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Enjoy a chilled-out Christmas on St Ives

Enjoy a chilled-out Christmas on St Ives

Enjoy a laid-back traditional Christmas with the very best of contemporary Cornish charm, staying just moments from the beach at the Pedn Olva Hotel in St Ives from £400* per person for four nights.

Santa, here we come

Santa, here we come

Esprit Holidays has launched its 2009 Santa Lapland holidays and bookings are already higher than this time in 2008, with many families not prepared to miss the once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Real Santa Claus in his Lapland home.

Exmoor announces special events for Christmas

Exmoor announces special events for Christmas

Festive cheer will be in plentiful supply over Exmoor during the first weekend of December as the local villagers at Dunster and Dulverton prepare for Christmas with two special events.

Enjoy a Sicilian September

Enjoy a Sicilian September

With its wonderful climate, Sicily is a top holiday destination all year round and each season has its own distinctive charm. September is a great time to visit the beautiful island, as the weather is pleasant, the beaches are peaceful and the sea is still warm from the scorching August sun.

Walking in rustic Sicily

Walking in rustic Sicily

The UK’s leading guided walking holidays’ operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a week walking tour in one of the most rustic and historical parts of Sicily.

Salsa in Sardinia

Salsa in Sardinia

'Sardinia in Salsa' is an International Salsa Event which offers 3 days of dancing and fun with 23 Latin dance workshops on the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia.

Finns go crazy for Karaoke World Championships

Finland is gearing up for the Karaoke World Championships that will take place from the 11th to 12th September 2009 in the city of Lahti, Southern Finland.

A holiday on West Virginia’s country roads

A holiday on West Virginia’s country roads

Hammocks and rocking chairs on wrap-around porches, cosy quilts, antiques and memorabilia, lace tablecloths and warm, hearty, old fashioned American hospitality add to the ingredients of a driving holiday along the country roads of West Virginia.

An invite to Christmas in Cologne

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany is celebrating Christmas by offering its guests a bespoke Advent package to celebrate the famous Cologne Christmas Market held in the city from 23rd November to 23rd December.

The Tirol gears up for 2009 ski season

It’s that time of year when the mere mention of ski and snow creates a buzz and everyone’s asking the same question - what’s new for the ski season?

‘Satpack’ steers South African travel in a new direction

‘Satpack’ steers South African travel in a new direction

Travelling around South Africa has just got easier – and safer – thanks to an innovative twist on the traditional self-drive holiday, known as ‘satpacking’.

Celebrate autumn in Shakespeare Country

Celebrate autumn in Shakespeare Country

Celebrate Halloween and a host of spectacular events and attractions with an autumnal break in Shakespeare Country.

Staycation no more?

Staycation no more?

Millions of Britons chose to stay in the UK this summer and forego their annual summer holiday abroad. If you’re one of the many people that chose to stay put this year, are you happy with the choice you made or have you been left feeling a tad short-changed?

Magical Morocco gets under the skin

‘Magical Morocco’ explores every aspect of this diverse country from the labyrinthine souks of the imperial cities to the windswept heights of the Atlas Mountains. This 14 night small-group tour with local guides gets right under the skin of Morocco, says adventure travel specialist Kumuka Worldwide.

An extra week in the sun for single travellers

Singles specialist Friendship Travel says strong demand for sunshine breaks means they are extending the season at their hotel in Turkey.