Types of trip
More options for travel to Turkey
A completely new programme to Turkey – comprising a portfolio of villas with private pools, a select boutique hotel and a traditional Turkish gulet – has been introduced for this summer by specialist operator, Vintage Travel.
June savings for campers and caravans
Superb savings on a selection of European camping and mobile home holidays – completed before 4 July – are being highlighted by specialist operator, Vacansoleil.
Stratford named world’s most charming small town
Stratford-upon-Avon has been voted the number one charming small town in the world by TripAdvisor. Shakespeare’s hometown is also the only town in the UK featured in the top ten.
Louis Cruises tempts single travellers
Louis Cruises, the Mediterranean cruise-only specialist, has waived the single supplement on all Summer 2009 sailings for its ‘Splendours of Greece and Turkey’ itinerary on the Cristal.
PGL’s got talent
With the outright winners of Britain’s Got Talent – and two other finalists (if you count Stavros) – being dancers, it seems that to get on the road to fame and fortune these days, having all ‘the moves’ is essential.
Battlefield tour bookings up 20%
Leger Holidays, the UK’s leading escorted tour specialist, has reported a 20% increase in bookings for its leading WW1 and WW2 Battlefield tours as significant world war anniversaries boost interest in historical breaks.
Stonehenge tops Seven Wonders of the UK
cottages4you has unveiled the Seven Wonders of Britain - the most popular landmarks which should be top of any sightseeing list. And it shows that the nation is shunning modern man-made attractions for natural and historic sights, with prehistoric monument Stonehenge, topping the list.
Fabulous holidays for fantastic fathers
On June 21st 2009 it’s Father’s Day, the one day of the year where dads deserve to get spoilt rotten. And what better way to treat your dad for being so great all-year-round than to whisk him away on holiday, either as a family or as a couple with mum, with First Choice and Thomson.
Shark diving in South Australia
South Australia based adventure operator Calypso Star Charter has teamed up with the Eyre Peninsula's Port Lincoln Hotel to offer a new two-night accommodated shark diving package.
Travel to Tobago for less
The unspoilt Caribbean island of Tobago offers a peaceful and relaxing holiday hideaway that suits couples and families alike. Renowned for its perfect climate, Tobago enjoys the best of the Caribbean weather. Visit in mid-July and enjoy the two-week long Tobago Heritage Festival which celebrates with fiestas of music, song, dance and cuisine.
Learn to golf at Mallorca’s Golf Son Gual
Ian Woosnam recently described the greens at Golf Son Gual in Mallorca as “like Augusta” – now you can experience them for yourself and learn how to play, courtesy of Michel Monnard’s academy at the world-renowned club.
Capturing spectacular Slovakia
Slovakia holiday specialist, Mountain Paradise, is offering two landscape photography holidays in the stunning Tatra Mountains this summer with prices starting from just £945 per person.
A journey through Slovakia’s mountain paradise
Tour operator Mountain Paradise is offering exhilarating wildlife tours in Slovakia’s Tatra Mountains for the first time this summer with a special introductory discount of £200 off of a week’s stay and £100 off a short break if booked by 30 June. Packages start from £995 for a seven night holiday and £699 for a three night break.
Experience the quiet life on Guernsey
Amid the noise and frenzy of modern Britain, a small, sometimes forgotten island lies just 27 miles off the north coast of France. And she’s beautiful. This is Guernsey and, like a demure confident woman, she radiates something special.
A holiday ‘Pa-excellence’
Make this Father’s Day one to remember and give him a chance to get away with the UK’s leading single traveller specialist Just You. The company has a fantastic range of holidays that will give him the opportunity to experience other parts of the UK, discover new horizons in Europe or travel across the globe.