Types of trip
Infuse a cruise with a taste of Cumbria
The distinctive taste of Cumbria and the Lake District will infuse a cruise in the coming months as the divine Ullswater ‘Steamers’ lay on Cumbrian Fayre evening buffet cruises on England’s most beautiful lake.
Exploring Pays de la Loire by boat
Regular British visitors like to keep it secret: the best way to explore the unspoiled countryside of the Pays de la Loire is in a boat. With about 250 miles of waterways, all clean, flowing rivers plus the historic Nantes to Brest Canal, the Pays de la Loire is just the place for messing about in a boat.
Run like an Egyptian
The annual “Sharmarathon” is an annual half marathon taking place on 6th November 2009 in Egypt’s only national park, Ras Mohamed and you could be a part of the action when you book a holiday to nearby Sharm el Sheikh with Libra Holidays.
Fun in Flanders that won’t cost the earth
With summer just around the corner, and our wallets feeling more anaemic than ever, look no further than Flanders to make the pennies stretch that little bit further. With Eurostar offering return fares from London to Brussels for as little as £59, there is no more affordable way to visit the region.
Top tips for capturing the National Forest
With trees dripping with fresh lush leaves and summer flowers splashing colour across the countryside, The National Forest is ripe for capturing that perfect shot on camera. And help is at hand for visitors to do just that.
Celebrity chefs head to the Isle of Man
Next month, Coast month comes to The Isle of Man, bringing a range of exhilarating activities for food fans, water lovers and adrenalin junkies. Food lovers will be in seafood heaven at the Isle of Man Queenie Festival.
Discover scenic Europe by train
Rail Europe has teamed up with top travel journalist and rail expert Anthony Lambert to produce its guide to the best scenic rail routes in Europe. Anthony has chosen his ten favourite journeys covering countries including Norway, France, Slovenia and Italy.
Top tips for trauma-free travel
Holidaying is one of our favourite pastimes, with Brits making almost 70,000 trips abroad alone each year. While we traditionally associate holidaying with seasonal health complaints such as travellers’ tummy, sunburn and insect bites, back pain is also a common holiday health hazard.
Narrowboat holidays offer family value
Warwickshire-based Kate Boats is highlighting the three-in-one nature of narrowboat hire for family holiday value. Cheryl Howes – partner in this family-run business celebrating 25 years – points out that hiring a narrow boat includes the three most important aspects of a holiday in one inclusive price.
How to keep kids happy on car holidays
Families taking car holidays this summer should start planning with the children a few weeks ahead of departure and buy a secret stock of surprises for them, according to an international child expert.
Escape from the doom and gloom in a campervan
On the face of it, starting a business in the middle of a deep recession sounds crazy, especially in the leisure industry, but that’s exactly what Milton Keynes businessman David Williams has done.
Celebrate ‘Independents Day’ in Leamington Spa
An ‘Independents’ Day’ event to promote Royal Leamington Spa as the home of the ‘independent retailer’ will take place on Saturday 4 July. The inspiration for the event, which is being organised by BID Leamington, comes from American Independence Day which takes place on the same day.
Cool summer activities for teens
For youngsters more at home on wheels than on foot, mountain boarding, mountain biking, skateboarding, street surfing and BMX riding are just some of the ‘cool’ activities on offer to teenagers on PGL Travel’s ‘Wild Wheels’ residential holidays at the Court Farm adventure centre in Herefordshire.
Irish Ferries ships your kids for free
Kids travel free on all Irish Ferries crossings between 4 July and 31 August when booked by 30 June and 14 days before sailing.
Discover the joys of camping in Europe
Camping and mobile home specialist, Vacansoleil, is highlighting some fantastic savings on seven-night holidays starting 11 July at a selection of European campsites.