Scenic Holidays
Experience a natural beauty at Torre del Porticciolo
For a relaxing break this May, Keycamp's Torre del Porticciolo parc, brand new for 2012, offers the ideal location. A quintessential natural beauty, the parc's ideally situated within the Porto Conte Natural Park putting some of Sardinia's finest scenery right on the doorstep.
Spring on the Moors
The daffodils will be out, the sheep will be lambing and the ponies foaling. Spring on the Moors is an exciting time of year for nature and wildlife. There's plenty going on for visitors in and around Exmoor at this time of the year too.
Iconic waterside property in St Mawes available for holidays
With diamond paned windows, thatched roof and covered in ivy, Seacliffe Warren could be mistaken for a country escape.
Luxury eco-lodge tree houses attract visitors to Sussex
Grown-ups that want to fulfil their innermost childhood dreams will love the new self catering eco lodges at Fair Oak Farm in Sussex with their uninterrupted views of the Sussex countryside.
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.
Luxury log cabins in the Great Smoky Mountains
Luxury log cabin holidays – situated in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee – are being featured for the first time in 2012 by US specialist, Bon Voyage.
Dive into aquatic adventures on the Great Barrier Reef
Audiences inspired by the Sunday night BBC documentary, Great Barrier Reef, should escape for their own close encounters with this most spectacular natural wonder with a reef-freshing break on Hamilton Island.
Looking for an out of the ordinary New Year escape?
Bishops View, perched above the renowned surfing waters of Polzeath Bay in North Cornwall, is the latest luxurious property to join the Blue Chip Holidays portfolio of select holiday homes in stunning locations.
Celebrate on the beach this year
If you're looking for the perfect festive escape, let the breathtaking shores of Cornwall's north coast coupled with one of Beach Retreats contemporary self-catering properties be the backdrop to your celebrations.
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.
Out of season - Tenby? or not Tenby?
The traditional holiday season may be drawing to a close, but that’s no reason to discount Tenby for your next break. On the contrary, many prefer to visit this picturesque Pembrokeshire seaside resort when the crowds have retreated and the cobbled streets are quieter.
2012 - A big year for astronomy, science and nature holidays
2012 offers a unique selection of celestial attractions for travellers with an interest in science, astronomy and all things natural. Specialist tour operator Astro Trails has launched a wide ranging programme of holidays featuring some of nature's most extraordinary displays.
Follow the Cameron path to Cornwall
Character cottages in Cornwall – where the PM’s family are currently enjoying a break – have seven-night savings until the end of September with Toad Hall Cottages.
Hiking through Chianti country
Walks Worldwide has a brand new self-guided trip entitled Tuscany Classico (graded easy/moderate) which starts in Florence and ends in Siena.
The Middle East revival has begun
The world’s longest established travel company, Cox & Kings, has launched its new Middle East brochure for 2012, featuring a comprehensive programme of escorted group tours and private tailor-made travel to the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Gulf.