Types of trip

Hell Bay, Bryher - Archaeology, food foraging and wildlife spotting
The handsome Hell Bay hotel on Bryher in The Scillies has announced the 2013 dates for three very unique packages.

Start dreaming of a white (sand) Christmas at Lizard Island
Lizard Island’s new Executive Chef Anthony Healy is preparing a week-long culinary Christmas season celebration this year.

Madrid-Lisbon mountain bike tour
About thirty adventurers took part in the first edition of the Madrid-Lisbon mountain bike tour (Madrid-Lisbon MTBike): some rode the week the tour crossed Spain, others rode a few stages in Portugal.
Looking for unique Christmas gifts? Head to the European markets
As the European-style Christmas markets start appearing in British towns and cities, research has revealed that 85 per cent of Brits have never travelled abroad to experience the real thing.

Bumper savings on family adventures to Egypt and Slovakia
Families Worldwide has trimmed £100 per person off its popular Nile Cruise to Egypt, for the half-term departure on 16 February 2013.

Swapping urban bustle for historic, rural Zen
Whimple Farm is a beautifully renovated Grade II Listed house sleeping 12 guests. It is set in 50 acres of magical woodland within a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) alongside the River Tamar.

Christmas market doubles Dusseldorf's joy of "Longest Bar in the World"
Dusseldorf's Altstadt (Old Town) is known as the "Longest Bar in the World" - with more than 260 bars, pubs, and restaurants in under a square mile.

Spend the night camping like an explorer in Antarctica
Ever wonder what it’s like to camp in an expedition tent on the frozen landscapes of Antarctica? Dreamed of following in the footsteps of great explorers such as Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott and sleeping on the ice?
The Madison in Washington DC readies for the festive season
With special packages, cocktails that give back and a festive holiday tree, there’s no better place to be than at the newly renovated Madison hotel in central Washington DC.
Naturetrek launches new Beginners’ Birdwatching Tours programme
New for 2012-3, Naturetrek has launched Beginners’ Birdwatching Tours, a programme of ten trips aimed squarely at amateurs.

The Chilean summer kicks off with Concha y Toro's vineyards
Concha y Toro's vineyards, renowned for being a top travel destination for wine connoisseurs and the biggest Latin American winery, are now luring tourists from its number one World importer market: The United Kingdom.

Oceania Cruises expands its culinary tours to the South Pacific
Oceania Cruises is expanding its Culinary Discovery Tours bringing the exclusive and popular enrichment experience to the South Pacific on the award-winning mid-sized luxury cruise ship Marina.

Val d'Isère announces unmissable calendar
Val d'Isère has announced its new winter events calendar for the highly anticipated 2012-13 season. Opening on 1st December, the iconic French resort will play host to some hot new additions to its social calendar, as well as the old favourites.

Are you gonna ski my way?
The Big Domain HQ has been snowed under with requests for ski chalets and houses near good runs. It's a slippery slope trying to find the perfect ski base but thankfully The Big Domain has a few luxurious places to try.
Freedom Treks expands Cruise and Cycle programme for 2013
This summer saw a frenzy of cycling action as the Brits lead the way in the Olympics and Tour de France. This new found energy for cycling has seen a recent surge in popularity and demand for more exciting cycling holidays.