Types of trip
Stand Up Paddle Championships come to Cornwall
Exponents of the latest form of surfing will be gracing the Cornish waves this weekend (17/18 October) to decide the new British champions. In a brand new event for Watergate Bay, the Extreme Academy will host the final round of the British Stand Up Paddle Association (BSUPA)’s national championships.
Head to the Sahara this half term for the adventure of a lifetime
You can have an adventure of a lifetime this October half term by taking a 4x4 trip across the Sahara desert with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays, and visit the location of one of the most famous films ever made.
Get green and active in Lancashire this half term
Families can enjoy a range of active and environmentally friendly days out in rural Lancashire this October half term. The newly opened, purpose-built mountain bike trails at Gisburn Forest, near Clitheroe are a must for any mountain bike enthusiast, whatever their ability.
Two’s company on Antigua
With the new term underway, now is the time to turn some attention to your partner and rejuvenate your relationship at the Jolly Beach Resort & Spa on the Caribbean island of Antigua.
Plans for UK’s largest cycling park receive go ahead
Planning approval has been granted for the new A2 Activity Park near Gravesend, featuring an innovative visitor pavilion designed by Canterbury architectural practice, Clague.
Wicked witch is nation’s top leading lady
Elphaba, the green-skinned witch from hit musical Wicked, has been voted the nation’s favourite leading lady in a poll from leading London theatre breaks website Show-and-Stay.co.uk.
Travel Indochina goes back to the future
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina has announced the launch of its latest Small Group Journeys brochure. Focusing on its area of specialism - Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos – and now expanding further into India, Thailand, China and Japan, the tours featured in the 2010/11 brochure are better value than ever.
Book now for 2010 holidays at 2009 prices
Book your 2010 holiday before 30 November and enjoy savings of £50 on 2009 prices, courtesy of Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks.
Prestige Holidays adds new special interest tours for 2010
Independent luxury tour operator, Prestige Holidays, has revealed its programme of escorted tours for next year featuring 13 special interest holidays, four of which are new for 2010.
Last-minute European city breaks offer value for money
Those still looking for a great value break this October half-term should check out the special offers – including free night deals – available on selected European city breaks courtesy of city break specialist, Cities Direct.
More holiday options for walking enthusiasts
HF Holidays – the UK’s largest specialist walking and leisure activity holidays company – has launched its expanded Walking & Outdoor Holidays 2010 brochure which features 20 new itineraries including nine new European and Worldwide guided walking tours and six new trail holidays in the UK and Europe.
Last minute half term holiday bargains
Savings of £150 on October half-term multi-activity holidays for children have been announced by PGL, the market leader in residential adventure breaks for children.
Ghostly goings on in the heart of Kent
If you enjoy a chill down the spine, are sensitive to unseen spirits, or just love a good old ghost story, you’ll find plenty to intrigue you in the Heart of Kent.
Top ten tips to ski and save this winter
Directski.com, the online ski holiday specialist and the UK's fastest growing ski tour operator, has come up with the top ten ways to ski and save this winter. Book online from £199, get a day free by taking the train, or cut the cost of childcare and bring a granny. These are the hot tips to keep Britain skiing this winter.
Halloween tricks and treats at Chiddingstone Castle
There is plenty of Halloween fun to be had at Chiddingstone Castle on Thursday 29 October when families can enjoy a Lantern Lit Trick or Treat Halloween children’s activity afternoon between 2 and 5pm.