Types of trip
Dive in and help reef preservation
Travellers are being given the chance to take part in the conservation of the world’s second largest reef system this March with Biosphere Expeditions – the award winning, non profit making conservation specialist, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
A holiday fix for credit crunched Brits
B&B prices for a half-board winter sun week at the swish five-star Annabelle Hotel, overlooking the historic harbour and ancient fort at Paphos, means a massive saving of £318 per person, from Olympic Holidays. This elegant and deluxe hotel is set in beautiful gardens leading to the sophisticated boutiques and restaurants of the resort and its huge pool boasts cascading waterfalls.
Short holiday ideas
For a taste of peaceful and unspoiled island life, sample a short break in the Azores - reached by a direct flight of around three and a half hours - courtesy of Holiday Options.
Shaken, not stirred in Spain
A quirky additional service - your own cocktail waiter to prepare pre and/or post-dinner drinks as well as a selection of tapas at, for example, a celebratory meal - is the novel idea for 2009 at a Spanish property courtesy of specialist operator, Vintage Travel.
Celebrate a fun inspired Easter in Shakespeare Country
Celebrate a fun inspired Easter in Shakespeare Country with a host of activities for all the family. Search for clues to win prizes with Easter trail’s and egg hunts, watch a performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company, wander around new and exciting exhibitions, learn boat skills, experience ghost hunts or visit the major new Dungeon attraction at Warwick Castle. With so much to do, you’re guaranteed to keep all the family entertained this Easter.
Spring holidays by rail to Lake Garda
This spring, combine a relaxing lakeside stay in northern Italy with guided visits to the cities of Verona, Milan and Venice on a 10-day On the Shores of Lake Garda itinerary courtesy of Great Rail Journeys, the UK's market leader for escorted holidays by rail.
'Family Active' breaks in France
A special 'kids go for half-price' offer has been announced by PGL on three- and four-night 'Family Active' breaks at its Chateau de Grande Romaine adventure centre near Paris. The deal applies for couples and single parents as up to two youngsters holiday for half-price with every full paying adult.
'So Gay' travel campaign hits the mark
Last summer in London a modest advertising campaign by a specialist gay tour operator created something of a media sensation. The 'So Gay' advertising campaign - comprising 56 poster advertising panels lining the escalators at two of London's underground Tube subway stations - was a co-operative venture between Amro Worldwide and six US tourism destinations.
Touchdown in the Med for less
Leading discount travel website alpharooms.com has launched an exclusive Eastern Mediterranean collection, adding more than 850 new hotels and apartments to its portfolio in exciting destinations such as Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece.
Burns exhibition set to inspire visitors in Glasgow
As part of the Year of Homecoming 2009, The Mitchell Library in Glasgow will stage a major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Robert Burns. “Inspired” will be on display in the Main Hall at The Mitchell and will play an important part in the Homecoming Scotland celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.
Taking time out for the family
Spend more quality time with your family this year. Leading UK Tour Operator Thomson Worldwide is offering huge savings and value added extras on a wide range of family friendly holidays, ensuring that the time you spend together is not only special but also caters to every taste and budget.
Lift your spirits with a trip to Bhutan
The recession may be dampening everyone’s spirits this year but there is one place on earth where money doesn’t equate to happiness. The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan measures its wealth not in sterling, dollars or yen, but by Gross National Happiness and remains a sanctuary of calm in an increasingly troubled world.
A very decadent valentine’s package
Valentine's Day is so much more exciting and romantic if you place luxury and pampering at the centre of this intoxicating holiday. And where better to indulge yourself in the perfect escape than at Red Carnations' luxurious Chesterfield Mayfair, Rubens at The Palace or The Montague on The Garden? And what could be more pleasurable than their decadently delightful one-night Valentine's packages.
Cold outside? Take advantage of a hot summer deal
It might be cold outside but Haven have some cracking deals for the summer. And there’s still time to take advantage of the 10% early booking deal for peak season. Haven’s school holiday discount offer ends on the 16th February so it’s worth confirming your dates now to get the best deals.
Celebrating Joseph Haydn
From a village boy from Rohrau to honorary doctor of Oxford, Joseph Haydn - against all odds - became a world-renowned composer and the father of Viennese classical music. He is the most famous Vienna Boys’ Choir member of all times and also went on to play together with his friend W. A. Mozart in string quartets. A teacher as well, his most accomplished student was Ludwig van Beethoven.