Holidays

Stop dreaming about that Mediterranean Cruise and take one this summer with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays. It’s offering three separate itineraries in August; all start and finish in Palma, Majorca. They give the opportunity to visit some of Southern Europe’s most famous cities such as Genoa, Marseilles, Barcelona, Messina, Valencia, Palermo and Naples.

Experience the vibrancy and bustle of Hong Kong whilst staying at the elegant 4* Harbour Plaza Hong Kong situated on Kowloon waterfront with key2holidays. Offering stunning views of Victoria Harbour through the towering windows of the marble lobby and located just three minutes walk from the ferry to Hong Kong Island, this hotel is perfect for putting you in touch with the urban Kowloon as well as the historical sites of Hong Kong Island.

Save on selected South Africa holidays with key2holidays including a deluxe Cape Town and Winelands escape. Spend five nights experiencing the wonders of Cape Town followed by two nights in the winelands of Stellenbosch. Stay at Cape Town’s Winchester Mansions, a 51-room retreat built in the 1920’s and the embodiment of the style and hospitality of a bygone era.

Set on a picture postcard pristine beach, the new Veranda Pointe aux Biches is simple and rustic. Guests are encouraged to remove their shoes on arrival to set bare foot on the warm sand floor which sets the tone for the resort’s emphasis on relaxation and outdoor living.

Take a fantastic ten night multi-centre holiday to Mauritius and Dubai staying at the 5* Hilton Dubai Creek and 4+* Hilton Mauritius with key2holidays and take advantage of exclusive complimentary offers.

Escape your everyday routine and try an adventurous activity - on a great activity holiday in Norway. Get back to nature as DFDS Seaways sail you to this unique activity destination - offering a variety of resorts and activities - each with its own appeal.

The Maldives has long been a tropical paradise, with shimmering, turquoise lagoons, pristine beaches and luxurious accommodation. Colours of India (partnershiptravel.co.uk) is now offering three itineraries to the Maldives, perfect for those keen on a massive dose of luxurious R&R.

The world is watching Zimbabwe very closely. There is no doubt the political unrest seen over the past decade has left the economy in ruins. Yet many of Zimbabwe’s lodges in and around Victoria Falls and beyond have always been open for business. Zimbabwe is a beautiful country, offering flora, fauna and so much more. Award-winning Africa specialist Okavango Tours & Safaris has been arranging tailor-made trips to Zimbabwe for more than two decades, scoring top marks among visitors.

Next month moviegoers will be flocking to see Harrison Ford suit up for the 4th time with his famed fedora, leather jacket, and bullwhip. For travel geeks like us, the spectacular locations where Indy fights with bad guys are another reason to love the epic.

Relax and de-stress in stunning alpine scenery – and enjoy a spot of pampering too – is the invitation this summer from the Switzerland Travel Centre. The company is highlighting short break ‘wellness’ packages in the ‘picture postcard’ resort of Arosa, a Swiss health resort surrounded by lakes and mountains. Accommodation is at the four-star Sunstar Parkhotel where facilities include indoor pool, thermal spa, solarium and fitness room.

With the eagerly awaited movie release of ‘Sex and the City: The Movie’ there is no better time to book your New York City break with holidaylettings.co.uk. For glitz, glamour and cocktails ‘Sex and the City’ style, grab your girlfriends, pack those stilettos and head to New York to experience an electric atmosphere like no other.

With summer on the horizon, it’s nearly time to dust off those flip-flops, put away the jumpers and make the most of the balmy evenings. But for city-dwellers enduring sticky commutes and a lack of air conditioning, urban summer living is often an anti-climax.

Greek specialist Travel à la carte has added a beautiful new property to its programme on the Aegean island of Symi, near Rhodes. The interior designer’s house, named The Green Door, reflects the style and personality of its owner.

Butlins, the UK’s favourite holiday company, has put together an amazing half-term programme (23rd May – 2nd June) bursting with activities and entertainment to provide maximum fun for the whole family.

