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Money-saving tips for family holidays to France

Money-saving tips for family holidays to France

There are many ways to save on your summer holiday this year without having to camp under canvas, fly long haul to flee the Eurozone or sacrifice the facilities that make your holiday a holiday.

Self-catering in the Brechfa Forest

A special offer for June rentals of three brand-new cottages on the edge of Pembrokeshire's Brechfa Forest - ideal for walkers and mountain bikers with extensive footpaths and bike trails - has been announced by Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire.

Holiday homes in heavenly surroundings

For a holiday in 'heavenly' surroundings, holidaylets.net has a selection of converted churches and chapels which now offer unique and interesting holiday accommodation.

New exhibition puts Obama in focus

New exhibition puts Obama in focus

A new and exciting exhibition, putting Barak Obama into sharp focus, has opened at the Newseum, Washington, DC’s highly interactive museum of news history. The Fotobama exhibition called ‘Picturing the President’ features the top 100 professional and amateur photographs, selected from more than 1,500, related to the historic presidency of Barak Obama.

New museum for famous Belgium surrealist

A new museum dedicated to the surrealist from French-speaking Belgium who became one of the most celebrated painters in the world will open in the heart of Brussels’ museum district on 2nd June.

The essence of the Australian Outback

The essence of the Australian Outback

Capture the essence of the Australian Outback along one of this vast country’s most stunning and diverse walks - The Larapinta Trail. This time of year sees the perfect conditions for actively exploring these great desert landscapes – some of the Northern Territory’s most untouched outback wilderness.

Wine and wildlife themed African adventures

Bailey Robinson offers a delicious range of "wine and wildlife" themed adventures to Africa, combining some of the world's best wildlife viewing with the pick of the continent's wine, whiskey and gin.

A guide to wellbeing in Dominica

A guide to wellbeing in Dominica

The Discover Dominica Authority has launched a new health and wellness directory outlining what the Caribbean’s Nature Island has to offer for wellbeing breaks.

Fabulous fincas for foodies

Fabulous fincas for foodies

With travellers seeking ways to cut costs this summer, there has never been a better time to swap expensive restaurants for self-catering splendour whilst on holiday.

Hadrian’s Wall - Where’s that then?

Hadrian’s Wall - Where’s that then?

Over half of us are planning to take short breaks here in the UK this year, with more than four in ten more likely to holiday in Britain this year than previously. While this is potentially great news for British tourism, new research has revealed some serious knowledge gaps about precisely what is on offer, here on our doorstep.

Long haul or camping - holiday deals for everyone

Long haul holidays at short haul prices - that's the offer this June from leading Cape Verde specialist, Holiday Options. The company is highlighting savings of up to £260 per person at the four-star Hotel Morabeza on the island of Sal, where visitors can enjoy around nine hours of sunshine a day and temperatures averaging 26ºC.

Shakespeare Country launches online game

Shakespeare Country launches online game

Shakespeare Country has launched a new viral online game entitled “Romeo - Wherefore Art Thou?”. The platform style game, which can be found at shakespearegame.com sees the player guide Romeo through a Shakespeare Country landscape to reach Juliet and rescue her from the balcony.

Sailing for singles

Save £60 on a Turkish gulet cruise this June is the invitation to solo travellers from specialist operator, Friendship Travel. These 'laid back' cruises depart on 8 and 15 June and now cost £599 per person including return flights from Gatwick, transfers and seven nights' full-board accommodation in a twin ensuite cabin for sole occupancy.

Cornish cottages on the beach

For families who can't bear the thought of having to carry all the essentials for a day on the beach for miles - or of constantly loading and unloading them from the car - Cornish Cottages has a selection of properties which are virtually on the beach.

Confused.com tips for Man U supporters going to Rome

Manchester United supporters will have high expectations as they head to Rome to watch their team play Barcelona, in order to retain their title as champions of Europe for the second year running.