Scenic Holidays

Solar experiences for 2011

Whilst the UK’s snow clouds and urban skylines may have obscured this morning’s Lunar Eclipse for many early risers, there’s still every chance that 4 January’s Partial Solar Eclipse will overshadow today’s celestial performance.

Terry Breen to lecture on board Oceania Cruises in Alaska

Author, lecturer and naturalist Terry Breen will lecture on board Oceania Cruises’ summer Alaska cruises on the elegant 684-passenger Regatta when the new itineraries debut in May 2011. Breen will give enrichment lectures and share personal insights with guests as they explore the Inside Passage and lesser-known Alaskan ports.

Unique tour of Japan for Bonsai enthusiasts

Specialist operator, Japan Journeys is offering a unique tour for Bonsai enthusiasts in February 2011.

Horticulture and river cruising on the Rhine

Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways is offering its guests the chance to visit one of the world’s most spectacular flower shows on seven of its Rhine cruises next summer.

Saga Holidays' top 10 experiences for 2011

Leading tour operator Saga Holidays has announced its top ten trips for 2011, a selection of surprisingly adventurous and exciting journeys to far flung corners of the world.

Holiday homes in breathtaking settings

Fly away to some of the world’s most beautiful locations and rent a private home in a remarkable location to enjoy spectacular views of azure seas, famous landmarks and majestic mountains for an extra special getaway.

Off the beaten track in Alaska

Alaska’s celebrated sights and wild wilderness will provide the backdrop for four brand-new Oceania Cruises’ summer 2011 itineraries, featuring off-the-beaten-path ports of call and an ‘Alaskan Immersion’ collection of interactive shore excursions.

Retreat to a one-off mountain place

Oneoffplaces.co.uk, the website for unique and different holiday rentals, is delighted to announce the launch onto the UK market of one of the most stunning holiday propositions available.

Wanderlust in Germany

Two wonderful self-guided walking holidays in Germany offered by World Walks, both to be featured on BBC4.

Premier Cottages offers a taste of Scotland

Specialist luxury cottage operator, Premier Cottages, is offering a taste of life in Scotland with 13 luxurious cottages in the region.

Unlock the secrets of the Russian Arctic

Aurora Expeditions is once again pushing the boundaries of adventure travel with two brand-new voyages to the Russian Arctic; a land of complex history, unique cultures, inspiring landscapes and astounding wildlife.

Norway seeks to ‘own’ the northern lights

The magical northern lights are the focal point of an international winter marketing campaign for Innovation Norway, the official Norwegian tourism and trade organisation. The seven-market campaign has ‘ownership’ of the Aurora Borealis in its sights.