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India's Kingfisher Airlines to join oneworld alliance

India's leading domestic carrier and only five-star airline, Kingfisher Airlines, is lining up to join oneworld after signing a memorandum of understanding as its first step towards full membership of the world's leading quality airline alliance, subject to Indian regulatory approval.

World Expeditions launches The Great Himalaya Trail

World Expeditions launches The Great Himalaya Trail

The next big thing in trekking has just launched: for the first time ever the Great Himalaya Trail is now available through a specialist tour operator.

Families Worldwide announces price reductions

Through careful housekeeping and by working closely with its ground handlers overseas, Families Worldwide has been able to make some big price reductions – up to £300 per person – on family holidays for 2010 and has passed the savings directly to its customers.

Discover Vedic Meditation in the Himalayas

Discover Vedic Meditation in the Himalayas

Ananda in the Himalayas is to welcome Jillian Lavender and Michael Miller, co-directors of the London Meditation Center to this year’s series of Visiting Masters, where they will be hosting a very special Vedic Meditation retreat from 20 - 27 April 2010.

Tiger safaris, beaches and erotic temples

Chinese New Year - the ‘Year of the Tiger’ runs until 2 February 2011 and to kick start this year, tour specialist Goaway, have discounted their 15-night ‘Tiger Safaris, beaches and Erotic Temples’ tour by £200 per person.

Hot holiday offers to India

Channel 4 has spiced up January with its ‘Indian Winter’ season, showing film, drama and documentaries from India and providing a glimpse into this fascinating and colourful country.

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.

A restive festive

If the thought of cold, steely skies and being in a confined space with not-quite-distant-enough relatives this Christmas has you reaching for the panic button, let us guide you to a Christmas with a difference.

New Year self discovery in North East India

New Year self discovery in North East India

Kick start 2010 and re-discover your inner self on a tour of remote North East India with tour operator Travel the Unknown.

Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai opens breathtaking Aer bar

From this December, a fresh addition to Mumbai's social scene will keep a small crowd sweet with sunset cocktails, midnight mezzes and chilled-out beats into the early hours. But what really sets this oasis of chic relaxation apart is its mind-blowing, open-air location: 34 floors above the bustling streets of Worli.

Kashmir resort offers heliskiing experience for thrill seekers

Kashmir resort offers heliskiing experience for thrill seekers

Skiing in Jammu and Kashmir is a thrilling and exciting experience for any adventure enthusiast. The Ski Club of India was established in Gulmarg in 1927, which is now considered to be the ski paradise of India. Just 50km from Srinagar, situated at an altitude of 2,730m, the Gulmarg scenery changes from a flowery meadow in summer to that of a small ski resort in winter. Ski-lovers from all over the country flock to the area because it's the only ski-resort in the mighty Himalayas where you can ski with a magnificent view of the Karakorams.

Tigers, temples, trains and ancient cities

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.

Around the world in 80 fays for Children in Need

The Adventure Company is supporting this year's Children in Need campaign by donating £5 for every one of its adventure tours booked to destinations featured in the new celebrity BBC series Around the World in 80 Days.

Dog-sledding, gastronomy or gauchos – the choice is yours

Learn how to be a husky musher in Finland or a gaucho in Argentina on one of the 13 new trips launched by The Adventure Company.

Enjoy more Asia for less with Qantas Holidays

Qantas Holidays has launched its second Asia dedicated brochure offering a whole host of new tours, cruising options and great value for money holidays.