Types of trip
Tourists hitting a hole in one in the Philippines
After a record year in 2008 for the Philippines, reaching 3.14 million tourists, you wouldn't be on your own in thinking that this must be a pre-economic-crisis trend like so many other nations in and beyond south-east Asia.
Staycations make way for last minute holidays abroad
Despite the much publicised UK ‘staycation’ plans this year, the resulting washout summer so far and current economic climate have bucked the trend resulting in families in particular searching instead for last minute holidays abroad.
Bargain breaks for August bank holiday
Families looking for an adventurous getaway before the schools re-open would do well to check with PGL which has availability – and savings – on Family Active breaks at various centres at the end of August.
Destination hidden Britain
New research into the spending habits of holiday makers has been carried out by cottages4you, as part of its Championing Real Britain campaign. It is calling on people touring the nation this summer to support local, independent shops and tourist attractions.
Off-beat walking in Italy's undiscovered south
Britain’s leading guided walks operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a two week tour of Basilicata – the relatively undiscovered mountain region in the south of Italy.
Isle of Barra has whisky galore
The beautiful isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides is hosting its first ever Whisky Galore Festival from 18 – 20 September, 2009.
County Durham celebrates tranquillity
County Durham is aiming to become Britain’s most peaceful place by hosting a week long celebration of tranquillity in September for stressed out Britons.
Take a walk on the wild side with Eurocamp
There’s more to wildlife watching than budget-busting safaris. By offering free walking and wildlife tours between 24th August and 4th September at two of its top European parcs - in the French Alps and the Ardèche – Eurocamp is enabling the nature-lovers amongst us to enjoy a dream getaway at a price that won’t break the bank.
Unbeatable value on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Anna Maria Vacations is offering unbeatable value for Florida holidaymakers with two weeks for the price of one on its luxury rental villas, apartments and waterside homes on the Gulf Coast island for customers completing their stays before December 19, 2009.
Surf’s up – Holiday rentals in top surfing locations
Every UK surfer worth his salt knows that in autumn Britain enters prime surfing season. Not only are the conditions perfect and the water still warm, surf enthusiasts enjoy more space – fickle summer surfers tend to leave once the summer is over.
Colombo to host Sri Lanka’s first Art Biennale
Joining New York, Sydney, Singapore, Venice and Bangladesh, Colombo is to host Sri Lanka’s first Art Biennale from September 10-14, 2009 entitled ‘Imagining Peace’.
London to New York - and not a flight in sight
If embarking on a bus journey some 12,000 miles from London to Sydney seems to be taking trans-global adventure travel to a new level, then imagine travelling 15,000 miles from London to New York.
Modern style, traditional charm in Bali
Chandra Luxury Villas, Seminyak is a boutique resort where luxurious modern villas blend seamlessly with the exotic Balinese landscape.
Thistle makes waves in Asia second hotel in Malaysia
Marked the official opening of Thistle Johor Bahru, the second Thistle hotel to be opened in Asia in the last month.
Embark on your own gastronomic odyssey
Rick Stein is back on our screens and back in the best-seller list with tales of his ‘Far Eastern Odyssey’.