Scenic Holidays

The natural beauty of Capital Region USA

From dramatic, wild and wonderful islands to large urban green spaces and underground caves, Capital Region USA offers a diverse range of natural places to visit and enjoy.

Explore the wonders of Iceland in 2012

Those inspired by the dramatic landscapes showcased in this week’s BBC Four “Wonders of Iceland” series can combine the country’s rugged scenery and ice-torn wilderness with magnificent night-time displays in 2012.

There’s more to Alton than the Towers

Idyllic holiday cottage destination, Lower Micklin Farm, in the Staffordshire countryside is expanding its facilities and extending its opening season, after new owners take over this month.

Splashing about on the river in Dartmoor

The Prince Hall Hotel, the luxury country house hotel in the heart of Dartmoor, is inviting guests to enjoy a private boat charter on the beautiful River Dart, taking in some of the South Hams’ most stunning estuarine scenery and local landmarks from Sharpham Wine Estate to Agatha Christie’s Greenway House.

Winter fun extends beyond North Lake Tahoe's slopes

Believe it or not, black diamond runs and wide-open bowls aren’t the only thing North Lake Tahoe has to offer winter travelers.

One of the best views in the world - Cape Town

Cape Town villa holidays specialist Fleewinter is offering the chance to stay at Big Bay penthouse, a two-bedroomed apartment in the trendy district of Big Bay, Bloubergstrand for just £300 (total) – £300 off the usual price.

Half-term fun for all the family with Countryside 2011

If you’re looking for great ways to keep the kids busy during half term, then Countryside 2011 could be just the answer.

10% off rafting holidays on the Dordogne

Dordogne Experience has recently been taken over by Rowena and Jon Earney, previously teachers in the UK, and to celebrate they are offering 10% off all rafting holidays booked in May.

Top alternative summer destinations for 2011

Summer is fast approaching and with it being a new decade, Black Tomato are celebrating 2011’s summer with their top list of 11 alternative destinations.

An enchanting cruise through Provence

A cruise through Provence with European Waterways aboard luxury 8-passenger hotel barge ‘Enchanté’ is like no other.

Child-free Little Paddock - An oasis of calm in the New Forest

The summer months are the best in which to enjoy a holiday in the UK but for those without children – or for people like teachers who are surrounded by them all day during term time – finding somewhere peaceful to stay during the school holiday period can be problematical: Little Paddock is the answer.