Types of trip
Peak season holiday savings in Devon
Yes, you can afford to take the family on a peak season holiday – despite the recession – says Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks in North Devon. Families can bag a bargain-priced deal on a choice of dates this August including whopping savings of £190 on holidays starting on 15 August.
Take a summer visit to Paris Plage
This summer, head for Paris and combine the opportunity to visit Paris Plage – white sand, palm trees, sunbeds and parasols located along a two-mile stretch of the Right Bank of the Seine – with ‘free night deals’ at a choice of hotels courtesy of city break specialist, Cities Direct.
Sweeping changes for Expedia.com
Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel site, has announced sweeping changes to its service policies, eliminating change fees and cancel fees on all hotel, car rental and cruise reservations and on virtually all flight reservations. In addition, Expedia.com no longer charges online air booking fees.
Summer nights in Scotland
This summer, head for Scotland and enjoy ‘free night’ deals – saving up to £95 – together with the Scottish experience of ‘Addressing the Haggis ’ on a selection of walking breaks courtesy of HF Holidays, the UK’s largest specialist walking and leisure activity holidays company.
Shakespeare Country celebrates award wins
Shakespeare Country celebrated a number of award wins for its members at The 4th Coach Tourism Awards held at the Ricoh Arena on Tuesday 19 May. 17 Awards were handed out on the night to the very best suppliers, operators and individuals in the UK coach tourism market.
A Croatian island getaway
Bag a bargain in June to the island of Kolocep – a tiny haven of sub-tropical vegetation in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic – courtesy of market leader to Croatia, Holiday Options.
To Sri or not to Sri
key2holidays, the specialist online operator, has seen a 420 per cent increase in bookings to Sri Lanka from March to mid May compared with the same period last year. Of the 30 plus countries worldwide to which key2holidays offers value-for-money tailor-made travel arrangements, Sri Lanka has, for the first time, just made it into the top three.
Operatic adventures with Keycamp
Opera-lovers can experience the spectacular open-air concerts of the Verona Opera Festival from Keycamp’s beautiful lakeside base, Cisano San Vito, starting at just £318 per family for a family of two adults and up to four children.
Walk along the balcony of the Alps
Walking specialist operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering one and two week tours in the beautiful Alpine region of Alta Valle di Susa – on the border with France and Italy. Often referred to as ‘The Balcony of the Alps’ it has a sunshine record comparable to Taormina in Sicily.
Discover Turkey with Prestige Holidays
Independent luxury tour operator, Prestige Holidays, has launched its first Turkey programme featuring eleven hotels in the resorts of Kas, Fethiye, Bodrum, Icmeler, Cesme, Gocek, Bordubet and Dalyan.
Choose to cruise - Europe’s remarkable rivers
Meander through majestic mountains, sail through Europe’s valleys and visit vineyards with leading cruise company Page & Moy. The addition of 11 stunning new itineraries for 2010 take in the spectacular riverscapes of Europe.
The top 10 ultra-luxury cruise accommodation
Choosing a cruise cabin has become an increasingly complex process, as cruise lines compete to offer an ever-bewildering selection of accommodation with more bells and whistles.
Travel the sphere this Father’s Day
Stressed out dads can truly relax and unwind with a hassle free holiday from the leading escorted tours specialist, Travelsphere. From Wimbledon tennis packages and active adventures to city breaks and beach getaways, there’s a short break or tour to suit every dad’s taste.
Baby pygmy marmosets in the Lake District
Make a beeline for Lakes Aquarium at Lakeside near Newby Bridge in the Lake District this month, where two new baby pygmy marmosets are stealing the limelight as cute and teeny offspring of what is already the world’s smallest monkey.
P&O Cruises launches website for kids
P&O Cruises has launched a website dedicated to children and teenagers. ‘The Cyber Reef’ pocruises.co.uk/reef is the first of its kind in the holiday industry, a fun and interactive base for those aged 17 years or under.