Types of trip
Separate the best from the rest
Launching today, Tipped.co.uk is a new site enabling consumers to separate the best places, businesses and services in the UK from the worst. Offering a powerful mix of local search, customer reviews and social networking, the service is also optimised for mobile devices – a UK first for a service of this kind. From hotels to caterers, boutiques to pubs, Tipped can help users make informed choices, even when on the move.
2 by 2 Holidays launches new range of safaris to Zambia
South African travel specialist, 2 by 2 Holidays, this week enhances its collection by launching a new programme of safaris to the great unspoilt game parks of Zambia – South Luangwa, Kafue and Lower Zambezi. Each two-night safari is the perfect add-on to a visit to the mighty Victoria Falls, enabling you to experience a wealth of South African delights in one visit.
Families that play together stay together
Time was when Sunday dinners brought generations of families together around the same table. Because today’s workplace has a way of scattering families across the country and even around the world, laying plans to reunite often goes to the experts.
Save up to 50% on cruise breaks to Amsterdam
To make the most of the last few weeks of summer why not take advantage of one of DFDS Seaways fantastic offers on a short break to Amsterdam or Stavanger, and save as much as 50%.
Travelconnect.co.uk launches travel reviews
Travel deals and guides website TravelConnect.co.uk has added user generated travel reviews to its website. The decision to launch a travel review section on travelconnect.co.uk was made after the website received an unprecedented number of travel review submissions in just three months from users posting on the comments section of the website.
Ring a tourist office and speak to a human
Tourism Flanders - Brussels operate a “real” live operator line from Monday to Friday on a London local rate telephone number. Calls are actually answered by a member of staff unlike so many tourist offices nowadays.
Maritime Greenwich to host open air concert
The Boehm Clarinet Quartet and Indigo Saxophone Quartet will present a delightful programme of light classical music in the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College at Maritime Greenwich, south east London on Sunday, 16 September in partnership with Trinity College of Music.
DFDS launches extensive festive cruise programme
DFDS Seaways has launched its festive cruise programme. Covering a time period from late November into the New Year, the range of options includes visits to some of Northern Europe’s most famous Christmas markets as well as post-Christmas trips to Germany and New Year breaks in Amsterdam.
New for Norway
With extra flights, heavy investment in aircraft and a brand new ice hotel, there is plenty of things that are ‘New For Norway’.
Explorer’s Way – Adelaide to Darwin
From Adelaide to Darwin, the 3,016km “Explorer’s Way” is recognised as one of the world’s greatest long distance, transcontinental drives, crossing Australia from coast to coast, south to north.
Kendal wheels in Tour of Britain
Visitors to the historic market town of Kendal, in South Cumbria, on Friday, September 14, can enjoy the sight of world class cyclists competing amidst the drama of race competition, as well as walkabouts from much loved children’s story-book characters, as the penultimate stage of the Tour of Britain 2007 becomes part of a free-to-attend and truly 'mint' occasion.
Eco-friendly campground opens on Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Campground has opened on the 500-acre Water Island offering upscale cottage-style accommodation with a minimal environmental footprint. Visitors who yearn to feel close to nature without giving up the comforts of home can choose this eco-sensitive resort with self-contained tent-cottages in the US Virgin Islands, just a ten-minute ferry ride from Crown Bay on St. Thomas.
Works begin for Formula 1 Singapore
Works on the Pit Building for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix officially started today with a ceremony to break ground at the site off Raffles Boulevard. Measuring some 350 metres long, the Pit Building is a key piece of infrastructure for the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, which will debut on 28 September 2008.
Family friendly skiing holidays
Family skiing holidays are more affordable than ever with special offers such as free lift passes, free ski hire and accommodation discounts bringing costs down even further.
Family holiday rentals for October half term
This week on Holiday-Rentals.co.uk there is a huge variety of accommodation available for the October half-term. With every type of holiday home available, from activity-themed rentals, to luxurious villas and city centre apartments, families are sure to find something to suit their requirements and budget.