Types of trip
Brits carry on Campervanning
Travel industry pundits are predicting a record year for domestic tourism, as families forgo overseas trips in favour of UK destinations. And what better way to see the best of British than in a classic Volkswagen camper van, courtesy of hire company CampinaVDub.co.uk.
Indulge in golfing luxury
It’s not often you get the opportunity in any sport to play competitively at a venue which has just hosted a major international event – but golfers competing in June’s Mallorca Luxury Golf Cup can enjoy exactly that.
Head to the Sahara this Whitsun
You can have an adventure of a lifetime this Whitsun by taking a trip across the Sahara desert with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays, and visit the location of one of the most famous films ever made!
Devon - holiday home heaven
Holidaying within the UK, will be the answer for 25% of adults in Britain this year (according to travel insurer LV) who are feeling the pinch from the recession yet reluctant to forgo their summer vacations to which they have become accustomed.
Take a new walk through the National Forest
The ever-changing landscape of The National Forest makes it a fascinating place for a walk. But a new route has just been devised that explores some of the oldest parts of the Forest, landscapes that were here millennia before the Forest was a gleam in any forester’s eye.
Swine Flu sparks rise in travel insurance sales
Concerns about the threat of a swine flu pandemic have led to a soar in the number of bookings for travel insurance. Insurance providers Multitrip.com have seen a 300% increase in bookings since cases of swine flu were first reported in Mexico.
Vilnius speaks the language of music
On the first Saturday of May thousands of people in Vilnius and other Lithuanian cities go out into the streets to play music. The Street Musician Day is the event uniting everybody who speaks the world's most universal language - the language of music.
UK summer is 'odds on for a barbecue summer'
Summer temperatures across the UK are likely to be warmer than average and rainfall near or below average for the three months of summer.
Boat festival attracts the experts to Portsoy
From international boat experts to the world’s fastest knitter, the 16th annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival will celebrate all aspects of Scottish maritime heritage from 2-5 July in Portsoy.
Brits want to experience more their holidays
As the May Day Bank Holiday is fast approaching and more people are planning to holiday at home this year, the results of a YouGov survey revealed today suggest that 82% of holidaymakers would most like to try one of the experiential breaks being offered through visitscotland.com/perfectexperiences.
A cosmopolitan collection of culture in Brighton
Brighton & Hove will be in its element this May as it marks the start of the summer with the arrival of four exciting, world-class festivals. The Queen of pop, King of modern art and Princes of Brit rock are all backing Brighton as the place to be in May.
Enjoy the easy life with an early summer break
It’s that time again. The Easter holiday has passed, we yearn for summer weather and we’re all desperate for a break in the sun. Well luckily, easyCruise has the answer. During May, you could get away from it all, without it costing the earth, with new 3 or 4 night cruises around the Aegean from £299 per person.
Mind, body and a kick ass holiday
Chris Crudelli, martial arts expert and star of BBC hit 'Mind, Body & Kick Ass Moves' series, is hosting an exotic and exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime getaway, to teach a few lucky guests some of his famous skills amid some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world.
Enjoy an awe inspiring summer in the Alps
Summertime in the Alps remains one of the best kept holiday secrets. Eurocamp - with its many parcs in the heart of the Alpine region – provides the perfect backdrop to enjoy these stunning natural surroundings to the full.
Affordable British holidays
This year, CV Travel launched its first ever British collection of holiday cottages and houses. Here is a selection of the top, affordable British houses available for 2009.