Types of trip
Cosy cottages for the Christmas holiday
Cosy cottages for two through to huge houses for families and groups of friends - there’s a choice of more than 250 properties on offer for Christmas from Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire.
Christmas tips and treats in the Cotswolds
Christmas is coming to Farncombe Estate near Broadway in the Cotswolds, from Sunday 22 November. This privately owned 300-acre estate will be hosting a Christmas Art and Craft Fair exhibiting work by course programme tutors as well as other local craftspeople.
Golfing kids play free at Millbrook resort
Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook resort is investing in the future of young golfers throughout New Zealand by introducing a new golf programme this summer.
Abu Dhabi hosts successful jewellery & watch show
Abu Dhabi is celebrating a successful close to the 17th Jewellery and Watch Show, held last week. The five day event drew more visitors than ever before. H.E Dr. Maitha Al-Shamsi, UAE Minister of State, opened the event on October 14th.
See in the New Year in your very own Scottish castle
Celebrating New Year in style is easy in Scotland with many stunning castles, large country retreats or cosy cottages that can be all yours for the festive period.
Take a multi-activity trip this winter and do more for less
Travellers are realising that snow is good for a lot more than just skiing, according to The Adventure Company. The adventure tour operator has seen its winter multi-activity trips rise in popularity this season as travellers look for more varied and unusual ways to embrace the European winter.
Thomson Airways demonstrates commitment to sustainable causes
Thomson Airways has raised over £100,000 for the charity Pump Aid through the sale of Thirsty Planet water onboard its flights. Since launching Thirsty Planet in November 2007, Thomson Airways has sold in excess of 83,000 cases of this bottled water.
Having a smashing time on the ski slopes?
Nearly 2.8 million will be hitting the ski slopes this winter season, according to new figures from esure travel insurance - a 50 per cent rise on last year.
Head to Finland for a guaranteed white Christmas
You can be guaranteed a white Christmas this year with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays. Travel 150 miles inside the Arctic Circle to the Finnish town of Ivalo and have all the snow you want - and of course have the chance to meet Santa Claus!
Ryanair announces four new routes to Bordeaux
Ryanair, has announced that it will open four new routes to/from Bordeaux starting 17 December 2009 which will offer consumers and visitors to the Bordeaux region competition, choice and low airfares.
Luxury cruising on the Nile
Egyptian holiday specialist, Red Sea Holidays, has added luxury Nile cruises to the portfolio of holidays in its 2009/10 brochure. Red Sea Holidays works exclusively with Grand Cruises which operates nine five-star cruise ships and is one of the Nile’s most modern fleets.
‘Small and intimate’ holidays in Croatia
With Croatia looking set to be a top favourite destination in 2010, market leader to the country – Holiday Options – has expanded its selection of carefully chosen boutique-style hotels for those seeking small and intimate properties.
Save thousands on last minute luxury in the Maldives
The Hilton Family Maldives has launched a range of fantastic offers for departures to their portfolio of three resorts between now and December, with savings of over £2500 per couple and a wealth of added value including free seaplane transfers and complementary nights.
All star line-up for Regent Street Christmas Lights switch-on
Regent Street has announced an all star line-up for the Christmas Lights switch on this year - Tuesday 3 November 2009. London indie pop rock band The Noisettes will perform live as part of the festivities to launch the Regent Street Christmas lights.
New website aims to encourage train travel to ski resorts
Snowcarbon is a new independent website about train travel to ski resorts. It explains exactly how to book rail journeys, how to get the best fares, and which resorts are easiest to reach by train.