Types of Trip

Melbourne in its prime

As Austravel unveils its top five hidden treasures of Melbourne, it’s no wonder Australia’s first woman Prime Minister doesn’t want to leave.

Pamper breaks at Thoresby Hall

Thoresby Hall, Warner Leisure Hotel's historic hotel near Sherwood Forest is offering two night 'pamper time' breaks from £149 per person.

See the world by rail

Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s market leader for escorted holidays by rail, has launched its 2011 Worldwide Holidays by Rail programme featuring new itineraries across the five continents.

Travel to Ireland is plain sailing

Travelling to Ireland by sea this summer couldn’t be easier with 15 ferry routes from Britain to Ireland and 277 crossings each way every week. Guaranteeing a comfortable and reliable service, you can be there in as little as 90 minutes.

Celebrating 175 years of German railways

This year, Germany is celebrating the historic occasion on 7 December 1835 when the Adler locomotive first chugged its way along 7.5 kilometres of track from Nuremberg to Fürth.

Free cycling activities in the Lake District

Cumbria Tourism has teamed up with some of the country’s top cycling instructors to offer a bumper programme of free bike-related activities for all the family throughout this summer.

Hawaii comes alive for summer

Although the beautiful islands of Hawaii offer a year-round destination, they come alive in the summer months. From music festivals, to orchid shows, jazz concerts to pineapple celebrations; there is always something to tempt even the most discerning traveller.

Football fever continues at Soccer Circus Dubai

The World Cup may be drawing to a close on July 11th, but football fever will continue all summer long as Soccer Circus Dubai, courtesy of Majid Al Futtaim Leisure offers summer camps for kids.

England World Cup exit sends Ryanair sales soaring

Ryanair today confirmed that it has recorded the best week of bookings at Liverpool last week after England`s football team crashed out of the World Cup.

Foolish fun at Muncaster Castle

Muncaster Castle in the Western Lake District will be revelling in a whole month of foolish family fun in the summer sun this August.

August in Polzeath, Cornwall

The Oystercatcher pub proudly stands above the popular seaside village of Polzeath and has panoramic views of the beach and surrounding countryside. Popular with surfers and families alike, the pub offers a range of self catering accommodation including a detached cottage in the grounds with August availability across a range of dates.