Types of Trip

Trafalgar Square Festival 2007 inspired by India

This year's Trafalgar Square Festival takes inspiration from the Mayor of London's India Now season, with three weeks of breathtaking outdoor dance, theatre and spectacle, designed to illustrate the creative connections between London and India.

Canada has world's friendliest folk

It turns out that the world thinks Canadians are friendlier than affable Australians - in fact, a recent poll revealed Canucks are the most simpatico folks anywhere for three quarters running. That's according to Simon Anholt and his influential Anholt Nation Brands Index. Canada trumped Australia (No. 2), with Spain, New Zealand and Italy coming in at third, fourth and fifth places respectively.

Escape to the Loire’s new spa camp this summer

If you’re feeling ‘under the weather’ then why not take a trip to Eurocamp’s brand new Balneo spa retreat in its stunning Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte in the Loire Valley. Campers in need of some pampering can relax in the adult only indoor lagoon, surrounded by beaches looking out onto the lake.

UK's largest flower carpet to go on show in Bury St. Edmunds

The UK’s largest begonia flower carpet measuring some 750 square metres is to be laid in Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk for viewing over the late summer Bank holiday weekend, Friday 24 – Sunday 26 August from 9am until dusk.

Prestige Holidays launches Winter 2007/8 brochure

Luxury independent tour operator, Prestige Holidays, has revealed a stylish new visual identity to coincide with the launch of its Winter 2007/8 brochure. The new look is part of a marketing strategy that positions Prestige Holidays as the dynamic independent operator offering the best value in the five star market.

Go wild this summer with the National Trust

You need never be stuck for what to do during the summer holidays again! Just download a colourful wall planner which has 42 days of action-packed ideas and things to do at National Trust properties. Ideal for parents and grandparents wanting to take the kids on a good value, fun-filled day out.

The National Forest launches special deals for groups

With a pocketful of special offers, groups will have even more reason to visit The National Forest & Beyond after the Group Leisure & Travel Show at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from 20 to 21 September.

Interhome expands Croatia offering

Croatia remains at the top of the ‘wish’ list for many British holiday-makers and now there’s even more choice for those who want the ‘home away from home’ experience in this charming Mediterranean destination. Leading holiday home rental specialist, Interhome, has acquired long-standing partner ABC H-Turizam and added a whole host of new villas, farmhouses and apartments throughout the country.

Twycross Zoo - a wildlife gateway to The National Forest

Both visitors and wildlife alike are being encouraged to travel between Twycross Zoo and The National Forest. Twycross Zoo lies just south of The National Forest but it is a gateway to this emerging Forest with animals, birds and other wildlife moving around the countryside between the habitats created by the zoo and the Forest.

Bring Fido on the ferry with Stena Line

Leading ferry operator Stena Line now boasts new and improved kennels for the beloved dog to provide a comfortable place to rest while owners enjoy the new onboard experience on Stena Line’s newly lengthened and refurbished Superferries.

New developments for Grenada

British serial entrepreneur Peter de Savary, renowned the world over for his legendary hospitality creations, is spearheading the creation of several new destinations on the luxuriant, tropical island of Grenada, known as " the spice island" and now, according to de Savary, set to become the new St Tropez.

Beaches to dive for with Hidden Croatia

With the British summer still in hiding, the need to search out summer sun becomes ever stronger – and where better than the sundrenched Croatian Coastline. Hidden Croatia, the leading specialist tour operator, brings you the most outstanding beaches and diving spots along this rugged and breathtaking coast.