Types of trip
‘Staycationers’ fight the credit crunch
A family firm in the Peak District has discovered an enterprising way to sweeten up ‘staycations’ for Britons opting to holiday on home soil. Anyone who purchases a more-than-a-home.com voucher to stay at Manor Court Cottages in the village of Over Haddon near Bakewell will get twice what they bargained for – with a cherry on top.
France for the day
Air France, in co-operation with subsidiaries, CityJet and VLM Airlines, brought western France closer to London this week with the launch of a new service from London City airport to Nantes. With twice daily departures to every weekday and daily flights at the weekend it provides a valuable link for both business and leisure travellers.
Grab a slice of festival pie
Leave the tents and sleeping bags in the attic this festival season and embark on a fully organised, all inclusive trip with Pumpkin Tours. With EXIT, Sziget and INMusic Festival on its bill, Pumpkin Tours offers packages to the world’s best music gigs.
MSC Melody attacked by pirates
Despite taking the necessary precautions to evade piracy, MSC Cruises ship MSC Melody was attacked by pirates near the Seychelles islands on the evening of Saturday 25 April 2009 at 1935 UTC.
Age Concern launches escorted-holidays
Age Concern Enterprises announces the launch of “Great holidays made easy” in association with leading specialist tour operator Grand UK Holidays this week; a new tours service offering an exciting range of escorted breaks in the UK and abroad.
Kayaking hopes for Harrison Cove
Premier New Zealand tourism company Milford Sound Red Boats Ltd has applied to the Department of Conservation and Environment Southland to conduct a kayak operation in Harrison Cove, within Piopiotahi-Milford Sound.
‘Zuma’ off for a weekend in South Africa
It’s Lions year again, of course, with the finest of the British Isles taking on the world champions in a three-test series in South Africa. Supporters are expected to make the flight for the clash between the Lions and the world champions for the combined tour.
Enjoy a rambling summer in Umbria
This summer, there's more opportunity to enjoy a stay in a large Umbrian farmhouse situated close to Assisi thanks to a 'small party rate' which has just been introduced on this property courtesy of Vintage Travel which specialises, exclusively, in houses with private pools in areas of local tradition and culture.
Go mobile for Bank Holiday savings
Specialist operator, Vacansoleil is highlighting some fantastic savings on mobile home holidays at a choice of European campsites for the May half-term.
Half price holiday deal in Corsica and Sardinia
Corsica and Sardinia - now both costing just £199 per person and saving up to £435 per person - is the offer on a choice of dates this May from Holiday Options.
New walking tours celebrate St George’s Day
England’s patron saint will be celebrated around the county this week as tour operator Headwater marks St George’s Day with the launch of two new independent walking tours in Southern England.
Family summer savings from Irish Ferries
A week-long family summer holiday from a total of just £658 - saving £225 - is a new offer for bookings made by 3 July to six self-catering holiday villages featured by Irish Ferries Holidays.
Whitsun fun at Cornwall's Fal River Festival
Those heading for south-west Cornwall for the May Bank Holiday can enjoy even more than the usual attractions of the region by spending time at the Fal River Festival which runs from 23 May for nine days.
A sensory delight in Borneo
Far East specialists Bamboo Travel have put together a special private tour to visit the Borneo Orchid Festival which takes place in Kota Kinabalu between 30th September and 4th October 2009.
Celebrating World Ocean Day
Imagine a close-up and personal encounter with one of the world’s most mystical and prehistoric creatures. That is what engagement with sea turtles is all about. Communities around the world will celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8, and the occasion presents many opportunities to see these endangered gentle giants in person and participate in conservation efforts that are underway to protect them.