Types of trip
Cosy cottages for couples in Crete
Crete in June means hot sunny days, balmy nights and virtually empty beaches. Island specialist Freelance Holidays - unlike many villa companies - takes couples into consideration with its selection of village houses and apartments. Prices start at just £325 for a week's rental in June - and that's per couple, not per person.
Seafront Sicily
If a summer holiday without the sound and sight of the sea is just unthinkable, take a look at soloSicily's new collection of seafront properties - all have sea views and many are just a few steps from the beach.
Champagne on a budget
Enjoy '14-nights-for-the-price-of-seven' - saving up to £525 - on all 2009 mobile home holidays at Camping la Presqu'île de Champaubert in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France courtesy of specialist operator, Vacansoleil.
Spring Special events at Willows
There is lots of fun to be had this May half term during the Spring Special event from 23rd – 31st May at Willows Farm Village. The highlight of the spring half term programme will be an amazing dog agility show.
Big savings on summer cruises
With over three quarters of their original 25 summer cruise offers now sold out Oceania Cruises has added 8 new departure dates to the company’s 2009 Summer Sizzler’s promotion, offering discounts of up to 50% off original fares.
Get a buzz in the woods
Base your Spring Bank Holiday weekend around a new woodland-based adventure by booking a family-focused Playdays in the Woods experience in the Lake District’s stunning outdoor playground.
Beautiful Barbados dazzles at Chelsea
Having won 13 Gold, seven Silver-Gilt and one Silver in a highly commendable 21 consecutive years at the Chelsea Flower Show, the Barbados Horticultural Society is pulling out all the stops to create another outstanding display of excellence for 2009.
A taste of Thailand at Taste of London
This year’s Taste of London is ‘turning Thai’ with a section of the show dedicated to this vibrantly spiced country. Taste of Thailand includes some of London’s most popular Thai restaurants, such as Benja, Blue Elephant, Busaba Eathai, Mango Tree and Nahm.
Champagne savings uncorked
Specialist operator Grape Escapes is offering a sparkling 10 per cent off its Adventure Weekend to Champagne from 19 – 21 June. Adventurous wine lovers will abseil down 100ft into the cellars of one of the prestigious region’s Champagne houses before learning the Napoleonic art of Sabrage – uncorking a bottle of Champagne with a sword.
Save the date for Dominica Dive Fest
Experience the Caribbean’s longest running diving festival at Dominica’s Dive Fest, which takes place from 10th - 19th July 2009. Dive Fest is organised by the Dominica Watersports Association (DWA) and aims to raise awareness about the diving opportunities and unique marine life in Dominica, as well as bringing scuba diving to a wider audience.
Romantic inspiration
Planning your honeymoon escape? Check out Bales Worldwide’s ultimate Honeymoon Collection for the latest in romantic inspiration.
A voyage of discovery on RMS St Helena
Experience a taste of the remote South Atlantic island of St Helena on board the RMS St Helena and join a seven-day mini voyage from Tenerife to Portland, Dorset departing September 21 2009 from £589 per person. One of the last working Royal Mail Ships, a voyage on the RMS allows passengers the opportunity to be part of history.
Detour De France with Eurocamp
For the first time in its history, this summer’s Tour De France will make a detour into the Catalan region of Spain - providing cycling fans with the perfect reason to visit the stunning region.
Tourism Flanders-Brussels goes green
Following the recent news that the Flemish city of Ghent, which is renowned for its gastronomy, has become the first city in the world to become vegetarian at least once a week, the team at Tourism Flanders-Brussels UK have decided to follow suit and join the weekly “Veggie Day” initiative.
Aruba puts on its poker face
Put on your best poker face for Aruba’s 8th annual UltimateBet Poker Classic from 3 – 10 October, 2009.