Types of trip
Keycamp announces up to 30% off apartment holidays
Whether you’re looking for a fun-packed family holiday or a quiet getaway for two, you can’t beat a holiday from Keycamp’s Apartment Resorts, who are currently offering up to 30% off their collection of 35 handpicked resorts across France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. A loyalty discount of 5% is also available to previous Keycamp customers.
Oslo – An outdoor summer paradise
Oslo is a fantastic city to visit during the summer. Try a refreshing dip in the water from one of the many islands or beaches only minutes away from the city centre by public transport. Due to the Gulf Stream a swim in the Oslo Fjord can be surprisingly pleasant with water temperatures up to 23 degrees Celsius.
Jet2holidays.com launches first holiday brochure
To enhance its ongoing support of the travel trade, Jet2holidays.com, the North’s leading tour operator, has launched its first ever brochure for package holidays from its six UK bases.
Family summer getaways in coastal Kent
For a spot of affordable family fun this summer head to Kingsdown Park, situated in 35 acres of peaceful, wooded hillside overlooking the sea. The Park is situated between the White Cliffs of Dover and the fishing town of Deal and is home to beautifully equipped self-catering Scandinavian-designed timber lodges sleeping four, five or six.
Madeira for all the family
Madeira has rarely been associated with family travellers, however the Quintas da Madeira offer a solution to families wanting a value for money break in a warm climate with excellent service and personal attention to detail. The Quintas da Madeira comprises 14 traditional Madeiran Manor houses that have been converted into four and five star boutique hotels and many of them are still family run.
The right time for travel in Africa
Bailey Robinson, specialist in luxury and tailor-made holidays worldwide, is highlighting Africa as a year-round destination, offering up advice on the key months in which to experience the best of this unique continent.
Isles of Scilly to host third annual walking festival
Organisers of the third annual Isles of Scilly Walking Festival hope this year's event will be the biggest and best so far. Taking place between March 23rd and 29th, across the clusters of Islands that make up the Scilly Isles, walkers from across the UK will make their way over to enjoy the unique landscape and stunning coastal views that stretch out across the 60+ miles of footpaths that the Islands have to offer.
Romantic retreats from Cornish Gems
Why not treat your loved one to a luxurious romantic break in 4 or 5 star accommodation in one of the most sought after locations in the UK. Cornish Gems have some fabulous holiday homes, cottages and apartments each with their individual wow factor.
Brazil sets out to attract more gay travellers
The first edition of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), organized in partnership with ABRAT-GLS – Brazilian Gay and Lesbian Tourism Association is to be held in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. The event will take place during the week of 25 to 29th of March.
Wildlife by boat and by foot
Cruise through the rich, deep waters of the Bay of Biscay keeping watch for an abundance of marine life from Basking Sharks to Blue Whales and Striped Dolphins, then explore the foothills of Northern Spain on foot in search of birds, butterflies and wild flowers. Alternatively, explore the dramatic land and seascape of Shetland - home to Grey Seal, Arctic Hare, Otter, and the world's second largest Great Skua colony before witnessing the amazing spectacle of thousands of breeding Puffins, Guillemots, Shags and Fulmars at Sumburgh Head with Out of the Blue’s new wildlife tours for 2009.
Spring savings for visitors to Wiltshire
There are still plenty of bargains to be had in Wiltshire throughout January and February as accommodation providers offer excellent discounts and savings including free accommodation if you purchase dinner and massive savings of around £100 per night at luxury five star country house hotels.
Camper van company defies economic gloom
A specialist camper van rental company is enjoying a boost in bookings as the weak pound increases the popularity of holidaying in the UK. Southampton-based Kamper Hire has already seen a 20 per cent increase on 2009 bookings for their Volkswagen ‘California’ camper vans compared to the same time last year.
Secret lives in Samburu
The BBC’s latest 3-part wildlife documentary, The Secret Lives of Elephants, reveals the complex and dramatic lives of elephants in Kenya's Samburu reserve. Wildlife Worldwide’s 10-day Kenyan Highlights tour allows travellers access to observe these remarkable mammals and other wildlife Samburu National Reserve, Aberdare Mountains, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara, departing Heathrow every Saturday throughout 2009.
New website features the world’s 101 best holidays
Combining 40 years of travel writing for the UK’s leading national newspapers, David Wickers and Mark Hodson have downloaded their experience and expertise into a new website - 101holidays.co.uk. David and Mark have selected what they believe to be this year’s top travel experiences for UK holidaymakers.
New booking service for group trips to West Yorkshire
Group tour operators are set to benefit from a new ‘one-stop shop’ booking service and dedicated brochure launched today by the West Yorkshire Tourism Partnership to simplify the organisation of coach trips for group travellers to the region.