Types of Trip

Cyprus boasts best bathing waters in Europe

Cyprus has been awarded its highest ever number of ‘Blue Flag’ beaches in recognition of the quality and safety of its beaches.

Restoration project sees completion in the Lake District

HF Holidays, the UK’s largest walking and leisure activity holidays provider, and the National Trust have completed extensive restoration projects at Coniston in the Lake District.

US couple turn adrenalin junkies in Queenstown

An American couple have cancelled their flights twice and delayed their trip home to relive their Shotover Canyon Swing experience in Queenstown – again, and again, and again, and again.

Families rush beach holiday bookings

Many UK families who take a seaside holiday abroad will give less than a day's thought to making their destination choice, says AA Travel Insurance.

Holidays could cost less if you play your cards right

Sun seekers heading abroad this summer could waste over £120 for every £1,000 of their holiday budget if they don't buy their foreign currency from the cheapest provider.

Take part in your own polar expedition

Canada-based polar expedition cruise company, One Ocean Expeditions, has announced a significant coup for the forthcoming Antarctic season.

European summer of love for Britain

Record numbers of continental families are booking onto British holiday parks this year, according to one of the country's largest park-owning groups, Park Holidays UK.

Unearth hidden treasure this summer

With record numbers of British holidaymakers expected to be hitting the UK coastline this summer, cottages4you, in association with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), is calling on the public to help identify the nation’s top beaches for beachcombing.

The best walks in Europe

HF Holidays, the UK’s leading walking and leisure activity holiday specialist is expanding its European walking programme for 2010, with the new brochure due out in October. At the same time, the company has published its list of the 10 best walks in Europe – as nominated by HF Holidays’ panel of voluntary walks leaders.

Caravan-tastic sales as buyers boycott bricks

Britain's second-home owners are rapidly switching their loyalty from cottages to caravans, according to one of the country's largest holiday park groups, Park Holidays UK.

Ethical travel provider calls on gap year students

The premier of ‘The End of the Line’ at this year’s Sundance Film Festival has brought evidence of the devastating effects of over-fishing to a global audience.

Close to home holiday fun

For a fun day on the beach, head to Woolacombe Bay in North Devon on 12 July, venue of the UK National Sandcastle Championships. Now in its 16th year and attracting teams from all parts of the UK, participants have just three hours to complete their masterpiece from seven square metres of sand.