Types of trip
Australia weaves ‘Charlotte’s Web’ in Victoria
Melbourne and the rolling hills of Greendale (75km west of Melbourne) have recently been home to a talking spider and a rather cute pig! The children’s classic ‘Charlotte’s Web’, which stars Dakota Fanning and the voices of Julia Roberts, John Cleese and Oprah Winfrey, was filmed in the area.
Toast the Winelands in South Africa
South Africa's wine industry goes back to the first European settlement in Cape Town over 350 years ago and today produces some of the world’s best wines. Flight Centre, a specialist travel retailer to South Africa, is currently offering a five-night package to Cape Town and the Winelands that allows visitors to taste the best that this region offers.
Legendary Château of Nantes reopens
Following a massive 15-year renovation and restoration programme, both the fortress and the residence of the spectacular Château of the Dukes of Brittany in Nantes has reopened after a three-year public closure.
Quest Overseas expands operation
Quest Overseas, one of the UK’s leading gap year companies, is expanding its operation to provide grown up gappers, career breakers and holidaymakers with the same life changing experiences that it has been providing for gap year students since 1996.
Big Easter savings on Bermuda breaks
Prestige Holidays is offering big reductions on Bermuda breaks this Easter. Travellers can enjoy savings of £400 per booking at a selection of the island’s hotels. Holidays must be booked by 31 March 2007 and travel completed by 9 April 2007.
Sydney celebrates historic arrivals
Sydney shone in the world cruising spotlight with a spectacular party to welcome Cunard’s iconic ocean liners Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2 into its harbour this week. The much anticipated event marked the first time the two ocean liners have met in Sydney since 1941, when the originals were serving as troop ships during World War 2.
Hot cross fun for Easter holidays
Don’t wrestle with the decision as to whether or not to take the kids away for Easter – Haven and British Holidays have breaks available over the Easter holidays from as little as £189 for a family of up to six. And this year they’ll be featuring live wrestling on the parks with a host of renowned fighting favourites.
'Miss Potter' Land - the coolest places in the Lake District
Complimentary champagne, private yacht trips or chefs, gourmet picnics and in-house spa treatments. Boutique Getaways adds a lot of style to the traditional walking holiday! Discover the coolest new places to stay in The Lake District.
Adrenalin junkies should head to Finland
Anyone in search of a good adrenaline rush need look no further than the snowy banks of Finland’s Pajakkakoski river. For it’s here, right in the middle of the little town of Kuhmo, that year-round river swimming is taking place. Regardless of any nip in the air, intrepid adventurers are donning survival suits and life jackets to float one at a time downstream – under expert supervision – along sections of deep, slow-moving water and fast-flowing rapids.
Adventurous over 50’s in trouble abroad
Bungee jumping, skydiving, abseiling, and swimming with sharks are just some of the adventures that the over 50’s are enjoying on their holidays - but the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) warns at the same time of an upsurge in cases of over 50’s needing consular assistance abroad.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 last minute deals
It‘s less than three weeks until the Opening Ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007 and Gullivers has some last minute special offers for England cricket fans wishing to join an official tour.
Make mum’s week at Sanctuary Villas and Apartments
Mothers only get one special day a year – Sunday 18th March 2007 – but for those who deserve a bit more spoiling, why not reward them with a week-long stay in Europe? Sanctuary Villas and Apartments offers luxury rental villas in France, Italy and Spain, ideal for extended family getaways and celebrations.
Hit the piste with Interhome
Find the perfect property for your wintersports getaway from the wide selection of rental properties still available through Interhome. There’s still time to hit the slopes as the ski season is well and truly underway in Alpine resorts across Europe.
And the most beautiful beach in Britain is....
After spending one whole year clocking up over 26,800 miles of combined travel, and setting foot on over 1,000 beaches in all 6 continents, experts at British publication, The Travel Magazine (thetravelmagazine.co.uk), have named Oxwich Bay, on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, as the most beautiful beach in Britain.
Great holiday accommodation for water sports fans
Villa holiday specialist Owners’ Syndicate is offering one of the world’s most luxurious rental properties for 2007 holidays. The Great House on Barbados is a water sports paradise for up to 16 guests.