Types of trip
Cycling on the rise in Asia
Far East specialists Bamboo Travel have noticed a rise in demand for cycling day trips on their bespoke tours of Asia. Their intrepid clients are increasingly keen on exploring rural areas in a more intimate, personal and relaxed way – and keep fit at the same time.
Enjoy a culture break in the region of Murcia this spring
Culture lovers seeking to immerse themselves in history this spring can take advantage of some fantastic breaks to the Spanish Region of Murcia – with a seven-night holiday for two people with flights available from just £660.
Time to shoot to thrill with a walking photography tour
If the selfie is becoming a bit of a yawn, then now is the ideal time to sharpen up those photo shooting skills before the holiday season with a walking photography tour.
Cadiz: A golf tour with a difference
The powers that be at Great Golf Adventures have one thing in common; they all love adventure travel and they all love a round of golf!Hence, great Golf Adventures, which does what it says on the tin, combining busy itineraries to get under the skin of the destination interspersed with rounds of golf at some of the world’s most interesting and picturesque courses, many in spectacular settings.
Discover mystical Myanmar
Specialist operator Travel The Unknown has reduced the price of its small group Mystical Myanmar trip departing 20 July by £200 pp.
The Spanish yacht charter market is back
“The crisis is over and the Spanish yacht charter market is back.” These are the words of Lorenzo Vila, Director of 25-year-established easyboats, the first motoryacht charter company in Mallorca.
Mountain biking - The new everything
We have all got used to the idea that grey is the new black and that chicken tikka masala is the new staple meal, but the idea that mountain biking has become the new golf takes a bit more getting used to.
Ten up-and-coming destinations for summer 2015
With summer approaching and UK travellers beginning to research their holidays, hotel search website trivago.co.uk has compiled a list of ten up-and-coming destinations. Searches made during 2013 were compared to searches made during 2014, to select ten destinations with the largest increase in searches.
Discover one of the most important kingdoms in Welsh history
The Princes of Gwynedd traced their royal line back to ancient times and became the most powerful dynasty in medieval Wales. Their kingdom stretched from the fertile lands of Anglesey to the soaring peaks of Snowdonia and at one point expanded to cover much of Wales.
UK’s children believe in dragons, not dragonflies
Research from UK holiday property rental company, holidaycottages.co.uk has revealed that one in seven children believes that they might come across fictional creatures from the Harry Potter series in the British countryside.
Make a great escape to the countryside this spring with CSMA Club Leisure Retreats
With a raft of holiday accommodation based across glorious locations across the UK, CSMA Club’s Leisure Retreats will put a spring the step of any discerning holidaymaker – especially as it unveils a whole host of late availability deals just in time for a spring break.
European bookings rise as Euro falls
Families Worldwide reports a significant increase in bookings for its European destinations as the pound continues to strengthen against the Euro.
The world's top 30 landmarks revealed
The proud emblem of Paris – the Eiffel Tower, has been hailed as the most iconic landmark in the world, according to a study.
Brits shun the sun for après-ski
Many Brits are shunning the sun in favour of a snow holiday, with 44 per cent of people revealing they would be happy to trade a beach holiday or city break for the slopes. Almost a fifth of people go on a snow holiday every year and over 20 per cent of lucky Brits hit the piste two or three times a year.
Go the distance on Exmoor this spring and try one of its long distance trails
Celebrating the recent of announcement of an injection of £637,050 Government funding into West Somerset's Steam Coast Trail, Visit Exmoor looks at some of its other well-known Trails that provide a breath-taking network of multi—user paths for walkers, cyclists, runners and in many cases wheelchair users.