Types of Trip

'Ultimate treats' packages launched to tantalise the senses

Guests at a luxurious five star Cumbrian inn are being offered the ultimate rest and rejuvenation break, complete with an array of tasty treats, pampering bathing delights and even blind perfume testing – all set against spectacular natural surroundings.

Celebrate one of the world's biggest carnivals in Dusseldorf

The annual one-day phenomenon called Rose Monday falls on February 11, 2013. Rose Monday is the roaring conclusion of 3 months of carnival season in Dusseldorf, which kicked off on November 11 and is now in full swing with 300 carnival events and costume balls all over town.

Learn meditation in The Land of the Veda

London’s leading meditation teachers Jillian Lavender and Michael Miller will be offering a seven day programme teaching the ancient technique of Vedic Meditation from 24 – 31 March 2013 at award-winning Ananda in the Himalayas.

Bye-Bye Blues: Bucharest Mini-Break & Ballet On Ice

Beat the Blues this January with an exclusive cultural city-break to Bucharest that features prime seat-tickets to the stunning performance of "Romeo & Juliet on Ice" by the world-famous St Petersburg Ice Ballet troupe on 19th January 2013.

Celebrate Valentine's Day in style

There is no better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than at the home of Champagne. Treat your other half this Valentine’s Day with Grape Escapes’ Exclusive Champagne Tour in Reims.

London's top destination for Chinese New Year 2013

A perennial Chinese New Year favourite for Londoners, this year an overnight stay at Dorchester Collection’s iconic British hotel, The Dorchester, will secure a guaranteed dinner reservation at China Tang at The Dorchester.

Full-on family Fun & Action in Brittany

Holiday fun and action for all the family is easy with Eurocamp – thanks to its new parc category for 2013. Head to one of the holiday specialist’s ‘Fun & Action’ parcs for action-packed days and entertaining evenings guaranteed.

Guided gastronomic cycling tour in Catalonia for solo travellers

Solo travel but never alone.... sounds a bit of an oxymoron but tour operators are reporting up to a 29% increase in solo travellers compared to the year before. More people than ever are opting for guided tours catering for solo travellers who are looking for a shared adventure with like minded travelers.

London's most exclusive spa menu to launch at The Dorchester Spa

Previously only available in Paris, Geneva or Los Angeles, The Dorchester Spa is to offer the ultimate spa menu with the launch of ‘Selected Spa Signatures from Dorchester Collection’ – an exclusive list of signature facials and body treatments hand-picked for the first time from some of the leading spas within Dorchester Collection’s world-class hotels.

Kick off 2013 with a half term family adventure

February half-term marks the first point of the year that families can climb on a plane to escape the long UK winter and have some seriously adventurous fun in the sun.

Top 5 romantic getaways on a budget

If you want to whisk your partner off somewhere special on February 14th, but can't afford a lavishly expensive break during the Valentine's season, then Hostelling International have the perfect solution to suit your budget and impress your loved one.