Types of trip
Savings for single travellers to Portugal
Singles seeking a 'last-minute' sunshine getaway should check out the latest offer in Portugal from specialist operator, Friendship Travel.
High praise for Antigua’s beautiful unspoilt beaches
Antigua's sister isle, Barbuda, has once again been recognised for its spectacular unspoilt beaches. According to travel website, Travel.AOL.com, Pink Beach, located in Barbuda, is considered one of the “Best Remote Beaches Around The World”.
A celebration of Spanish culture
The many flavours of Spain are coming to London and Edinburgh this summer, from Sunday 31 May to Wednesday 3 June and Friday 17 July to Sunday 19 July respectively.
Babies and toddlers welcome
No need to pack all the baby and toddler paraphernalia when booking selected properties from holidaylets.net. For example, they've thought of everything at Falcon House – a four-bedroom/four-bathroom luxury lakeside property, near Cirencester - including two highchairs and two travel cots, a changing mat, baby bath seat, microwave steriliser, baby backpack, baby monitors, stair gate and food blender.
Easter weekend in Yorkshire
Blow the cobwebs away and get out into the Yorkshire moors, dales or coastline for an Easter weekend break. Yorkshire Cottages is highlighting a selection of three-night Easter weekend breaks - 11 April arrivals - from just £70 per person.
Head to Liverpool for bug-themed family fun
This summer Liverpool’s Albert Dock will see the opening of a unique new visitor attraction, the BugWorld Experience. Set to open in July 2009, the BugWorld Experience is the first of its kind in the UK. It will show visitors the world through a bug’s eyes, testing their bravery, wit and skill with interactive challenges and games along the way.
Easter events in and around Bristol
Easter is almost here and many of Bristol and the surrounding area’s attractions are gearing up for what is the traditional start of the tourist season. Destination Bristol, the official tourism partnership for Bristol and South Gloucestershire, has put together a list of events and attractions taking place over the Easter holidays.
Surf, sand and all that jazz in North Wales
Adventure North Wales can deliver a heady mix of ingredients this summer with activity adventure, set against a backdrop of beautiful beaches, stunning coastline and a splash of jazz.
UK holidaymakers delay medical treatment abroad
A new survey released today by the Department of Health reveals that while almost 50% of British travellers have become ill or injured on holiday, 35% of these have delayed, often essential, medical treatment until they return home. The main reasons given for not seeking treatment abroad are concerns about the potential cost and lack of travel insurance.
Vacansoleil introduces two campsites in Portugal
Camping and mobile home specialist, Vacansoleil has introduced two campsites in Portugal - one on the Algarve and one in the north-west, on the Costa Verde - into its programme for 2009.
Coast to coast success for Cornish tourism
Cornwall is celebrating British Tourism Week (March 23-29) in style after Falmouth design agency, Gendall Design bagged a coveted Media Innovation Award for its creation of visitnewquay.org, the town’s official tourism web site.
Get a taste of the good life in Cornwall
The Sands Resort, Cornwall, has launched free 'taster' breaks on selected dates in April*, designed to allow families the opportunity to experience a mini-break at the hotel. Accommodation in standard two-bedroom suites (sleep 4) is completely free and guests have to pay only for meals (breakfast - £10 pp; dinner - £20 pp). Upgrades to superior suites are available at a cost of £10 per day.
Discover the beauty of Ireland
Leger Holidays, the UK’s biggest provider of European coach holidays, is offering a range of great value breaks to Ireland for 2009. Breaks start from as little as £399 and include added benefits to ensure your holiday money goes a little further.
Celebrity Comic Relief renews interest in Tanzania
Acacia Adventure Holidays has noticed a huge surge of interest in their Mount Kilimanjaro Treks and Tanzania based adventures following the Comic Relief celebrity climb.
Fun for families at Salisbury Cathedral this Easter
Salisbury Cathedral is running fun activities for children and their families during the Easter holidays with a free Easter trail, Young at Art activity sessions and Family Discovery Events, all organised by the Cathedral’s Education Department which has become well-known for its innovative work with school-aged children.