Scenic Holidays
The ultimate seclusion
Escaping to your very own private island is usually something reserved for celebrities and the über rich, however this is not necessarily the case in Finland.
Survive these off-road adventures, and you'll survive anything!
Two "sink or swim" 4x4 expeditions planned by a Cumbrian adventure travel specialist will combine high-adrenaline activity with the low-down on how to survive in the wild.
Take a hike – to North Devon & Exmoor
The tenth North Devon and Exmoor walking festival will be the biggest yet with 84 guided walks on offer from Thursday 29th April to Friday 7th May.
Icebergs in August are closer than ever
Spectacular Newfoundland in Canada is now one step closer thanks to new daily direct Air Canada flights from London to St Johns, offered by Bridge & Wickers.
Artistic breaks in Andalucia
Kick off your painting week by making paint. Not to be thrifty but to ensure an exact match for the spectacular landscapes in Andalucia that you are about to draw and paint. Relax at a luxury eco retreat in the heart of the 'Parque Natural Sierra Maria-Los Velez near Almeria and let your creative juices flow.
Explore more in 2010
For holidaymakers who really do want to take the road less travelled, Round The World Experts has launched the ultimate itinerary.
An A-Z of adventurous ideas
MSL Mountaineering has compiled an A-Z of activities on offer, from adventurous getaways for kids to mountaineering expeditions across the globe, and from adventure-based fundraising to gorilla treks in Uganda.
Off the beaten track in Sardinia
New for 2010, Just Sardinia has created ‘Secret Sardinia’ which features personally chosen hideaway hotels to sample real Sardinian hospitality.
Embark on a Laotian love affair
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, is offering two special Laos itineraries for love birds.
Family holidays in Pembrokeshire
For larger families or groups of friends wishing to holiday together, Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire has increased its choice of properties sleeping eight-to-14 people.
Freedom breaks in the South Downs
Kids go free is the great deal this February half-term on selected ‘Freedom Breaks’ – an ideal countryside escape for independent families – courtesy of HF Holidays, the UK’s largest walking and leisure activity holidays company.
Go green in Alsace
This is the year to choose a ‘green’ holiday in Alsace! Not only is it singled out as a region to visit in the 2010 edition of Lonely Planet’s Best In Travel guide, but there is an ever increasing range of ‘green’ accommodation on offer, varying from hotels to lodges and farms, which provide the perfect location for an eco-holiday.
Hiking and cycling around Liguria region
The coastal region of Liguria in north-western Italy is often associated with beautiful beaches, picturesque seaside towns, and gastronomic specialties such as the world famous Ligurian pesto.
Sleeping under the stars in South Africa
As the sun sets over the African bush, what could be more romantic than spending a night in a private hide-out with magnificent views and only cocktails and candlelight for company?
Walking the mysterious island of Evia
The UK’s leading guided walking holidays’ operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering an 8 day holiday in the south of Evia – a short ferry trip from mainland Greece.