Types of trip
Blanket Bay named as among world’s best hotels
Readers of one of the world’s most influential travel magazines have named Glenorchy’s Blanket Bay lodge as the best leisure hotel in Australasia and the South Pacific.
Front row seats to fun at the Mayor’s Thames Festival
The Mayor’s Thames Festival kicks off 12 – 13 September, transforming the waterfront into a spectacular celebration of live music, fabulous food and lively entertainment.
Autumn days out in Dublin
Stena Line is offering customers the chance to travel to Dublin and enjoy a great day out in September with a fantastic day trip by foot travel fare from only £27* per adult and £18* per child.
Autumn events in South East England
Those visiting South East England this autumn and winter will be spoiled for choice with a huge range of events and activities on offer. Highlights include food and drink festivals in Brighton and Chichester, as well as Christmas specials at Blenheim Palace and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Tour operator launches ‘Last Chance To See’ itineraries
To coincide with the new series of ‘Last Chance to See’ which hits our screens on Sunday (6 September), tour operator Bales Worldwide has created the ‘Last Chance to See Collection’.
Embark on your own ‘American Road Trip’
Jamie Oliver begins his American Road Trip on Channel 4 this week - a journey to discover the real heart of America through its people, landscapes, culture, music and food.
North East shares secrets of its friendly reputation
What makes Geordies and the people of North East England so friendly and easygoing? Think Cheryl Cole, Ant and Dec or the late Sir Bobby Robson. The people of North East England are known for being down to earth, easygoing and passionate about life.
Copenhagen offers the best of past and present
Your kids have grown up and flown the nest and you feel now is the moment to spend some time on yourself. So why not bring a friend or partner and have a great weekend in the Danish capital Copenhagen?
Gap year gatecrashers
With many young adults expected to take a gap year to avoid the credit crunch, research from Post Office Travel Insurance reveals they could be receiving some unexpected guests.
Harvest a true taste of Tuscany
Savour the true taste of Tuscany on a harvest-time holiday celebrating the autumn’s wine and olive oil crop.
Football fever hits Hungary
Debrecen is a pretty Hungarian town best known for its annual Flower Carnival and thermal baths; but now it is also becoming known for its up and coming football team - DVSC-TEVA (dvsc.hu/helyek/eng) - who will meet Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League this month and again in November, the first Hungarian side since 1995/96 to play in the group stage.
Insurance tips for gap year travellers
Preferential travel insurance has put together a list of essential top tips for when you are embarking on your gap year travels.
Tropical Sky expands Down Under
Long-haul tour operator, Tropical Sky has added a new brand to its portfolio. Launched this week, Australian Sky will offer competitively priced holidays from self-drive and escorted tours across the Australian states to beach breaks, city stays and special interest or activity-based holidays.
Florida Keys webcam records turtle hatchings
A live streaming “turtle webcam” recorded baby loggerhead turtles emerging from their nest and crawling to the ocean on a beach in the lower Florida Keys.
September – A great month to visit Glasgow
A major new centre for the arts and creativity will open in Glasgow on 12 September, heralding a new chapter in the city’s cultural life and offering visitors the opportunity to participate in, view and buy a wide variety of art all under one roof.