Types of Trip

Why learning on holiday is the key to switching-off

Reclining on a beach lounger with a novel in one hand and cocktail in the other; finally it's time to relax on the holiday you've been fantasising about all year.

Enjoy your angel's share

Just the remedy to beat the winter blues, is the Loch Lomond Arm Hotel’s getaway break for the whisky connoisseur, allowing you to enjoy your angel’s share* with a visit to a local distillery.

Romantic road-trips favoured by Brits in February

St Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and it looks like Brits are getting into the spirit, with loved-up couples hitting the road for romantic weekend breaks.

Join the parade this carnival season

In the days leading up to Ash Wednesday, cities come alive with decorations, music, dancing and feasting as carnival-goers indulge their every pleasure before the abstinence of lent.

Top ten tips for silver skiers in 2013

The travel information and review site for the over 50’s, Silver Travel Advisor, has recently come up with its top tips for silver skiers looking to go on a ski holiday this season.

Take on the world’s biggest wave with The Perfect Wave!

This week, off the Algarve coast of Portugal, Garrett McNamara, one of the world’s finest surfers, took on and conquered the world’s highest wave – a mammoth 30m (100ft) – beating the previous record of 78ft which he also held.

Top cycling holidays for 2013

Renting a bike and taking to the beautiful off-road routes on holiday is a great way to combine enjoyment and exercise as well as the ideal means of seeing the otherwise hidden areas of a destination.

Oakdene Forest Park discounts for Easter

Family holiday specialist Shorefield Holidays has announced a 15% discount on selected self-catered accommodation for Easter at its popular 4-star Oakdene Forest Park in Ringwood on the edge of the Hurn Forest in Hampshire.

It’s Carnival Time! Your personal invitation to the Party of the Year

Everyone, young and old, loves the party atmosphere and gripping spectacle of a carnival. But in Livigno, in the heart of the snowy Alps, carnival time is quite literally taken to a higher level.

Romance and half term fun in Shakespeare Country

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the beautiful and romantic setting of Shakespeare Country and combine with a short break during the half term from 16 - 24 February.

The ultimate honeymoon at home - Hell Bay & The Scarlet

With some many romantic hotels on the doorstep there really is no excuse not to honeymoon at home. Why not take advantage of the great transport links and split your time between two hotels; Hell Bay and The Scarlet, both equally as stunning but offering very different experiences.