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Iconic waterside property in St Mawes available for holidays

Iconic waterside property in St Mawes available for holidays

With diamond paned windows, thatched roof and covered in ivy, Seacliffe Warren could be mistaken for a country escape.

One-stop ski hire, ski apartment and ski-pass

Ski Republic has teamed up with apartment rental company Odalys Vacances to offer the option to pre-book half price ski & snowboard hire for those booking a stay at Odalys Residences in Arc 1800, Cauterets, Courchevel, Flaine, Font Romeu, Le Corbier, L'Alpe d'Huez, Méribel Mottaret, Orcières 1850, Peyragudes, La Plagne, Saint Lary Soulan, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Tignes, Val d'Isère and Val Thorens.

Extraordinary explorations

Several surveys have noted an increasing trend towards a desire to seek out the unusual in a holiday, something which could be considered a one off experience. Certainly, one of the greatest appeals of a holiday is escapism.

Top romantic retreats for 2012

Top luxury villa company CV Travel has come up with its top choice of romantic retreats for 2012, from cosy villas for two on the Greek islands, to a boutique London hotel, a town-house in rural France, to a Spanish cottage.

Esoteric adventures

Esoteric adventures

Been there? Done that? Well yes, and so have a lot of people. There’s nothing more rewarding than returning from a holiday and regaling the tale of a quirky experience, to a captive audience enthralled by the details of a unique adventure.

Top tips for the UK’s 60 million virgin skiers

With 46 ski hire shops in the French Alps and in the Pyrenees (including Andorra), Ski Republic’s expert staff really know their twin tips from their carvers.

Brits risk their bodies and finances on the slopes

British skiers and snowboarders are skiing or boarding drunk, too fast, without taking lessons from professionals, and without checking they are properly covered by travel insurance according to research from Santander Insurance.

Win a very special celebration at the AA’s Hotel of the Year 2012

Win a very special celebration at the AA’s Hotel of the Year 2012

An award-winning Lake District hotel and spa is looking for 25 special couples to share a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

The Straits to Luxury Experience by YTL Hotels

The Straits to Luxury Experience by YTL Hotels

Representing the finest in luxury hospitality, the YTL Hotels' collection offers experiences that are unique yet consistent in quality, luxury, authenticity and service.

Jubilee jaunts for singles

Pop off to the Bodrum peninsula or Olu Deniz in Turkey to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and enjoy an eight-day holiday – using just four days of annual leave – is the message to solo travellers from singles specialist, Friendship Travel.

Fight the festive flab and get fit to ski with Jet2.com

The airline of choice for northern skiers, Jet2.com, is tipping a ski and snowboarding break as the best way to work off the weight accumulated through festive feasting.

From vineyard to vineyard under sail

From vineyard to vineyard under sail

Vineyard touring with a difference – a journey from Rome to Nice, sailing from wine estate to wine estate on an exclusive Arblaster & Clarke Wine Cruise, aboard the stunning ‘Sea Cloud’.

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Copenhagen

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Copenhagen

Try Copenhagen for a Valentine short break and combine romance with one of the city's biggest annual events, the WonderCool Festival.

Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas

Paris Las Vegas has announced internationally-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay will open his first Las Vegas restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Steak, in the spring of 2012 in the heart of the Paris Las Vegas resort.

Egypt's Fifth International Yoga Festival "Back To Freedom"

Over the years, yoga has become an increasingly popular activity to keep fit, not only physically but also mentally and spiritually.