Types of trip
Ruska brings vibrant colours to Finnish Lapland
One of the most underrated seasons in Finland is ruska; the Finnish term for autumn. Nowhere can the dramatic colours been seen more vibrantly than in Lapland where for two weeks the explosion of colour paints the fells, forests and hills in deep tones before the winter sets in.
Japan's favourite and far-out festivals
From old favourites to far-out events, there is a summer festival (natsu matsuri)for everyone in Japan.
Sunvil’s Edwardian riverboat, Genevieve, celebrates her 100th birthday
Enjoy a private river cruise on Genevieve from Hurley during June and early July. Celebrate her birthday with her and enjoy £100 off the usual charter price – day charter now from just £600 (for up to ten people) including captain, crew and five hours’ charter time – just £60 pp.
Official ‘Glastonbury 2014’ app launches from EE
EE, the official communications and technology partner of Glastonbury Festival 2014, has today announced the launch of the only official mobile app for this year’s festival, available to download free on iOS and Android.
City Marque serviced apartments perfect match for Wimbledon accommodation
As the Championships return to Wimbledon this month, so too will it’s swarm of spectators, filling up the borough’s accommodation faster than you can shout ‘deuce’. Attracting as many as 500,000 fans each year, the All-England Club never fails to bring entertainment and excitement to London’s leafy suburb, but not without hefty mark-ups.
Travel tips for football fans visiting Brazil
With thousands of football fans about to jet off to Brazil, Scott Gorman, Head of Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance says:
World Cup 2014 will be the most mobile yet
Rapid take-up of smartphones and tablets, combined with growing availability of 4G mobile and Wi-Fi hotspots, will make the 2014 World Cup the most mobile yet for UK football fans.
Travelling solo? You’re not the only one!
Deciding where to holiday can be fun but invariably involves a degree of compromise. Finding a solution to suit every member of the family, or one that will keep both partners content, isn’t always the easiest task.
Opening date announced for Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester
Tickets have gone on sale for the much anticipated King Richard lll Visitor Centre: Dynasty, Death and Discovery in Leicester which will open its doors to the public on 26th July.
Summer activity break to the French Pyrenees
L’Ancienne Poste is a luxurious mountain lodge located in the village of Avajan in the French Pyrenees which is owned and run by Englishman James Dealtry, the first ever non-French national to be employed by the Ski Ecole Francaise.
Summer holidays that fit all families
“There’s no such thing as a ‘normal’ family, and, equally, there’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ family holiday”, say the experts at Activities Abroad.
Plan ahead to be a World Cup winner
Football fans jetting off to Brazil should assess their travel money and insurance options, advises MoneySuperMarket.
Book now to bag the gap year of your dreams
Exam season will soon be over. You'll be ripping up your revision notes before you know it. Then, it will suddenly dawn on you that the exciting gap year you'd earmarked before starting university is now looming, vacantly, in the not so distant future.
Mauritius on a budget
For budget-conscious travellers, luxury Mauritius can often feel out of reach – not any more thanks to the recently refurbished Tamassa and Merville Beach resorts.
Hen parties rival cost of weddings
The fun farewell to the bride’s single-life increasingly involves an overnight or weekend stay, which requires a carefully thought out wardrobe for the hens, with often several new items of clothing.