Types of Trip

Buckle up for an action packed summer in Cologne

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne has pushed out all the stops this summer following the launch of their new action packed incentive programme packages featuring activities such as Ice Hockey, Ferrari driving and Samurai Sword fighting.

India: Off the beaten track

Cox & Kings’ new India programme, the first of the company’s collection of 2011 brochures, features an extensive range of escorted group tours and tailor-made private holidays throughout India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives, including two new itineraries which venture well off the beaten track.

Exotic new voyages from Celebrity Cruises

Like the iconic boomerang believed to have originated in Australia, Celebrity Cruises today announced plans to return to the region in 2011-12, with an enticing new series of cruises on Celebrity Century.

From France to Chile: 10 great ski chalets

With Eurostar recently opening ticket sales for its new services from London to the French Alps, now is the perfect time for ski lovers to book for the best deals. Apartments and chalets in prime locations also get booked up quickly, so travellers looking for a ski getaway should start looking now to secure their perfect ski holiday home.

Summer savings on golf getaways to Florida

Get into the swing of it at some of America’s Top Golf Courses in Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key this summer, and make the most of the warm weather, smaller crowds on the courses and summer savings on golf fees.

The travel insurers that splashed cash for the ash

Now the dust has settled, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has put together a table highlighting which travel insurance companies covered policy holders as a result of claims linked to the recent volcanic ash cloud.

Discover France with a touch of class

If you thought first class travel was only for the privileged few, a new special offer from Rail Europe will make you think again.

Get the scoop in Sarasota this summer

If you’re visiting Sarasota on the Gulf Coast of Florida this summer, make sure you head to the Sarasota Visitor’s Centre for a free serving of ice cream from the local Big Olaf Creamery.

Motoring off abroad? Make sure you’re covered

Motoring-mad Brits planning to take their car to Europe on holiday this year need to be aware of exactly what their car insurance policy will cover them for, says comparison site moneysupermarket.com.

Clarkson says something positive about a caravan

Top Gear presenter and notorious scourge of the caravan industry Jeremy Clarkson last night outed himself in front of millions of viewers across the world by saying something positive about a caravan – an Airstream travel trailer to be precise.

Make the festival season one to remember for the right reasons

With more than 350 music, literary or food festivals taking place in the UK over the next few months, a new survey by M&S Car Insurance has found that over half of UK adults (56%) are planning to attend at least one festival being staged across the UK this summer.