Types of trip
Mamma Mia! A Tuscan escape for new mums
The ‘Mum and Baby Experience’ in Tuscany offers the perfect solution for mums who want to get away but don’t want to leave their babies behind.
Teutonic tour takes in Poland and beyond
A Teutonic-themed tour to Poland and Russia is one of the showpiece holidays being offered by a company specialising in walking and trekking breaks.
Ten reasons to visit Toronto
Toronto is the perfect destination for urban adventurers this spring. Whether hiking through Toronto’s best scenic trails or lively shopping districts, this year-round city rings in the season with heart-warming festivals, captivating cultural events and fun attractions.
Top global festivals for spring
Bales Worldwide has crossed the globe to hunt out some of spring’s most colourful and culturally exciting festivals.
Get a unique view of Cumbria
Enjoy tranquil surroundings and views of the Cumbria countryside, tiptoe through 19th century corridors and do some good old-fashioned hard work in between.
Criminal minds descend on South Devon
The scene is set for a delightfully devious celebration of crime and thriller writing on the English Riviera, as some of the country’s most scheming criminal minds descend on South Devon’s beautiful bay.
Reducing stress is a walk in the park
Spring is on its way but according to new research out today sunshine is not enough to lift the population’s spirits with 80 per cent of workers in the North East admitting they feel stressed on a daily basis.
Strand’s stairway to Kilimanjaro for Sport Relief
On Friday 19th March, ‘Strand’s Stairway to Kilimanjaro’ will see staff at London’s the Strand Palace Hotel tackling their own ‘Mount Kilimanjaro’ as part of Sport Relief, by climbing its central staircase to the equivalent of 19340 feet – the height of the infamous mountain.
Capella Singapore celebrates first anniversary
Capella Singapore, the ultra-luxury resort on Sentosa Island, is celebrating its first anniversary with a choice of exclusive room experience packages for guests to enjoy.
St George's Day celebrations in Marlow
Celebrate our patron saint with an evening of sheer indulgence at the Macdonald Compleat Angler, Marlow on St George’s Day, Friday 23rd April.
Thomson and First Choice head for UK high street
While experts are indicating that the number of empty shops on Britain’s high streets has risen - the percentage currently stands at 12.4%, up from 10% in the middle of 2009, Thomson and First Choice have recently outlined plans to open approximately 30 new shops over the next two years.
A breathtaking journey from Banff to Jasper
Starting off at the town of Banff in Alberta, the drive featured in our video feature takes in the Canadian Rockies and its associated wildlife. It includes the ‘Icefields Parkway’ drive, which has breathtaking mountain views, huge walls of ice, beautiful lakes, and spectacular waterfalls.
Turkish wines receive critical acclaim
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office UK, together with Turkish Wine Platform, Wines of Turkey, hosted a group of world-renowned British TV wine critics, broadcasters and “Masters of Wine” (MW) in Turkey for the first time between 28 February – 5 March 2010.
Summer hiking in Innsbruck
Innsbruck’s summer hiking program is free of charge for all guests staying in Innsbruck or its 25 holiday villages. Included in the program is a hiking guide from the Alpine School of Innsbruck, hiking bus, and equipment.
Ski Club announces Tignes ski event
The Ski Club of Great Britain has announced the launch of a new mountain event taking place this April, during the Easter school holidays. The Ski Club Dual Slalom will be open to all ages and abilities and takes place in Tignes, France on Wednesday 7 April 2010.