Types of Trip

Krakow gets the Wanderlust thumbs up

The Polish city of Krakow has been voted as one of the world’s top five cities by readers of Wanderlust magazine. The self-styled magazine “for people with a passion for travel” placed Krakow fourth place in its list of favourite cities for 2009.

Blooming marvellous springtime escapes

Looking for a spring time escape with a difference? You could be mesmerised by the beautiful springtime blooms of Holland on a fantastic short break from just £199 per person with Leger Holidays, the UK’s biggest provider of European escorted tours.

Location, location, vacation

They say ‘seeing is believing’ and British travellers are taking this to heart with over a third (34 per cent) of Brits saying they have been inspired to holiday or travel to a destination after seeing it in a film, according to research* released today by travelsupermarket.com.

Commendations for MSC Cruises crew members

Four courageous crew members who immediately rushed to the aid of an overboard passenger on MSC Fantasia are to be officially commended by the local port authorities and government, and the ship’s owner MSC Cruises.

MSC Cruises confirms passenger recovery

MSC Cruises has confirmed that the passenger involved in an incident on MSC Fantasia in Palma de Mallorca on 5 March 2009 is in a stable condition and is recovering well in a local hospital.

Enjoy sub-tropical Jersey this Easter

Enjoy sub tropical temperatures whatever the weather brings this Easter in Jersey with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays. Staying at the Merton Hotel you will have access to its Leisure Club & Aquadome where the temperature is a constant 27 degrees and it has an 80 metre water slide, cascade fountains, spa pool as well as steam room and sauna. Your will also be in the company of other single parent families.

All-inclusive reductions, Croatia-style

For those who fancy a spot of 'all inclusive' this summer, market leader to Croatia - Holiday Options - is highlighting massive savings of up to £317 per person on selected dates in May and June.

Practical help for visitors to Pennine Yorkshire

The West Yorkshire Tourism Partnership has launched a free advisory ‘toolkit’ to help tourism businesses increase the number of group travellers visiting the region and grab a share of the estimated £64.5 million* generated annually by group visitors.

Escape to Morocco in true Virgin style

Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s privately owned collection of award-winning luxury retreats is now offering an ‘Escape to Morocco’ package for Kasbah Tamadot - its stunning Moroccan retreat set at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.

Springtime in Italy's Gargano Peninsula

Explore Italy’s beautiful and botanically rich Gargano Peninsula in search of unique flora - especially a profusion of orchid species, enjoying gentle walks amongst a spectacular and varied landscape, sampling excellent local food and wines.

Journeys to paradise

Titan HiTours, the escorted tours specialist, has unveiled its new 2009/2010 Paradise Journeys brochure with seven captivating new itineraries, to stimulate the adventuring spirit, without draining the bank account.

Escape to South America

Since the early 16th Century when 175 avaricious Spanish zealots armed with muskets, one dodgy cannon and a Swiss Army Knife defeated the empire of the Incas, South America has been the destination of choice for a steady stream of colourful European ne’re-do-wells. U-Boat commanders, bank robbers, fraudsters, Catholic priests gone bad and bankers (I’m guessing here), have all shipped out to Latin America’s New World for a fresh start.