Types of trip
Arctic adventures
Kumuka Worldwide has introduced four new adventure cruises in the Arctic for Summer 2009 - all offering superb wildlife encounters in the company of expert guides.
Huge holiday savings for Greece and Cyprus
For those that like to have a clear idea of their holiday budget before they leave the UK - and these days, that's probably all of us - Greece and Cyprus specialist Olympic Holidays is highlighting a range of special half-board and all-inclusive offers for May.
Discover the Vendée
The Vendée area of western France boasts superb sandy beaches and exceptionally good weather - with sunshine hours often matching the Côte d'Azur - and it has the advantage of being easier to reach.
A world-class wonderland for nature lovers
Nature lovers should head over to the Isle of Man (visitisleofman.com), a world class destination for spotting wildlife on a scale unrivalled across Britain. With news that a pod of over 150 Bottle-nosed Dolphins have been spotted a number of times recently frolicking near the coast, the biggest single group seen off the Island since records began, wildlife enthusiasts should take a trip to see these stunning creatures in the wild.
The coolest, sexiest holiday on the planet
After six years of definitive research, Escapism Travel Magazine has announced what it believes is the Coolest, Sexiest holiday you can take anywhere on the planet. The coveted holiday is at an eco-chic hideaway called Azulik, just a short distance from the legendary Temples of Tulum, on the Caribbean coast in Mexico.
A selection of dog-friendly holidays
On a special website - thewoofguide.co.uk - Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire has lots of pet-friendly properties and also has sections highlighting dog-friendly pubs, restaurants and activities.
Nemisys creates a big splash for divers
The new British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) website, bsac.com, designed by creative digital experts Nemisys, has revealed its landmark dive-site search feature. The innovative, interactive search tool provides information about dive locations around the world.
Miami hosts dance music festival
Enjoy the top event in international dance music, the Miami Winter Music Conference, with Florida holiday specialist Ocean Florida, which is offering a hip five-night break in the city from just £649 per person.
Beat the winter blues at Sandals
With the cold weather and even colder economic climate that we are currently experiencing, a luxury group holiday complete with pristine white beaches, aquamarine waters and green palm trees may seem a world away. An indulgent trip like this, however, need not break the bank as Sandals are offering an entire villa suite for free when 3 villa suites are booked at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios.
Easter egg hunting in Tuscany
This Easter, specialist tour operator Sanctuary Retreats is offering children (and adults) the opportunity to hunt for eggs in the private and expansive grounds of many of its villas in Europe. Properties include a Tuscan farmhouse within a 100 hectare estate and a villa sleeping 14 in Provence.
More than a holiday
When bombarded by the media with news of impending financial disasters, people inevitably look forward to something flavoursome that will give joy to the heart and uplift the spirit. This, perhaps, goes some way towards explaining why, when so many tourist businesses count their losses, Skyros witnesses a surge in its holiday bookings.
Budapest in winter
Travellers looking for inspiration for their next city break should log onto the Hungarian National Tourist Office’s winter promotion web site budapestwinter.com for a whole range of suggestions on what to do in the city, no matter what type of holiday you are after.
Cyprus in April offers Easter festivals & culture
Take in a little culture and enjoy some legendary Cypriot hospitality this April when the island celebrates Greek Orthodox Easter. Stay at the über-cool award-winning* Londa Hotel with its chic Italian design and renowned cuisine located on the beach in Limassol, the island’s vibrant second city.
Cruise into summer
Guarantee yourself some sunshine this year with a 14-night Italian Mediterranean cruise only onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas from just £1,876 per person (based on two sharing an inside cabin).
10,000 Easter eggs await at beautiful French chateau
The highest Château in the Loire, Chateau de Brissac, will once again host its annual chocolate egg hunt on Easter Sunday, but its not just any old egg hunt – children and parents are invited to wander through the scenic grounds of the grand Chateau in search of 10,0000 chocolate eggs.