Types of trip
MSC Splendida will bowl you over
The countdown is on to the official launch of MSC Cruises’s second flagship, MSC Splendida, on 12 July in Barcelona. In an exciting first for MSC Cruises – and the first time this has featured on a European cruise ship - MSC Splendida will feature two innovative mini-bowling alleys in its high-tech Sports Bar.
Kawarau Jet rewarded for responsible tourism
Queenstown’s Kawarau Jet, the world’s longest-established commercial jet boat operation, has achieved the Qualmark Enviro-silver accreditation in recognition of its dedication to environmental sustainable practice.
New lamp beams Mountaineer into 21st century
A Victorian-style coach lamp built by a Queenstown craftsman is set to bring old and new together at the tourism town’s newly-renovated Mountaineer building.
Be the star of your own Bollywood movie
Sometimes the hype around a film becomes so much that expectations are ridiculously high and when you get round to viewing it you are disappointed. Not so with Slumdog Millionaire, which more than deserved it’s Best Picture Oscar. The plot is set around the Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and with the DVD on general release you get into the swing this year and travel to some of India's most enchanting cities in the colourful state of Rajasthan.
Experience the world by rail
Great Rail Journeys – a leading operator for escorted holidays by rail – has launched its Worldwide Holidays by Rail 2010 brochure featuring three new itineraries together with many updated and revised tours.
Hot summer deals to the Isles of Scilly
If you are one of the many millions of UK holidaymakers who are opting to take their main break in the UK this year but have yet to book anything, then you may want to consider Britain’s most westerly holiday destination – The Isles of Scilly.
24 hour party draws revellers to Rimini
Revellers in Rimini in Northern Italy will be painting the town pink as the stylish tourist destination flings open its doors from sunset on the 4th of July to dawn on the 5th of July to party non-stop for 24 hours.
Walk around the world in 40 days
Britain’s leading guided walking tours operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a spectacular holiday spanning five of the World’s most dynamic destinations in 40 days - departing 29 January 2010.
Sailing back to the 70’s
With DFDS Seaways’ new 70’s themed mini cruise you can be feeling groovy about the two night awesome Abba experience to Amsterdam setting sail on October 1st. If you want to treat yourself to an unforgettable break; grab your afro wigs, aviators, tasselled flares and crushed velvet jackets before embarking on the Abba Tribute Cruise from Newcastle and arriving in Amsterdam in time for breakfast.
Hats off to London!
This week London gets all dressed to celebrate the summer and the famous horse races at Ascot with Her Majesty the Queen. At It’s Your London they are celebrating the launch of something new for visitors to London with the start of their customised tours.
Pamper your pooch with a pet friendly holiday to Europe
Take your faithful friend abroad this summer on a pet friendly holiday to Amsterdam or Denmark, sailing from Newcastle or Harwich. Going on holiday with your pet has never been so simple - the hardest choice nowadays is where to go. DFDS Seaways now offers you the option to take your pets on holiday on both its Newcastle-Amsterdam and Harwich-Esbjerg routes, providing direct access into Europe and Scandinavia.
Hungry for South America
Who could say “no” to an asado (Argentine barbecue) in the high desert region of the Andes? Or dancing the samba in the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Sydney chef Victor Pisapia has just returned from his successful first “Taste of South America Tour”, and has announced details of his next in 2010.
Open the gates to Eastern Germany
Get ready for a memorable trip to Germany with the “Welcome to the country without border” map. 20 years after the fall of the Wall, this informative map introduces travellers to sites of change and commemoration in Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Denmark is all jazzed up for summer
With warmer days and longer nights, Denmark is swinging into summer with an exciting calendar of Jazz festivals and performances across the country that will have visitors tapping their toes in delight.
There’s more to Egypt
With its short flight time and convenient location just outside the Eurozone, Egypt is set to be busier than ever this summer – but this ancient country offers much more than camels and credit-crunch bargains.