Types of trip
Travel Trends 2007
British travellers are becoming more discerning about their travel experiences and are starting to want more than just a couple of weeks on the beach every year.
Discover Oklahoma
From pristine mountain streams and piney forests to peaceful lakes and sandy beaches, Oklahoma's 51 state parks and numerous wildlife refuges and recreation areas offer up a wealth of outdoor adventure. With 12 distinct ecosystems, landscapes range from mesas and sand dunes in the southwest to wetlands and waterfalls in the southeast, with mountains, unexplored wilderness and prairies in between.
Is the next James Bond on your bus?
The Science of Spying - the first interactive exhibition to examine the secrets of modern espionage, opens on Saturday 10th February 2007 at London's Science Museum and promises to be one of the biggest family attractions of the year.
International Bird Festivals
Specialist tour operator, WildWings, pioneered the concept of the bird festival – the first festival was in Poland in 1992 – and since then they have successfully developed the idea expanding into new destinations, the most recent addition being the spring migration bird festival in Eilat.
Would you sign up to the toughest ultra race in the world?
The Yukon Arctic Ultra is an event that places athletes from around the globe into some of Canada most extreme natural hazards. A bit removed from the average Brits choice of winter activities to be sure but with 23 English competitors in the 2006 race the UK had by far the largest contingent in the event. Jonathan Lucas even managed to take home the top prize in the 100 mile skijoring competition in which a dog pulls a skier, who, depending on the terrain, either skis along or brakes.
First Choice Kids Clubs promote learning through play
First Choice offers more Kids Clubs than any other major tour operator, for considerably more hours per week. From this winter, they will be further enhancing their Families product offering, making it even more appealing to both parents and children.
First Choice Kids Clubs promote learning through play
First Choice offers more Kids Clubs than any other major tour operator, for considerably more hours per week. From this winter, they will be further enhancing their Families product offering, making it even more appealing to both parents and children.
The nation of shopkeepers loves its Christmas markets
Czech Travel, who specialise in city breaks to Prague, Krakow, Budapest, Bratislava and northern Slovakia, report a significant increase in the number of British guests booking Christmas Market short breaks this winter. MD Martin Harlow said “Sales are 50% up on last year, new destinations like Bratislava are particularly popular, though demand for Prague and Krakow is as strong as ever, as are two centre trips and city / spa breaks”. The company is currently offering press trips to commissioned journalists for travel to Christmas Markets in December 2006.
A star is born
The latest, and coolest, place to feel `on top of the world' opens this week in Hochgurgl, the Austrian Tirol's highest parish. Located at 3,080 metres, the new restaurant, bar and viewing platform at the `Top Mountain Star' offers one of the most stunning viewing platforms in the Alps as its unique `crystal' shaped design incorporates 360 degree floor to ceiling windows to give unrivalled views of the Oeztal Alps and the Dolomites to the South.
Celebrate the festive season at the Westminster Hotel
Rejoice in the wonderful festive season at the Hotel Westminster, a Warwick International Hotel. This elegant hotel is situated in a prestigious location in the centre of Paris, just a stone’s throw from all the top Paris attractions including the Louvre, Place Vendome, the Opera and the Tuileries Gardens. The marquee, entrance and reception are colourfully decorated with crimson and gold vines and beautiful garlands. The décor has been created by interior designer Julian Septanil and florist Patrice Orient. A bouquet of seasonal aromas, inspired by autumnal forests from the Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier boutique, will captivate your senses.