Types of trip
Tantalise your senses at the ‘Sweet Pea Festival’
Visitors can tantalise their senses at a special Sweet Pea Festival which takes place at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, near Stratford-upon-Avon from the middle of June into July.
Celebrate Independence Day with TrekAmerica
The newly launched New York Mini Adventure from TrekAmerica makes its first departure on July 4th. What better way to celebrate American Independence Day?
Go local this summer holiday
Forget volcanic ash, the rising Euro and economic uncertainty, cottages4you is promoting holidays in the UK and giving local businesses the chance to win a £1,000 grant.
30 ways to save money on your family holiday
Teletext Holidays has asked more than 1,000 parents throughout the UK for their best advice on how to save money on a peak season getaway.
Area 47 – The ultimate outdoor adventure
One of the most extraordinary outdoor adventure playgrounds in the Alps, Area 47, has opened its doors.
WorldHotels launches business programme for SMEs
The international hotel group WorldHotels is the first collection of independent hotels to launch a dedicated programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on July 1st, 2010.
Find the orange welly and win Glastonbury tickets
Missed your chance to buy Glastonbury tickets? Forgot to check out the returns resale in April? Fear not as today sees the launch of Orange’s ‘Where’s My Welly?’ online ticket competition at orange.co.uk/glastonbury Orange is also excited to announce the return of the Glastonbury festival blog launching in mid June.
Surf your way to beach body perfection
This summer, show off a fit, toned stomach that’s more surfboard than washboard with the help of Virgin Active Health Clubs. The gym and health club brand has linked up with clothing and lifestyle guru Roxy to create an exclusive group exercise class designed to bring out the beach goddess or surfer dude in one and all.
Escape from the fever pitch with Acacia Africa
There’s certainly a buzz surrounding South Africa, the Rainbow Nation being the first country on the continent to host the FIFA tournament. Of course, while football is heavily ingrained on the British psyche, not everyone has their heart set on the beautiful game.
Festival-goers warned of online ticket scams
More than 5000 fans were scammed when trying to buy tickets for the UK's top music festivals last summer, figures released for the OFT's Just Tick It campaign reveal.
Fines mean fibbing over term-time holidays
More than one in six parents have resorted to lying to their children’s school over term time holidays to avoid being fined.
Brits heading for motoring disasters abroad
Brits are heading for a summer of fines, arrests and accidents in Europe as they fail to comply with the rules and regulations of driving abroad suggests new research from AXA Insurance.
New tourist bus service launches in Puli, Taiwan
A new tourist bus service has launched in Puli, central Taiwan, to make it easier for independent travellers to tour some of the area’s most impressive visitor attractions.
easyBus adds Gatwick South Terminal from central London
easyBus, the only direct airport transfer service operating to central London from Gatwick Airport North Terminal has now added a dedicated pick-up from Gatwick South Terminal.
Parents swap sun loungers for activity holidays this summer
Almost four out of ten British families are planning an organised activity based holiday this year in an attempt to get their children to be more active and try new sports, according to a survey of over 3,000 families by Gocompare.com.