Types of trip
Taiwan launches new luxury hotel - for dogs
Taiwan’s latest luxury hotel has recently opened for a slightly different clientele – of the four-legged variety. Dogs can now enjoy a pampered stay at an exclusive hotel in Taipei, which comes equipped with pools, salons, classes and playrooms.
Discover Hawaii’s blockbuster history
Visitors to Hawaii can now visit the film sets of their favourite blockbuster movies. The beautiful Hawaiian Islands are a haven for acting greats throughout film history. Elvis Presley, Harrison Ford, Michael Douglas, Patrick Swayze, Kate Hudson, Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry and Ben Affleck are just some of the actors that have been seen through the lens on the Islands of Aloha.
‘Sea’ the turtles on Jekyll Island in Georgia
Georgia comes to the rescue every year for sea turtles discovered stranded on beaches along the Atlantic coastline of the U.S., relocating the sick and injured turtles found on the beaches to marine centres as far south as Florida for treatment. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island was reopened in 2007, following renovations to serve as the rehabilitation, research, and education facility in Georgia.
Ghostly Grizedale exhibition extended into the new year
A striking art exhibition on the Forestry Commission estate at Grizedale Forest in the Lake District has proved so popular that it has now been extended until Sunday 17 January.
Head to Gilgamesh for a bespoke Christmas lunch
Tis’ the season for the annual Christmas lunch with colleagues, friends or family. Gilgamesh is offering guests a bespoke 50% off Christmas lunch menu to enjoy, before the season is up.
Follow Jay-Z and The Strokes to the Isle of Wight in 2010
With news that Jay-Z and The Strokes will be headlining the 2010 Isle of Wight Festival, Wightlink has announced it will be offering 1,000 Early Bird ferry-inclusive festival tickets at a reduced price.
Make way for eager explorers
Could the all inclusive era soon be over with Brits now going abroad to speak the lingo, sample the delicacies and see the sights? Contrary to the British tourist abroad stereotype of sun, sea and sangria, it seems we are a nation of explorers.
New adventures to be had in Cambodia and Laos
The province of Kratie in north eastern Cambodia is home to a stretch of the Mekong which is an important habitat for the rare Irawaddy dolphin, and is a strategic location to break overland journeys between Phnom Penh and the jungles of Ratanakiri or southern Laos.
Take a gourmet tour of Japan
Specialist tour operator Japan Journeys is celebrating the news that Tokyo has leaped ahead of Paris as the city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants, by running its first ever Gourmet Tour of Japan in May 2010. Japan Journeys is the first tour operator to offer a specialist gastronomic tour of Japan.
Walking the foothills of Annapurna
Britain’s leading guided walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 17 day, all meals tour of Annapurna in Nepal. This holiday includes 8 nights on trek and the highest point climbed is 3,200 metres in the snow-capped and majestic mountain range.
The perfect pre-Christmas break?
What makes the perfect luxury pre-Christmas break? How about an open fire to snuggle in front of as you listen to the waves crashing on the shore of the wide sandy beach just yards away, a large heated house to share with up to 8 family or friends where everyone has plenty of space and their own ensuite twin room, sea views, a championship golf course on your doorstep and a choice of celebrity chef restaurants within a short tax ride?
Tour operator forecasts a successful 2010
Tour operator The Adventure Company has seen a significant rise in bookings over the past two months – a positive indication that the travel industry is picking up again.
Discover Dominica in 2010
Dominica’s events calendar has been announced for 2010, with a variety of festivals taking place celebrating the island’s culture and heritage as well as the natural attractions and activities it offers for visitors.
Christmas markets and chocolate saunas in Slovenia
Visitors to Slovenia’s compact, picturesque capital, Ljubljana, will not only be able to enjoy the sights, sounds and seasonal aromas of its festive Christmas markets this December, they’ll also be able to indulge themselves at the city’s Atlantis Water Park with a chocolate sauna treatment, too!
Escape the chaos for an eco-Christmas in West Wales
If you’re tired of endless shopping lists, unwanted gifts and the chaos of Christmas, why not spend the festive season away from home with the special people in your life? It’s not too late to find some gorgeous places and special deals in the UK and Ireland that’ll see you through Christmas in style.