Types of trip
Book a bargain this Bank Holiday
Inghams will launch a double discount weekend this bank holiday with fantastic offers on a range of Lakes & Mountains summer holidays as well as popular winter ski destinations. Inghams bank holiday double discount is available online for bookings made from Friday 22 May until midnight on Monday 25 May.
Grenada spices up Chelsea Flower Show
Grenada’s floral display of tropical blooms at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has won a coveted Gold Medal. The theme for this year’s winning exhibit, created by Suzanne Gaywood, was inspired by the nutmeg, cocoa and spice producing estates on the island and the activities centred around a ‘boucan’, the area where the spices are brought in for preserving, packing and dispatching.
Long haul holidays at short haul prices
Long haul holidays at short haul prices - that’s the offer this June from leading Cape Verde specialist, Holiday Options.
Bicester Village bucks the recession
Despite the recession, Bicester Village, the flagship of the nine ‘Chic Outlet Shopping Villages’ in Europe is enjoying a dramatic increase in footfall compared to last year and double digit sales growth in the first quarter of 2009.
The final frontier
Underwater hotels, space tourism and London to Sydney in just two-and-a-half hours are set to become the must-have holidays of the future as uncharted areas of the globe become harder to find, according to new industry predictions.
A walk on England’s green and pleasant land
Good news is being spread across the land – the predictions are for a long, hot summer 2009. With perfect timing, the UK’s leading single traveller specialist Just You has a fabulous range of short breaks and holidays in Britain and Ireland.
10 reasons to head to Durham this half term
Durham is hosting a packed calendar of family friendly events next week to celebrate National Family Week and school half term. From fairytale themed adventures in English country gardens, teddy bear picnics and trampolining taster sessions to museum exhibitions of the most famous children’s toys ever featured on BBC Television, there is something for every family happening in Durham next week.
Summer events in Lithuania
There has never been a better time to visit Lithuania than now as the country enters its second Millennium. Exactly one thousand years later capital Vilnius has a golden opportunity to reveal its secrets as the European Capital of Culture 2009. The year will see more than 300 events take place across Vilnius and 120 projects planned for the 2010 and 2011 ahead to mark the occasion.
Copenhagen and all that jazz
Copenhagen is a long-standing favourite for Jazz enthusiasts from all over the world. This July sees the 31st annual Jazz Festival welcoming hundreds of artists to perform the best of all Jazz genres in the Danish capital.
Montréal gets in bed with John and Yoko
John and Yoko’s infamous Bed-in protest of 1969 in the Canadian city, Montréal will celebrate its 40th anniversary on 26th May.
Klosters for the whole family
Ramblers Family Walking Adventures, is offering families the opportunity to enjoy the delights of Klosters – arguably Switzerland’s most famous alpine destination.
Top beach holidays for clearer waters
As announced last week, the 2009 Good Beach Guide has proven to be anything but good as the Marine Conservation Society is recommending 25% fewer beaches than three years ago - a worrying statistic for anyone wishing to while away the summer on the British coast.
In search of the snow leopard
Spot the elusive predator, stealthily making its way through the rocky terrain; even a glimpse of its flickering tail is a highlight as the colorations of this beautiful Cat are almost impossible to spot in the rugged territory. World Big Cat Safaris will be adding a new snow leopard safari to its portfolio and introducing its guests to one of the most sought after wildlife sightings in the world.
Taxpayers get value for money at this Parliament House
Don't let the name put you off - it's about as different from Westminster as you could imagine - that's the message from Scottish cottage agency, Ecosse Unique, for those booking a holiday in 'Parliament House'.
A five day feast of choral music
Tickets are now on general sale for the Southern Cathedrals Festival 2009, the popular annual five day festival of choral music featuring the choirs of Chichester, Salisbury and Winchester Cathedrals and guest performers.