Types of trip
Choose your own adventure on the Island of Nevis
As flowers begin to bloom and snow showers turn to rain, it’s time to start planning summer getaways. The island of Nevis offers visitors opportunities to hike to the peak of Mount Nevis, snorkel surrounding reefs, cycle the island’s perimeter, fish on a deep sea charter or relax on a sunset cruise.
Discover Texas’ top rated beaches
When you think of Texas, many think of cowboys and old western movies, but with over 600 miles of coastline boasting beautiful beaches, it is the perfect destination for a beach getaway and this year South Padre Island has been rated 21 on the ‘Top 25 Beaches in the United States’ by Tripadvisor’s Travellers Choice 2011 Awards.
cottages4you launches green grading system
Holiday letting agency, cottages4you, has introduced a green grading system on its portfolio, encouraging UK holidaymakers to do their bit when taking a staycation this year.
‘Fish ‘n’ ships’ with a side order of pirates
Ahoy there! For a spot of family fun this spring, grab a pirate hat and head to one of the UK’s top seaside resorts – The Pirate Capital of the World, Brixham.
Channel Island weddings proving popular this year
A luxury hotel in the Channel Islands has seen an uptake in wedding enquiries since it launched a bespoke wedding package with free wedding “his and hers” wedding rings to the value of £1,000 included.
Shop 'til you drop in Capital Region USA
The US still offers great value shopping for the UK visitor, with the general rule of thumb being ‘what costs a pound in the UK costs a dollar in the US’ and a with a fairly healthy sterling to Dollar exchange rate – there are bargains to be had!
Surf's up at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort, Maldives
For skilled windsurf and kite-surfing enthusiasts, May through to October is the best time to visit the Maldives as the conditions are perfect for watersports with strong winds and warm sunshine.
Sicily and Sardinia breaks in May with Keycamp
Sardinia and Sicily are famed for their cosmopolitan resorts, historical sights and spectacular natural beauty, which families and couples can now enjoy from just £195 per party with Keycamp, accommodation only.
Hampshire hotel hosts family food & drink festival
This summer visitors to the New Forest will be able to celebrate the finest Hampshire products in the grounds of an historic maritime hotel on the banks of the River Beaulieu.
Ba Be Lake - Vietnam's best kept secret
Set in mountainous terrain northeast of Hanoi, Ba Be is one of Vietnam’s most picturesque and least visited National Parks.
Hotel hikes of up to 113 per cent for Royal Wedding
Visitors planning a trip to London to join the Royal wedding celebrations may be forced to pay premiums of up to 113 per cent, equivalent to an extra £401, according to research from Santander Credit Cards.
Jicaro exclusive hire provides privacy and peace
The nine split-level casitas of Jicaro (jicarolodge.com) nestle among verdant foliage on a secluded private island on the unspoiled shoreline of Lake Nicaragua, providing groups of friends or extended family with a peaceful hideaway, far from prying eyes.
Follow in the footsteps of Scott & Shackleton with Oceans Worldwide
If last weekend’s BBC2 documentary about Scott’s Hut and his adventures in Antarctica has stirred the explorer in you, then why not follow in his and Ernest Shackleton’s footsteps and visit this stunning wilderness with discovery voyages experts Oceans Worldwide’s on its 11-day Classic Antarctica trip?
Astronomy festival beneath Tenerife's starry skies
Starring Nobel Prize winners and Queen rock band founder and astrophysicist, Brian May, Starmus Festival will bring together leading specialists in astronomy from 20th to 25th June 2011 to promote the science of astronomy and its discoveries.
What’s new in Las Vegas this summer
The arrival of summer brings new UK flights to Las Vegas, two new hotel openings, several summer hang-out spots now open for business and two hotels introduce new amenities for guests travelling with their pets.