Types of trip
Go wild with a free night at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, Sir Richard Branson’s beautiful award-winning luxury retreat, has a fantastic free night offer available for guests who book to stay between now and the 10th June 2010.
Cheapflights is going, going, green
Cheapflights.co.uk has unveiled Travel(eco)nomics, a report on the state of Green Travel, and the steps travellers can take toward being ecologically responsible.
Barging breaks in Burgundy
European Waterways are offering, by popular demand, another Walking Cruise in Burgundy aboard their hotel barge La Belle Epoque.
Dominican Republic – A yachtsman’s paradise
The Dominican Republic is a yachtsman’s paradise, with a huge coastline and first-class marinas where they can moor up. Yachtsmen visiting the Dominican Republic can spend their days exploring numerous bays and beaches where sailors can drop anchor and laze in the sun or explore ashore.
Great deals for beach breaks in France
Offering an irresistible combination of convenience, value for money and flexibility, ferries are a great way to travel, especially if your holiday plans have been left up in the air and you’re keen to get away.
Hit the trail in Derbyshire
What links Bess of Hardwick, bluebell woods and a revolution? Grab your walking boots and discover the connection at the fourth Peak District's Historic Border Country Walking Festival taking place over seven days from 15 to 23 May 2010.
Aquarium searches for kids with imagination
Lakes Aquarium, on Windermere’s southern shore near Newby Bridge, is celebrating the arrival of new baby Boa constrictors by creating a truly charming activity based around what is described as the most beloved story of children and adults alike.
Lodz hosts International Photography Festival
The central Polish city of Lodz will welcome the International Photography Festival next month.
Bohemian Rhapsody in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is not just Prague. Just over an hour to the northeast of Prague is Bohemia, and the Czech Paradise. World Walks are offering a village to village self-guided walking holiday in this frequently overlooked but exceptionally beautiful territory.
Merlin magic for golfers in May
The Merlin apartments are three VisitBritain Gold Award winning holiday homes overlooking the Merlin Golf Club just one mile from the fabulous family beach at Mawgan Porth in Cornwall.
A romantic pre-Christmas Caribbean getaway
Tall ship specialist Star Clippers is offering a one-off, ultra-luxury December getaway to the Caribbean, combining a seven-night cruise of the Windward Islands with pre- and post-cruise stays at The House, one of the most elegant boutique hotels of Barbados’ famed Platinum Coast.
New ‘rail and sail’ cruises
New ‘rail and sail’ departures from Star Clippers enable guests to take the train direct to the South of France and join a tall ship sailing from Cannes or Monaco without the worry of flight delays, airport taxes or baggage fees.
Vampire fans bitten by the cruise bug
Special-interest cruises, known as theme cruises, are the ideal way to get up-close and personal with your favorite celebs, or enjoy leisurely vacations at sea while pursuing interests in everything from Harley-Davidson motorcycles, to ‘Twilight’.
Budgeting for business abroad
Research from the ONS found that overseas business trips by UK residents fell by 22% last year as companies scaled back costs to try and overcome the recession. Despite ongoing efforts to minimise corporate trips, the simple fact remains that foreign travel is a staple part of the workings of many small businesses.
Halford’s tester looks forward to sleeping on the job
Sleeping on the job is a criticism that can never be levelled at Phil Latham. The 27 year old freelance outdoor instructor has just learned that he has been awarded one of the most sought-after jobs in the country. He is the new sleeping bag tester for Halfords.