Types of trip
Aer Lingus introduces new route to Vilnius
This month Aer Lingus announced new routes from Gatwick, its first hub outside Ireland. One of these is to Vilnius.
A millionaire’s holiday in Rio
After his incredible 25 million rollover win in the Euro Millions lottery Draw, Bolton pensioner Brian Caswell said his long held wish was to visit Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Here are our top five things to do in Rio on a millionaire’s budget - and also some ideas for those of you on a smaller budget!
Terry Nutkins says ‘watch whales, don’t hunt them’
As the International Whaling Committee (IWC) meet in Madeira to decide the fate of the world’s whales, naturalist Terry Nutkins and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) go in search of minke whales off the coast of Scotland.
Experience Greece – Mamma Mia style
Adventure travel specialist Kumuka Worldwide has introduced a new family adventure visiting the Greek islands where Mamma Mia was filmed. The eight-night holiday starts and ends in Athens, and is fully-escorted by a local Kumuka guide.
While the kids are away the parents will play
Hit the Town in Ibiza whilst childcareibiza.com takes cares of your children! Childcare Ibiza is the brainchild of mum of two and experienced childcare worker Alexis O Halloran, who set up the organisation to offer childcare services across the island for visitors.
Bridges, balloons, Brunel and Banksy
Bristol is famous for its Clifton Suspension Bridge, Hot Air Balloons and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, but now something else has hit the city by storm – Banksy.
Montserrat to host annual Calabash Festival in July
Montserrat’s annual Calabash Festival, now in its fourth year, will take place from 11th – 19th July 2009. The eight-day festival will include a range of events such as the Calabash Food Fair; a hike to Montserrat’s only white sand beach, Rendezvous Bay; an island bus tour; a boat tour to Plymouth; and a gala evening at the Montserrat Cultural Centre.
Poland gears up for cycle tour
Cyclists from all over the world will be heading to Poland this summer as the country’s biggest cycle race gets underway. Thousands of competitors and fans are expected to head to Warsaw ahead of the Tour de Pologne which starts on 2 August.
Esbjerg – The gateway to Scandinavia
DFDS Seaways is offering up to 20% savings on ferry crossings from Harwich to Esbjerg – the gateway to Scandinavia. This means only £186 for a car plus 4 passengers, one way, reduced down from £232 on selected departures across the summer.
A musical theme to Quebec Winter Carnival
Next year, the Québec Winter Carnival, in collaboration with Loto-Québec, will be marked by a festive atmosphere, where music and dance will play a predominant role.
Summer holiday savings in Ironbridge
A week’s stay in Valley Cottage near Jackfield, in the heart of the stunning Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire has been reduced by 10% during the July and August summer holidays down to £522 for four guests.
July festivals in Maritime Greenwich
The Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site will be celebrating summer with an array of festivals and special events during July.
Icebreaking savings on Antarctic cruises
Discover the largest wilderness region on earth for less this year with discounts of up to 15 per cent on Antarctica cruises offered by World Expeditions.
World's fastest windsurfers head to Turkey
The 2009 Pegasus Airlines PWA World Cup will be held on 10-15 August at Myga Surf City, where Pegasus's flying horse logo will emblazon the competing windsurfers' sails.
Corsica – The perfumed island
From early spring until late autumn the sweet, spicy scent of the maquis emanates from the wild shrubs and plants which cover much of Corsica, giving it the delightful title: The Perfumed Island.