Types of Trip

Food for thought at The Jalousie Plantation

It’s a new year and a new decade and The Jalousie Plantation on the scenic eastern Caribbean island of St Lucia has plenty to celebrate.

Luxury hospitality on Sri Lanka’s west coast

Serene Pavilions, a new venture in luxury hospitality located in Wadduwa on Sri Lanka’s west coast, has joined the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand.

Unique Valentines breaks in the Great Lakes of North America

Secluded lighthouses, romantic sleigh rides though the snow and what we can only call a ‘real’ chocolate extravaganza - yes we’re talking Valentine’s with a difference this year.

Escape to Guernsey for a luxury Valentine's weekend

Why not take your loved one away and indulge in a Valentine’s weekend in the secluded island of Guernsey?

Spring has sprung in Ibiza

For many the most magical time of year in Ibiza, signifying rebirth, and the coming of spring is the month of February. With temperatures already between 11C to 14C and clear blue skies, Ibiza is the perfect escape for a long weekend.

UK farms, barns and cottages for half term

CV Travel has family houses, cottages, farms and barns available for half term, including a Suffolk farmhouse for £125 per person, per week (8 sharing), a week's stay for up to 10 in a Victorian house by the Tweed for a rental of £1350 and an 18th century Cornish barn near to the family-friendly Polzeath beach for 4 sharing, for £300 per person.

Half term family fun breaks

Amazing family deals are to be had at TLH Leisure Resort’s 3 star Toorak and Carlton Hotels where Kids under 10 stay free and prices start at only £47.50 a night for dinner bed and breakfast per adult – that’s just £380 for a family of 4 with 2 children under 10 sharing their room.

Let the cultural battle commence

New Post Office Travel Money research suggests that a combination of exchange rates and living costs may prove the deciding factor in a curious three-cornered fight to attract short break visitors between 2010’s European Cultural Capitals – Istanbul (Turkey), Pécs (Hungary) and the Ruhr Metropolis (Germany).

Croatian island retreats

Croatia has 1500 islands, surrounded by crystal clear blue waters and now offers some of the best value and best quality hotels, restaurants and self-catering accommodation in the Mediterranean.

Armani Hotel Dubai launches online booking system

The opportunity to experience the “Stay with Armani” proposition is now a reality. Armani Hotel Dubai has unveiled its online booking system, and bookings can be made in real time at armanihotels.com.

Visit Bath for the perfect romantic break

Bath offers the complete romantic package for couples searching for a Valentine’s break. As the only city in Britain to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath boasts splendid Georgian architecture set against a backdrop of some of the UK’s most picturesque countryside.

Great value World Cup accommodation

In response to client enquiries following the most recent World Cup ticket draw, Sports Escapes is now offering its accommodation and internal flights outside of a package. With accommodation in key match cities starting from as low as £45 a night, Sports Escapes can offer anything from 1 night in Johannesburg to 7 nights based at a safari lodge.