Types of trip
Bank Holiday boltholes on the Scottish islands
Scotland’s islands offer a haven for travellers to escape the bank holiday bustle and truly get away from it all.
Chill out this September
Feeling stressed, depressed, worn out or credit crunched? North East England is the perfect place to chill out this September.
Singapore to host new Chanel concept boutique
Singapore has long been known as a destination of culture, diversity and style, but now its luxury credentials have also been recognised as the announcement comes that world-renowned French fashion house Chanel will open a unique concept boutique at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, to boost its presence in Southeast Asia.
Italy’s renaissance treasures at a gem of a price
Keycamp’s Italian Renaissance break offers a price that is as breathtaking as the cities and sights it takes in, with 22 nights from 12 September costing just £510 per party.
Take the slow train in West Virginia
Creeping up steep grades, chugging along rushing rivers, squeezing between canyon rocks, curving around and riding atop mountains, vintage passenger trains offer spectacular mountain wilderness and West Virginia scenery from a range of rail tours throughout the state.
Take the tinsel & turkey to South Devon
Hoping to entertain the family this Christmas or New Year, but the house simply isn’t big enough?
Aalborg’s new cultural centre hits the waterfront
As part of an extensive £35 million waterfront regeneration programme, Aalborg, Denmark’s third largest city, will bring the heart of the city back to the water's edge when it completes ‘phase one’ of its dynamic new cultural centre 'Nordkraft' on 1 September 2009.
Equestrian pursuits in El Jadida, Morocco
All things equestrian are set to descend on El Jadida, Morocco, at this year’s Horse Show held from 21st – 26th October 2009 at the Princesse Lalla Malika racecourse.
Tough economy makes luxury cruising more affordable
"Cut-backs" and "budgeting" might be the buzz words for this summer, but the rough economy does have its advantages, luxury is now available for much less, according to cruise reviews and news Web site, CruiseCritic.co.uk.
Holidaymakers in Turkish delight
Latest sales figures from leading online travel agent On the Beach suggest Turkey is enjoying a bumper August as thousands of British holidaymakers sweep into the country.
Forget the credit crunch – this is luxury Australia
Bailey Robinson has created two, nine-night, three-centre itineraries featuring five of Australia’s top properties that together showcase the best Australia has to offer – premium wine, gourmet food, beautiful unspoilt locations and outstanding, award-winning resorts.
Macau grows in popularity for meetings and events
Recently released global statistics show that Macau is growing in popularity as a MICE destination, in spite of current market conditions. In 2008, the total number of events held in Macau was 1,240, up by 5.35% on 2007.
Discover Gran Canaria’s hidden depths
Britain’s leading guided walking tours operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a one week tour of Gran Canaria – often referred to as the ‘mini continent’ because of its considerable diversity.
Swing low, sweet chariot!
The British Disabled Ski Team, currently in Queenstown for the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games, took time out of their racing schedule to play with gravity at the Shotover Canyon Swing. On Saturday (August 22) the team joined the exclusive swinging community when they experienced the pure adrenaline of a 60metre free fall before swinging through a giant arc at 150km/h, from the 109m platform (360ft) above Shotover River.
Portsmouth – the place to be this Christmas
This year Portsmouth is bringing out the festive cheer with a whole range of exciting events to get everyone in that feel-good Christmassy mood.