Types of trip
Cruise out of Texas for the Caribbean
Texas is expecting over 110,000 additional visitors to the state this winter as Carnival Cruise Lines has announced two additional routes from the Texan port of Galveston.
Push the boat out in Abu Dhabi this New Year
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has launched a global competition to name the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team’s state-of-the-art Volvo Open 70 yacht, currently being built in Italy to contest the 2011/2012 Volvo Ocean Race.
Massive savings for half term skiers in 2012
For once there is some good news for families who are restricted to booking their annual ski break during the February half term holiday.
easyJet launches two new routes from London Gatwick
easyJet has launched two new routes from its biggest base London Gatwick to Verona and Aberdeen.
New Forest gem receives TripAdvisor Excellence Award
Little Paddock, a collection of Scandinavian-style wooden lodges near Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest National Park, has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for scoring consistently good ratings from members who have visited.
Walking the hidden world of Andalucia
Britain’s leading guided walks tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a one week tour of The Alpujarras – the beautiful southern valleys of the Sierra Nevada.
Luxury and more in Brunei
Brunei may be a small country but it punches above its weight when it comes to offering visitors somewhere “different”, with pristine rainforests, adventure sports, culture and one of Asia’s top five star resorts, the Empire Hotel & Country Club.
Rhodes: Eat like a local
Greece is famous for its food around the world – but there’s more to Greek cuisine than just feta cheese, olives and Greek salad.
Victoria Wood to launch Lake District treasure trail
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, based in Bowness-on-Windermere, is celebrating its 20th birthday throughout 2011, and is delighted to have teamed up with the National Trust in the Lake District to host a very special treasure trail, which starts on 28th July and runs for a month, until the end of August.
Swire Hotels partners with FLY greener
Swire Hotels has announced the hotel Group’s participation in FLY greener with Cathay Pacific, its sister airline Dragonair and the airlines’ carbon offset programme.
September ice cream festival in Sicily
September is a lovely time to visit Sicily. Temperature-wise, the first two or three weeks are an extension of the long summer, but of course the island is much quieter.
Sarasota’s Siesta Key wins the 'Beach Oscars'
‘Dr. Beach’, otherwise known as Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, named Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, ‘America’s Best Beach’ as part of his annual list of America’s top 10 beaches.
Chic retreat offers Henley Regatta packages
Sanctum On The Green, created by the team behind the funky Sanctum Soho in London, is gearing up to celebrate neighbouring town Henley’s renowned summer schedule with some excellent value prices for visitors.
Agrotourism blossoms on green Cyprus
Village life on the slopes of the famous Troodos Mountains is getting a sudden boost.
Yak attack in Bhutan
The Amankora lodges across Bhutan are renowned for using local ingredients wherever possible and Yak has now become a signature dish on their menus.