Types of Trip

Stylish safari onboard The Blue Train

A trip onboard The Blue Train is the ultimate way in which to experience South Africa’s beautiful landscapes from the comfort and luxury of Africa’s ‘Blue Jewel’, one of the country’s best-known tourism icons.

Explore the South Bank with Park Plaza Hotels

Park Plaza Riverbank London and Park Plaza County Hall invite you to explore this dynamic London hotspot. Whether you fancy a flight on the London eye, the theatre or some family fun, these four-star deluxe hotels are within walking distance of the South Bank’s – and the capital’s – best attractions.

Looking for a love nest?

Whisk your partner away for a special Valentine‘s treat to one of English Heritage’s luxury holiday cottages.

Valentine’s breaks to suite every taste

From a night out with Eric Clapton, a trip to see London’s most romantic musical Phantom of the Opera or a break away from it all in Chester – why not treat a loved one this Valentine’s Day.

Turn ‘Blue Monday’ orange

January 25 is predicted to be 2010’s most depressing day of the year,* due to gloomy weather, debt levels, time elapsed since Christmas and broken New Year Resolutions, which is why The World’s Original Marmalade Festival is urging everyone to turn the day dubbed ‘Blue Monday’ orange!

Romance and tradition in Hong Kong

Loong Toh Yuen, the popular Cantonese dining restaurant at heritage building Hullett House in Hong Kong, provides the perfect backdrop for lovebirds of any age to celebrate both Valentine’s Day and the New Year of the Tiger, with a special six course set menu for $999 (plus 10% service charge) of cherished Hong Kong dishes that are complemented by a selection of contemporary flavours.

10 reasons to visit Bath in 2010

Bath resident and film star Nicolas Cage recently commented that he “loved Bath” and described it as “the most beautiful city in the world”. But the city is not just popular with the Hollywood actor.

Beach House Maldives unveils new look Ocean Villas

As part of preparations for the opening of the first Waldorf Astoria Collection property in Asia Pacific on 1 March, Beach House Maldives has unveiled its new look Ocean Villas available for stays from early March.

Antigua and Barbuda: New for 2010

Sugar Ridge Antigua is a contemporary, boutique four star resort, situated on the west coast of the island. Each of the sixty hillside rooms offer spectacular views of the azure Caribbean Sea and the neighbouring islands of Redonda, St Kitts and Nevis.

Fun in the sun for solo travellers

Summer sun on the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos, new gulet cruises, early season walking in Turkey and Rhodes and watersports in Corsica - just some of the latest offering for 2010 from singles specialist, Friendship Travel.

The hottest nude beaches, literally

Swap the snow suit for your white bits in places where the sun does shine. As the UK plunges below freezing, Melbourne sizzles under a sweltering 94 per cent humidity rate.

Woo your loved one with a taste of the tropical

If the Big Freeze has lessened the appeal of a wintry Valentines mini-break, why not woo your loved one with a taste of the tropical instead this February with this selection of last minute deals; from Malta to the Maldives and a few treats in between.