Types of Trip

New Cycle Centre opens in the National Forest

The new £1.5 million Hicks Lodge National Forest Cycle Centre, near Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire, opened this week, as keen local cyclists burst through the ribbon and set off on the inaugural trail ride.

History comes to life in Stratford upon Avon

Gone are the days when 'interactive' meant pushing a button or lifting a lid. In fact technology is the last thing a history museum needs to encourage guests to engage with it.

Preferred Hotel Group supports relief efforts in Japan

In a worldwide effort to assist with the ongoing relief efforts in Japan for those affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Preferred Hotel Group will hold a benefit sale beginning June 6, 2011, at noon ET on Vacationist.com, a private sale site presented by Travel + Leisure and Luxury Link.

Spend more time, less money on your family summer adventure

The chance for children to enjoy richer travel experiences needn’t break the bank and, with 15 great adventures under £1000pp, The Adventure Company offers a wealth of great value trips to enjoy this summer.

France ‘BOGOF’ holidays

Buy one, get one free! offers on holidays plus villas with pools, luxury cruises and low cost short breaks to tie in with the start of the Tour de France.

Young stars shine with Thomas Cook

With the final of ‘Britons Got Talent’ in sight and the boardroom battles of ‘The Apprentice’ now in full force, many parents may be wondering whether their youngsters will make the big time.

The early bird catches next year’s sun

Eager North West holidaymakers already planning next year’s getaways can get ahead and book early thanks to Jet2.com.

Embrace Britain with a summer ‘Soliday’

With sun-filled evenings and festivals aplenty, the British summer is well on its way. To make the most of this glorious time of year, Solo’s Holidays have a variety of UK based ‘Staycation’ packages for the season.

All-inclusive family holidays in Saint Lucia

A leading Saint Lucian holiday resort is inviting families to dive into summer thanks to its special summer package, announced today.

Cheshire spa director’s sky dive raises £1,500 for charity

On 25 April, local business woman Amy Nelson – spa director of the Nelson family-owned Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa in Cheshire – completed a daring sky dive at the Skydive Tilstok facility in Whitchurch, Shropshire, and raised £1,500 for cervical cancer charity Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust.

Wildlife Worldwide cuts £100 off Uganda trips

UK wildlife holidays expert Wildlife Worldwide has reduced the price of its 10-day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimps trip which visit Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest by £100 per person, on all new bookings for travel this October.

Parents missing out on school holiday savings

With the school holidays only weeks away, more than half of working parents remain unaware they could be using childcare vouchers to make big savings on the cost of holiday clubs, activity camps and other summer entertainment for the kids, says a new survey.