Types of trip
Find love abroad this Valentine's Day
A Contiki Holidays investigation into finding love in Europe reveals the 'Italian Stallion' is a thing of the past. Instead women should be looking out for a ‘Cheeky German’ or a ‘British Bulldog’ for the perfect date this Valentine’s day. People from the UK, Spain, Germany, Italy and France were surveyed to find out how we all compare when it comes to love and the results may come as a surprise.
Make sure you have insured your engagement ring
If you are planning to buy an engagement ring this Valentine's Day, the last thing on your mind is insurance. However, before you put a dent in your savings, be sure to check that the ring is covered under your home contents insurance.
Paragliders discover Pipa – Brazil’s hippest hang-out
Famed for its reliable weather, superb flying conditions and welcoming locals, Pipa in northeast Brazil is emerging as a paragliding paradise. Particularly whilst Europe is under the cloak of winter, crowds of brightly coloured fabric wings dot the skyline taking in the stunning coastal scenery as they fly.
Spain - the UK's unwavering favourite
Spain is the destination most visited by us Brits, attracting more and more tourists every year. This success is the result of a great combination of sun, sparkling beaches and the warm welcome of its locals.
Navigating the Winter Olympics
To help make information about the Games accessible and useful, Google released a new website and tools for sport fans around the world.
Summer in Whistler
Nestled in the spectacular Coast Mountains of British Columbia, just 75 miles north of Vancouver, award-winning Whistler features a mountain village unique for its alpine charm, relaxed West Coast ambiance and breathtaking scenery.
A taste of the Granville Island Markets, Vancouver
Early in the morning, the first Aquabus of the day putters across False Creek, heading towards Granville Island. The morning sun might just have barely risen, still blinking sleepily down through the clouds. The sounds of the island, too, are likely beginning to stir.
GOLF Magazine accolades for the Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies golf-and-resort lifestyle destination consortium (CRG) has announced that two of its six properties were voted “best” in Canada by GOLF Magazine readers for their superlative golf and lodging facilities.
Treat your taste buds at a UK vineyard
Fancy treating your taste buds this month? cottages4you has availability on a selection of properties located within easy reach of some of Britain’s award-winning vineyards.
Celebrate St David’s Day in Wales
With St David’s Day (1st March) fast approaching, why not enjoy a break in Wales celebrating all that’s Welsh? With everything from food festivals to live music events, there will be festivities across Wales to commemorate St David, the patron saint.
All-inclusive ‘houseparty’ holidays for singles in Turkey
Affordable all-inclusive houseparty holidays in Turkey for singles – staying at the ‘small and friendly’ Hotel Era in Olu Deniz – are just one of the new offerings in 2010 from specialist operator, Friendship Travel.
Head for France, Spain and Italy for great deals on camping holidays
Free night deals on camping and mobile home holidays – including seven-nights-for-the price-of-four – to a wide choice of campsites in France, Italy and Spain is the offer from specialist operator, Venue Holidays.
March madness on UK narrowboat holidays
‘March Madness’ – offering a 20% discount on a selection of narrowboat holidays taken during March - is the fantastic deal available with specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.
Discover America by rail
Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s market leader for escorted holidays by rail, has introduced Manchester air departures for its USA Coast to Coast holiday.
England’s largest county offers something for everyone
The romantic county of Yorkshire, referred to by those lucky enough to live there as God’s Own Country, is a region of extreme contrasts, with its dramatic land and seascapes, National Parks, beautiful castles, grand country houses and fine food and produce. In other words, it offers something for everybody.