Types of trip
See the sights of Dublin this summer
Stena Line is offering customers the chance to see the sights of Dublin this summer with a fantastic 24 hour return travel fare from only £30* per adult travelling by foot. Set sail from Holyhead onboard the Stena HSS Fastcraft to Dun Laoghaire and jet across the Irish Sea from only 119 minutes.
Peak-season savings for motorhomes to Ireland
Irish Ferries isn’t just offering substantial savings for car drivers this summer, the special deals also apply for holidaymakers taking their own motorhome or caravan across to Ireland.
Enter the world of Harry Potter
With the eagerly anticipated Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movie hitting our cinema screens on the 15th of July there’s never been a better time to stay a bit closer to home to experience some of the fantastic locations the infamous film was set in.
Bargain villas for the last week of summer
Villa specialist Freelance Holidays is highlighting the last week of August for family bargains, as prices drop by up to £400 this week – before it’s ‘back to school’ for everyone.
Top 10 island destinations
The European islands are very popular during the holiday season. Aside from providing magnificent landscapes, the sun, sea and sand make for the perfect vacation experience.
Go self-catering for peak season savings
Peak-season savings of up to 20 per cent on a choice of properties sleeping up to 10 have been announced by Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire.
Don't let an adventurous trip turn into a holiday nightmare
It seems that the average Brit abroad is now looking for adventure rather than just sun, sea and sandy beaches but any adrenaline-pumping activity comes with its associated risks.
Get adventurous this summer
Adventure travel specialist Kumuka Worldwide is offering up to 25% off a range of adventure holidays departing between 1 October and 5 December 2009.
Moonwalk your way to Jackson’s shrine at Hitsville
Head to Detroit – the original headquarters of Motown Records and home to the Motown Historical Museum where the Jackson Five recorded many of their big hits – courtesy of US specialist, Bon Voyage.
Inspired to travel by the Tour de France
If you’ve been inspired by the Tour de France coverage to get on your bike for a holiday – but don’t like to follow the crowd, check out Belle France’s programme of tours for independent cyclists, graded from easy to challenging, that get well away from the beaten track.
The return of the weekend tripper
The best British summer for years sees cash-strapped families opting for old-fashioned weekend outings that are bringing traffic jams to popular holiday routes, says Trafficmaster.
Holiday savings for active kids
PGL, the UK’s leading operator in residential activity holidays for children, has announced a ‘book one, get one free’ sale for selected July and August dates at six UK adventure centres.
It’s all Greek to British holidaymakers
In a survey conducted by leading online travel agent On the Beach, a staggering 72% of holidaymakers admitted that other than saying “hello” and “thank you”, they could not communicate with the locals in their language.
MSC Crociere takes delivery of new flagship
In a traditional handover ceremony last week, MSC Crociere officially received its new flagship MSC Splendida from the STX Europe shipyard at Saint-Nazaire (France).
Life in the slow lane on the Warwickshire Ring
Anyone who has ever been stuck in traffic on the M6 will question Kate Boats’ recommendation for a relaxing holiday: circling the Midlands…But chugging at four miles an hour around the Warwickshire Ring means this narrowboat holiday is a million miles away – in concept if not geography – from Spaghetti Junction.