Types of trip
Bristol prepares for the Easter holidays
The Easter Holidays are upon us and parents everywhere will be seeking advice on how to keep the children entertained, whilst distracting them from eating endless chocolate egg supplies before Easter celebrations even get started! If this sounds familiar then you may be pleased to hear that Destination Bristol.
St. Lucia moves to the beat of jazz
St. Lucia will be moving to the beat of jazz when music fills the air this May. Tourists and locals alike will listen to a mix of jazz, R&B, funk, blues and soul, day and night under the Caribbean sun and stars. This year’s line-up includes five Grammy winners; Natalie Cole, John Legend, Isaac Hayes and George Benson as well as Brazilian jazz fusion singer Tania Maria.
Paris breaks to see ‘The Police’ live in concert
This year The Police hit the stage with a tour that reunites them after 21 years apart, and although the UK tour sold out in record time, Leger Holidays has secured a limited number of highly sought after ‘Gold Standing’ and ‘Category 1 seated’ tickets, making it easy for fans to experience this legendary rock concert in Paris.
Jewel of Arabia - Oman shines as a cultural haven
The Cradle of Civilisation, the Gulf Region, is known for it’s rich cultural heritage and backdrop of stunning coastlines, mountains, fertile plains and sandy deserts. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all have their roots in the region and the buildings of worship are some of the world's most remarkable structures. The Gulf Region is fast becoming the hottest destination around.
Somak Holidays launches “Business Class” safaris
Independent, family-run and award winning tour operator, Somak Holidays (Somak.co.uk) is proud to announce the launch of its brand new Africa brochure. The brochure is packed full of safaris, beach holidays, tours and cruises and features a new and exciting product that will transform the Africa safari experience for wildlife enthusiasts – the premier safari microbus.
The Palais Des Beaux-Arts presents major exhibition
The first major retrospective for over fifty years of work by the celebrated 17th century Flemish-born French painter Philippe de Champaigne is being staged by the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Lille, from Friday 27 April to Wednesday 15 August 2007.
Book 3 nights & stay for 7 with Haven Holidays
Fancy a few days away after the Easter rush? Haven and British Holidays are offering seven nights for the price of three at a choice of their family holiday parks from April 13th. What makes it even more of a bargain is that the holiday will cost from as little as £99 and that’s for a family of up to six people!
Austria - world class golf courses with views to die for
With the possibility of playing in exquisite locations, a golf holiday in Austria will leave a lasting impression. Scenic greens range from courses in Austria's beautiful lake regions and impressive apline backdrops, to the lush surroundings of the wine-growing regions.
Vilnius to be European Capital of Culture in 2009
There are only 644 days to go before Vilnius is hailed as European Capital of Culture. The Lithuanian capital is the first city in the Post-Communist block to be designated this reputable title. The 20-year-old tradition, which has seen a total of 30 European cities to win the honour of being European Capital of Culture, will now enable Vilnius to present to the world its distinguishable cultural identity.
Prime destination - Bavaria in Southern Germany
The Allgäu in Western Bavaria, bordering Lake Constance and the Austrian border, has a tourism tradition of more than 100 years and is one of Germany’s favourite holiday destinations combining everything the Alps have to offer with rivers, lakes, picturesque towns and a unique cultural heritage.
A Brand new concept in expedition cruising
The vision behind the development of the newly built 48-metre luxury yacht, Hanse Explorer, was to train professional seamen, including officers, engineers and chefs, whilst simultaneously offering up to 12 passengers the opportunity to experience a very different kind of luxury adventure, allowing the passengers to participate as much as they wish in day-to-day life onboard a luxury yacht – from ship navigation and itinerary planning to learning how to make soup in a Beaufort 12!
The Quest of a lifetime
As we approach summer, hundreds of A Level students are nervously anticipating exam season and thinking about how they’re going to spend their gap years. Quest pioneered combined expeditions back in 1996 and Quest Overseas continues to organise life-changing trips for gappers keen to make a difference while having the trip of a lifetime.
Princess Cruises unveil new culinary highlights
Princess Cruises, the UK’s fourth biggest cruise line, is combining best-loved favourites and traditions with contemporary culinary trends in debuting an array of epicurean initiatives which represent the line’s most sweeping changes to its highly-regarded food and beverage programme.
Canada city breaks - affordable as Europe
Toronto and Montreal are now as easy and cheap to access as some of their European counterparts. Frontier Canada, specialists in holidays to Canada, are keen to encourage holidaymakers to consider Canada as a short break destination and with affordable scheduled flights and city centre accommodation, there has never been a better time to visit.
Out now – 2007 guide to Golf in Austria
Everything you need to know about planning a golf holiday in Austria, in one source - the 2007 Golf In Austria guide featuring 45 of Austria’s finest golf courses and 80 hotels that are specifically geared to cater for the discerning golfer.