Types of trip
Top picks for an Easter break with a difference
Leading specialist tour operator Journey Latin America has announced its top five picks for an Easter break with a difference. Take in the colourful sights of Easter parades in Guatemala, explore cocoa plantations in Honduras and view Latin America’s very own ‘Easter bunnies’ in Peru.
How to find a bargain in the Med
For more for your cash, this summer, cut out the middle man and rent your self-catering property direct from the owner says the independent holiday home owners web portal, holidaylets.net.
Confessions of a Shopaholic
With Confessions of a Shopaholic - starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy - being screened at UK cinemas from 20 February, a brochure of shopping breaks USA-style has been launched by Bon Voyage.
Newquay joins the social networking phenomenon
Stephen Fry’s doing it, Chris Moyles has just started doing it, even US President Barack Obama saw the benefit of it and now Tourism Newquay has joined in on the new social networking sensational that is sweeping the nation- Twitter.
Head North for great value days out this half term
Museums and attractions in Durham are offering great value, family friendly deals this February half term.
Planning granted for Mary Rose museum
The £35 million project to build a new museum for the Tudor warship Mary Rose in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard took significant steps forward today with the news that the planning application has been approved by Portsmouth City Council.
Ski and city breaks in Quebec
Twinning a city break with a ski holiday is a great way to see more of an amazing country such as Canada. In Quebec there are two great locations for this twin-centre holiday with a difference – Quebec City and Montreal.
Adventure company delivers new website
One of Queenstown’s longest-established and award-winning tourism companies has refreshed its look and style with a brand new website. Queenstown Rafting, with operations established in 1974, has launched a user-friendly version of its website rafting.co.nz, aimed at providing the very best and up-to-date information for consumers and trade.
Affordable and hassle free skiing – Scottish style
For those who fancy a skiing break - without having to queue at airports or take a ferry and face a long drive on the continent - help is at hand 'north of the border'. Skiing conditions are good at most Scottish resorts including the Lecht in the Cairngorms which has an excellent coverage of hard packed snow on the runs and eight lifts open, with a further three to open shortly.
Bargain-priced Easter family Tuscan treat
You don't have to drive miles and waste valuable holiday time to grab a family holiday bargain in Italy at Easter says Venue Holidays. Many families simply hop on a low-cost flight to easily access the camping and mobile home specialist's more distant resorts.
Classic walking holidays offer value for money
Beat the credit crunch this spring with a selection of UK Classic Value Walking breaks which have just been announced by HF Holidays - the UK's largest specialist walking holidays company.
Give yourself a break this Easter
For singles who fancy a city break this Easter but want to avoid the costly 'euro zone', head for Belfast for a spot of 'the craic' says specialist operator, Friendship Travel.
Set sail for the Paris Marathon
Go Barging, Europe’s largest all-inclusive hotel barging company, is offering travellers a unique opportunity to combine the spectacle of the famous Paris Marathon with a relaxing river cruise with its “10 nights for the price of 6” cruise offer.
Two families are better than one for holidays
With a slant on two families holidaying together what an ideal opportunity to afford some luxury for less this Summer - and take it in turns to babysit! For less than £28 per person per night you could take a peak season week in the heart of the famous Cornish fishing town of Padstow made famous by Rick Stein.
Adventure company says ‘bring on the snow!’
This week, Britain was brought to a near standstill by less than 10cm of snow – a natural response from a country that’s running out of road salt stocks after 3 days. However, Peregrine Adventure’s has no need for salt, and positively relishes in the opportunity to experience a real cold-snap amongst the frozen landscapes of the High Arctic.