Types of trip
Get into the spirit of the 2010 Winter Olympics
As the excitement builds up for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, what better time to consider North America as your next ski holiday destination? Emirates Holidays has selected the finest resorts in the region that offer some of the most fabulous skiing and spectacular sceneries in the world.
The ultimate ride for Alex Reid
The most anticipated attraction of 2010, the Alton Towers Resort’s new rollercoaster, TH13TEEN, already has a queue! Theme park bosses have been inundated with so many requests from fans who are desperate to try out the ride, that they have decided to launch a national search for the UK’s ultimate ‘adrenaline junkies’ to be first in line.
Common sense the key to successful holidays
Online travel agency Holidays-Direct, warns UK holidaymakers to be extra vigilant when travelling abroad this year and take extra care with items such as; money, passports and other valuables. With the upturn of holiday sales in 2010, holidaymakers are reminded of the risks when holidaying abroad.
Glasgow restaurateurs serve 10,000 meals during 'Dinearound'
Members of Glasgow Restaurateurs’ Association (GRA) are on track to beat their target of serving over 10,000 meals during this year’s Celtic Connections Dinearound 2010.
A romantic hideaway in the heart of the Trossachs
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the award winning Lake of Menteith Hotel in Perthshire has been featured in the new edition of Peter Irvine’s 'Scotland the Best' in his list of Top 10 Romantic Hideaways.
The smell of success for UK self-catering holidays
The comforting smell of a traditional English breakfast instantly conjures up our happiest holiday memories, a new study out today reveals. A quarter of holidaymakers claim that scent is the thing that most reminds them of their best British self-catering or cottage break.
Easter weekend city breaks
Cracking-value Easter weekend breaks are available to a choice of European destinations courtesy of city break specialist, Cities Direct.
From beach to oasis in Egypt
Red Sea Holidays has introduced a choice of multi-centre itineraries combining beachside stays with cultural and sightseeing tours.
Valentine’s and February half-term deals
Families still looking for a last minute half term break this February can find great deals from European self-catering accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances.
Ayana voted world’s top spa
Thermes Marins Bali Spa has been awarded the World’s Number One Spa at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa Awards 2010, in the latest accolade bestowed upon Ayana Resort and Spa Bali following its rebranding.
Queenstown’s Winter Festival appeal endures
The broad appeal of the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter party continues to attract strong commercial support with organisers again signing up a family of sponsors that includes several household name brands.
Dive the Red Sea in the wake of Jacques Cousteau
The legendary Jacques Cousteau was born 100 years ago on 11 June. His first voyage on the Calypso was to explore the coral reefs of the Red Sea in 1951.
Ryanair announces 25 new routes
Ryanair has announced further expansion throughout Europe with the introduction of 25 new routes to and from Alicante, Barcelona Reus, Barcelona Girona, Bratislava, Bristol, Cork, East Midlands, London Stansted, Milan Bergamo and Pescara from next April and May.
Valentine’s Day made simple
We all deserve a little quality time with our loved ones now and then, so what better way of celebrating Valentine’s Day this year than giving your partner the perfect romantic pampering gift – a Belaqua Simply Spa E-Voucher.
Europe’s top 10 romantic hotels
Every year couples exchange gifts such as flowers and chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Those who want to impress their beloved one, offer an unforgettable romantic weekend getaway instead.