Types of Trip

The most beautiful rivers for cruise holidays

Rivers are the lifeblood of most countries. You can explore some the most famous rivers in the world, inside a luxury cruise liner; and if we’re talking rivers, why not go for the biggest of them all – the Amazon river in South America. Not only can you spend time in Peru, but Ecuador, Bolivia, and Brazil too.

Yoga Weeks at the Alpina Dolomites for December 2012

Gather yourself for the Christmas season in the magnificent surroundings of the Italian Dolomites, where The Alpina Dolomites Gardena Health Lodge & Spa is offering Yoga Weeks from December 7 to 21.

Contiki launches innovative Roadtrip with 13 YouTube celebrities

One life, one shot, make it count - no regrets! Continuing with a year of innovative digital launches, Contiki Holidays youth travel brand for 18-35s, is setting off on the ultimate adventure and taking 13 of YouTube's most popular personalities with them to the most iconic destinations in Europe.

Holy-days: Brits spend £2.2 billion a year on religious vacations

More than 2.2 million Britons have been on a religious holiday in the last 12 months, according to research from Sainsbury's Travel Insurance.

Holiday Shopafrolic at London's deluxe St Ermin's Hotel

It's a cracker - from 16th December until 28th February 2013 fashionistas can hit the town in style staying at the recently transformed, highly distinctive four star deluxe St Ermin's Hotel, St James's Park in the heart of London.

Splash and play at new Duplo Valley at Legoland Windsor Resort

A pre-school paradise of imaginative fun and play awaits young visitors to the Legoland Windsor Resort in May 2013 with the opening of a completely new themed land - Duplo Valley.

Ischgl breaks new ground with Festival Opening week

The ground-breaking, luxury ski resort of Ischgl in the Austrian Tirol will blast the new ski season into action with a week-long feast of world-class entertainment culminating in a concert featuring cult rock band The Scorpions.

Relax, rejuventate, return to Switzerland

Whether you're a regular or a first-timer in Switzerland, a visit to the Swiss Alps is the relaxing way to enjoy winter - at as gentle a pace as you please.

Pen, Paint and Pixels will let kids discover their creative side

Enjoy October adventure with the camera this half term and allow the kids to move between the past and the present, while enhancing their creativity and exploring the world around them in the stunning Lake District.

Ski and foodie heaven in the Alta Badia region

This winter there are a plethora of new food and ski attractions in the Alta Badia region on offer.

Dim sum and then some

Hong Kong is regarded as the culinary capital of Asia, with over 11,000 restaurants and 60 Michelin star rated restaurants, it is truly a gourmet travellers’ paradise, fusing ancient Chinese traditions with contemporary style.

Explore off the tourist tracks in Mallorca

As the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Mallorca offers the perfect base to explore by car. In the north, winding mountainous roads lead to quiet coves, glorious viewpoints and pine-clad woodland, while the rural roads in the south head through undulating farmland, fields of wild flowers, olive trees and charming villages.