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Explore South Africa with Destinology

With South Africa ready to showcase its very best and the world of football about to descend for a veritable football feast, Destinology has a whole range of holiday packages for anyone wanting to explore the destination more this summer.

Dominica announces record cruise visitors

Dominica, the Nature Island, is becoming increasingly popular with cruise holidaymakers, with the Discover Dominica Authority reporting a record growth in numbers of cruise passengers for the period 2008-2009.

Sir Ian McKellen dubs Lake Ballard a ‘must see’

Sir Ian McKellen dubs Lake Ballard a ‘must see’

Internationally renowned actor, Sir Ian McKellen has declared the Antony Gormley statues at Lake Ballard in Western Australia as a ‘must see’.

Wild Photography Holidays in Spain

Wild Photography Holidays in Spain

Wild Photography Holidays, the innovative travel company, specialising in small-group photography holidays in wild and inaccessible places, has announced the details of its Spanish photography holiday this September which allows its intrepid guests to experience a little known part of Northern Spain, far removed from the overpopulated southern ‘costas’, by trekking through the mountains, forests and villages of the Picos de Europa.

Luxury spas of Vietnam

Luxury spas of Vietnam

Vietnam is an emerging spa destination in South East Asia, home to several of the world’s best spas, centuries-old massage techniques, and delicious, healthy cuisine.

Discover untouched Puglia by bicycle

Discover untouched Puglia by bicycle

Puglia the heel of the great boot of Italy is still largely untouched by mass tourism. However, tourists keen to discover the region will be pleased to learn that Essential Italy is offering bike hire, enabling travellers to explore the area's beautiful countryside.

Discover Gloria Hunniford's Ireland

Whether you want to explore the culture and heritage, or the unique festivals or even a nice romantic weekend away there is a lot on offer from Ireland that you won’t find on a holiday in Great Britain. Someone who is very passionate about what Ireland has to offer is Gloria Hunniford.

Celebrate Independence Day with TrekAmerica

The newly launched New York Mini Adventure from TrekAmerica makes its first departure on July 4th. What better way to celebrate American Independence Day?

Mississippi golf packages offer savings for summer travelers

Mississippi golf packages offer savings for summer travelers

Visitors to Mississippi enjoy the Magnolia State's five distinct regions for their variety and unique experiences. The Delta, Hills, Pines, Capital/River and Coastal regions all offer a mix of parks, gaming, museums, fine cuisine, exciting nightlife, roster of world-class golf courses, and many other options.

Grenada wins 8th Gold Medal at Chelsea Flower Show

Grenada wins 8th Gold Medal at Chelsea Flower Show

Grenada’s pavilion at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010 has won a coveted Gold Medal, the eighth to be awarded to the Caribbean island’s pavilion since 1998.

Fjords & forests in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

Fjords & forests in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

In Quebec’s Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean there is so much to see. If you like the idea of seeing animals roam free their natural habitat, the Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien, open year-round, offers up a range of activities based on interacting with the resident wildlife.

Discover the wonders of Charlevoix, Quebec

Discover the wonders of Charlevoix, Quebec

In Charlevoix, mountain and sea combine to form a setting that can only be described as spellbinding.

Discover Grenada with gardening guru Suzanne Gaywood

Discover Grenada with gardening guru Suzanne Gaywood

Grenada’s gardens are set to welcome their first group of green fingered guests this October. They’ll be the first to explore the Caribbean island’s exotic flora with a new seven night guided Garden and Spice Plantation Tour from Golden Caribbean from a tidy £999pp including flights.

Autumn walking holidays in Jersey

Put your best foot forward on an autumn walking holiday in Jersey – taking in coastal footpaths, picturesque bays, country parishes and ‘hidden’ gardens – courtesy of Modern Hotels.

Active summer holidays in Canada

Warm weather, long days and fewer crowds: early summer is an ideal time to take an active holiday in Canada and TrekAmerica are offering up to 20 per cent discount on their Canada tours.