Types of trip
Running the scenic route in beautiful Cape Town
Framed by Table Mountain on the one side and the glistening Atlantic Ocean on the other, the V&A Waterfront's newly launched 2.2km and 5km running route offers one of the most picturesque running tracks in the country.
The Cotswold's newest wedding venue
Langton Park, not much more than an hour from Central London, is a very glamorous addition to Luxury Cotswold Rentals.
Powerful pound provides capital gains on city breaks
Budapest has retained its position as the cheapest city break destination in the sixth annual Post Office Travel Money survey of prices for UK tourists in 25 leading cities.
Working or studying abroad? How to save money on currency exchange
Student Money Saver has already looked at ways of ensuring your holiday travel money is sweating every last drop out of the currency rate – it certainly pays to do your homework, rather than hastily exchanging at the airport 20 minutes before legging it on to the plane.
Easter Bunnies in the New Forest
Stanwell House, a privately-owned-and-run boutique hotel in Lymington, on the southern tip of the New Forest, has created a special two-night Easter package for those looking for a special weekend away which combines forest walks with romantic evenings and fine dining.
Quark Expeditions new Arctic season offers 14 Arctic Circle voyages
Incredible wildlife, legendary routes, ice-filled fjords, culture and history all feature prominently in Quark Expeditions’ Arctic 2015 expedition line-up. The leader in Polar adventures will begin its Arctic season May 28, 2015, at the onset of the Arctic summer, on three ice-strengthened small expedition ships.
Parents prepared to take fines for term-time holidays
New research reveals that 17% of parents have taken their kids abroad on holiday during term-time – with over a third (35%) saying that they couldn’t otherwise afford to do so.
Festival to save family time from extinction
A Scottish wildlife festival is hoping to save family time from extinction and encourage future generations to protect the natural environment. With over 100 family-friendly wildlife events - many free and most hosted by local wildlife guides and experts - the Dumfries & Galloway Wild Spring Festival (5 April to 5 May) is addressing recent findings published by news agency 72 Point which show that the average family in the UK manages just 36 minutes of quality time together a day.
40 free, family-friendly bike rides unveiled in the Lake District
Fancy a gentle bike ride around the beautiful countryside that inspired the creation of Peter Rabbit? What about a family ‘cycling picnic’ on the tranquil shores of Coniston Water? These are just two of the leisurely experiences you can enjoy, with a programme of new, free guided bike rides across the South and Central Lake District.
Enter the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Multi-award-winning specialist operator Bamboo Travel has added the kingdom of Bhutan to its portfolio of countries in Asia, with four recommended itineraries from 16 to 18 days in duration.
Walking in the Wye Valley
The 150 mile-long Herefordshire Trail links the five market towns of Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Kington, Leominster and Bromyard, passing pretty villages and hamlets along the way.
Gourmet Easter Break to Wales
As the weather shows signed of cheering up, why not plan an Easter break to Tyddyn Llan, the Michelin-starred ‘Restaurant with Rooms’ near Corwen in North Wales, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, overlooking the Berwyn Mountains.
‘Shaun the Sheep’ is let loose this Easter at the Heritage Motor Centre!
There is mayhem in the museum this Easter as ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and the rest of his flock have been let loose at the Heritage Motor Centre. From the 12 – 27 April the HMC is calling upon families to help round up the flock with an Easter Trail and to have some fun with their ‘Shaun the Sheep’ activity sheet.
‘Warwick Folk Festival’ to celebrate its 35th year!
The highly successful and popular Warwick Folk Festival will celebrate its 35th year when it returns to Warwick School this summer.
I’m a celebrity… get me to Palm Springs!
For decades the Californian city of Palm Springs has attracted some of the world’s most famous celebrity home buyers, and now global superstar Leonardo Di Caprio has joined the ranks by purchasing a six-bedroom house in the desert resort, further highlighting its status as Hollywood’s playground of the stars.