Types of Trip

Discover Oz with Pure Luxury Holidays

“Discover the Other Oz” with Pure Luxury Holidays and explore a country like no other. Nowhere in the world offers such a diverse range of experiences and landscapes from ancient Aboriginal culture and cosmopolitan cities to awe inspiring landmarks and captivating scenery.

Brides to-be say 'I Do' to FitFarms

Reserving the church, booking the cars, choosing the dress and picking the flowers - the wedding plans seem endless. And this year, busy brides-to-be are adding one more thing to the big day to-do list – a weight-loss camp.

Recession sees rise in camping converts

Our preference might be five star resorts, but with the current climate forcing many to downsize their holiday spend, travellers are changing their habits. Acacia Adventure Holidays has identified a new breed of “camping converts,” who are forgoing luxury for a more intrepid experience.

Credit crunch busting self-catering holidays

Peak-season summer holidays in Ireland for two adults and up to three children for as little as £684 - which includes return ferry for car and passengers – are on offer from Irish Ferries Holidays.

Party in York with Small Families

Enjoy a fun social evening in York this summer with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays. The event is being held at the four star Marriott Hotel close to the historic city centre and will run from 7pm to 11.30pm on 4th July.

Mountaineer bucks recession

Iconic Queenstown building the Mountaineer is flying in the face of recessionary doom and gloom with a range of new businesses signed up as tenants. The Rees St Delicatessen will open on the first floor, overlooking Shotover and Rees streets in the central business district. Also opening will be new hair and beauty outlet Heaven.

Touch of Spice New Zealand among world’s best

New Zealand’s leading luxury lifestyle specialists Touch of Spice have been named among the top villa rental companies in the world. The USA’s Condé Nast Traveler, the ‘bible’ for independent travellers who expect only the very best in service and accommodation, has selected Queenstown-based Touch of Spice as one of only 49 villa rental agents around the world best qualified to match its readers with suitable holiday properties.

Pure adventure in Queenstown

Pure Adventure Queenstown, a boutique private guiding company that specialises in creating unique and exceptional guided experiences around New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region, has introduced new Heli Hike products to its extensive portfolio.

New experiences in Skippers Canyon, Queenstown

Skippers Canyon Jet Ltd in Queenstown combines heritage, scenery and adventure to deliver one of the most diverse tourism experiences in New Zealand. Skippers Canyon Jet Ltd is the only company allowed to operate a jet boat on the Shotover River in Skippers Canyon, an area rich in gold mining history blessed with dramatic scenery.

New glacier hot pools a hit on the West Coast

A selection of hot pools fed by pure glacial water set in lush rainforest has proved a winning formula for The Glacier Hot Pools in Franz Josef. Open since November last year, The Glacier Hot Pools has become one of the most popular attractions on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, according to Marketing Manager Kerry Walker.

Midsummer's Day with the surf set

Forget stone circles and pagan vigils around the bonfire: surfers in Cornwall will be celebrating the longest day of the year in their own unique style. A top-class field of longboard surfers are expected at Watergate Bay for the Extreme Academy Midsummer Classic on June 20 and 21.

A Scandinavian summer of love

If music is your food of love, then Copenhagen and Malmo will be serving an absolute feast of cool concerts this summer. The great thing about a holiday for music lovers to Copenhagen in Denmark and Malmo in Sweden – to the Oresund region - is that it is so easy to get from one country to the other.