Heritage

Enjoy panoramic views of Ayers Rock from a hot air balloon

For the first time ever, visitors to Australia's Red Centre will be able to enjoy panoramic views of iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock) at dawn from the comfort of a hot air balloon. The first service with Outback Ballooning will take to the skies in March 2012.

Retracing the Klondike Gold Rush

Known for its wilderness landscapes, wildlife and striking natural phenomena, the Yukon in north-west Canada is larger than life. This is a land rich with dramatic mountain vistas, wild rivers and crystal clear lakes.

Free Inca Trail permits for world expeditions trekkers in Peru

With the 100-year anniversary of the Machu Picchu discovery all eyes are on Peru this year: it was on 24 July 1911 when Hiram Bingham stumbled upon jungle-and-vine-coated ruins during an expedition to find an ancient Inca Empire in the Andes mountains.

Upstairs, downstairs: Explore a real stately home

TV's most lavish period drama, Downton Abbey, will be back for a second series this autumn. Its runaway success has led to a revived interest in stately homes and all things Edwardian.

August bank holiday weekend fun in Shakespeare Country

Enjoy a fantastic fun filled August bank holiday weekend in Shakespeare Country with plenty to see and do for all the family.

Machu Picchu - book in advance to avoid disappointment

Western & Oriental Travel’s Latin America experts are urging travellers to book well in advance and preferably through a tour operator in order to secure entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and avoid missing out on an opportunity to explore the breathtaking archaeological site.

New packages for Titanic Memorial Cruise go on sale

With just over eight months to go until the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, more than 1,309 passengers from all over the world are preparing to set sail on a replication of the fateful voyage.

BMW Festival at the HMC

The largest gathering of BMWs in the world will descend on the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 14 August when it hosts the annual BMW Festival.

Roman London is revealed with augmented reality

Following on from the success of award-winning app Streetmuseum, the Museum of London has joined forces with AETN UK’s flagship channel HISTORY to develop a new app which gives users the opportunity to see Roman London as it was 2,000 years ago.

New Mexico’s finest ghost towns

Tumble weeds crossing your path, a dusty desert road and abandoned buildings are all images that are associated with the old Wild West. New Mexico’s rich mining history and cowboy heritage has left over 400 ghost towns scattered across the state.

Tour commemorates Battle of the Somme

A tour which allows people the opportunity to visit a grave of either personal or special interest, and many of the cemeteries which lie along the River Somme, is being organised by Poppy Travel, the official travel arm of the Royal British Legion which this year is marking its 90th anniversary.

English Heritage’s Festival of History returns

English Heritage’s Festival of History returns to Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire on Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July for Europe’s biggest live action historical extravaganza. A blockbuster weekend of clashing swords, thundering hooves, epic battles, aerial displays and have-a-go fun for all the family.