Types of trip
Skiing and riding comes early to Canada
With the World Cup Mens Downhill and Men's Super G kicking off in Banff Lake Louise November 27th, the Canadian ski seasons kicks off super early this year.
BOGOF diving offers in the Red Sea
Beginners can take advantage of one of two offers on the PADI Open Water Course, the world's most recognised dive certification. The course is available on a Buy One Get One Free basis in Hurghada, with the award-winning Divers' Lodge (£225) and at perennial favourite Sharm el Sheikh, with the renowned Red Sea Diving College (£239).
Say 'I do' in perfect splendour
As wedding fever grips the country, 2011 is the perfect year to say “I do”. The showstopper of the year – the wedding of Prince William and his bride to be Catherine Middleton – which will take place on Friday 29th April at Westminster Abbey, is guaranteed to spur many on who just haven’t quite got round to tying the knot... a little like the Royal couple!
Right royal affair at the Royal Garden Hotel
Be at the heart of the most eagerly anticipated event of the century; the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton with the Royal Garden Hotel’s specially designed Royal Wedding Package.
Winter is no time for hibernation at Hodsock Priory
Winter is generally the season when many of Britain’s visitor attractions close their gates for several months of hibernation, renovation and restoration.
Winter season officially begins in Les 2 Alpes
And we're off. From Saturday 27 November, beginners and experts alike can enjoy 5 months of skiing and snowboarding in Les 2 Alpes.
See in the New Year celeb style with Ski Verbier
Verbier is one of the liveliest party places in Europe to spend New Year and, with an ever growing population of visiting A-listers, there’s always the chance of linking arms with a celebrity for Auld Lang Syne.
Cruise your way to the Marquesas Art Festival
A group of islands filled with history, mystery and mythology, the Marquesas is a remote archipelago around 900 miles northeast of Tahiti, where every four years delegations from the Polynesian triangle get together for a festival to celebrate the islands deep-rooted culture and traditions.
Going green on the Emerald Isle
Stylish, five-star Castlemartyr Resort in County Cork has received an environmental award from Green Hospitality Ireland, the only Irish developed environmental certification standard for the hospitality sector, proving that you don’t have to give up luxury to be kind to the environment.
SoloSicily says book now for peak season savings
Book a Sicilian villa holiday with car rental between May and November before the end of the year and save £250 with villa specialist, SoloSicily.
England fans fired up for The Ashes
One of the most competitive cricket events in the world gets underway this week (25th November 2010) with England and Australia battling it out for The Ashes title.
Christmas comes early at Covent Garden
Covent Garden’s stores will fully embrace the Christmas spirit on Thursday 2nd December, offering 20% off at participating stores to all customers between 5 - 9pm, as well as two fantastic live performances from the cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at 6pm and 7.40pm.
Royal Bank Holiday bonus for travellers
You’ve probably already heard the news and if you haven’t we suggest you come out of your cave as the whole of the UK has been given more holidays next year!
Thomson Sport teams up with NFL
Thomson Sport has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement to become Official Travel Partner of the NFL in the UK.
New online booking system to reduce travel fraud
Fraud in the on-line holiday home industry has been increasing over the last two years with the City of London Police setting up a team to combat it. Many large advertising websites have been caught with bogus properties uploaded by fraudsters duping holidaymakers into losing their hard earned cash.