Scenic Holidays
European cycling trips for 2010
Spring is on its way and if you feel like getting out in the open air on two wheels, European activity holidays’ specialist UTracks is launching the following self-guided cycling trips in the forthcoming weeks.
Walking the ancient mountains of Sardinia
The UK’s leading guided walking holidays’ operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a two week tour of the mountains of Northern Sardinia – one of the most unspoiled areas in Western Europe.
Reinvent your summer holiday with rudechalets
Morzine is an archetypal ski resort, and as such is often overlooked as a summer holiday destination.
Coach trips in Poland take you closer
Although it’s becoming easier and cheaper to get to Poland by air, it’s not the only way to visit one of central Europe’s most popular countries.
Spring walking on Ithaka
Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays are delighted to announce the first organised walking tour on the beautiful Greek island of Ithaka.
Teutonic tour takes in Poland and beyond
A Teutonic-themed tour to Poland and Russia is one of the showpiece holidays being offered by a company specialising in walking and trekking breaks.
A breathtaking journey from Banff to Jasper
Starting off at the town of Banff in Alberta, the drive featured in our video feature takes in the Canadian Rockies and its associated wildlife. It includes the ‘Icefields Parkway’ drive, which has breathtaking mountain views, huge walls of ice, beautiful lakes, and spectacular waterfalls.
Summer hiking in Innsbruck
Innsbruck’s summer hiking program is free of charge for all guests staying in Innsbruck or its 25 holiday villages. Included in the program is a hiking guide from the Alpine School of Innsbruck, hiking bus, and equipment.
Virgin Blue to Uluru
Virgin Blue has announced this week that it will be commencing daily direct flights between Sydney and Ayers Rock (Uluru) from 2 August 2010, providing additional access to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, Uluru.
Spring revival breaks in Teesdale
The North East’s current Small Hotel of the Year, Headlam Hall, in Teesdale, County Durham, has launched a Midweek Spring Revival Break to encourage people to explore the English countryside in March and April, whilst enjoying the best in hospitality, food and wine.
The best of the West Country
For the very best of the West Country head to award-winning Woodovis Park in Devon, which re-opens for the season at the end of March.
Wander lonely as a cloud in the Lake District this spring
Wander lonely as a cloud in the Lake District this spring and see the hosts of golden daffodils fluttering and dancing in the breeze, beside the sparkling waves of Ullswater, just as William and Dorothy Wordsworth did on April 15, 1802, before returning to their home at Dove Cottage, Grasmere.
Experience a bird’s eye view of Andorra’s snow peaks
Visitors to Andorra can now experience a panoramic bird’s eye view of the snow-covered mountains thanks to the pioneering helicopter company Heliand that transports guests high over the Andorran slopes.
Short spring breaks on Scotland’s West Coast
Great spring short breaks are on offer throughout March and April at Loch Melfort Hotel, the country house hotel at Arduaine by Oban which boasts “the finest views on Scotland’s West Coast” with its location overlooking Asknish Bay, the Sound of Jura and the islands beyond.
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.