Types of trip
Adventure travel climbs in popularity
Gone are the days that an action filled family holiday would mean packing up and heading to Eastbourne for a long weekend, as new research reveals that just 11% are opting for a caravan holiday and only 6% are planning a camping trip.
It’s snowing in West London!
Come and throw a snowball at London’s only “Snow Paradise” at K West Hotel & Spa.
Parents willing to risk fines to save £679 on the cost of their family holiday
61% of UK parents would let their children miss some days of school to have a family holiday, a new study commissioned by Gocompare.com has found.
Cheer on Team Sky in the French Pyrenees in 2015
Following the spectacular success of Team Sky in winning ‘Le Tour’ in 2012 and 2013 and the continuation of ‘bike mania’ as Team GB cleaned up at the London Olympics, L’Ancienne Poste, a luxurious ski lodge owned by English cycling enthusiast James Dealtry, located in the village of Avajan in the French Pyrenees, has put together a unique ‘Tour de France’ trip for 2015.
Festival tickets booked and the tent packed, if all you need is flights
Planning to visit one of the many festivals across Europe this summer but worried about getting there? You can enjoy great deals from flight specialist CheapOair.co.uk.
Hiking in the USA
From snow-capped peaks and jagged cliffs to verdant forests and snoozing volcanoes, North America offers endless opportunities for hikers of all levels.
Active family holidays in the Austrian Tirol
With May half-term done and dusted, the next big holiday to plan is the long summer school break.
Monarch launches new ski route from Manchester Airport to Lyon
Monarch has announced a new route from Manchester Airport to Lyon as part of its winter ski programme for 2015/16. The flights, which are on sale now, will start on the 20 December 2015 and operate until 10 April 2016.
School holiday travel pricing leaves many families squeezed
Traditionally, families have planned their annual getaway during the long summer holiday when school takes a break for six weeks or so.
Dip your paddle into Yukon's wild rivers and lakes
The Yukon is a mecca for paddling enthusiasts. Whether you canoe, kayak or raft, you'll find the perfect water adventure on one of our 70 wilderness rivers and countless scenic lakes all in an outstanding wilderness setting.
Opt for two wheels to see Mallorca at its best
From domestic travellers to visitors from overseas, it seems that everyone is planning to enjoy a spot of Spanish sunshine this year. According to the Alliance for Tourism Excellence (Exceltur), GDP was up 3.5% during Q1 2015, due mainly to a 10% rise in demand from Spanish travellers during January and February.
A third of Brits go to feast in the East but are unadventurous in their tastes
Emirates has revealed research highlighting that while a third (31%) of Brits claim to travel East for its cuisine, more than half (53%) remain reluctant to try local dishes when on holiday.
Region of Murcia invites diving fans to take the plunge this summer
Scuba-diving enthusiasts are being invited to get in the swim this summer and discover the many underwater delights in the Region of Murcia – one of the premier diving areas in the Mediterranean.
Best beach clubs in Saint Tropez & the Cote d'Azur
It's outrageously easy to spend quite a lot of time (and quite a lot of money) in these places. As you drink another cocktail and contemplate whether to read your book, have a nap in the warm sun or dive off the pontoon into the cool blue water, it becomes harder and harder to contemplate leaving.
Fitspiration: Amazing gym hotel views
Many of us struggle to motivate ourselves to visit the gym in our day-to-day lives, let alone when we’re on holiday or visiting a new city. However, many hotels offer state-of-the-art gyms, boasting new technology, spacious work-out areas and incredible views from the floor-to-ceiling windows.