Types of trip
Zap and Zen your way to Alsace this autumn
In the autumn holidaymakers heading for Alsace on the new TGV Est will be able to choose between zenning and zapping! On 2nd October the popular iDTGV service opens on the new line between Paris and the Alsace centres of Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse. Tickets are available now for as little as €19 (including all taxes) if booked in advance.
Jamestown USA ‘Discovery’ ship to visit Ipswich
A life size replica of the ‘Discovery’, the smallest of three ships which set sail to the New World in 1606 to found the Jamestown settlement captained by Ipswich born John Sicklemore, will be moored at the historic waterfront in Ipswich, Suffolk and is open to the public for free viewing from 6-13 August.
Australia without limits
Great Southern Railway has today launched a new travel initiative - the Oz Tracks Pass - that allows under-35 year olds six months of almost unlimited travel on The Ghan, Indian Pacific and The Overland for only $690. The Oz Tracks Pass makes it easy to explore Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin, Melbourne and their surroundings, as well as key points en route.
The Far East: Beach, city and beyond
Independent, family-run and award winning tour operator, Somak Holidays is proud to announce the launch of its brand new Far East brochure. The brochure is packed full of new city and boutique hotels, tours and tailor made itineraries across Thailand, Malaysia, Bali, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Cambodia and features the first residential spa suites at the Hyatt Hua Hin, Thailand.
Lithuania to host the largest entertainment festival in the Baltics
The largest music and entertainment festival in the Baltics will take place in Norviliskes, cultural crossroads by the Belarusian border on the 24—26th of August.
Holidaylettings.co.uk trend tracker - summer 2007
Research from Holidaylettings.co.uk shows how Spain is faring amongst new competition and Mexico marks its place on the map.
Tips for staying safe on your Gap year abroad
Knowledge of a second language, or better still, the ability to converse in the local tongue while on a gap year abroad, can be an invaluable safety tool, but often the excitement takes over and many forget to take adequate safety measures.
Chiapas – Mexico’s last exotic frontier
Austin-Lehman Adventures, the experts in multi-sport vacations throughout the Americas, are offering a rare opportunity to accompany National Geographic Adventure magazine Contributing Editor, Bob Howells, on its inaugural trip in Chiapas, rightfully dubbed Mexico’s last exotic frontier.
Join DFDS Seaways’ car tour to Gatebil in Norway
This September, DFDS Seaways is offering you the opportunity of a lifetime - to experience picturesque Norway as part of a car tour, on route to the famous Gatebil event.
Fantastic short break deals to Norway this summer
Sailing direct from Newcastle to Bergen or Stavanger, DFDS Seaways are offering excellent value for money cruise breaks. They give you a really good taste of cruising to exciting new destinations at affordable prices. Read on to find out more.
Headwater add Gran Canaria to their walking holidays portfolio
Headwater are proud to announce another addition to their extensive range of independent walking holidays. Born of volcanoes and crafted by the elements, Gran Canaria offers some of the finest - and most remote - walking in Europe.
Record number of entries for Tourism Excellence Awards
South West Tourism has received a record 200 entries in this year’s South West Tourism Excellence Awards in association with First Great Western and South West Water, as the final shortlist is announced for 2007/2008, with Sustainable Tourism being the single most popular category.
The Faroe Islands – a world of difference
It’s time to leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind, and experience something truly out of the ordinary. The Faroes consist of 18 islands and with a population of just 49,000, there is plenty of room for tranquility – maybe with some wild partying thrown in!
3 of the best family villa holidays this summer
Self-catering villa holidays are a great option for families, providing privacy, a home away from home with all the usual creature comforts and added extras such as a private pool to keep the kids occupied. Whether families are keen to travel to Europe or further afield, there’s a perfect private property just waiting to be discovered.
Prince or Pauper? – a Costa del Golf Holiday for every budget
According to the 2006 Sport England ‘Active People Survey’ 1.5 million adults play golf at least once a month making it the second most popular ball sport in the country. But there’s one activity that beats hitting balls on English fairways and that’s hitting balls on foreign fairways – in particular southern Spain.