Types of trip
Fun in Perpignan with Keycamp
With its stunning architecture, delicious cuisine and some golden beaches close at hand, Perpignan is a great year round destination. However, to see it at its most vibrant, visit during the Festa Major (22 – 24 June), when Keycamp has seven nights in nearby Canet Plage starting at just £375 for a family of two adults and up to four children, including travel.
Surf, ski and scuba
Parkdean Holidays offers a huge diversity of activities for all ages at its 24 holiday parks, set in some of the best locations the UK has to offer. Here, we focus on the three S’s: Surfing, Skiing (or snowboarding) and Scuba Diving!
Greece is the word
Leading online travel agent On the Beach has witnessed a surge of late bookings to Greece and its Islands this summer, with bookings up 18% year on year.
Five star ski service at Queenstown resort
Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook Resort will offer the services of one of the resort town’s top ski rental suppliers to keen snowsports lovers this winter.
Atlantic Links – A cluster of golfing gems
In less than two years, England’s Atlantic Links, a collection of the five premier links golf clubs in the South West of England, has established itself as one of the most prestigious golf destinations in the United Kingdom.
Oklahoma hosts Children’s Cowboy Festival
One of America’s greatest family friendly festivals is back at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Museum will be celebrating the 19th Annual Chuck Wagon Gathering & Children’s Cowboy Festival presented by Dogwood Foundation, May 23 and 24, 2009.
MSC Cruises launches new itineraries
MSC Cruises has launched exciting new West Africa itineraries departing from Livorno in Italy and Durban in South Africa which combine the relaxation of a long ocean cruise with a tremendous variety of ports of call and special excursions.
The Statue of Liberty is back in business
The Statue of Liberty will be re-opening on 4 July 2009 having been closed - for safety and security reasons - since 11 September 2001.
Great escapes for all the family
Make a 'great escape' from the credit crunch and political scandals this June and take the family on a 21-night holiday from just £197, courtesy of camping and mobile home operator, Venue Holidays.
Autumn walking in the Swiss Alps
Discover autumn hues and magnificent views on an eight-day Walking in the Swiss Alps escorted holiday by rail - departing 12 and 19 September, plus 3 October - courtesy of the UK's market leader, Great Rail Journeys.
Whisky’s biggest attraction unveiled
The Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh’s five star visitor attraction at the top of the Royal Mile, has unveiled a stunning new Scotch Whisky tour following an extensive £3m facelift.
Down-under dining in Amsterdam
From 1 to 14 July 2009, Onno Kokmeijer, executive chef and manager of the two-Michelin starred Ciel Bleu restaurant at Hotel Okura Amsterdam, will host David Griffiths, executive chef at Huka Lodge in New Zealand for a spectacular ‘Ciel Bleu Meets Down Under’ gastronomic event.
Family deals to fit in with school holidays
New survey results show that an increasing number of parents are willing to take their children out of school during term time to take advantage of the best holiday prices. But families who prefer to ‘play by the rules’ and travel after term has ended needn’t miss out on great deals, according to Turkey specialist Artemis Travel.
Hooray for Norway’s National Day
Every year on 17 May, the streets in Norway are filled with cheers and flags in celebration of Norway's constitution - adopted in 1814. A must in the celebrations is the children's processions, made up of school classes marching with the school band through the local community.
Bath kicks off the summer in style
The summer season will be kicking off to a musical start in Bath when the annual Bath International Music Festival comes to town, bringing a wide range of musical styles and artists from all corners of the globe. The event will begin on the 22nd May with a fabulous and entirely free musical event, Party in the City.