Travel City Direct, the UK’s largest direct booking Florida specialist, has today launched its 1st edition Florida brochure for 2009, boasting unbelievably low prices, considerable Early Bird booking offers and the biggest 1st edition programme ever - giving customers more choice and bigger savings.

Wales offers miles of open moorland, rolling farmland, woodland and forest, quiet narrow lanes edged by fragrant flowering hedgerows and skies home to buzzards and red kites. From the Welsh borders to the Irish Sea, ride through the magnificent Cambrian Mountains and along stretches of the famous Glyndwr's Way utilising the B.H.S. (British Horse Society) Prince Llwewllyn route, during Equine Adventure’s NEW Across Wales Ride, the first in a new programme of ‘bring-your-own-horse’ riding holidays.

You can watch the big game on TV, but nothing compares to being a part of the excitement - witnessing the punishing hits, spectacular passes, and roar of the fans, and of course, the half-time extravaganza from the stands.

Luxury villa rental company Sanctuary Villas & Apartments will be rolling out the red carpet this May, offering guests the opportunity to live like the rich and famous at the Cannes Film Festival.

Treyn Holidays (treynholidays.co.uk ), the escorted rail tours specialist, has launched its Classic European Winter and Spring Rail Holidays 2008-2009 brochure featuring 16 new itineraries – including its first lake cruise and a range of festive breaks.

Whilst many companies are adding surcharges to their holidays because of the economic downturn, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays are guaranteeing ‘no surcharges’ for the remainder of 2008. This guarantee will apply to all holidays taken by the end of this year.

Whilst Britain basks in sunshine grab a short break in the UK before the weather changes again! Take advantage of some fantastic last minute price deals and make the most of the sun. If you can drop everything and go away over the next two weeks head for the sunny south coast – Haven Holidays’ Combe Haven near Hastings is offering four night mid-week breaks from just £99 (arriving 12th or 19th May) in ‘Superior’ self-catering holiday homes for up to six people.

The festive season may seem a long way away but book early and you can enjoy DFDS Seaways’ six night River Cruise Break to Germany’s Rhine Valley. Celebrate Christmas and New Year onboard with carols, gifts and food. With limited availability the break includes two nights onboard sailing between Newcastle and Holland and four nights cruising the Rhine.

Skyros Holidays has a very special offer for the month of May only. Book any Life Coaching holiday in Skyros this summer, before the end of May and you'll receive a free return transfer from Athens worth £125. This includes one night at the Dorian Inn in Athens which features a rooftop bar overlooking the Acropolis. In the morning, you'll join the coach and ferry transfer across to the island of Skyros to begin a holiday to remember!

For a week of fantastic family fun this half term turn to holidaylettings.co.uk to plan your ideal holiday. Relax on the beach whilst the children play, enjoy an action packed adventure or experience a traditional English Whitsun week. As more of us prioritise truly undisturbed fun with added privacy, the obvious choice is the self-catering holiday, which gives families the opportunity to experience all the delights of the local area.

American Express Travellers Cheques are one of the safest and smartest ways of taking foreign currency abroad and can save travellers a significant amount of money by providing commission and charge free foreign currency which is easily accessible.

Concerns over the economy have not affected summer holiday 2008 bookings at Freedom Direct. The online travel agency has not seen a difference in bookings to holidays in Spain or other European holiday hotspots despite the strong Euro.

The delights of the island of Kolocep in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Croatia are set to tempt you this summer thanks to Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays.

The essence of travel is wanderlust – a word normally associated with up and coming backpacking meccas. According to Acacia Adventure Holidays, India and Thailand have had their time in the spotlight and now Africa is heading up the list of locations: 30% of their travellers going solo after finishing their itineraries. But why combine an organised trip with backpacking in Africa?

For a glimpse of landscapes and rural communities unchanged for centuries, and a diverse flora rivalling many better known botanical destinations, join Naturetrek on an 8-day appreciation of the flowers of Slovakia’s mountains and plains, departing London 7th June 2008. The richness of the flora will be revealed during this carefully timed tour exploring a range of contrasting habitats from the Slovak Karst in the south, where flowers typical of the dry steppes may be found, to the high alpine meadows of the High Tatras Mountains.