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Hadrian's Wall Live, The Family Travel Show, and airport wi-fi: Travel agenda
Where to go and what to know
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The Independent continues to campaign against the illegal ivory trade in Kenya, and the Ultimate Travel Company offers educational trips there to teach about conservation. Four nights at Lewa Wilderness Conservancy, plus three nights at community conservation lodge Il Ngwesi, costs from £4,153, including all meals and flights. theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk
Over Moldova
Chisinau in Moldova is the latest destination for Wizz Air. From 27 October, there will be three departures a week from Luton. Besides serving Moldova, it will also provide access to north-east Romania and the Ukrainian city of Odessa. Fares for the first departure are currently £107 return. wizzair.com
On the ball
Next Saturday, Merseyside's latest theme hotel opens, celebrating the late Liverpool FC manager, Bill Shankly. The Shankly Hotel promises 60 themed rooms (from £70 double), as well as a museum about the man who once claimed football was more important than life and death. shanklyhotel.com
Wall weekend
Hadrian's Wall Live, from 3-6 September, will see four Roman attractions along the wall host a range of events. For example, at Chesters Roman Fort (Cilurnum) there will be talks, workshops and performances about the monument – as well as a high-flying drone delivering images to an outdoor screen. bit.ly/HadrianLive
In tents
Chessington World of Adventures Resort starts taking bookings for its new camping accommodation in October. "Explorer Glamping" will be available from May 2016, with 31 tents sleeping four, plus four larger tents. Guests will get exclusive access to some Wild Asia attractions at certain times, plus evening entertainment. chessington.com/glamping
Taste of Palma
A new food market has opened in the S'Escorxador cultural centre in Palma de Mallorca. Housed in a former slaughterhouse, San Juan Gastronomic Market has 17 stalls, a cocktail bar, a cafe and patisserie. Visitors can snack on tapas and stock up on Spanish produce. gastronomicosanjuan.es
Family time
The Family Travel Show takes place at London Olympia on 31 October and 1 November. There will be talks from experts including adventurer Benedict Allen and Imogen Hall, travel publisher of Lonely Planet, who will offer tips on planning a perfect family holiday. familytravelshow.com
Only connect
New app Flio launched this week, offering one-click wi-fi access at 30 airports by allowing users to connect without entering their personal details. It also includes discounts for airport retailers and restaurants, plus tips such as what to do on a stopover and the fastest route into the city. Free for iOS devices. getflio.com
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