Types of Trip

Sainsbury's urges people to protect their holiday booking

The start of the year is one of the busiest times for booking holidays, but research from Sainsbury's Travel Insurance reveals that the number of people aged 16 - 64 planning to book a vacation between Christmas and the end of February 2010 is 19% lower than the same period last year.

Celebrate Australia Day with a visit down under

This Tuesday, 26th January, is Australia Day, a national event in Oz that celebrates what is great about the country aside from kangaroo’s, BBQs and neighbourly soap operas! It is a day that recognises cultural diversity, independence and those who have emigrated from over 150 countries around the world to call Australia their home.

Aranui 3 - The freighter to paradise

Take advantage of a special offer on an adventure-filled cruise onboard the Aranui 3 and explore French Polynesia’s wild and exotic Marquesas Islands, the world’s most remote archipelago.

Umbria for visitors

The recently launched website 'To Do In Umbria' - todoinumbria.com - offers travellers to the region an overview of the concerts, markets, village sagras, festas and other interesting things to do for visitors to Umbria.

The intrepid mature traveller

Sixty five is the new twenty five, as the recently retired increasingly take time out to travel the world, says Age Concern Enterprises.

A diva in Vienna

There will be plenty of opportunities to see Russian-Austrian soprano Anna Netrebko at the Vienna State Opera House in 2010.

Star Clippers to visit world's most remote islands

Star Clippers, which offers holidays on three of the world’s tallest and most beautiful clipper ships, has added 40 maiden calls to its 2010 and 2011 sailing itineraries, including some of the world’s most remote islands and lesser known ports and islands in Europe and South America.

Thaw out in Jamaica!

While Britain has shivered in ice and snow over the last few weeks, the rich and famous have decamped to the warmth of the Caribbean.

Explore the outback in South Australia

Established in 1989 and still run by original owner Mick Murdoch, Heading Bush Outback Adventures is offering a new three-day Mountain Safari into South Australia’s Flinders Ranges and Outback.

From animal magic to Viking fun

Wondering what to do with the kids this February half-term? Looking for something a bit different that will keep the little ones entertained and provide a bit of a rest for Mum and Dad too? Superbreak (superbreak.com) has picked out some of the best deals that are available for families at a range of different destinations and attractions around the UK.