Types of trip
It’s a family affair in North Wales this spring
Adventure North Wales is offering an affordable adventure package for families wanting some fun this Easter or May half term holiday. With self catering accommodation available for groups of up to 14 people and activities to suit all, the price is flexible but starts at just £845 for a family of four*. This price includes seven nights self catering accommodation and three activities.
Get ready to rumble, ride and race in Las Vegas
Boxing Fans will be waving the British flag when Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton takes on Manny ‘PacMan’ Pacquiao in Las Vegas in May, but boxing is not the only option for sports fans in this city. With a variety of world class events, ranging from big names in darts to NASCAR races, Las Vegas keeps sports fans entertained year round.
Ten reason to visit Brittany in 2009
From credit crunch camping to affordable golfing, here are our top ten reasons for putting Brittany at the top of your travel list for 2009.
Easter accommodation offers in Wiltshire
If you are looking for a UK holiday this Easter then take the family to Wiltshire where an array of exciting attractions await including Stonehenge, Longleat, Avebury, Bowood Adventure Playground and stately homes Stourhead, Wilton House and Abbey House.
Birds and Botany - Spain and Menorca
For guaranteed spring sun and the opportunity to witness some of Europe’s finest bird and floral specialities, head for the spectacular headlands and wetlands of Menorca, the sun-drenched steppes and plains of Extremadura, the imposing granite peaks of Sierra de Gredos, and Catalonia’s Parc National d’Aiguestortes.
Gorillas not to be missed
Fundamentalist groups still deny the evolutionary path from the great apes to modern man. There’s even of collection of dudes in California, a schism of the Jedi faith no doubt, who maintain that we’re all the invention of the Great Flying Spaghetti Monster – are they indulging in an arrabiata of post modern irony?
On a wing and a prayer
One of the world’s iconic symbols of majesty and freedom, the albatross, is threatened – 18 of the 22 species are facing extinction. Long-line fishing by IUU (Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported) operations frequenting the birds’ home range in Southern Ocean is a major cause of the Albatross’s demise.
Say yes to the Seychelles
Leading Indian Ocean tour operator, Elite Vacations, is again offering a dedicated brochure showcasing an extensive Seychelles programme for 2009. The specialist operator has doubled the number of featured small hotels, guesthouses and self-catering properties, sometimes known as Seychelles Secrets, to a total of 20 on Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Cerf Island.
UK self-catering offers best value for 2009
Booking a self-catering property in the UK is the best value holiday this year according to West Country cottage agency, Helpful Holidays, who have just introduced 40 new holiday homes in their latest colour supplement.
Golf heaven for nature lovers
Nature loving golfers and travellers will be excited to hear that the world class Peter Thomson designed 18-hole Hamilton Island Golf Course is on track for a mid 2009 opening in Queensland’s beautiful Whitsundays.
Whopping Las Vegas savings
Save £255 - and enjoy a complimentary hotel credit of $150 per room - on a luxury short break to Las Vegas, courtesy of specialist operator, Bon Voyage.
Cheap and cheerful holiday spirit for sun seeking Brits this year
One in six Britons (16%) say their biggest influencer for choosing a holiday this year is that it is cheap, according to the latest research on travel trends from American Express Insurance Services.
Cities need to shape up for new global race
Cities need to get in shape for a fierce new battle for the trade and tourism vital for economic recovery and those cities that make the most of their intangible assets and act like superbrands will emerge as the winners says Cities:The Destination Identity, a major new report from destinations specialists The Communication Group plc.
Holiday discounts for meaningful travel
Specialist travel company i-to-i, the world leader in meaningful travel, has announced it is reducing the price of all its trips by 12% for bookings made in March 2009 – lead-in prices start at £348 for a trip to Kenya.
Ski specialist offers free helmet hire
SkiHolidayExtras.com, the leading add-ons company for skiers, says more than 25% of its clients are opting to hire a protective helmet this season, compared to 5% of clients last year.