Types of Trip

A new sanctuary on the Mekong

The finishing touches are being made to the Jayavarman, a small luxury boat which will be the first of its kind to offer short river cruises on the Mekong that can easily be included within more extensive tours of the region.

Brits too worried to take annual holidays

Worried Brits are reluctant to use their full holiday allowance amid fears they will lose their jobs, according to new research. More than a third of workers admit they are nervous of taking their full holiday entitlement thanks to the credit crunch.

Fun for all - Dartmouth Royal Regatta

In excess of 200 sailing craft of all sizes ranging from dinghies to yachts will compete in more than 15 racing events between Thursday 27 and Saturday 29 August during the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, which forms part of Dartmouth Week (23-30 August).

A remote Scottish cottage getaway

Make a great escape this summer to a cottage on Scotland’s Knoydart Peninsula – only accessible by boat and recognised as one the country’s last great wildernesses – courtesy of cottage agency, Ecosse Unique.

Camp Biche slims down for cash strapped clientele

Camp Biche, the French lifestyle boot camp which launched last year, has slimmed down some of its luxury touches to meet the needs of a more cash strapped clientele to offer three ‘Budget Biche’ weeks this Summer. The price is just 1200 Euros per person for the seven night programme, that’s a discount of 65% (usually 3500 Euros for the full Camp Biche experience).

Continental festive tours

Holidays to Christmas markets in the UK have been introduced to the new winter brochure from Grand UK Holidays. The over-55s specialist has added 10 domestic Christmas markets for the first time to complement its traditional range of escorted Continental festive tours.

On your bike with Parkdean Holidays

In support of the Government campaign, Change4Life, Parkdean Holidays is encouraging families to get back on their bikes and explore the countryside for Bike Week (13th-21st June 2009).

Schedule in some family time this summer

What with the hectic pace of modern life it is no wonder that modern families are spending less and less time together. In fact, the average family manages to spend just 45 minutes a day together, according to a new poll published this week by YoungPoll and OnePoll, with most of that time spent in front of the TV.

Top UK chefs onboard for culinary challenge

The R.S. Hispaniola, a restaurant ship permanently moored on Victoria Embankment, in London, recently featured on BBC2's new series ‘Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is’.

Dust off the hamper for a summer of concerts

It will soon be time to chill the champagne and pack the hamper for the range of concerts taking place across The National Forest this summer.

Korea hosts World Taekwondo Cultural Expo

Jeonju & Muju will extend a warm to visitors during the 2009 World Taekwondo Culture Expo. The event is anticipated to attract thousands of participants to the Jeonbuk province, which boasts stunning natural environments, varied cultural assets and friendly citizens.