Types of trip
Illumanis - a brand-new healthy way to holiday
Aptly launched ahead of the sporting frenzy of summer 2012, Illumanis is a new luxury, five-star fitness-holiday company.
Experience autumn the West Virginia way
Enjoy the beauty of autumn in West Virginia this year. In September and October when the changing leaves are at their most vibrant, the state is home to many miles of trails - ideal for outdoor autumn-time adventure.
Nine Irish golf courses in World Top 100
Ireland's reputation as a leading global golfing destination has been further underlined by amassing nine entries in Golf World magazine's "The World's Top 100 Courses You Can Play", including the number one spot.
Top jobs for backpackers visiting Queensland
With an 8.9% drop in UCAS applications for 2012, many are heralding the ‘return of the gap year’ for this year’s school leavers, who are faced with the new, higher tuition fees of up to £9,000 per year.
The 2012 Bournemouth Air Festival
30 August sees the start of the annual Bournemouth Air Festival, when the skies above this seaside town will be alive with displays from the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Sea King helicopters.
Follow in the tracks of Bradley Wiggins in Tenerife
The recent success of Tour de France hero and three times Olympic gold medal winner, Bradley Wiggins, has assisted Tenerife in communicating its exceptional credentials as a world-class destination for high-performance sports training.
Bristol Balloon Fiesta lifts off
Plans for the 34th Bristol Balloon Fiesta are in full swing, as the city prepares for the one of the UK's top five outdoor events.
Join the fun of the Faroe Islands' Torshavn Marathon
From 30 runners in 2003, to 111 in 2011, the annual Atlantic Airways Torshavn Marathon has built up significant local and also global participation over the past decade. Testament to this is the participation of four runners from the UK this year, plus several from Denmark, Germany and the United States.
Be inspired by life on a walking holiday this summer
On the first week of the summer holidays, and with plenty of last-minute bargains still to be snapped up as travel firms compete for bookings, leading walking boots manufacturer Hi-Tec recommends Europe’s top five destinations for a family walking holiday.
Top tips for driving in Europe
Driving in Europe will cost less this year in almost every motoring holiday destination, according to the new Motoring on the Continent report from Post Office. Despite petrol prices increasing in Europe, the strong pound means this rise is offset, giving holiday motorists more miles for their money.
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series - round 3, The Azores
0.1 points decided the winner of the weekend’s third stop of the 2012 World Series on the volcanic archipelago of the Azores, Portugal. It was the closest victory to date since the kick-off of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in 2009 and made Russia’s Artem Silchenko the third winner in three competitions this season.
Mountain biking in Ecuador: A feast for the senses
Where in the world can you ride through cloud forest, Andean desert, banana plantations, and on the slopes of volcanoes, all in one week?
Fast and furious: Amari's man's guide to Thailand
Go a round with a Muay Thai kick boxing legend, rock climb through eerie caves, reinvigorate with an ‘Alpha Male’ spa treatment, feel the need for speed on the back of jet ski, or get rowdy at a Thai football match with a Singha in hand...these are just some of the masculine activities to be explored in the rugged and diverse Thailand.
Summer cycle fever: Olympics-inspired Brits get on their bikes
British roads could see the number of commuting cyclists more than double over the summer, according to findings from Santander Insurance.
The 2013 Northern Lights spectacular
It is predicted that 2013 will be one of the best years for a long time to witness the magical Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) high above the Arctic Circle.