Types of trip
Ski holidays for kids
What do you do when the kids are pining for the piste and Mum and Dad hate the thought of a family ski holiday? Let children’s activity holiday leaders PGL whisk them off to Austria on Boxing Day, that’s what.
Foodies to go wild in Pembrokeshire
Foodies and foragers looking for a ‘really wild’ weekend this September can combine a trip to coastal cottage resort Celtic Haven with a visit to the sixth annual Really Wild Food & Countryside Festival in St David’s, Pembrokeshire.
Get cycling in Majorca this winter with Monarch.co.uk
Leading leisure airline Monarch is helping cyclists get away for less by introducing a pre-booking service for the carriage of bicycles on its scheduled flights, perfect for some winter training in Majorca following the airline's recent announcement that it is to add new flights to the Balearic Island for the winter 2010/11 season.
Indulge: Finisterra Spa, Western Algarve
Complementing its pristine and spectacular coastal setting overlooking one of the Western Algarve’s most beautiful stretches of beach near the historic fishing port of Sagres, the recently opened Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel unveils its new Finisterra Spa this month to bring an extra dimension of health, vitality and indulgence to the area.
Low cost airline delivers first class entertainment
Low cost airline bmibaby gave passengers travelling to Venice a chance to experience Venetian culture before they landed with some unique onboard entertainment.
Ryanair slashes 40% off October seats
Ryanair, the world’s favourite airline, announced that from midnight tonight, Monday 30 August, it will slash up to 40% off all seats, on all routes, for travel every day in October for bookings before midnight Thursday (2nd September) on ryanair.com.
Celebrate Christmas in India with Wild Photography Holidays
Wild Photography Holidays, the innovative travel company, specialising in small-group photography holidays in wild and inaccessible places; is offering a new, deliciously different 16-day holiday in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the heart of Southern India, over Christmas and New Year.
Feast your eyes on Whatley Manor’s festive offering
Take a leisurely winter walk in the rolling Wiltshire countryside and pick up a treat in one of its picturesque market towns before curling up in front of a crackling log fire on a Christmas or New Year break at Whatley Manor.
Book early for discounted ski accommodation
French ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances is celebrating the launch of its new brochure for the 2010/2011 ski season.
UK Birder Dick Filby joins One Ocean Expeditions in Antarctica
Birdwatchers worldwide will be interested to hear the news that One Ocean Expeditions will have specialist field birder, Dick Filby onboard the Marina Svetaeva, One Ocean Expeditions’ ice-strengthened expedition cruise ship, for three early 2011 polar cruises.
Highland fitness weekends at The Lovat
Fitness enthusiasts are being offered the opportunity to experience the exhilaration of the outdoors on a running and fitness break in the stunning surroundings of the Scottish Highlands.
Kendal’s Mintfest 2010 prepares for lift off
The countdown to Kendal’s Mintfest International Streets Arts Festival from September 2nd to 5th has officially begun with the release of the full line up of this year’s extraordinary performers.
Late availability from Villarenters.com
After such a rainy August, for those craving some sunshine, it’s not too late to escape to the warmth of Southern Europe with specialist villa company villarenters.com, who have a superb selection of self catering accommodation available for the coming weeks, many at discounted rates.
Tickets released for The Luxury Travel Fair 2010
Condé Nast Traveller presents The Luxury Travel Fair 2010 (luxurytravelfair.com) the perfect event to discover some of the world’s best kept secrets. Taking place from 4 – 7 November at Olympia, London, the Fair will offer the most up to date insiders’ tips and inspiration for the ultimate travel experiences in 2011.
Gap year travellers urged to plug personal safety gap
With many students currently planning a year out, intrepid gap year travellers are being urged to take basic travel safety precautions before they travel and while they are away.