Types of trip

Escape the big freeze - head south to the Maltese islands
2010 in the UK has started with the ‘big freeze’, however not all of Europe is experiencing the same wintry conditions.
World’s first Armani Hotel to open in the Burj Dubai
Armani Hotel Dubai, the first hotel to open under the collaboration between Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Emaar Properties PJSC, will be officially launched on March 18, 2010, it has been announced.
Surprise your Valentine with a romantic get-a-way that lasts
Surprise your partner with the ultimate Valentine’s gift – holidays forever at your own bolthole by the sea.

Saint Lucia resort brightens up winter with last minute deals
The award-winning Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in Saint Lucia is offering a series of last minute winter deals to guests who want to escape the winter chill.
Wallander themed breaks in Sweden
This month sees the return of popular Swedish detective Wallander back to our screens, as the BBC broadcasts the much-awaited second series.

‘Strictly Dance’ weekends at Macdonald Berystede Hotel
Dancing is more popular than ever but many of us lack the confidence to step onto the dance floor with a partner. The four-star Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa, near Ascot, has teamed up with DanceMakers to offer weekend breaks where you can have fun learning some popular dance routines.

Race is on to enrol in Abu Dhabi’s first triathlon
More than 260 athletes from 25 countries have signed up to compete in the first ever Abu Dhabi International Triathlon (ADIT), just one month after the event opened.
Paradise Island goes on sale
Grab a slice of paradise - Bermuda is officially on sale from 22 December 2009 as the beautiful island launches the largest UK sale in its history.
VFB Holidays comes out top of the tour ops
While over three quarters of Which? members* are happy with the service tour operators provide, bigger does not mean better according to new research by the consumer champion.
Picture perfect holidays in Iceland
Wild Photography Holidays, the innovative travel company specialising in small-group photography holidays in wild and inaccessible places, has announced its programme of departures to Iceland for summer 2010.

Thailand resort offers tailor made adventures
Put a visit to award winning luxurious boutique resort, The Sarojin, Thailand, at the top of your wish list for 2010 and indulge in some very special offers as well as tailor made adventures.

Exploring the Azores on foot
Britain’s leading guided walking tours operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has just added an exciting new tour to its extensive portfolio – a ‘quartet’ of beautiful islands in The Azores.

Key West’s Marquesa Hotel named top US hotel
Readers of the American Condé Nast Traveler magazine recently chose Key West’s Marquesa Hotel to win the 2009 Readers Choice Award in the category of “Top Hotels: United States Small Hotels.”

Celebrate Spring Carnival in Cyprus
The Limassol (or Lemesos) Carnival takes place every year at the start of Lent, this year from 4-14 February. Enjoy the warm weather that arrives early in the year to Cyprus and stay at the über-cool award-winning Londa Hotel where chic Italian design meets legendary Cypriot hospitality.

French Alpine homes offer ‘awesome’ skiing
“Awesome skiing” is the way Richard Deans – an enthusiast for the Alpine piste for 17 years who raced with the DHO (Downhill Only Club) at the age of 13 – describes the 249 km of slopes on the doorstep of the latest French Alpine development planned by MGM.