Adventure Travel
Walking the foothills of Annapurna
Britain’s leading guided walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 17 day, all meals tour of Annapurna in Nepal. This holiday includes 8 nights on trek and the highest point climbed is 3,200 metres in the snow-capped and majestic mountain range.
Tour operator forecasts a successful 2010
Tour operator The Adventure Company has seen a significant rise in bookings over the past two months – a positive indication that the travel industry is picking up again.
Lonely Planet names Malaysia amongst top ten for 2010
Malaysia has been chosen as one of the world’s top ten countries for 2010 by Lonely Planet in its fifth annual collection of the world’s best journeys, destinations and experiences; the only South-East Asian country to make the list.
Frontier launches new gap year advice website
Frontier, one of the UK’s leading volunteer organisations and promoters of responsible tourism, is delighted to announce the launch of a new advice based website for gap year students and career-breakers.
A fly-drive guide to Florida
A fly-drive Florida holiday is a great way to explore the 'Sunshine State'. From the adrenaline-filled Orlando, to the crystal clear waters along far south Key West or to Pensacole in the North, the wide open roads can make exploring this stunning coastline a lifelong memory.
TrekAmerica introduces Grand American Adventures
TrekAmerica has re-launched its open-age adventure brand as Grand American Adventures. The Grand American Adventures programme, previously known as Footloose, offers an extensive range of comfortable camping and lodging tours, dedicated walking tours and family tours for active people of all ages.
It’s not too late to book a Christmas adventure
The festive season is fast approaching and The Adventure Company has some late availability family Christmas trips to celebrate in either the snow or the sunshine.
Brits are having a whale of a time on holiday
Featuring dramatic scenery and irresistible wildlife, animal loving Brits can’t get enough of Sir David Attenborough’s on screen expeditions and are following in the footsteps of their favourite nature correspondents, thanks to programmes such as BBC1’s Life.
Tour operator introduces ‘I’m A Celebrity’ for softies
Ant and Dec have hot competition; leading outdoor specialist Canvas Holidays has launched its very own version of ‘I’m a Celebrity’ available at selected FamilyExtra campsites across Europe for 2010.
Quebec’s unique Ice Hotel celebrates 10th anniversary
North America’s only Ice Hotel celebrates its 10th anniversary this winter. Rebuilt every year, and made up of hundreds of tonnes of snow and ice, it provides an intriguing, unique and unforgettable experience.
Québec – The perfect ski destination for winter
The province of Québec has really put itself on the winter sports map in the last few years, with a wealth of new developments and very easy access - less than a 7 hour flight from the UK.
Western Australia enjoys eco-tourism boom
With more than 12,000 km of pristine coastline and so many unique natural landscapes and ecosystems, it’s no wonder that many tourism operators are introducing sustainable principles to ensure Western Australia’s (WA) precious assets are protected.
Tigers, temples, trains and ancient cities
Britain’s longest established guided walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 14 day, half-board tour to Northern India with its indescribable ‘mix’ of culture, traditions, architecture, national parks, flora and fauna.
Wake up to the real Vietnam
Rise and shine, draw back the curtains and see ‘Vietnam Revealed’ - leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina’s 18-day journey, which gives you the chance to really explore the country’s diverse landscapes, people and cuisine.
AJ Hackett Bungy scores ‘Golden Backpack’ award
Queenstown’s AJ Hackett Bungy has won a coveted ‘golden backpack’ after being voted Best Tour/Activity in New Zealand. The Golden Backpack Awards, run by leading backpacker publisher TNT Magazine, are Australia and New Zealand’s only dedicated awards for the independent travel sector.