Types of trip
Kids stay free on South African family safari
Tailor made specialist Freedom Africa is highlighting the Kuzuko Game Reserve in South Africa, where children under 12 stay free.
Great days out in Hadrian’s Wall Country
Family days out for less than a fiver are up for grabs in Hadrian’s Wall Country this February half term holiday (13-23 February 2009) to help people beat the credit crunch.
VisitWiltshire launches interactive walking trail
Families looking for an exciting and interactive way to kick start the New Year and encourage their children to enjoy the countryside should visit Wiltshire and sample its new interactive walks along King Alfred’s Trail.
In search of the Swan King
Follow the trail named after the enigmatic ‘Mad’ King Ludwig II, the ‘Swan King’, the eccentric King of Bavaria, who left behind a legacy of extravagant architecture and explore the heart of Bavaria, a land filled with wild forests and fairytale castles, including Schloss Neuschwanstein, Ludwig’s grandest and best-known fantasy folly.
Go 'carbon-negative' with Naturetrek
With global warming at the forefront of today's issues, and the need to minimise our individual 'carbon footprint' a priority, leading natural history tour operator Naturetrek, is doing its best to minimise the environmental impact of its travellers by supporting the World Land Trust.
Icelandic adventures by horseback
Join Equine Adventures on a 6-day riding adventure, rounding-up horses in the north of Iceland. Riders participate in the old tradition of driving the free running herd down from highland summer pastures, through spectacular untouched wilderness, across a varied terrain of highland moors and green valleys, passing blue lakes and crossing wide salmon rivers, before returning to cosy farmhouse accommodation.
Eastern explorer
Combine China's highlights with some of its hidden gems, travelling from Xi'an to Beijing. Take in the Terracotta Warriors, head through Inner Mongolia for an authentic glimpse of life in provincial China, catch up on the glories of the Imperial past in Chengde and take a trek along the Great Wall, before heading to Beijing for the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the less-visited Eastern Qing Tombs during Dragoman’s 16-night China & Inner Mongolia overland.
The essence of Borneo
Monkeys amply endowed with schlong-shaped noses, headhunters, endangered rainforests and orange-haired old men of the jungle all compete to condense the essence of Borneo. However, let’s not forget the playboy prince, cities and regions named to resemble the tumbling chimes of a gamelan and the world’s largest flower, whose bouquet cleverly mimics that of a rotting corpse - whatever fabulous images its name may conjure, the reality of Borneo is even more remarkable.
Experience the real France with Eurocamp
With the freedom and flexibility of a Eurocamp holiday, there’s no better way for families to experience the real France. And with new parcs and accommodation – as well as an even greater offering for toddlers - there’s never been a better time than 2009 to take an unforgettable Eurocamp holiday.
All good things come to those who walk
A growing number of British visitors are discovering Austria’s long, sunny summer and its pristine lakes and mountains as a refreshing, affordable and increasingly fashionable alternative to the beach.
Luxury spa hotels in Italy & the islands
Italy is the home of beauty, taste and style, so where better to go to pamper yourself? If you are looking for something really special – look no further. Southern Italy specialist Long Travel has a portfolio of spa hotels chosen not just for their fantastic facilities, but also because they offer something extra – maybe the general ambience and the superb location or the food and the friendly staff. Whatever the reason, they all offer something in addition to good spa facilities.
Students - TrekAmerica wants you!
This summer, one lucky student and seven of their friends could find themselves on the roadtrip of a lifetime across America with the return of TrekAmerica’s 8 Mates Across The States competition.
Top five quirky cruises
These days, there are cruise holidays for just about everyone. Cruise lines are doing their utmost to make sure that no demographic group is left out by featuring family, single, senior, gay and lesbian, disabled, romantic, budget-conscious and luxury cruises. There are cruises that cater to special interest groups, such naturists and naturalists, gourmets and fitness fanatics, explorers and golfers.
Valentine's romance in Ascot
Whisk your loved one away for a night of romance at the stylish Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa, near Ascot, Berkshire on Valentine’s Day, Saturday 14 February.
Top five value-for-money family trips
The school holidays can be a deceptively expensive time for families to travel abroad – particularly as flight and accommodation prices can rise during the peak seasons. Those travelling with The Adventure Company will find budgeting for a summer getaway easier since family trips are only scheduled during school holidays, with a wide range of inclusions in the price such as meals, activities and local payments.