Types of Trip

Winter wellbeing in Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada is a year-round destination with award-winning wellness spas that offer visitors a varied menu of soothing and unique wellbeing experiences.

A boutique Valentine's escape in County Mayo

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a wonderfully relaxing Valentine's break at the stunning Ice House boutique hotel on the banks on the River Moy in Ballina, County Mayo.

Folklore festivals and spas in Slovenia

Specialist tour operator, Just Slovenia (justslovenia.co.uk) is offering a five-night trip incorporating Slovenia's oldest town, Ptuj (pronounced Petooey) during the annual Kurent Festival between 26th February and 8th March 2011, followed by a luxury spa break in Bled's Grand Toplice Hotel.

Easter getaways with Crete Escapes

A family holiday with Crete Escapes has much to offer all ages. The specialist villa holiday company offers a whole host of luxury self-catering homes in north-west Crete, perfect for families.

Laos welcomes first luxury tented camp

Opening in Spring 2011, Shangri-Lao will offer an exciting new travel experience in a country that is fast shedding its backpacker image and becoming the next hotspot on discerning travellers must-see list.

Glorious glamping and unusual British getaways

Holidaymakers are being offered new alternatives to travelling in the UK, by Norwich-based company UK Travel Boutique.

Top 10 ways to score free hotel upgrades

Sometimes, just being personable and friendly can go a long way in scoring a free hotel upgrade. But for times when a nice smile and pleasant demeanour is not enough, here are some other tricks to try.

Sleep under the stars in France

Leading outdoor living operator Canvas Holidays launches 'Carré d'Etoiles' in rural France for 2011 - accommodation that offers guests the chance to sleep under the stars, with all the comfort of being indoors.

Celebrating 20 years of Slovenian independence

Slovenia, one of Europe's smallest nations, boasts an extraordinary diversity of landscapes in a relatively small territory. In 2011 the Republic of Slovenia will be celebrating 20 years since its declaration of national independence.

Amanda Wakeley to host designer ‘Tea’ at The Dorchester

Amanda Wakeley will be holding a fashion show at The Dorchester during Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 2 February, transforming The Promenade with her London Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2011 Collection.

Inca trail permits a 'Lottery' says KE Adventure Travel

Inca Trail Permits for March will be put up for sale on the 1st of February, those for April on the 4th of February, those for May on the 7th of February and so on. This year the INC has decided to hold a 'lottery' to decide which local operators will get access to permits first (and second and third etc) for each month.