Types of trip
Cracking Easter cruises
Enjoy an Easter break with a difference – cruise and tour some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery. Making it easier for you to experience Europe, Leger Holidays has a number of fantastic spring time cruises from £589* per person.
Hole in one for Comic Relief
The team at villa specialists Select Resorts took part in Comic Relief last week with everyone taking part in a range of fun activities. Both the sales and reservations team played an in-door golf tournament, and also managed to pick the Gold Cup winner on a charity bet, all in aid of Comic Relief.
Unwrapping the top destinations for chocoholics
The recession is proving a useful tool for the UK’s chocolate retailers because while sales on other products dwindle, chocolate sales have more than quadrupled. An increase of 80 percent year-on-year cited by a leading UK retailer* shows that the UK’s desire for chocolate has not melted in 2009.
Spring into Sicily
soloSicily has launched a selection of apartment and city breaks, with accommodation in palaces and historical buildings, in the heart of Palermo, Taormina and Syracuse. Head to Sicily for the perfect combination of Sicilian culture and beach life in warm Spring temperatures.
Bargain hunting in France
Grab a bargain at Easter at the huge antiques fair at L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence (10-13 April). The event is now firmly on the international antique collectors' map and a lovely Spring break for all - whether you're after antique furniture, kitsch bric-a-brac or just want to soak up the sunshine and atmosphere.
Bargain ski breaks for beginners
Learn to ski weekend breaks at the bargain price of £399 per person - saving £127 are on offer from Skiweekends.com for departures on 27 March and 3 April.
Anniversary of film luminary inspires tourism push
As part of an innovative tourism campaign, visitors to Pennine Yorkshire are being invited to capture their favourite scene from the region on film – with the initiative commemorating the 110th anniversary of Yorkshire film The Kiss in the Tunnel.
Say ‘oui’ to free nights in France
The 'second week free' is the fantastic offer on a selection of camping and mobile home holidays - completed before 4 July - on the west coast of France courtesy of specialist operator, Vacansoleil.
Drink and be merry with MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises has launched two new unlimited beverage packages for guests, giving them even more value for money on their cruise holiday. The first unlimited beverage package includes a selection of bottled wines, mineral water, beer and soft drinks. The second package includes soft drinks and mineral water. All the beverages are available in an unlimited quantity during main meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Escape at Easter to Retallack Resort in Cornwall
A gorgeous collection of self catering lodges with the unique added benefits of a concierge service, Retallack Resort is ideally positioned amongst Cornwall’s green rolling hills and just a stone’s throw from the spectacular North Cornish Coast.
Eurocamp announces 40% for Easter
For those wishing to avoid potentially poor weather at home and catch some early summer sun, Eurocamp has some cracking Easter holidays on offer with a choice of 24 parcs - in France, Portugal, Italy, Sicily, Germany and Holland.
Easter in Malta
Malta comes alive during Holy Week when the islands play host to religious parades, concerts and public devotions in a demonstration of their uniquely colourful faith - and with airlines opening a number of new routes to Malta there has never been a better time to experience the festivities.
Eurostar achieves 95% punctuality
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that links the UK and mainland Europe, has achieved almost 95% punctuality in the first full two weeks since the restoration of faster journeys through the Channel Tunnel.
‘Marley & Me’ puts Palm Beach top of holiday wish list
Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson’s latest blockbuster, the much anticipated “Marley & Me,” which will be in cinemas nationwide on 11th March, is set in Palm Beach County, just 50 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, 70 miles north of Miami and 150 miles south of Orlando, Florida. “Marley & Me” is the best-selling novel by John Grogan, based on his own experiences.
New attractions for Easter at Blists Hills Museum
This Easter visitors to Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge, will be the first to explore the magnificent new Canal Street. This is the first phase of a massive £12 million development and includes an entire new Victorian street and artisans’ quarter.