Types of trip
History lovers can take a voyage of discovery to St Helena
History lovers and intrepid travellers can celebrate the life and death of one of the most influential men in history – Napoleon Bonaparte – on a new voyage introduced by St Helena Line to the far-flung South Atlantic Island of St Helena on one of the world’s last working Royal Mail Ships – the RMS St Helena.
Try Wiltshire for an alternative short break
VisitWiltshire is positioning the county as an alternative destination for shopping/city breaks.
Nautical but nice halt-term adventures
If you’re after a value-for-money family break this October half-term, look no further than Italian cruise line, Costa Cruises.
Festive fun at Budapest's Christmas Market
Take a festive break in Budapest and be dazzled by one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals in winter time. The annual Budapest Christmas Market takes place this year from 20 November until 29 December 2009 and is the biggest outdoor event of the winter season.
A stay at the heart of London’s winter wonderland
The Dorchester, the iconic London flagship of the Dorchester Collection, will this year present the perfect traditional British Christmas in sumptuous surroundings and with unparalleled service.
Keycamp early birds catch some great deals
The fastest way to shake off the onset of the winter blues is to choose a summer holiday, and with Keycamp offering up to 25% off the base price of 2010 holidays booked by 30 September with a deposit of just £50, now’s the time to book; especially as early birds will get the pick of the outdoor holiday company’s very best parcs.
Kashmir tops the peaks for powder
Taking skiers to the world’s highest peaks, with arguably some of the most sensational powder this season, specialist UK tour operator to India, Indus Tours have recently launched their 2009/2010 ‘Ski India’ winter ski programme for Gulmarg, Kashmir.
Count down to 2010 with a glittering beach-side party
Exclusive villa enclave Cotton Bay Village in Saint Lucia will welcome in 2010 with a huge gala dinner, to celebrate the end of its first year since being comprehensively revamped under new management.
Slovenia’s oldest town to host unusual folklore festival
Slovenia’s oldest town, Ptuj (pronounced Petooey), will host the annual Kurent Festival between 6th and 16th February. The ten-day traditional event is intended to banish winter and to welcome the arrival of spring.
Monarch reduces kids’ prices on Lapland holidays
The longest established Lapland specialist, Monarch Holidays*, in its 21st year of operation, has reduced first child prices at its most popular hotel in Finnish Lapland, making the annual search for Santa more affordable this winter.
Top Egyptian resort to host special anniversary celebrations
One of the world’s top Egyptian resorts is set to play host to the country’s most lavish oasis gig in the middle of the Sahara Desert.
Family skiing with Chalet Blanc
The mountains are a magical place for children, the excitement of learning to ski and endless playing in the snow make for long lasting memories.
Experience the spectacular autumn colours of Scotland
Instead of flying to New England to witness stunning autumn foliage, VisitScotland is inviting lovers of gardens and the outdoors to choose the environmentally-friendly option as well as making the most of their holiday budgets by exploring home-grown autumn highlights.
Stratford-upon-Avon to host Halloween Festival
The 4th annual Halloween Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon is to take place at the award winning Creaky Cauldron museum in Henley Street from Thursday 1 October – Sunday 1 November.
Find a home from home this halt-term holiday
For October half-term, Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire is highlighting 10 per cent savings on the rental of four beautiful barn conversions – all with exposed stonework and beamed ceilings – set around a courtyard just a few miles from the coastal village of Little Haven.