Types of trip
Home is where the tart is
Home will be where the tart is for one lucky winner of an innovative property prize draw. The latest clever way of selling a home has been cooked up by a family firm in the Derbyshire Dales and will see the winner win their own slice of Bakewell – a holiday cottage valued at more than £250,000.
Holiday in the UK and experience luxury for less
With the rising cost of flights and a poor pound against the dollar and euro, it’s no wonder that many people are choosing to take their break in the UK this year. As self-catering holidays make financial sense for families, there’s nowhere better to stay than the beautiful coastline of South Devon, which has the mildest year-round climate on mainland Britain.
That's 'Amore' - Valentine's in Italy
Italy is the country we all think of when we think of romance. Why not experience the real thing, not just on Valentine’s Day, but any time of the year. The trulli houses of Puglia are unique, and are perfect for a romantic break; cosy and warm in the winter months, with a bottle of wine and the roaring wood-burner.
Why Krakow?
A new website highlighting the wonderful attractions of Krakow has been launched in partnership with the Polish National Tourist Office. The Why Krakow internet site (whykrakow.com) lists 10 reasons why holidaymakers should choose the Polish capital of culture as their preferred holiday destination.
Brits save billions by haggling on holiday
Belt-tightening Brits are saving £1.7 billion each year by haggling on holiday, research by leading hotels website Hotels.com has found*. As the economy worsens, three quarters of Brits (76%) now admit that they brokered a bargain on their last break.
Slow down and keep your interest levels high
Has there ever been a better time to holiday in Greece? Probably yes! But there has never been a better holiday than Skyros to put perspective back in our lives. It’s the place to renew your enthusiasm for life and refresh your self-belief. Unlike the world at large, the renowned Skyros teaching staff positively encourage slowdown whilst keeping interest levels high.
Morris dancing - Alive and jingling in Hastings
Recent reports in the media have suggested the demise of Morris dancing throughout England. This certainly isn’t the case in Hastings, East Sussex! To see Morris dancing alive and jingling, the Jack in the Green Festival is the place to be during Bank Holiday weekend at the beginning of May.
The UK’s most romantic hotels
The hotel price comparison website trivago.co.uk has investigated the most popular romantic hotels in the United Kingdom for Valentine’s Day 2009. The Top 10 Romantic Hotels are those that received the best reviews on trivago and were researched the most throughout January.
Family holiday bargains in for August
With many schools in England and Wales not returning until 7 September - due to the timely allocation of teacher training days - it's possible to grab a great-value two-week family summer holiday just before the kids go back says camping and mobile home specialist, Vacansoleil.
‘Have a drink on us’ says Holiday Options
For those who are concerned at the cost of a tipple on their annual holiday, help is at hand this summer from Holiday Options. The company has announced a new 'Drinks on the House' programme where holidaymakers can enjoy bar credits of up to £40 per couple at a wide choice of hotels.
The price of love
When it comes to treating a loved one the average valentines shopper spends £41 on flowers and over £170 on jewellery, according to research by Halifax credit cards.
Luxury for less – Make your holiday £’s go further
As the credit crunch bites into holiday allowances, many may have resigned themselves to a package deal or limiting all-inclusive holiday. But this needn’t be the case: by opting for a private holiday home rental it’s possible to get luxury and exclusivity without a hefty price tag, plus more privacy, space and flexibility. Guests can come and go as they please, eat out, or ‘at home’, which is another great way to keep holiday spending in check.
Crete for Easter?
The 'Crete Escape' from Freelance Holidays could be just what the doctor ordered for those suffering from a lack of sunshine and surfeit of gloomy news. To sweeten the pill, the company is highlighting a range of properties - villas, character houses and harbour-side apartments - on the island where prices have been reduced throughout April, including Easter.
British holidaymakers can still enjoy their place in the sun
Despite 83 per cent of people wanting a holiday abroad this year, the unpredictable exchange rate is putting many off booking*. But British holidaymakers can still enjoy their break in the sun with cottages4you – the UK’s leading supplier of self catering cottages and villas, has today announced it has taken action to protect its customers against the uncertainty of travelling abroad.
Time Team star makes welcome return to York
With his bright jumpers and unbridled enthusiasm for archaeology Professor Mick Aston has become one of the stars of the hit Channel Four show Time Team. An estimated 3 million people tune in regularly to watch Time Team digging for hidden archaeology and rare finds. Now in it's 17th year, the popular Channel 4 archaeology programme has made stars of its presenters.