Types of trip
A smokin’ hot jazz package for St Lucia
St Lucia’s only member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Cotton Bay Village, is embracing the spirit of Jazz with a sensational VIP package that takes care of all the little details, leaving guests to simply relax and immerse themselves in three days of exceptional live music at the island’s biggest and best party, St Lucia Jazz.
Brits encouraged to research holidays at home
Following this morning’s announcement that BAA’s profits have been dented by falling passenger numbers, stay-at-home Britons are being encouraged to visit the Best of Britain & Ireland 2009, a celebration of everything that the domestic tourism industry has to offer, for inspirational ideas for holidaying in the UK and Ireland.
Escape artist leaves island paradise up for grabs
An idyllic island paradise is on offer for anyone looking for a new lease of life. Long Island, near Schull, off the West Cork coast, has been home to John Abbott for the last 20 years. However, the reclusive artist, who is now 60, says he has to give up his peaceful existence and return to Manchester to care for his ailing mother.
Pearls of the Indian Ocean
Walking specialist operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a two centre, 16-day tour to the heart of the Indian Ocean – embracing the exotic islands of Mauritius and Réunion.
Savvy travellers set off on a mission
More than 2,000 people applied to take part, but today 15 of Britain’s savviest travellers will head off on a mission to discover the ultimate travel tips from around the world in the ebookers £5k challenge.
New Zealand by rail and road
Tailor-made specialist Freedom Australia & New Zealand is highlighting a new 'rail and road' tour of New Zealand in 2009.
Easter holiday bargains in the city
A choice of fantastic deals - including selected free night offers - are available to a range of European destinations during the school Easter holidays courtesy of city break specialist, Cities Direct.
Jazz it up in Brussels
Calling all Jazz fans, Leger Holidays is offering fantastic breaks to the Brussels Jazz Marathon Weekend (29th - 31st May 2009) by Eurostar. Experience Europe’s capital come alive to the sound of contemporary music with performances ranging from open-air concerts to gigs and ensembles in the city’s bars and clubs.
A holiday where a wheelbarrow is essential
A traditional fisherman's cottage - situated at the end of a steeply winding cliff road and where luggage is trundled along the path by wheelbarrow - is just one of the properties on offer this Easter by Scottish cottage agency, Ecosse Unique.
A stately home for Easter?
Guests can enjoy free entry to Derbyshire's Haddon Hall• when they stay at Rock Cottage, a three-bedroom traditional stone cottage - sleeping six - set in the village of Alport in the heart of the Peak District.
Full steam ahead for the Brazilian Carnival
Today the Brazilian Carnival hits its fourth successive day of festivities and will be attended by famous names from every corner of the earth. The names range from international celebrities set to give the event prestige to artists invited in order to further enhance the celebrations.
'Mini-Chef ' breaks at Haven Holiday Parks
Move over Masterchef! It’s ‘Mini-chef’ on Haven Holiday parks as Britain's favourite family holiday park operator invites children's food guru Annabel Karmel MBE to host special breaks for under-5's.
Kick-start a healthy lifestyle at Lanzarote retreat
Get your heart racing with a fitness and health getaway with tour operator purescapes, who now offer an exclusive package to Lanzarote designed to balance your body and inspire your soul. A team of professional health experts are on hand to design an exercise and nutritional program specifically targeted at each guest to the backdrop of a stunning volcanic landscape.
Feel good this February with Eurocamp
By offering flexibility to tailor make a holiday to meet exact needs and budget, Eurocamp is a perennially attractive holiday option. And now offering discounts of up to 33%* off summer holidays, there’s never been a better time to book.
Anguilla prepares for Moonsplash Music Festival
Get ready for another weekend of fabulous music and beach party magic when Moonsplash 2009 takes place March 26 - 29, 2009 under the glorious glow of an Anguillian full moon. Hosted by Anguilla’s own musical ambassador Bankie Banx at his ultra-funky Dune Preserve beach club and concert venue on the shores of Rendezvous Bay, fans will be treated to a combination of talented artists in an unforgettable setting.