Types of trip
Self-catering city breaks for summer
For those in search of a slightly different experience this summer, a city break provides the perfect alternative to the traditional beach holiday. And with plenty of festivals taking place across Europe, there’s so much more to do this summer than just a bucket and spade.
Travel takes off at Quintessentially
Quintessentially, a leading global private members’ club and luxury lifestyle group, has recently added another string to its bow with the launch of its latest division, Quintessentially Travel - a bespoke luxury tour operator that offers exclusive travel to the world’s discerning elite.
Ecclesiastical's wedding insurance achieves 5 Star Rating
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has recently achieved the prestigious Defaqto 5 Star Rating for the fifth tier of its wedding insurance.
Tenerife hotels triumph at travel awards
One of the UK’s leading travel companies, Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, has honoured 20 of Tenerife’s finest hotels with its prestigious Award for Excellence.
Got a spare 450,000 Euros for a week’s fun at Sea?
Part of an endless succession of megayachts choosing Ocean Village marina as a regular port of call, 63 metre Polar Star recently took up temporary residence.
Stylish eco breaks in Wiltshire
A stylish new eco style self-catering property has opened in Warton Mill, Devizes, Wiltshire offering high quality accommodation that is friendly to the environment.
Inspirational US journeys from Jetsave
Go clubbing with the stars in Las Vegas and check out the homes of the stars in Hollywood on one of six themed Inspirational Journeys now available from top US tours specialist Jetsave in its new Jetsave Journeys brochure.
Kingston set for summer of international events
Kingston is looking forward to welcoming international visitors from across the globe as a summer of events kicks off across the Jamaican capital and the rest of the island.
Anyone for tennis ball truffles?
For those less sporty types who still want to enjoy Wimbledon 2010, Guoman Hotels’ flagship five star The Royal Horseguards in Whitehall has introduced a quintessentially English afternoon tea with a tennis twist - including homemade tennis ball truffles.
Endless summer
With the longest day of the year already passed and the new Tourism minister John Penrose considering plans for clocks to be moved forward to make UK evenings lighter and longer, Thomas Cook selects its hot pick of destinations boasting the most daily summer sunshine – for those who don’t want to wait another year for their full quota of daylight hours.
The ultimate US road trip
Brits debating their next US holiday destination need not worry about narrowing their trip to just one location. With such a vast country on offer, the choice can often be difficult, which is why visitors are now turning their thoughts to multiple destinations as they recreate their own Thelma and Louise moment and head to the Great Lakes for the ultimate road trip.
Family diving in Egypt
Families looking to go away with water-babies of all ages need look no further than Tropical Sky Family Diving Holidays (familydiving.co.uk) who offer a wide selection of diving holidays around the world that the whole family can enjoy.
Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast launches sizzling summer deals
The award-winning Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast has launched a sizzling selection of summer deals, available from 1 July to 31 August 2010.
Holidaymakers urged to go greener
From recycling bottles to switching off the lights, record numbers of families are doing their bit to help the environment at home – but new research highlights that almost half of Britons admit their green habits are forgotten the minute they arrive on holiday.
Gastro sightseeing in Helsinki
Visitors can now combine sightseeing in Finland’s compact capital, with one of two special gastro tours which transport guests on a journey around the stylish city of Helsinki to learn all about Finnish flavours and local dishes as well visiting the main tourist attractions and gaining an interesting insight into the history and culture of this quirky Nordic capital.