Types of trip
Choose your top 5 Polar animals in the ‘Polar Big 5’ contest
Quark Expeditions, the leader in polar adventures, announces a world-wide contest to name the Polar Big 5. In the spirit of the African Safari Big 5, Quark has created an online platform inviting people from all over the world to vote for the animals they believe deserve to be one of the famed ‘Polar Big 5.’
Half-term family holiday in Cornwall
Cornwall specialist operator Looe & Polperro Holidays still has availability to some charming cottages for the forthcoming October half term, for example:
Autumn Nordic walking weekends in the unspoilt Western Algarve
The charming Quinta das Barrades plays host to a unique new series of weekend breaks catering to the popular fitness activity of Nordic Walking.
November wine weekends at La Maison du Chateau, Burgundy
For an indulgent break this autumn, escape to La Maison du Chateau, a beautiful 18th Century Manor House between Chablis and Beaune.
Get culture high with the Sucimurni Retreats at Tanjong Jara Resort
Fringed by coconut palms, pristine beaches and the turquoise waters of the South China Sea, Tanjong Jara Resort is a sanctuary of tranquillity, immersed in the age-old traditions of the East Coast of Malaysia.
MSC Opera to set new standards in South African cruising
MSC Starlight Cruises will set new standards in South African cruising with the introduction of luxury cruise ship MSC Opera for the 2012/13 summer season. She will join her popular sister ship MSC Sinfonia, which is already a familiar name in South African cruising, having cruised locally for the past three seasons.
Skiing for singles
Leading singles holiday company, Friendship Travel, has launched its 2012/13 ski and snowboarding website offering a wealth of affordable options for the solo skier.
Shackleton Epic offers Antarctic 'adventure of a lifetime'
Ten travellers with an insatiable thirst for adventure - and £19,025 to spend - are being offered the chance to follow in the footsteps of legendary British explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton by joining an epic 56-day Antarctic expedition to mark the centenary of his remarkable 1916 polar voyage.
New photographic safari takes your lessons outside, in Botswana
Who hasn't dreamed of getting that perfect wildlife shot? TripAfrica has teamed up with Pangolin Photo Safaris to put together an amazing 9 night trip including a 5 day wildlife photography course set in the stunning Chobe National Park where you will learn how to take the perfect shot in the most perfect of backdrops!
Enjoy Sicilian pampering at Donnafugata
Holidaymakers seeking some late summer sun can pamper themselves with specially designed therapies and enjoy half-price spa treatments thanks to Sicily's luxurious Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa.
New Forest Chocolate Lovers’ Weekend
Little Paddock in the New Forest is organising a ‘Chocolate Lovers’ Weekend’ from 26-29 October.
Last chance to be at the ICC World Twenty20 2012
With just two weeks to go, excitement is building for the ICC World Twenty20 2012 in Sri Lanka. Thousands of cricket fans from around the world will be travelling to support their team and there is still time for those that haven’t booked to experience it first-hand with Emirates Live.
Top 5 cruise holiday itineraries
If you’re stuck planning out your cruise route, look no further. These days, it helps to look for pre-determined itineraries, especially if you don’t want to go through the hassle of doing everything by yourself.
Take inspiration from Downton Abbey with an historical retreat
With Downton Abbey hitting our screens in less than a month, a love of historical estates is set to spike within the British public. Ellenborough Park, a 16th century country house hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds offers the grandeur and luxury so often explored within this critically acclaimed series.
Expert Africa names the best African treehouses
Here are safari specialist Expert Africa’s favourite African treehouses: