village Bay (a large themed pool where children will enjoy slopes, water cannons, waterfalls and playgrounds), treasure hunts, pirate attacks, friendly pirates, a Pirate Cave Mini Club so parents can relax by the pool, and daily there is a variety of professional pirate entertainment shows.  For more information visit www.piratesvillage.com

Located just 20 minutes from Palma de Mallorca Airport, which is only a two hour flight from the UK, Calvia is not only a favourite holiday hot spot for fun loving party-goers, but also for families. The region boasts some of Spain’s most beautiful beaches as well as a wide variety of restaurants and fun-filled activities, making it an ideal family holiday destination.

Low Cost Holidays Packages

1)      Katmandu Package

7 nights in Magaluf from £486 per person (based on 2 adults and 1 child sharing) staying at the 3 star Sol Katmandu Park & Resort in Magaluf on an all-inclusive basis, with return flights from Gatwick departing 14th August 2013

Call 0800 1116271 or www.lowcostholidays.com

2)      Pirates Village Package

7 nights in Santa Ponsa from £595 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing) staying at the 4 star Pirate Village Resort in Santa Ponsa on an all-inclusive basis, with return flights from Gatwick departing 14th August 2013

Call 0800 1116271 or www.lowcostholidays.com

For more information on Calvia, visit www.visitcalvia.com

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For more information and images, please contact Jo Thomas at the Visit Calvia UK Press Office on 01825 763636 jo.thomas@kbc-pr.com  

Now the London Marathon is over for another year, marathon runners, fitness enthusiasts and active travellers alike are looking for their next big challenge  -  and the municipality of Calvia, Majorca is in the spotlight as 2014 sees the landmark 30^th anniversary of the Maguluf Marathon, to be held on Sunday, 2 March 2014.

Calvia, a municipality located on the south west corner of Majorca, is one of the world’s top sporting destinations offering the highest quality cycling and hiking products, tennis, football and rugby training facilities, athletic training stadiums and the Magaluf Marathon.

Magaluf offers a challenging and picturesque marathon route along with the perfect mild climate for running.  Every year thousands of runners participate in the race which starts and finishes in Magaluf, and takes in the towns of Son Ferrer and El Toro, as well as the holiday resorts of Santa Ponsa and Palmanova.

Calvia is home to some of the world’s best running terrain and the route takes runners through vineyards, along the coastline and through small towns before finishing at the Magaluf Athletics Stadium which has become the second best athletics training facility in Europe, second only to London’s athletic stadium which was built for the Olympics. The German Olympic team used the state-of-the-art facility in Magaluf to prepare for the 2012 Games.

Calvia boasts six well established resorts (Illetes, Magaluf, Palmanova, Peguera, Portal Nous and Santa Ponca), all situated approximately 20 minutes from Palma de Mallorca airport, which is only a two hour flight from London Gatwick and other regional airports.

Magaluf Marathon Package

Running Crazy offers a three night package to the Magaluf Marathon from £239 per person and includes guaranteed race entry, accommodation on a half board basis, an after race party, a medal and souvenir t-shirt, breakfast and a pasta lunch the Saturday before the race.  Packages are also available for 1 to 7 night duration as well.

To book visit www.runningcrazy.co.uk or call 02392 255033.

For more information on the Magaluf Marathon visit www.marathonmagaluf.com 

For more information on Calvia, visit www.visitcalvia.com  

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For more information and images, please contact Jo Thomas at the Visit Calvia UK Press Office on 01825 763636 jo.thomas@kbc-pr.com  

As Iron Man returned to UK cinema screens for the third time last Friday (26 April 2013), Marvel Comic Fans and Superhero fanatics alike can visit two exciting attractions dedicated to the fantasy characters in the city of Baltimore, Maryland.

Journey through the history of American pop culture in media, toys and comic characters as it shaped children in both entertainment and education at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum.  The museum’s collection is the representation of the vision of its founder, Steve Geppi.  The museum is dedicated to the proposition that comic characters – whether entirely fictional or based on figures from real life – have played a hugely successful role in the entertainment and education of children, and in turn that this has played a huge factor in their lives.   www.geppismuseum.com

Just a mile-and-a-half from Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is The Jewish Museum of Maryland.  The museum is currently hosting ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, which features superhero memorabilia, original comic book art, and video interviews with the creators of superheroes, offers visitors an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the Golden Age of comic books.  www.jhsm.org

To find out more about Maryland and the Capital Region USA, visit www.CapitalRegionUSA.co.uk

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Tel: 01825 763636