Types of Trip

Best European spring walking itineraries with On Foot Holidays

April, May and June rank among the very best months to enjoy a walking holiday in Europe. Temperatures are pleasant and rainfall generally low; the countryside, warmed by spring sunshine, comes alive with fresh greenery and delicate flora, and birdsong fills the air.

It’s not too late for a snowy escape this Easter

Easter may fall a little later this year, but there are still plenty of fresh tracks to be made out in the Alps and many reasons why Spring is worth the wait.

Great Golf Adventures

Specialist tour operator The Groups Company has joined forces with Great Golf Magazine to launch ‘Great Golf Adventures’ the first three of which are to India.

International Academy guarantee peak performing ski instructor courses in Canada

Aspiring ski instructors learn to teach from the best with International Academy. The long-standing experts in instructor training courses have refined their product offering and asserted themselves as the specialists in Canada.

Sun-drenched Murcia family breaks beckon with great value summer deals

Families looking for a sun-soaked beach holiday can take advantage of some fantastic packages in Spain's marvellous Region of Murcia over the coming months – with four night half-board packages for a family of four available from €640 (approx £534).

Play a part in this summer’s sporting events

However much of a couch potato you are, there’s always a way to get involved in big sporting events. And 2014 is a great year to start developing an interest in sport, even if the only way you like it is as a TV viewer.

Kids come first on holiday and make decisions for us, say parents

Parents will sacrifice their own pleasures and relaxation time to please their kids on holiday, according to a new survey by holiday rentals website, HomeAway.co.uk.

SilverRail & Travelsavers team up to offer more choice through global rail ticketing

Travelsavers, an international network of over 3,000 independently owned full service travel agencies in 30 countries, will roll out SilverAgent Pro to its team of agents in Ireland and the UK.

New venue website launched for weddings in stately homes & historic houses

A new, comprehensive and unique weddings venue website has been launched enabling couples to find a stately home, historic house or country house hotel for their wedding.

Bringing Tirolean hospitality to the Keswick Mountain Festival 2014

For the third year running, the Tirol Tourist Board will be one of the main sponsors at the Keswick Mountain Festival, taking place from Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th May 2014.

Enjoy the Italian Lakes with Hedonistic Hiking

Holidaymakers who yearn for natural wonderlands and fresh air can now enjoy the pristine beauty of the Italian Lakes up close and personal thanks to the new Lakes, Gardens and Majestic Mountains Tour from Hedonistic Hiking.

Alta Badia prepares to commemorate the centenary of WWI battles

Alta Badia is preparing to commemorate the soldiers that fought during the First World War on and around the mountains of the region. Events through the summer will recognise perils involved with battles in the Dolomites and the ‘Peaks of Gastronomy’ will honour the soldiers’ diet with a gourmet twist.