Types of trip
A Luxury Weekend in London
When you’ve got money to burn London presents itself as a fabulous place to spend it. The capital has countless luxurious hotels, world-class eateries, places to enjoy drinks with a view and of course top-end shopping.
Two million head overseas for the great school summer getaway
ABTA - The Travel Association estimates that two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas this weekend for the first weekend of the summer holidays for the majority of schools in England (26-29 July).
Got a question of sport? Check out your local museum
Since Murray took the Wimbledon title last month, tennis fever has taken over the country. Those suffering withdrawal can learn the evolution of the game from a garden party pastime to a multimillion-dollar professional sport at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum.
Whale watching in Colombia
There are many places around the world to spot whales; but when it comes to the most spectacular setting (and where to get closest to them), Colombia is out on its own, and from now until October is the best time to see them.
Castle Palooza, Oxegen and the Electric Picnic
Say “Irish music” and flame-haired dancers or Guinness-drinking fiddlers come to mind, but there’s a thriving festival circuit with three events well worth pitching up to in August, says Irish Ferries.
Walking holiday to the Golden Land of Myanmar
Step back in time and experience cultures and traditions little changed by the modern world on a new for 2014 guided walking holiday of the Golden Land of Myanmar – formerly the British colony of Burma – courtesy of HF Holidays, the UK walking holiday organisation which is celebrating its centenary in 2013.
Top 10 things to do in North Jutland
North Jutland, Denmark's most northerly region, has plenty of appeal for an active holiday throughout the year.
Colorado's Garden of the Gods
Colorado's Garden of the Gods public park is officially the 3rd best park in the world and the second park in the USA according to international travel resource TripAdvisor which has released its Travellers Choice Attractions list.
Par & Spa in The Golf Centre of The Alps
This summer, a golfing holiday to the world-famous Kulm Hotel St. Moritz is all the more appealing thanks to the opening of the £8-million Kulm Spa St. Moritz, where golfers can indulge themselves with a personal training session designed specifically for golfers, a signature Alpine herb stamp massage to ease tired muscles after a challenging round of golf or a long soak in the outdoor hot tub with panoramic Alpine views.
Runaway weddings - why getting hitched abroad could cost thousands of pounds
With the cost of getting married in the UK now around £20,000 compared to an average of £7,000 for overseas weddings, it is no wonder that 1 in 5 Brits will choose to get married abroad.
Froome with a view!
If Chris Froome’s superb performance in winning the Tour de France has got you thinking about blowing the cobwebs off your bike, then why not head for the French Pyrenees to take on the very same climbs yourself on a cut price activity holiday?
The Algarve’s diverse culinary scene
The Algarve offers a diverse culinary scene for visitors to discover from speciality local dishes rich in flavour to fine-dining and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Best hotels in the Dominican Republic for family holidays
The Dominican Republic is considered one of the "best family holiday destinations" in the Caribbean, according to the travel website TripAdvisor.
Victor Hugo's Hauteville House becomes a 'Maisons des Illustres'
Hauteville House in Guernsey, which was home to Les Misérables author Victor Hugo, has officially been awarded the prestigious 'Maisons des Illustres'; a French accolade which recognises the building's cultural value and contribution to French heritage.
Norwich braces itself for big tourism boost
To celebrate the release of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa in cinemas from 7th August, VisitNorwich and Norwich City Council Blue Badge Guides are launching a new walking tour of the city, designed with Partridge fans in mind.