Types of Trip

Join the festivities in Portugal this summer

During July and August Portugal is bursting with music, food and dancing as festival season kicks in. From the festival of sweets to the grand festival of barbecued chicken and the flamenco festival - there’s even a sardine festival!

Experience spring events in Australia this autumn

With the outlook looking cloudy for the UK, there has never been a better time to visit Australia than this autumn. When it’s springtime in Oz there are a number of fun, unusual, quirky, cultural and interesting events happening. From Lizard Races to Scarecrow Competitions; and from CheeseFests to Flora Festivals, there is a lot going on from September – November . . .

Festival fever hits the world

Festival fever is upon us but will the unpredictable British weather continue to put a dampener on festivities? Travelsphere, the UK’s leading operator of escorted tours worldwide, may have the answer.

Open house events at Maritime Greenwich

Several of Maritime Greenwich’s beautiful iconic buildings and hidden architectural treasures, some of which are not generally open to the public, will be welcoming visitors free of charge on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September as part of the ‘Open House’ London weekend.

Suffolk goes tasty with new website

Visitors to Suffolk are being encouraged to explore and experience local food and drink through a new website, Tastysuffolk.org.uk. The Tasty Suffolk website provides a one stop shop for food lovers bringing together farm shops, farmers’ markets and other outlets providing local food, together with food and drink producers whose details are presented in a creative and informative way.

Costa Cruises celebrates 1 million bookings in 2007

With its 1 millionth guest booking in 2007, Costa Cruises has achieved an historic record never before attained in the company’s 60-year history, and a record which is unprecedented in Europe.

Pennsylvania launches ‘Artisan Trails’

For creativity off the beaten path, Pennsylvania has introduced five Artisan Trails which wind through unspoilt countryside and play host to potters, quilters, glassblowers, and other creative artists who use art to reflect the state’s cultural heritage.

North East England's unbeatable offer

North East England is set to become the best value destination in the UK following the launch of its summer special offer campaign. Visitors to the Visitnortheastengland.com website over the next eight weeks will be offered £50 off selected self-catering accommodation and 15% off serviced accommodation when booking a set length of stay.

Don’t just revise history - re-live it with English Heritage!

This summer English Heritage is offering a range of activities across the country that are designed to put the “cor!” into core curriculum. From the Scottish borders all the way down to the south coast, children will be able to acquire skills beyond anything they typically learn in the classroom.

Sam Torrance tees off 'Top Ten' tourism drive

In a week when all eyes will be on Scotland for the Open at Carnoustie, golf legend Sam Torrance is sharing his top 10 things to do and see in Scotland, as part of a new national tourism campaign.

City breaks win in wet weather wipeout

City break bookings have soared as the wet weather continues into July. LateRooms.com, the late availability hotel specialist has reported that bookings for weekends in European capitals and major cities are up by 33% on the same period last year. UK holidaymakers are also leaving it until the last minute to book their break away, with over 50 per cent of bookings being made within 3 days of departure.