Types of trip
All about you – Bespoke holiday solutions
Leading UK Tour Operator Thomson Worldwide is offering even more holiday value, flexibility and choice this year and is committed to finding the best travel solutions for clients looking for affordable breaks without compromising on high standards and service.
Marry abroad launches new wedding directory
Overseas wedding website Marry Abroad has launched a new wedding directory aimed at couples who are undecided as to where in the world they wish to get married.
Brits still unaware of new US visa requirements
Following a report that nearly 60% of British travellers are unaware of ESTA - the compulsory, new US visa requirement - EssentialTravel.co.uk today cautions that any traveller denied entry into the US, because they lack the necessary travel documents, will not be covered by their travel insurance.
North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival
The 2009 North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival, Thursday 30 April – Friday 8 May, embraces a full programme of 73 guided and speciality graded walks ensuring all levels of ability can discover the region’s beautiful and diverse scenery on foot.
Discover Southern Sardinia
With a choice of direct flights from Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Manchester, and new for 2009 Bristol and Edinburgh, there is no better time to discover the unspoilt south coast with many deserted beaches and Caribbean-like azure blue sea only a couple of hours away. Just Sardinia has accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets from luxury hotels to best value apartments.
Feeling the pinch? Taxfreephilly.com offers great value
As many are tightening their belts, burst free from the pinch of the credit crunch with the launch of taxfreephilly.com. The new website is offering great value travel deals to Philadelphia for UK and Irish travellers looking to take advantage of tax free savings on clothes and shoes.
Love is in the Dorset air
Love is in the air next month, so why not spend a romantic Valentine’s Day break in beautiful Dorset at a cosy, rural retreat, with the help of local specialists, Dorset Coastal Cottages.
Book a villa on Kefalonia and enjoy free car hire
Complimentary car hire is the superb offer this January for those booking a villa on the Greek island of Kefalonia with Vintage Travel, which specialises exclusively in hand-picked houses with private pools in areas of local tradition and culture.
Romantic deals at the Quintas da Madeira
The Quintas da Madeira is a group of 14 Madeiran manor houses that have been converted into boutique hotels ranging from contemporary design properties to traditional villas complete with four-poster beds and antique furniture. The four and five-star hotels are all located in garden settings (Quintas), from botanical gardens to banana plantations.
Following in Darwin’s footsteps
As Darwin celebrations kick off on 12 February - the 200th anniversary of the explorer's birth - adventure travel specialist Kumuka Worldwide is highlighting its choice of seven different tours to the Galapagos Islands.
Enjoy more for less in North America
Ranch Rider has launched 12 new options for 2009, including a ski and ranch adventure, horse whispering with wild mustangs and art classes at home on the range. A new retreat in British Columbia has also been added to the portfolio. Perfect for recession weary travellers in need of rejuvenation, guests can indulge in choco-therapy or even take a life-coaching course.
Celebrate the most romantic day of the year in Paris
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you are stuck for the perfect gift, Leger Holidays, the UK’s biggest provider of European coach holidays, has just the thing - a romantic four-day weekend break in Paris, from just £159 per person.
Rooms for romance in the Scottish Highlands
The intimate and scenic surroundings of Scotland’s most romantic hotel*, The Torridon, provide the perfect Highland hideaway for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day of fine dining, romance and relaxation.
Rewrite the script with a cultural trip abroad
With January traditionally being the most popular time of year to book holidays, why not rewrite the script and try something a bit different in 2009 by taking a cultural trip abroad to discover the underestimated world of the theatre.
Winter breaks look set to take off this season
Despite the economic downturn, the latest news from American Express Insurance revealed that the number of travel policies taken out over the course of December was at the same level as the previous year - although Britons are being forced to make cutbacks, they still cannot resist their beloved holidays.