Types of trip
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’.
Culture and cycling in Linz
There’s still time to visit the 2009 European Capital of Culture – the Austrian city of Linz – as part of a self-guided cycling itinerary courtesy of specialist operator, HF Holidays.
Experience the best of America and Canada
Leger Holidays has announced the launch of new tours and dates for holidays to the USA and Canada.
Short holiday ideas for late summer
Messing about in boats - that’s the proposition for Bank Holiday from Kate Boats, the Warwickshire-based narrowboat specialist marking 25 years on the canals.
The family that plays together stays together
In a new study released today, Expedia.com found Americans overwhelmingly (94 percent*) agree that even in tough economic times, family holidays are worth the money. Why? Because they help build memories that last a lifetime and reinforce family bonds.