Types of trip
Sea dogs head for Irish shores
With the ‘No Dogs on the Beach’ restrictions now lifted across Ireland, autumn is a great time for dogs – and their families – to head across the Irish Sea and enjoy some bracing ‘walkies’ along miles of golden sands.
Brits battle post holiday blues
Stressed-out Britons feel day-to-day life is routine and a grind, according to new research released today.
A complete spa experience in Malvern
Natural resources and modern art join in harmony at MalvernSpa where guests can enjoy the benefits of bathing in natural spring water in one of the country’s original spa towns.
Thomson Sport - In for the long haul
After Team England’s 5-1 drubbing of Croatia at Wembley this week, Fabio Capello’s squad members now face nine months of maintaining sufficient form and fitness to make sure they are the ones lining up for England’s opening match in South Africa next June.
Flexible Christmas holidays from Cornish Cottages
With Christmas Day falling on a Friday this year, Cornish Cottages has decided to abandon its Saturday changeovers and to offer flexible start dates for festive holidays.
Stress-free self catering breaks for half term
Whatever the weather at Half Term, the Lake District is a great family getaway with a host of outdoor activities for fine weather and top-notch indoor attractions for rainy days.
New luxury hotel prepares to open in Hong Kong
The Upper House, Hong Kong, has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a collection of more than 700 of the world’s most desirable destinations.
Adventure Company launches new family trips
Tour operator The Adventure Company has launched its new Family Adventures brochure for 2010/11.
Blanket Bay chef wins prestigious award
Blanket Bay chef Daniel Reynolds was awarded the prestigious New Zealand Commis Chef of the Year in Auckland recently, his third culinary success this year.
Discover Stockholm with a mobile guide
Stockholm is the first tourist city in the world that can offer tourists their own audio guide on a memory card for mobile phones. The memory card which was recently launched includes audio guides at 56 of the best sights in Stockholm.
Festive winter sports holidays for teenagers
Once the excitement of Christmas Day is over, what’s to be done with the teenagers until the new school term begins?
Over-50s travel rush set for September
As the kids go back to school, it will be the over-50s' turn to pack their sun hats and cream as they head off for their summer break. According to research from Saga Travel Insurance, September is the most popular month to go away among the over 50s.
Rise of the Grey Gapper
New research by Halifax Unsecured Personal Loans reveals it's not just students who'll be taking time out to go traveling. For many working Brits it seems there aren't enough hours in the day and to escape, they are choosing to take a gap year at a later stage in life.
Experience Regensburg’s history the modern way
Regensburg visitors can now explore the city’s historical treasures and modern shopping streets using a Segway.
See a wilder side of Scotland
Aurora Expeditions is offering adventurers the opportunity to explore the magic and mystery of the Scottish Isles, with a new voyage onboard the Polar Pioneer departing in June 2010.