Africa
Vineyard Hotel scoops wedding venue award
Celebrating her 115th anniversary, the Vineyard Hotel & Spa has clinched the national Hotel Wedding Reception Venue category at the recent VOW awards held in Johannesburg.
World Cup win will cost fans £320 million
England fans will spend up to £319 million - or £6,399 each - if the team goes all the way to the World Cup Final on July 10th, according to Virgin Money's authoritative Football Fans' Inflation Index.
Travel trends for 2010
Those “in the know” people at Virgin Holidays and Hip Hotels have imparted more travel wisdom within the pages of the new 2010 brochure.
Adventurous kids welcome at Olarro, Kenya
The exclusive new Olarro Lodge in Kenya has introduced an adventurous Kids Club to appeal to their younger guests.
Surprise your Valentine with a luxury break away
Love is in the air, Valentines is just around the corner and the shops are full of cards, fluffy bears and cliché heart-shaped chocolates. If you’re stuck for gift ideas then make this Valentines one to remember by booking a surprise break away. Email your partner’s boss, sort out the travel insurance and surprise your partner with a treat they’d never forget.
Early booking discounts from Red Sea Holidays
Red Sea Holidays, the Egyptian holiday specialist, has launched its latest brochure with a guaranteed £100 discount per party for bookings made by 28 February for travel this summer.
‘FIFA’ fly drive with Wicked Africa
Fans lucky enough to get tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa are counting down the days until kick off - but the adventure doesn’t need to end when the final whistle blows.
Enjoy the Big Five for less with Kamili
Kamili has launched a selection of sensibly priced safaris across their portfolio that won’t break the bank, and with 2009 rates frozen until the end of 2010 there’s no need to wait for last minute offers to enjoy outstanding African safari experiences.
Stylish safari onboard The Blue Train
A trip onboard The Blue Train is the ultimate way in which to experience South Africa’s beautiful landscapes from the comfort and luxury of Africa’s ‘Blue Jewel’, one of the country’s best-known tourism icons.
The hottest nude beaches, literally
Swap the snow suit for your white bits in places where the sun does shine. As the UK plunges below freezing, Melbourne sizzles under a sweltering 94 per cent humidity rate.
February’s hottest travel deals
Escape the cold for a winter sunshine break in Egypt, the Greek Islands, Cyprus or India with these sizzling special deals for February.
Romance need not break the bank this Valentine's
The perfect way to spend precious time with your partner, such as on an indulgent short break need not break the bank.
Guaranteed half-term sun in Sharm El Sheikh
Grab some guaranteed sun in Sharm El Sheikh courtesy of Olympic Holidays at the four-star family-friendly Rehana Sharm resort – and save a total of £378 into the bargain.
February half-term getaways for single parent families
Sunshine getaways for single parents and their children – with destinations including the Canaries and Sharm El Sheikh – are being featured this February half-term by specialist operator, holidaysforsingleparents.com.
Go wild in Cape Town
Escape to warmer climes, superb beaches and the opportunity to get up close and personal with wildlife on a family break in Cape Town staying in your own villa.