Types of trip
Discover Vietnamese cuisine with Prue Leith
Join restauranteur, tv chef and cookery writer Prue Leith on a culinary journey through Vietnam. Greenbee Specialist Travel is offering a special culinary tour of Vietnam this November, accompanied by Prue Leith.
Holiday bargains in Turkey and mainland Spain
Don’t believe the hype, but do your research and you’ll be able to take advantage of great deals on mainland Spain and Turkey holidays for summer 2007. That’s the message from Holidays-direct.co.uk.
Snow falls on Queenstown & New Zealand’s Remarkables ski area
It’s June 22 and it’s dumping snow in downtown Queenstown and at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas. More than 20 centimetres of new snow has fallen on the ski areas over the past 24 hours. Snow is still falling and the polar blast is forecast to continue for the next few days.
Last minute bargains for holiday villa rentals
Holiday home specialist, Jolly Group, has recently launched a new website specifically aimed at last minute holiday rentals. VillasNow.com lists holiday villas and apartments where there is a Special Offer or Last Minute Availability direct from the owner at discounted rates.
Wild In Scotland launches 5 night Orkney adventure tour
Edinburgh based tour company Wild in Scotland (wildinscotland.com) has launched a new 5-night tour around the island of Orkney departing on Tuesdays from the 26 June 2007 and operating throughout the season until the 2 October 2007.
Visit a worldwide anniversary in 2007
2007 signifies a year for notable anniversaries around the world and the ideal opportunity to enjoy a memorable travel experience with a difference. Travelsphere, the UK’s leading operator of escorted tours worldwide, features tours to many of the world’s more prominent anniversary celebrations throughout 2007.
Experience the ‘New Seven Wonders Of The World’
On the 7th July 2007 the eagerly anticipated announcement surrounding the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’ will be unveiled to the world. Single’s holiday specialist, Just You, feature a number of the listed landmarks in its new ‘Worldwide Holidays’ brochure, which offers over 80 escorted holiday ideas throughout 2007/2008, with no single supplements and your own room.
Gadgets and games for summer fun on the beach
Pack a picnic and grab the stereo, it’s that time of year again when the beach beckons! Not sure what to take? Get online to discover a wealth of waterproof gadgets for music and memories, as well as picnic and playtime accessories. Here are a few ideas to get you started from iWorld.co.uk and Crazyaboutgadgets.com.
Dream weddings in Sardinia
Just Sardinia is offering a personalised service to plan your dream wedding in Sardinia. Having teamed up with Weddings in Sardinia, they can arrange flights and accommodation for both you and your wedding guests.
Success for Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
The extraordinary success of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum reached another impressive milestone last week (15 June) as it welcomed the 3,000,000th visitor through its doors barely 11 months after its re-opening on 11 July 2006, following a three-year, £35 million refurbishment.
Paradise is a tree-house with Somak Holidays
Cosying up among the branches and sipping champagne with your loved one, surrounded by nature. What could be more romantic than a stay in a private tree-house? Independent, luxury tour operator, Somak Holidays, recommends its favourite tree-top havens from Kenya to Kerala.
Prestige Holidays launch special interest tours
Independent luxury tour operator, Prestige Holidays, is offering 18 special interest Holidays for 2008 through tours specialist, The Travellers’ Club. New for next year are a tour to ancient and modern Libya, a trip to Jordan and Syria and an Indonesian tour taking in Bali, Central Java and Lombok.
Malta to host Isle of MTV Summer Music Festival
MTV Networks International has announced summer music festival Isle of MTV will return on 26th July 2007 to Malta’s stunning coastal capital city, Valletta. The highly anticipated music celebration will feature performances from headline International music artists Akon, Maroon 5 and Enrique Iglesias.
All smiles in Montreal
The world’s largest comedy festival, Montréal’s Just For Laughs Festival, celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year and, as usual, many top performers from the UK and Ireland will be in Montréal for the event, next month.
Holiday Rental Specialist enhances their online experience
Global holiday letting specialist Interhome has increased stickiness on its website with the development of online brochure technology.