Types of trip
A 21st century hostelling boom
As many holidaymakers continue to feel the financial pinch it is not surprising that Hostelling International, with its unique assured standards scheme offering hostels in over 4000 locations worldwide and low overnight rates has just announced record reservations for the month of August.
Fall in love with Europe this autumn
European self-catering accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances is offering UK customers specially discounted rates on properties across Europe this autumn, with savings of up to 35 per cent on bookings across a range of resorts.
A festive feeling at Fishmore Hall
Celebrate Christmas in style this year with a festive retreat at Fishmore Hall. Escape the manic mayhem and enjoy delicious food, tasty wine, and a festive mood in the spectacular Shropshire countryside.
West Virginia's rocks and falls
Take the steam train through scenic hills and valleys, climb nine hundred feet up Seneca Rocks, or watch Blackwater Falls plunge before the river makes its way through an eight-mile gorge in the Mountain State of West Virginia.
A haven for food lovers on the French Riviera
Home to local 'chef celébre' Serge Gouloumès, Le Mas Candille is a haven for food lovers. The gastronomic delights on offer from the hotel's restaurant Candille promise one of the finest dining experiences on the French Riviera.
Monument is hot stuff for visitors to London
Fascination with the Great Fire of London is rapidly turning Monument into a must-do attraction for overseas visitors.
How to beat the post-holiday blues
If you cannot wait until next summer for your next long break, why not make the most of the holiday season and plan an exciting getaway abroad?
A taste of Teppanyaki at Hotel Okura Amsterdam
From 2nd - 9th November Hotel Okura Amsterdam, the Japanese owned hotel that is renowned for its cuisine, will be participating in the week long annual ‘Kookboeken7daagse’ culinary event that aims to share the pleasure and knowledge of cooking techniques through the promotion of the nation’s cookbooks.
Celebrate Halloween in Stratford upon Avon
Stratford Town Ghost Walk, in partnership with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, is offering a special treat for ghost hunters this Halloween that includes a private tour of 'haunted' Hall's Croft and a warming glass of mulled wine or soft drink. The walk ends at the famous Dirty Duck pub and take place on Sunday, October 31.
The curious case of Barceló Hotels and Agatha Christie
Retreating to a luxury hotel with a romantic, luscious setting has long appealed to authors struggling with a difficult plot. Barceló Hotels has discovered that it has two hotels in its collection that were favourites with Agatha Christie - the Barceló Torquay Imperial Hotel and the Barceló Formentor in Majorca.
Mind the gap as students take a year out
Sales of backpacker insurance were more than eight times higher in August than during the same month last year as frustration over university places prompted potential students to take a year out, new figures from Virgin Money Travel Insurance show.
Five star facilities at Rowallan Castle Golf Club
The stunning Rowallan Castle Golf Club at Kilmaurs, Scotland, designed by Colin Montgomerie, is now open for full play and is attracting members worldwide thanks to its exceptional five-star facilities.
Fly for a fiver with Ryanair
Ryanair has announced the release of 1 million £5 seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in October.
New resort to rise on Gulf of Oman coast
The new resort development Fairmont Mina Al Fajer will debut in the latter part of 2011, offering both leisure and corporate guests a distinctive experience along the breathtaking coastline of the Gulf of Oman.
New in Tirol for the 2010-11 ski season
The wait is almost over as the new ski season approaches. Sölden will open tomorrow for 2010-11, one month earlier than planned, with a few lifts in operation on the Rettenbach glacier.