Sightseeing
Take a group trip to Shakespeare Country
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT), which manages the five Shakespeare Houses in Stratford-upon-Avon, has announced a number of exciting new initiatives for groups in 2010.
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.
Culture comes cheap in Copenhagen
Culture vultures have the best chance of finding entertainment on the cheap in Lisbon or Copenhagen, according to Post Office Travel Money.
Covent Garden celebrates 180 years
Covent Garden has played a central role in the changing face of London for centuries.
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.
Sinai savings for family holidays to Egypt
Families looking to travel to Egypt this summer might like to try the only part of Egyptian territory located in Asia as opposed to Africa, the Sinai Peninsular.
Winter sun and Aussie Ashes
Following the last home series Ashes victory, England is now looking to keep hold of the title on Aussie soil.
The time is now for holidays in Vietnam
The time is now for being on holiday in Vietnam with many special offers available for summer 2010. Luxury tour company, Luxury Travel, is offering various summer holiday options for holidaymakers.
Summer sporting madness on the Hispaniola
Enjoy some great sporting moments this summer on the Restaurant Ship Hispaniola.
A journey of discovery through China
Save £165 per person, when you book the “Three Gorges Discovery” journey with Travel Indochina, for a departure date of 24th May 2010.
Discover India's World Heritage Sites
From the Red Fort in Delhi to the Jungle Book-style forests of Kaziranga National Park and the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal, India is home to an unparalleled wealth of natural and man-made treasures of such importance that nearly 30 have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Iconic Machu Picchu will re-open in April
Machu Picchu, South America’s celebrated tourist attraction and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, is set to re-open to tourists on 1 April 2010 after flooding earlier in the year forced it to close.
Pyramids, Pharoahs & Greek Islands
Star Clippers is offering a £100 saving of its 11 night ‘Pyramid’s, Pharoahs & Greek islands’ sailing, departing from Safaga, Egypt, on 16th April and including 9 nights on board Star Clipper, one of the company’s three head-turning tall ships, and two nights pre-cruise in the 5 Star Sofitel, on a bed and breakfast basis.
Visit Salisbury Cathedral this summer
Exploring Salisbury Cathedral has been made easier for Sunday visitors this summer. Between the May Bank Holiday weekend and August Bank holiday weekend, Sunday 30 May to Sunday 29 August inclusive, visitors will be able to enjoy a longer time in this beautiful and historic building, see its treasures and soak up its special atmosphere before Evensong takes place at the later time of 4.30pm.
Spring savings on adventure travel
With May an ideal time to visit Europe and North Africa, The Adventure Company is offering would-be holidaymakers the chance to take advantage of the warm climate without the summer crowds and to enjoy a £50 saving per person.