Types of trip
Easter indulgence for families with Boutique Retreats
It’s a long slog, the Christmas-to-summer stint. If you’re aching for a complete escape from day-to-day drudgery, and eager to occupy your children with some proper outdoorsy activities – as opposed to sporadic spells in the local park – book a week, or maybe a long weekend, to get away over the Easter holidays...and make it special.
Relive the Sochi spirit in La Plagne
You’ve admired the Alpine skiing, found yourself glued to the giant slalom, been scared stiff by the skeleton and marvelled at the moguls, but now the closing ceremony’s been and gone, and the Winter Olympics are over for another four years.
Fans can buy tickets for Rugby World Cup 2015 now
Rugby fans can buy tickets to Rugby World Cup 2015 for the first time through the Official Travel Programme, thanks to England Rugby Travel.
Gateway to peninsular Malaysia's best kept diving secret open for business
Tanjong Jara Resort has announced the opening of its Dive Season 2014 on March 1 this year, taking advantage yet again of its unique position as a luxury resort which not only fronts the pristine South China Sea and boasts a multi award-winning Spa Village, but is also located a mere 50-minute speedboat ride away from one of the region's best kept diving secrets, Tenggol Island.
New eco-camps, waterfall tours and a private plane adventure in Western Australia
Get back to nature with new eco retreats in Australia's only biodiversity hotspot, take a private jet tour of Western Australia's (WA) world heritage sites or enjoy a stylish new hotel and free wifi in Perth, Australia's sunniest city.
Brits looking for adventure, culture and value choose Romania
Holidaymakers seeking adventure, exploration and culture are looking at Eastern European countries like Romania to fulfill their needs, according to travel experts at HomeAway.co.uk.
Olympic inspiration leads to a boost in beginner skiing and snowboarding enquiries
As the country goes ski and snowboard crazy following the exploits of British athletes in Sochi, the Ski Club of Great Britain say the phones have been buzzing with enquiries from people wanting to try skiing for the first time.
Walk away with a super value, quality holiday
The word ‘cheap’ normally means poor quality; not so with specialist operator Walks Worldwide which has great, week-long holidays, at exceptionally good prices – many are under £500 for a week (land only).
Festival hopes for record breaking wild spring homecoming
Wildlife experts are hoping for a record number of birds, insects, mammals and fish species to return to their spring home in Dumfries & Galloway this year.
The ultimate romantic retreat at The Mulia, Bali
The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali offers the quintessential tropical hideaway. Located at the scenic Nusa Dua Bay where white sandy beach meets the azure calm waters of Indian Ocean.
Top 5 alternative European carnivals in 2014
It’s that time of year again; Carnival season is underway, promising raucous parties, fantastic food and loud laughter – not to mention a questionable costume or two. 2014 isn’t the year to stand squashed amongst the crowds in Notting Hill but rather the year to enjoy the carnivals that were a secret to you until now.
Be treated like a pro with VIP Ski & Hammer Sports
VIP SKI and Hammer Sports have again teamed up to offer a great package for avid cyclists to take on the Morzine Sportive. VIP SKI’s experience in chalet accommodation combines with Hammer Sports’ cycling experts to provide a week to remember tackling the French Alps.
New gastro-treks to Italy help holidaymakers walk up an appetite
This month sees Hedonistic Hiking launch its European range of gourmet guided walking tours in the UK.
House parties with Spain-holiday.com
With such an extensive selection of properties to be found on Spain-holiday.com, perhaps this is the year to arrange a house party with family or friends? From architect-designed properties to traditional country houses and from contemporary mountain retreats to sleek modern designs, there is something to suit every taste and budget.
Botswana & South Africa focused riding safari
South Africa’s private game reserves, Namibia’s arid desert landscape and the wilds of Botswana all appeal to our sense of adventure. Also one of the hottest travel prospects for Brits, South Africa is currently the perfect place for a great value safari.