Types of Trip

Enjoy some autumn sunshine with Quintas da Madeira

Madeira has a mild sub-tropical climate and with the aid of the Gulf Stream manages to keep temperatures warm all year round. Madeira’s micro-climate means that temperatures rarely fall outside the range of 18 to 25 degrees Celsius and the island generally enjoys average temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius right to the end of November.

A walk on the wild side with Mahlatini

Luxury African travel company Mahlatini is offering holidaymakers the chance to experience a safari in Zambia with a difference.

Makeover moves mountains at Alpine ski resort

With towering snow-capped peaks, an eight-degree gradient and 21 hairpin bends the high road to the French Alpine resort of L'Alpe d'Huez is a challenging drive at the best of times.

Avoid the forecasted snow and escape to a sunnier climate

Families can shake off the early predictions of snow and book onto a sunny week of activities this October half term with the UK’s leading family adventure specialist, The Adventure Company.

Win a trip of a lifetime with HostelBookers

HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, are now conducting their third annual travel survey following the huge success of the 2010 study.

Park Hyatt Hotels in Jeddah and Dubai host ‘Masters of Food’ events

For the first-time ever, two of the Middle East’s top hotels are to host September weekend days of gastronomic excellence, part of the Park Hyatt Masters of Food Tour of the World.

Open the door to new Vamizi Island Retreats

Vamizi Island, Mozambique have invited renowned yoga teacher Claire Finlay to host the retreats, following a principal of nurturing and incomparable escapism taken at each individual's desired pace and at one with the elements.

umi hotels wins 2011 Smarta 100 award

Smarta.com and O2 have named umi hotels as a winner in the 2011 Smarta 100 awards: a collection of the UK’s savviest, enterprising, most disruptive small businesses. The budget hotel company has also been listed within the top five businesses for the special “People” award for its work with young people.

Necker Island is back in business

Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson's privately owned island and part of the Virgin Limited Edition collection, can confirm that it is business as usual with plans already in place for the rebuild of the Great House.

China for children

The China Guide is offering custom tour itineraries specially tailored for families. Traveling with children in China can be a wonderful experience or very tiring. Having the right itinerary and guide makes all the difference.

Upstairs, downstairs: Explore a real stately home

TV's most lavish period drama, Downton Abbey, will be back for a second series this autumn. Its runaway success has led to a revived interest in stately homes and all things Edwardian.

See the Bay of Fundy in Atlantic Canada

Nowhere in the world can you get as up close and personal with Mother Nature as in the Bay of Fundy. On Canada's east coast, between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, 100 billion tonnes of seawater flow in and out of the 180-mile-long bay - twice a day! The tides rise and fall by as much as 50 feet - making them the highest in the world!