Scenic Holidays
Marathon running in the Valle d'Aosta
The first edition of Tor des Géants (from the local dialect widely spoken in the Valle d'Aosta meaning Tour of the Giants), will start at 10am on Sunday 12th September 2010.
Experience the Mekong in style
Deep in history and rich in culture, the Mekong boasts many attractions including ancient monuments, royal capitals and UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Luang Prabang in Laos.
Highland photography courses
A Highland hotel is offering amateur photographers the opportunity to hone their snapping skills in some of the most spectacular surroundings in Europe.
Cruising the Caledonian Canal
The award winning specialist cruise company The Majestic Line has announced a new route for the 2010 sailing season taking in one of the world’s most stunning waterways – The Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness.
Surrender yourself to Saimaa
A labyrinth of 120 clear blue lakes dotted with 14,000 green islands, Saimaa Lakeland forms the largest continuous lake district in all of Europe.
VIP holidays in Wiltshire
Luxury accommodation, vintage cars, and Michelin starred restaurants. Wiltshire has everything you could possibly wish for when booking an extravagant mini break. Take a look at our guide to ‘VIP breaks in Wiltshire’ for that ultimate summer break.
Holidays by rail and river
Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s market leader for escorted holidays by rail, has launched its 2011 River Cruising by Rail programme featuring 16 different cruises.
Costa Rica cruising
Tall ship cruising specialist Star Clippers, in conjunction with Lotus Dial a Flight is offering a spectacular Costa Rica cruise and stay tour that combines a 7 night tour of the country’s volcanoes and national parks with a luxurious seven-night sailing cruise along the Pacific coast on the 170-passenger square rigger, Star Flyer.
June savings for journeys through Vietnam
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, has an escape package for those seeking some guaranteed sunshine in June this year.
Affordable luxury travel for all the family
Families in search of a luxury summer holiday should ride the range in 2010, as Ranch Rider has three sensational deals in British Columbia, with savings of up to £4,000 for a family of five.
New Forest takes centre stage
The New Forest National Park in Hampshire took centre stage on the popular BBC TV show Have I got News for You on Thursday night.
Take a ‘Mini Adventure’ across the USA
The first of TrekAmerica’s Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon Mini Adventures launches on April 27th 2010. Mini Adventures is a new concept, aiming to give travellers all the excitement and adventure of a TrekAmerica tour yet on a short break.
A horse-friendly holiday home
People are increasingly taking their dogs on holiday, so why not your favourite horse? If you stay at The Old Dairy, on the outskirts of Ryde, your four-legged companion will be well looked after - the property is set in the 70 acres of Smallbrook Farm where livery is available and there is the prospect of some great rides.
Quintessential Queenstown charm
Distinction Hotels New Zealand has appointed Ken Edwards as the General Manager of Distinction Nugget Point Boutique Hotel, tasked with restoring one of Queenstown’s most beloved properties to its original glory.
Follow Joanna Lumley on a journey down the Nile
The world’s longest river, the River Nile is set to become even more popular with holidaymakers this spring as ITV1 airs a new series on 12 April at 9 pm (the first in a four part series) following Joanna Lumley on a trip of a lifetime, travelling along this great river as it passes through Egypt and off into the heart of Africa.