Types of trip
Blists Hill celebrates Queen Victoria
The residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire will be celebrating the 81st birthday of their much-loved Queen Victoria with great style, pomp and pageantry over the Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend, 23 – 25 May. Each day will be a fitting tribute to the gracious lady with an extravaganza of colour, music and street entertainment.
Holiday heaven from Keycamp
Forget Paris and the Da Vinci Code, the launch of the new Tom Hanks’ movie Angels & Demons on 14 May means that it’s Rome that Dan Brown aficionados will be heading for this summer.
Corking Father’s Day ideas
Inherited a nose for fine wine from your father? Then enjoy a weekend bonding over a good Burgundy or glass of bubbly this Father’s Day with Grape Escapes’ selection of gourmet wine-tasting breaks.
Summer ‘voluntourism’ ideas
With summer holidays just around the corner, it’s time to begin thinking about how to spend those precious days off, be it after exams, as a family vacation or simply for those looking for something different this year. For many Brits, holiday time is increasingly taking the form of voluntourism, travel combined with volunteer efforts.
Portugal hosts World Series Snooker Final
From 8 to 10 May, Portimão Arena in the Algarve will host the World Series Snooker Grand Final which will be held in Portugal for the first time. Bringing together the world’s greatest snooker players, the event will be one of the major highlights of Allgarve ’09 – the culture, sports, music and gastronomy programme for the Algarve region running this summer for the third consecutive year.
Head to Portsmouth docks for a celebration of steam
Tickets to Celebration of Steam which is taking place Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May are selling fast but there’s still time to buy your tickets so you don’t miss out on all the fun.
Book early for best deals to Croatia
A wealth of early season deals to Croatia – departing from a choice of regional airports and with savings of up to £148 per person – have been announced by market leader, Holiday Options.
Go all-in for bargain Caribbean holidays
For savvy travellers wishing to snap-up a bargain, specialist long-haul tour operator, Tropical Sky has announced some excellent offers to the Caribbean. Visit Antigua or Barbados and enjoy a week’s holiday on an all-inclusive basis from £599 per person. Bookings must be made by 31st May and are valid for travel until December 2009.
Hook up in Cornwall this Father’s Day
With the summer Cornish shark fishing season getting into full swing, Barclay House, situated in the historic fishing village of Looe in Cornwall, is offering a refreshing location to treat dad with a fishing break this Father’s Day (21st June).
Exciting new destinations from Jet2holidays.com
Tour operator, Jet2holidays.com has announced the launch of two fantastic new destinations, which complement its already impressive range of great value holidays from Manchester and Newcastle.
Head to Crete for half-term savings
There are bargains to be had on Crete even at Half Term says villa specialist Freelance Holidays. From their portfolio of more than 70 properties on the island, they are highlighting Pericles Beach Villa for families arriving 26 May.
Get back to nature this summer
Devon-based sustainability organisation Embercome, has just released its programme of events for the year, which includes family based summer breaks which are relaxing, fun and suitable for adults and children of all ages.
Bulgaria best for bargain breaks
Bulgaria has reclaimed the top spot in the annual Holiday Costs Barometer from Post Office Travel Services – overtaking last year’s top trio of Thailand, South Africa and Egypt, where prices have risen steeply.
It’s time to surf, sail and safari in Kenya
It’s game on! This week sees the exciting launch of a fabulous new Neilson ‘Beachclub’ in Kenya. The Mnarani Club is located at the heart of everything that puts this area of Africa at the top of the wish list for many action and adventure-seekers.
A wine and safari Cape escape
Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge is ideally situated in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape overlooking a tranquil waterhole, home to various species including the Big 5, and with sweeping expansive decks nestled in the African bush. Kichaka combines fine wine and dining with a luxurious safari experience.