Types of Trip

Relax – You’re in Ireland

Kenmare in Southern Ireland has been voted as one of the World’s top ten most relaxing destinations alongside uber-luxurious hotspots Thailand and Mauritius by Trip Advisor, the leading international online travel guide.

Walking the Catalan Coast

Save £50 per person on a walking holiday exploring the Mediterranean coastline of France and Spain - taking in pretty fishing villages, vineyards and orange groves this September - courtesy of specialist operator, Belle France.

Holidaymakers - Don’t let the bed bugs bite!

Sometimes unpleasant hotel experiences can put a put a strain on a vacation. The hotel price comparison site, trivago.co.uk asked its visitors in their latest survey what was the worst hotel experience they have encountered on holiday.

Book early for affordable Corfu in autumn

Book early for October half-term and take advantage of superbly priced villas and flights is the message from Vintage Travel, which specialises exclusively, in houses with private pools in areas of local tradition and culture.

Blockbuster holiday locations

The Canaries have long been an established holiday favourite, but this year the beauty of two islands – Lanzarote and Tenerife – landed them the star roles in two upcoming blockbuster movies: Pedro Almodóvar’s Broken Embraces starring Penelope Cruz and the remake of the Clash of the Titans with Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes.

Office top summer holiday destination for Brits

School may be out this week, but more than one in ten Brits have chosen not to take a week of their annual leave this year because they are worried about whether or not they will still have a job to return to, according to new research from BT Business.

High season Devon without the high price tag

Short of time, on a budget and want to take the family away this August? If yes is the answer to all these questions, head to Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks in North Devon.

See South Africa’s highlights

Native Escapes, specialist operator to Southern Africa, has announced a new 16 day small group trip to South Africa, taking in the Kruger National Park, Cape Town and the stunning Garden Route.

Staycation or vacation?

With the Met Office predicting that the rest of the summer in the UK will be a washout, a holiday abroad offers value for money in more ways than one.

Get seriously adventurous with Qantas Holidays

Qantas Holidays has expanded its range of adventure holidays and by adding New Zealand has made a name change - the 'Discover Australia & New Zealand' brochure now features a wide range of adventure options across both countries.

Leave the grey skies behind and head to Italy

With August fast approaching, rental specialist Holiday Homes in Italy still have some remaining self-catering apartments and villas, many offering last minute discounts and a perfect antidote to the grey skies and rain.

A ski chalet that’s ultra chic and boutique

After a successful fifth season, The Alpine Club (thealpineclub.co.uk) has responded to demand for its indulgent, personalised, owner-managed chalet service with a premium boutique chalet in the charming Three Valley resort of St Martin de Belleville, France.