Types of trip
Dive and dine
As the fine summer weather finally arrives, thoughts of holidays and getting away for a short break are in the fore-front of our minds. Brighton remains a popular destination with it's plethora of bohemian shops, the ostentatious landmark Royal Pavilion and a diverse selection of night life.
Luxury Lake District inn offers new accommodation
Five new luxury rooms have been unveiled at The Plough, Lupton – the exciting new development from Punch Bowl Inns, the company behind the award winning Punch Bowl Inn at Crosthwaite, near Kendal in the heart of the Lake District.
Headwater adds salsa to its menu with its first walking tour in Cuba
The Caribbean’s largest island offers holidaymakers the chance to travel back in time, with classic cars, perfectly-preserved colonial architecture and Che Guevara billboards sitting alongside some of the region’s most untouched wild landscapes.
Airlines increase the cost of carrying golf equipment by 50%
New research from Purple Parking reveals that many of the major airlines have hiked up the price of transporting golf equipment.
End of NFL Lockout signals return to London
It’s the news that NFL fans across the world have been waiting for – American football is back!
Go2Tanzania offers savings on safaris in Tanzania
The very idea of safari conjures up all sorts of magical thoughts. We understand that for most a safari is a once is a lifetime adventure evoking great excitement and expectation.
Can a cheap holiday be a quality holiday?
The words ‘cheap holidays’ usually conjure up a mental image of poor quality, concrete sky-rises on the Costas or being fenced in behind barbed wire at all-inclusive fortress-like hotels in Tunisia.
New Forest summer savings at Little Paddock
Little Paddock, an ‘adults only’ haven on the edge of the New Forest National Park, is offering 10% off the regular rates for all stays of four nights or more from now until the end of August (subject to availability).
Win a short break on the English Riviera or a luxury 5* stay in Prague
Silver Travel Advisor, the online mature travellers’ review and advice site, is offering a first prize of a three night luxury weekend for two in Prague at the 5* Corinthia Hotel, courtesy of Regent Holidays, including return BA flights, for those who post a holiday or travel review on the site before 31st August 2011 and a two night stay on half-board at the 3* Toorak Hotel, Torquay, for new members joining the site during August 2011.
Hunting for truffles in Western Australia – with dogs!
Western Australia’s South West region has proven to be the ideal place to grow black truffles with the State producing more than the rest of Australia.
Back to the beach in Thailand with Amari
15 years on from the launch of best-selling novel ‘The Beach’, Amari is helping a generation who once flocked to see Thailand’s paradise islands for themselves, return in comfort and style.
Geraint Thomas offers fans exclusive cycling tour
Fresh from a successful three weeks racing in the Tour de France, Olympic Gold Medallist Geraint Thomas is now looking forward to sharing his experience with cycling fans and hitting the iconic streets of De Ronde in Belgium.
Name your price, says top parks group
Families gambling that holiday prices will tumble even further this summer can end their nail-biting wait now - by simply naming the discount they want.
AmaWaterways to relocate 'AmaDagio’ to the Rhone
Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways will relocate its beautiful 150-passenger MS AmaDagio to the Rhone River in Southern France at the start of the 2012 season.
Exec Peterborough says ‘I do’ to hosting large-scale wedding
Celebrations will be in full swing at Exec Peterborough next month, when the venue hosts its first large-scale wedding.