Types of trip
Christmas gifts for cruisers
This year more Brits will have gone on a cruise holiday than ever before, with many of us sailing for the first time. And next year promises to be another record breaker for the UK cruise industry which is predicting that some 1.65 million people will be holidaying on the high seas.
A stable in time for Christmas
While the Festive season was getting into full swing and people were starting to think about their Christmas shopping Best Western were happily signing their latest addition to the group, the Henbury Lodge Hotel - complete with stable bedrooms.
Savvy skiers might be tempted to stray off piste this season
The average cost of a winter sports holiday is now higher than at any time since the turn of the millennium, with a flight and accommodation package costing on average a hefty £686, new research commissioned by Santander Cards has revealed.
Last minute Christmas getaways to Latin America
Travellers wanting to escape the UK for Christmas and New Year’s Eve need look no further. Specialist tour operator Journey Latin America has announced availability on five of their group tours covering the length and breadth of Latin America.
California dreaming
Britain’s leading guided walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 17 day adventure in California with its beautiful, dramatic and varied landscapes.
New Year self discovery in North East India
Kick start 2010 and re-discover your inner self on a tour of remote North East India with tour operator Travel the Unknown.
Loch Ness to host New Year boot camp
Counteracting the abundance of short-term diets and fitness plans that appear in the media at this time of year, the New Year sees the launch of the inaugural Loch Ness Boot Camp which has been developed to deliver considerable long-term results.
Andorra opens for business
Initial snow fall over the weekend of 28th and 29th November has provided a good layer of snow with up to 40cm of snow on the high slopes and 20cm on the lower slopes of Andorra’s ski resorts.
Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai opens breathtaking Aer bar
From this December, a fresh addition to Mumbai's social scene will keep a small crowd sweet with sunset cocktails, midnight mezzes and chilled-out beats into the early hours. But what really sets this oasis of chic relaxation apart is its mind-blowing, open-air location: 34 floors above the bustling streets of Worli.
New ferry route opens gateway to Iceland’s ‘Pompeii of the North’
A new ferry pier on Iceland’s south coast is set to provide the first high-speed link to the Westman Islands - the site of Iceland’s ‘Pompeii of the North’.
Late Christmas deal to historic Hermitage Plantation on Nevis
Following a late cancellation, Just Grenada is offering seven festive nights at The Hermitage on the Caribbean island of Nevis from 19th to 26th December, reduced from £2225pp to £1895pp.
‘Reefresh’ your weary limbs in Sri Lanka
Reef - The Ultimate Tropical Beach Villa, Sri Lanka launched in early 2009, has now opened its private and intimate Reefresh Spa, set amongst the property’s three acres of exotic tropical gardens.
Discover Antarctica
Experience the pristine wilderness that is Antarctica in 2010 and save a massive 20 per cent on adventure cruises with World Expeditions. The adventure holiday specialist is offering the discount on selected cruises aboard the m/v Plancius.
Henry VIII: Man and Monarch at the Mary Rose Museum
The British Library’s major exhibition on Henry VIII will be touring to the Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from 12th December – 17th January, celebrating 500 years since his accession to the throne and of course 500 years since the commissioning of the Mary Rose!
Festive accommodation offers in Wiltshire
Enjoy the seasonal festivities in Wiltshire with a stay at one of the many excellent accommodation providers offering cosy deals.