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Villa holidays in Kefalonia

Freelance Holidays have introduced the Ionian island of Kefalonia to its range of Mediterranean holidays, after repeated requests from loyal customers of their Crete programme.

Humpback whale spotted in the Irish Sea

Travelling by ferry across the Irish Sea offers has always offered great opportunities to view the wildlife that abounds in the sea and sky but a new visitor has arrived in the form of a young male humpback whale.

Remember your travel insurance this Valentine’s day

If you’re booking a last-minute romantic Valentine’s break, make sure you don’t forget your travel insurance! Antony Martin, managing director of insurefor.com gives his top tips on booking and saving money.

Freedom breaks in the South Downs

Kids go free is the great deal this February half-term on selected ‘Freedom Breaks’ – an ideal countryside escape for independent families – courtesy of HF Holidays, the UK’s largest walking and leisure activity holidays company.

Love is in the air with Eurocamp

With a choice of over 160 parcs in some of Europe’s most stunning locations, Eurocamp has a number of romantic holiday options including city breaks in Paris, sightseeing in Venice and holidays spent lazing by the Italian Lakes.

Go green in Alsace

Go green in Alsace

This is the year to choose a ‘green’ holiday in Alsace! Not only is it singled out as a region to visit in the 2010 edition of Lonely Planet’s Best In Travel guide, but there is an ever increasing range of ‘green’ accommodation on offer, varying from hotels to lodges and farms, which provide the perfect location for an eco-holiday.

Hiking and cycling around Liguria region

Hiking and cycling around Liguria region

The coastal region of Liguria in north-western Italy is often associated with beautiful beaches, picturesque seaside towns, and gastronomic specialties such as the world famous Ligurian pesto.

Early booking discounts at La Manga Club

Early booking discounts at La Manga Club

Holidaymakers booking with Barwell Travel, the La Manga Club specialists, by 5th February can take advantage of the operator’s exclusive 10% early booker discount. Coupled with Barwell’s competitive prices, this makes for great savings with 7 day breaks starting from just £92 per person.

Exclusive private houses to celebrate in

Exclusive private houses to celebrate in

Whether you are planning an anniversary or birthday celebration, or even a business retreat, run-of-the-mill accommodation no longer takes the cake.

Hamilton Island’s Great Barrier Feast

Hamilton Island’s Great Barrier Feast

Hamilton Island’s (hamiltonisland.com.au) prestigious Great Barrier Feast series kicks off in 2010 with a very special culinary weekend event from 12th – 14th March hosted by famed Australian chef, Tetsuya Wakuda.

Wroclaw remembers Battle of Grunwald

The Polish city of Wroclaw is set to welcome a new temporary exhibition next month, to celebrate the famous Battle of Grunwald.

Success smells sweet at MG Hotels

Success smells sweet at MG Hotels

MG Hotels Group is launching a new conference service for corporate users at both its prestigious riverside hotels – The Red Lion at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, and The Manor, at Datchet, near Windsor.

Sleeping under the stars in South Africa

As the sun sets over the African bush, what could be more romantic than spending a night in a private hide-out with magnificent views and only cocktails and candlelight for company?

Stapleford Park to host March wedding show

Stapleford Park to host March wedding show

Stapleford Park, Nr Melton Mowbray will open its doors on 21st March to host the hotel’s very own wedding show.

Rugby stars take to the fairways at La Manga Club

Former England and British Lions star Mark Regan will once more go from hooker to hacker when he attempts to defend his Wooden Spoon Golf Classic title at La Manga Club (lamangaclub.com), in May.