Types of trip
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.
Courting success with Haven holiday parks
With Wimbledon almost upon us it’s time to decide whether to dust off your racquet or sit back with a glass of Pimms and a bowl of strawberries to watch the professionals. Or you could take the easy option and organise tennis coaching for your children – you could be nurturing the next Roger Federer!
lastminute.com unveils new booking engine
Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com has seen the number of bookings more than double after unveiling its new and revolutionary virtual travel agent booking engine this week, offering a sleeker and easier booking process to find that perfect holiday.
Holiday options for bigger families
A one size fits all policy dominates the travel industry often leaving families who don’t conform to the two-adults-and-two-kids model struggling to find a suitable holiday. But now accommodation specialist Apartmentsabroad.com is highlighting its range of Mediterranean hideaways which can sleep up to eight people this summer.
VisitScotland design a unique tartan for Shrek!
VisitScotland honours Shrek with a kilt made in a specially designed tartan by Lochcarron of Scotland. Mike Myers who bestowed a Scottish accent on the lovable ogre when he first came to life in Shrek in 2001 was present at the unveiling.
Relax and explore as kids go free in Brighton
VisitBrighton launches Kids Go Free campaign to ensure a fun-filled summer for families. Brighton is the ideal playground for all the family. With its excellent range of child-friendly hotels, seaside activities, museums, theatres and sports events, there is no better place to enjoy a family holiday than in this free-thinking ‘city by the sea’.
Scotland’s first classic car challenge gets the green light
Car enthusiasts are being encouraged to experience the drive of their lives in style from today with the launch of Scotland’s first Classic Car Challenge in the Scottish Borders. The Classic Car Challenge comprises three scenic routes throughout the Borders taking in the Coast, the River Tweed and the Reivers.
Athens heats up the city break market
The city of Athens is hosting the biggest business event in the city break industry calendar, City Break 2007, 11th- 13th June. With the European city break market said to be worth over 150 billion GBP in 2006, City Break 2007 is the only travel exhibition dedicated to the short break and urban tourism style holiday.
Holiday home rental specialist offers big holiday savings
Leading holiday home rental specialist Interhome has launched its Joker sale with savings of up to 25% on rental properties across Europe and the US. The Joker sale applies to stays of any duration booked between now and 28 June for travel right up until 27 October 2007.
Get active in Finland this summer
“An active holiday in Finland offers excitement, variety and a real opportunity to experience one of Mother Nature’s finest adventure playgrounds” says the Finnish Tourist Board. The thousands of lakes, wide expanses of open countryside and forest, the rolling northern fells, the river valleys and spectacular archipelago combine to make Finland a number one destination for anyone seeking an activity holiday with a difference.
St Lucia carnival celebrations to go off with a bang
St Lucia will be celebrating the cultural extravaganza that is Carnival with a calendar full of electrifying events throughout June and July. With the introduction of a number of new activities, this year promises to be bigger and more diverse than ever before. More than 3,000 locals and visiting festival-goers are expected to come together to revel in the annual cultural showpiece.
Endless summer holiday savings for St. Lucia tourists
This summer, St. Lucia will become even more accessible to the UK with the ‘St. Lucia Summer Saver’ promotion. Suppliers in St. Lucia from restaurants and small boutique hotels to eco-adventure tours and car hire companies will offer incredible savings of up to 25% to all visitors to the island.