Types of trip
Cruise your way to the Yankee Stadium with NY Waterway
NY Waterway’s Yankee Clipper baseball cruise makes the trip to Yankee Stadium a hassle-free, traffic-free sailgate party. Serving all New York Yankees home games, this sightseeing cruise offers hot dogs, soft drinks, beer and mixed drinks as it glides past the skyline – and the traffic – arriving at the stadium 30 minutes before game time, and leaving 30 minutes after the last out.
Tim Farr – From amateur skier to Paralympian
In March 2004, whilst on a university skiing trip to France, Tim Farr suffered a terrible injury. Being told you won’t ever walk again is something none of us want to hear and it’s hard to tell how we would react. For Tim though, the answer was simple - recover and get back on the slopes as soon as possible.
Futurist Feng-Shui hotel opens in China
The Gran Meliá Shanghai is the first Gran Meliá property in China; rising majestically above the Pudong District and overlooking the Huangpu River, the Gran Meliá Shanghai is a breathtaking testament to architectural ingenuity; crowned by the majestic Sykline Lounge with its cinematic views of the city.
Funlandia - A half-term hit for families
La Manga Club’s new Funlandia family programme will be extended to run during the May half-term holidays thanks to a successful Easter launch.
Runners invited to join Jamaica's Reggae Marathon
With warm weather, beautiful coastal scenery, a party atmosphere and upbeat music drifting on the breeze, Jamaica’s Reggae Marathon sounds far more pleasurable than most tests of extreme physical endurance.
Great Escapes uncorks new Champagne Spa Break
Indulge all the senses on a new Champagne Spa Break launched by specialist wine-tasting operator, Grape Escapes, adding to its portfolio of champagne-themed holidays.
Reinventing the summer music festival
Forget camping, weak beer and wellies – Orpheus and Bacchus is reinventing the summer music festival for lovers of the classical variety.
Summer savings from Mallorca Farmhouses
Where better to escape this May and June than to a private luxury farmhouse in Mallorca? With temperatures averaging 25C and accommodation to suit all budgets, it’s the perfect excuse to take an early summer holiday with self-catering specialists, Mallorca Farmhouses.
Great deals on activity holidays at home or away
Fancy doing something different this year, or learning a new skill? HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, the UK’s largest holiday rentals site lists thousands of private holiday homes worldwide whose owners can organise different excursions and activities for their guests.
Holidays 2010: Best weather or best value?
Guaranteed sunshine is just one reason why far-flung destinations in the Far East and Indian Ocean are becoming increasingly popular year-round with both couples and families. But the best weather can sometimes come at a price, which is why worldwide specialist Hayes & Jarvis has come up with alternatives for holidaymakers who are willing to sacrifice the perfect weather forecast in order to grab a bargain long-haul break this summer.
Win a TrekAmerica trip with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
TrekAmerica has teamed up with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to give one lucky winner and a friend the holiday of a lifetime.
Expedia.com bolsters eco-friendly tourism
To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel agency, announced that it has greatly expanded the company's Green Hotel program.
UK travel industry in jeopardy following volcanic chaos
The eruption of an Icelandic volcano last week has caused unprecedented travel chaos, leaving thousands of British travellers stranded abroad and costing the economy an estimated £500 million.
Every day is Earth Day at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Earth Day enthusiasts made a splash today at Le Méridien Al Aqah, marking the event with a clean-up of local dive sites off the East Coast, along with environmental initiatives throughout the resort.
Food festivals in Tuscany
From Spring to Autumn Tuscany is full to the brim with villages which hold special events to celebrate typical foods and unusual dishes with frogs, ostriches and steaks all being showcased! Invariably the villagers come out in force and dinners are followed by dancing and evening markets.