Types of Trip

A summer of beer festivals

The region of Flanders in Belgium comes alive with a swathe of prestigious beer festivals this summer. Every region is proud of its historical beer production and to celebrate this age old, traditional industry, summer beer festivals are held in homage of this country’s favourite drink.

Bag a bargain to Barbados this summer

Tropical Sky has some amazing offers to Barbados this summer with two weeks on an all-inclusive basis for £859 per person, valid for departures from 31 August – 30 September.

New in Norway

From stylish contemporary hotels to innovative city guiding systems, Norway is flourishing with brand new products for the overseas tourist to experience. Heavy investment in new routes by the two main airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle and SAS has made parts of Norway more accessible than ever before and the country is welcoming a higher number of visitors from abroad.

Go green and get in shape with a holiday in Bavaria

If you want to be fed in exchange for being green, head for southern Bavaria and the Allgäu region. In the Kleinwalsertal you’ll not only be provided with free shuttle services if you leave your car behind but also get special rewards in the form of local mountain cheese or “Käsknöpfle” (cheese dumplings).

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.