Types of trip
America’s Woodstock revival
It was the heyday for love, peace, flower power, flowing hair and mindful music back in 1969 when Woodstock attracted the crowds. Next month heralds the first “remake” of the 1960’s Woodstock Festival set in the state, made famous by John Denver’s ballads, West Virginia. The hippies of the sixties will bring their grandchildren to hear legendary bands to include Jefferson Starship and Mind Garage in a new era where MySpace has become the new FM.
Butlins announces 2007 festivals line-up
Butlins has announced an eclectic festivals programme for the rest of the year - with more to come. The line-up, which ranges from rock and metal through gospel to dance, follows the well-received All Tomorrow’s Parties at Minehead which showcased leftfield acts like Nick Cave and Joanna Newsome.
A family Christmas in York
Castle Howard, York, will be opening for Christmas in 2007, following the success of last year's opening. Between Saturday 24th November and Sunday 16th December, the Howard family will be welcoming visitors to experience the magic of their Christmas at Castle Howard.
Tee followed by Michelin Starred tea in Alsace
Alsace is renowned for its food (it has more Michelin starred restaurants than any other region of France), wine, stunning landscapes and welcoming people but there is one thing that the Alsatians would have rather kept to themselves - golf! As well as having the second best and the third most difficult golfing destinations in France, Alsace has a variety of attractive, uncrowded and value for money courses ready to welcome golfers of all standards from the UK.
From lakeside strolls to mountain hikes, Headwater’s got it covered
Headwater's 2007 walking and cycling holidays take in some of the finest mountain scenery in the world and, from gentle lakeside strolls to challenging mountain hikes, we've made sure we've got something for everyone.
Silver surf with Eurocamp
As the epic sequel “Fantastic Four: Rise of The Silver Surfer” hits the big screen this weekend, why not catch a few waves of your own this summer at one of Europe’s best surfing destinations – Portugal’s Silver Coast.
Aarhus - summer in the city
Fancy a break in a cool city by the sea? Head for Aarhus, the capital of Jutland and Denmark’s second largest city. It is a university city with a genuine buzz, great canal-side restaurants and brilliant shopping. In the summer months it has the added bonus that after a day of sightseeing and fun it is easy to get to the beach for a refreshing swim in the Bay of Aarhus.
Experience contemporary Cowal culture this June
The first ArtsFeastCowal will take place from Friday 22 June to Sunday 24 June. Experience contemporary Cowal culture, expressed through its art, crafts and food, an experience which will truly nourish your soul. Artists living and working in Dunoon and Cowal are inspired by the colours, moods, light and history of this area to create beautiful, individual pieces of work.
Design your own holiday with Apartmentsabroad.com
Long-established holiday accommodation specialist apartmentsabroad.com has spread its wings, adding thousands of excursions and tours in nearly 50 countries to its “one-stop online travel shop.”
Celebrate 15 years of Disney magic with DNATA Holidays
For the first time ever Dnata Holidays have launched a new and enchanting holiday brochure in conjunction with Disneyland Resort Paris to celebrate the latter’s15th anniversary.
Cottonwood Hills Golf Club launches ‘Faldo Championship’ course
Kansas' Cottonwood Hills master planned golf community will open its 18-hole golf course – the first ‘Faldo Championship’ course in the Midwest – to the public on Saturday, June 23.
Be a wise Owl and head to the National Forest Wood Fair
A fine display of owls will join the array of attractions at this year’s National Forest Wood Fair, to be held at Beacon Hill Country Park, on Bank Holiday Monday August 27.
Pastoral bliss in Austria
As a travel writer published in the UK, Canada and America, Leslie Woit is more commonly to be found reporting on five-star hotels and top ski resorts. But this summer Leslie moves to the secluded mountain region of Maria Alm in Austria to make her debut as a Sennerin, roughly translated as alpine milk maid.
Race-goers will be all of a flutter with Park Resorts
With Ascot and the summer racing season at starters orders, Park Resorts has put together a selection of midweek breaks designed to attract those holidaymakers keen for a flutter.
2007 marks the return of bustling Blackpool
Despite failing in it’s bid to win the Super Casino licence, Blackpool has seen an ever-increasing number of visitors, and is back with a bang as the number one seaside destination in the UK.