Types of Trip

Ffestiniog Travel launches Rail Holidays of the World 2015

Specialist rail tour operator Ffestiniog Travel has released the 2015 edition of its popular escorted tours brochure.

What’s new in the Austrian Tirol for 2014-15

As summer seems to get shorter and shorter, the ski resorts start gearing up for another successful winter season. Here’s a snapshot of the latest news for 2014-15 from across the Austrian Tirol region, including new hotels, improvements to ski lift infrastructure and tour operator additions.

Exsus puts Fiji at the heart of luxury family adventures

Adventurous families looking for the next big trip should shrug off the back to school doldrums and plan to cast-away to Fiji for the ultimate, unforgettable paradise-found holiday.

Walk up an appetite on two new Italian treks

Hedonistic Hiking has already created the perfect recipe for an idyllic, food-lovers’ holiday - a healthy and fun itinerary of walking through wonderful scenery, a generous helping of local seasonal produce, and of course an ample splash of wine to wash it all down.

Viva la Revolucion - A musical New Year in Cuba

Songlines Music Travel has created the ultimate 16-day trip to Cuba to experience a New Year’s Eve like no other, partying in a local bar in Havana, away from the tourists; New Year’s Day is also the island’s National Day when you will be able to join in the celebrations in the capital city.

Spend New Year in the Heart of Herefordshire

The Pilgrim Country House Hotel near Ross-on-Wye – owned by former England and British Lions rugby player Steve Boyle – has created a special New Year package for those who like to combine revelling with a healthy stroll in the Herefordshire countryside.

Rail trails initiative encourages visitors to sit back the enjoy the Welsh scenery

Visitors to Mid and North Wales are being encouraged to park their car and take the train in a new sustainable transport and tourism initiative.

Holiday homes with Downton Abbey style (and service)

For Downton Abbey fans with drawing room envy, or who yearn for a snooker room, Cumbrian Cottages has some grand country houses where you can live like Lord Grantham, even if it is only for a weekend.

VIP SKI unveils new luxury accommodation

As a brand new next-door neighbour to the perpetually popular Farmhouse, Val d’Isere’s latest chalet, La Petite Ferme, is already shaping up to be the hottest new holiday pad.

Leaf peeping in Switzerland: Closer than New England

New England may have made a business out of its autumn foliage – there are websites and tour operators dedicated to watching the trees turn golden hues – but it's a long way for Europeans to go to simply admire leaves, which is why it's good to know it's not essential to cross the Atlantic to enjoy this annual phenomenon.