Types of trip
Anyone for Camel Polo?
Horses are history. Elephants are two-a-penny. Nowadays the discerning polo player does what the Mongolians have been doing for years and chooses a camel for his chukka. From January 2009, Exsus takes its clients beyond the beach and adds camel polo to its Dubai programme.
A photography masterclass in Slovakia
Great landscapes and great photographers make for great pictures – and here’s a chance to get in on the act with an inspiring photography course in Slovakia’s spectacular High Tatras Mountains, run by Mountain Paradise and led by two of Britain’s most outstanding nature photographers, Chris Weston and Chris Coe.
The North East has the routes, just bring your boots
There’s no better way to kickstart your New Year than by getting outdoors and doing some walking. And with the latest walking guide for North East England now available the region could be just the place to try out those new hiking boots.
Follow the Lions in South Africa
ITC Sports, the leading luxury sports tour operator, is offering 21 night itineraries and tailormade options to follow the British & Irish Lions rugby tour of South Africa in June – July 2009. Combining the very best in sight-seeing and sporting action, guests will see both kinds of Lions in their respective natural habitats with ITC Sports – the magnificent rugby stadia of the Rainbow Nation and the untamed wilds of the South African bush!
From ice to jungle - Wild Argentina
In the first of the BBC’s new series, Explore, Simon Reeve takes a journey through the spectacular landscapes of Argentina, from the vast ice fields of Patagonia to the wide-open plains of the Pampas. For those who prefer to venture further from the TV, Wildlife Worldwide offers an 18-day exploration through Argentina’s diverse wilderness locations, including dramatic Los Glaciares National Park, the marine life of Valdes Peninsula and Tierra del Fuego NP, and the wildlife of Iguazu Falls and Yacutinga Rainforest.
Explore Patagonia
In the first of BBC2’s new Explore series, Simon Reeve leads a team of presenters on a journey through the spectacular landscapes of Argentina, from the vast ice fields of Patagonia to the wide-open plains of the Pampas.
Celebrate Australia
January 26th is Australia Day, and sees national identity celebrated far and wide - on the beaches, at the backyard barbie, in the sky and in the parks, all in true Aussie style! To sample what Australia has to offer, join Equine Adventures on its 8-day, centre-based Kerewong Horse Adventure in Australia’s New South Wales and ride on extensive network of trails, experiencing the natural beauty and wildlife of Kerewong State Forest.
Darjeeling and the eastern horizons
Meet aboriginal Bonga mountain tribesmen in the remote hills of Orissa, stay in Puri - West Bengal’s relaxed coastal town, overland across the Gangetic plains in to the cool hills of tea-growing Darjeeling, then enter the tranquil Buddhist foothills of the Himalayas at Sikkim before crossing the border into Nepal during Dragoman’s 28-night overland aboard a trusty customised Mercedes Benz truck, from Chennai (Madras) to Kathmandu.
Tourism South East tackles the recession
Euro-strapped British travellers are being enticed to abandon overseas holidays and take a trip in the South East of England with a line-up of credit crunch-beating discounts and special offers.
Discover a hidden oasis in Marrakech this Valentine’s Day
This February, Dar les Cigognes in Marrakech is offering a special Valentines package for those wanting to escape for a romantic break. The riad boasts eleven individually designed rooms featuring deep traditional baths, cool stone floors and soft atmospheric lighting.
Haven launches Fun & Fitness giveaway
Haven Holidays, who offer a wide range of sports and leisure facilities at their 36 family holiday parks throughout the UK, have launched a Fun & Fitness campaign to support pre-school children across the country – spearheaded by two top British athletes.
Heavy snowfalls return to the Alps
Ski resorts across Europe have been blessed with more heavy snow after a relatively cold, dry spell over the past few weeks. Heavy snow started falling on Sunday and it is forecast to continue until later this week with many resorts expecting over a metre of fresh snow.
Watch the Easter story unfold in Bavaria
Titan HiTours, the escorted tours specialist, has released a special selection of holidays to take in the once-a-decade production of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 2010.
See the funny side of Leicester
Leicester Comedy Festival, the longest running comedy festival in the UK, returns with a packed programme of the UK’s finest comedy talent. The incredible 500-strong comedic line-up for 2009 includes the 2008 if.comedy winner David O’Doherty, Best Newcomer Sarah Millican and other headline acts such as Andy Parsons, Count Arthur Strong, Barry Cryer, Ed Byrne, Ivan Brackenbury, Jimmy Carr, Josie Long, Mark Watson and BBC Radio Four favourite, Milton Jones.
Put yourself first this Valentine’s Day
Whatever the ups and downs of your love life, you can still embrace Valentine’s Day 2009 by escaping the hype and enjoying a solo trip with Just You (justyou.co.uk), the UK’s leading specialist in holidays for single travellers. Abandon the soppy cards, cuddly-toys and over-priced meals and instead take the chance to meet new friends and explore the world with like-minded people.