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 Greenwood Forest: Visiting Wales' Innovative Eco Theme Park   Travel & Tourism Considering one of the many options for school residential trips to Snowdonia for your class this year? If the answer is yes then make sure you factor in a visit to Greenwood Forest Theme Park. A theme park it may be but this is an eco-friendly spot that places a huge emphasis on wildlife is a fantastic place to bring children on school residential trips. It combines lots of fun with a sense of responsibility; an insight into how building theme parks does not need to have a negative effect on the environment is key to this experience. Eco-Friendly Fun In the UK solar power may not be the main source of our electricity, but at Greenwood the 150kW solar array powers the new SolarSplash ride and contributes substantially to the park’s power requirement. SolarSplash is the first solar-powered ride in the UK and, with two 60m wave chutes, a 91m spiral tube chute and a 12m high tower as a starting p...

 Amsterdam for Adrenaline Seekers (Yes, You Read That Right!)   Travel & Tourism Although well-known for its cultural heritage and hazy brown cafes, Amsterdam has started to make a name for itself as a hotspot for adrenaline seekers. Make the most of this active revolution with cheap flights and a Shuttle Direct airport taxi – Schiphol is the number one best connected airport in the region to fly into Amsterdam this summer. Here are just a few of the awesome activities on offer in Amsterdam... if you know where to look. Giant Swing This is a swing like no other. The kind of swing you wished was in your local park as a child has now become a reality on the top of a skyscraper in Amsterdam. The swing is the highest in Europe and is not for the faint hearted. Once on board you’ll be leveraged over the edge of the building 100m from the ground. If you manage to stop panicking (not an easy feat), check out the impressive view of Amsterdam below. The UNESCO World Heritage canals...