Types of Trip

Peak season holiday fun without the crowds

For active families seeking an alternative to beaches and sizzling temperatures this peak season, Holiday Options reckons that Slovenia is the place to head.

Watch out for ATM charges abroad

This year, Brits abroad will waste a staggering £284 million in ATM withdrawal fees. This means that, added to a weak exchange rate, the average family on holiday will spend £380 more this year than they did in 2008.

Get up close with the famous big cats

People are being offered the opportunity to study three of the world’s most famous big cats in one of the last true wilderness areas of Africa by Biosphere Expeditions – the award winning, non profit making conservation specialist which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Portugal hots up for invasion of the Brits

As schools across the country break up for the summer holidays this week, ebookers, one of Europe's largest online travel agents, reveals that according to booking data*, Saturday 25th July is Britain’s emptiest day with thousands of travellers jetting off from on their summer breaks to destinations across the World.

A magical start to your Disney adventure

For families hopping across the Channel this summer to visit Disneyland’s favourite Mickey Mouse, Norfolkline provides a magical start to your holiday with fares starting at as little as £29* each way for a car and up to a family of four – that’s only £7.25 per person each way.

Close encounters on the shores of Loch Earn

See something that no human being has observed before – and no one alive will ever see again - when Mars and the Earth have the closest encounter in recorded history this August.

Enjoy all the fun of the ‘Puck Fair’

In a country renowned for its weird and wonderful festivals, the Puck Fair in County Kerry certainly combines the weird – the crowning of a mountain goat as King of the Fair – with 12 hours of free street entertainment for all ages.

Boating and biking on the Grand Union Canal

Combine boating and biking on a holiday or short break on board ‘Activity’, a luxurious, modern narrowboat which has an extended foredeck with secure locker space for six full-size cycles.

Leave your wallet at home with free activities for kids

You can almost leave your wallet at home is the message to families this peak season from Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks in North Devon. The company is offering more than 40 free activities so Mum and Dad can enjoy a family break safe in the knowledge that they won’t have to shell out loads of cash to keep the youngsters amused.

MSC Splendida – More than a cruise ship

Last Sunday, 12 July 2009, in Barcelona (Spain), MSC Cruises’ stunning new flagship MSC Splendida was christened in suitably splendid style by screen legend Sophia Loren. The ceremony was accompanied by a spectacular gala show starring operatic maestro José Carreras and other acclaimed artists.

Follow Posh & Becks to the Seychelles

Tourism to the sultry Seychelles enjoyed a boost last week with the visit of Posh & Becks, there to celebrate 10 years of marriage. For those who want to emulate the couple, at a fraction of the cost, Somak Holidays offer the 4* Le Meridien Barbarons from just £1419 per person.

24 hour Shakespeare Country

Shakespeare Country has launched their second 24 hour interactive Tourist Information Centre (TIC) service at Southam Library. The first TIC service was launched in Stratford-upon-Avon last August and has proved to be extremely successful. To date nearly 200 visitors have used the service requesting 2,300 pages of information.