Types of trip
Brush up on your tennis skills this summer
Those inspired by Murray’s recent win at Queen’s Club and the start of Wimbledon, should check out the selection of individual villas – each with their own private tennis court – available with Vintage Travel, which specialises, exclusively, in houses with private pools in areas of local tradition and culture.
Tourism students reach new heights in Queenstown
The world’s future tourism leaders took to the ski slopes today (17 June) as part of their Queenstown-based adventure tourism diploma. Seventeen young students matched business with pleasure by getting a first-hand introduction to the snow industry from premier ski provider NZSki Ltd as well as a snowboard lesson at Coronet Peak.
Hanging baskets transform Leamington streets
The streets of Royal Leamington Spa have been transformed with over 250 stunning new hanging baskets. The initiative, organised by BID Leamington, has dramatically enhanced the appearance of the BID area and aims to entice even more visitors to the town. The hanging baskets, which were hung in the first two weeks of June, feature a bright orange and yellow colour scheme.
Prepare your finances to get the most out of the trip of your life
With Sterling now at its highest level this year against the Euro, and picking up against the US Dollar too, students considering a gap year will now find that their spending money will go further, at least in some parts of the world.
Devon prepares for Dawlish Carnival and Air Show
Attracting crowds of almost 100,000 people, the Dawlish Carnival in South Devon, 15 – 22 August, is an eight-day extravaganza with around twelve hours of entertainment each day. The week’s highlight will be a fantastic Air Show on Thursday, 20 August, which is recognised as one of the UK’s largest free events.
Credit crunch holidays to the west coast of France
From the 19 – 26 June 2009 representatives from Vendée Tourism will be at London’s St. Pancras International station offering unbeatable discounts on many of the best chateaux, hotels, villas and campsites that this stunning western coastal area of France has to offer.
Long haul wildlife adventures
Reef & Rainforest Tours, the operator championing 'Preservation Through Visitation' whilst specialising in long haul wildlife holidays for both adults and families, is offering the following discounts on three tailor-made itineraries to India, a trip to Madagascar, as well as a luxury Galapagos cruise.
A magical walk through Madeira
The magical island of Madeira often referred to as ‘The Pearl of the Atlantic’ and ‘The Floating Garden’ is a perfect walking holiday destination. Britain’s leading specialist operator for guided walks throughout the World, offer one or two week holidays in Madeira from £675 per person, including return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation and the services of a tour leader.
Set sail for a trip of a lifetime
Imagine setting sail on a traditional dhow across the Kenyan archipelago of Lamu, swimming in the Indian Ocean with dolphins and turtles, exploring hidden away villages, catching your own array of succulent fish for BBQ’s on the beach and sleeping under the stars.
The hills are alive in the Lake District
For those inspired by the ‘BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2009’ competition – one of the world’s greatest contests for opera and concert singers – and the final on BBC2 on 14 June, walking and leisure activity breaks specialist, HF Holidays is highlighting a superb 20% saving on its Singers’ Workshop holiday in the Lake District.
Brits soak up more sun and alcohol than fellow Europeans
A new survey by TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular and largest travel community, has revealed snapshots of 24 hours in the average summer holidays of British, French, German, Italian and Spanish travellers. Whilst Britons clock up more time sunbathing and drinking in bars than their European counterparts, they also spend the least amount of time pursuing cultural activities.
Golf heaven in Corsica
In a breathtaking position in a site of unrivalled natural beauty, the Hameau de Piantarella is a cluster of prestigious apartments and villas within the grounds of the world renowned Sperone Golf Course, by Robert Trent Jones, with stunning views over the sea to the Lavezzi islands beyond.
Summer adventures in Canada
Hike or bike? Saddle up or paddle down? Dive deep or climb high? Or hop onto a boat or tundra buggy to take in some of Canada’s diverse flora and fauna, geological quirks and myriad cultures? Here are our top 20 outdoor summer adventures across Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories.
Urban Reef transforms Bournemouth Seafront
Take one incredible, uninterrupted view of the sea, add a splash of inspired interior design and a handful of enthusiasm and flair, and flavour with sunshine and fresh produce. Mix together and you have all the ingredients of the Urban Reef, Bournemouth’s newest and most stylish restaurant, bar and deli, which has just opened on Boscombe Seafront.
Britons bare all abroad
Whether it is topless sunbathing, sex on the beach, ‘mooning’ or streaking; each year thousands of British tourists risk arrest by not checking local laws and customs before they bare all abroad. Research from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) reveals that many of us ‘let it all hang out’ on holiday without being aware of the potential consequences.