Types of trip
Romancing birds & amorous butterflies
Valentine’s Day may be a few weeks away; however a number of new tropical birds are already in the mood for romance at the Stratford Butterfly Farm. Rescued from Rutland Water Butterfly Farm which has since closed, the Stratford Butterfly Farm now boasts a number of beautiful exotic birds.
A swimmingly good half-term holiday
Half-term breaks in the UK usually mean the inclusion of raincoats and wellies but, at a number of properties featured by Holidaylets.net, indoor pools mean that swimsuits are holiday essentials.
Follow in Moyles’ footsteps on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
With Radio One DJ, Chris Moyles, looking to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, it's safe to say that anybody who is reasonably fit can attempt this African feat. One of nine celebrities participating in the February trek, the lad about town certainly enjoys a few pints, and there are numerous polls dedicated to predicting his chances of making it.
Go 'small and intimate' in Croatia
With Croatia looking set to be a top favourite destination in 2009, Holiday Options is highlighting a selection of carefully selected boutique-style hotels - ranging from three to five-star - for those seeking a small and intimate property.
Cracking Easter weekend city breaks
Enjoy a great-value Easter weekend break - including selected free night deals - to a range of European destinations courtesy of city break specialist, Cities Direct.
Head to Cyprus for credit-crunch busting holiday deals
A week's half-board for the price of bed and breakfast! That's the special offer - with savings of up to £349 per person - from Olympic Holidays at the Le Meridien Hotel on Cyprus.
Put your foot down this Valentine’s weekend
Impress your partner this Valentine with a gift that’s less clichéd than dinner and a room for two in a posh hotel! Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year providing the perfect excuse to rent a prestige car from Europcar for the weekend to make your loved one’s heart race that bit faster.
Shakespeare Country launches new travel trade microsite
Shakespeare Country will be talking about the key benefits of its new travel trade microsite at the ‘Best of Britain & Ireland’ exhibition from 26 – 29 March at ExCel in London. Along with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the award-winning art gallery Compton Verney, Shakespeare Country will also be showcasing the region as a premier tourist destination for groups and independent visitors.
February holiday ideas
If Paris is the chosen destination for a family half-term break in February, why not add a little extra magic for the children by including a visit to see Mickey Mouse at his French home nearby.
Celebrating the music of Handel
The 250th anniversary of Handel's death takes place on 14 April 2009 and there are celebrations and special events throughout the year to commemorate the event. This baroque composer was recognised in England as the greatest of his day and was buried in Westminster Abbey.
Early booking offers on peak season villas
Freelance Holidays is celebrating its 25th year of operation with an Early Booking Offer of 10% off all new bookings for its extensive villa programme. The company has added Sicily to its portfolio of Mediterranean islands, joining properties on Sardinia, Crete and Mallorca for 2009.
Ski holiday savings in the French Alps
Self-catering accommodation specialist PV-Holidays has announced savings of up to 20 percent on many of its ski apartments in the French Alps for those keen to take advantage of this year’s excellent ski conditions.
CV Travel launches UK collection of holiday houses
For the first time CV Travel has launched a collection of British holiday houses, with a choice of individual properties of character in Cornwall, Devon, The Cotswolds, Herefordshire, Wales, Norfolk and Suffolk. The launch comes just two months after CV Travel introduced its first Worldwide portfolio of houses in South America, New Zealand, South Africa and the Far East, as an addition to its European, North African and Caribbean collections.
Dreamy detours to South East England
Treat your other half to a romantic break in South East England this Valentine’s Day. Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire are packed with a number of romantic hotels, restaurants and attractions.
The ultimate dinner date in Leeds
The Ellington, Leeds’ new luxury boutique hotel, is offering one couple the chance to win an overnight stay if they dine in the award-winning, boudoir-style The Restaurant at The Ellington on Valentine’s Day.