Types of Trip

Step back in time at Mary Arden’s Farm

Mary Arden’s Farm, once the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother, will again be transformed into an exciting and bustling hive of activity for its spectacular ‘Tudor Festival’.

Tribewanted in Sierra Leone

Tribewanted, the groundbreaking social experiment on a Fijian island that since 2006 has injected more than $1m into the local economy by setting up an online tribal community of more than 10,000 people launches its second project in Sierra Leone, West Africa.

Explore Cape Town for less this spring

Couples can enjoy savings of £592 at One&Only Cape Town - the perfect base from which to discover the scenic garden routes and enjoy the buzz of the host world cup city.

Muggles invited to holiday in Florida

This year Florida holidays are set to become full of wizarding wonder as muggles of all ages get to walk through the door of Hogwarts Castle, in the much anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park.

Learn new crafts at the Shakespeare Houses

From Monday 17 – Friday 21 May The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is inviting as many adults as possible to try out a new skill or craft for free! The initiative forms part of Adult Learner’s Week, the UK’s largest and longest running learning campaign.

Tee off in sunny North Cyprus

A mere 500 metres away from the 18-hole Korineum Golf & Country Club, the Villa Gisele is a four-bedroom rental with modern furnishings to ensure comfort and relaxation. Take a dip in the private pool, or stroll down to the nearby secluded bay with a stone jetty, perfect for an afternoon of swimming, fishing or snorkelling.

Last minute offers for Whitsun

Book a great last minute Whitsun half term escape with specialist villa company villarenters.com, which has a superb choice of accommodation throughout Europe and beyond, offering extensive discounts on a range of apartments, farmhouses and villas.

Affordable half term holidays in France

While other destinations in Europe bump up prices over the UK’s May half term holiday, accommodation in France remains affordable, as French school break dates are different from those in the UK.

Guarantee your ‘something blue’ in Palm Springs

The question’s been popped, along with a dozen champagne corks; you’ve got the ring and now all thoughts turn to the venue. The last thing you want is for anything to rain on your parade and, ideally, the ‘something blue’ on your big day will be the sky.

Experience the peak of indulgence in Kitzbühel

As the snow clad Alpine landscape converts to a mountainous luscious green panorama, one of Kitzbühel’s newest additions to the hotel scene – the Grand Tirolia Golf & Ski Resort – is preparing itself for a busy summer ahead.

World Cup frenzy in the Maldives

For those looking to soak up the sun as well as the atmosphere of the largest sporting event in the world, Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort (olhuveli.com) in the Maldives is offering football fans and their other halves the perfect getaway throughout the FIFA World Cup.