Types of trip
Water babies learn to swim with Keycamp
Encouraging confidence in water from the earliest possible age, leading self-catering operator Keycamp has teamed up with the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) to offer free Waterbabies swimming lessons for their tiny travellers.
Follow in the footsteps of Che Guevara
Part one of Steven Soderbergh’s biopic of revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara is in cinemas now. Che: The Argentine documents Che’s role in the Cuban Revolution, with part two (to be released on 20th February) following his later activities and eventual demise in Bolivia.
Five steps to natural wellbeing in Dominica
Forget the fluffy white robes, flotation tanks and expensive room service bills from the luxury spa hotel - wellbeing holidays on the Caribbean island of Dominica are all about harnessing the island’s natural resources to create a balance of mind, body and spirit.
Ski Sunday returns – Time to book your winter holiday
When the first bars of Pop Looks Bach, the legendary tune that introduces the BBC’s Ski Sunday, are heard this weekend (10 January 2009), it is a sure sign that the 08/09 winter ski season is in full swing.
Endless horizons on horseback
Enjoy spectacular African game viewing, endless horizons, good company, great food, excellent hosts and exceptional horses - all set amongst 9,000 hectares of game reserve located in the majestic Waterberg Mountains during Equine Adventures’ Dinaka Horse Riding Safari is South Africa.
Africa - The best of Ghana and Mali
From Accra, explore the canopy of Kakum NP’s rainforest, then continue to Kumasi, capital of the Ashanti kingdom before travelling north and crossing into the seldom-visited country of Burkina Faso and a stay in its capital, Ouagadougou during Dragoman’s ‘Africa - The Best of Ghana and Mali’ tour.
Diving packages for buddies
Buy one dive package and receive the second for half price on all 10-day dive holidays to Roatán in the Bay Islands off the northern Caribbean coast of Honduras, with Dive Worldwide.
Intrawest opens second alpine venture
Intrawest has announced the opening of the brand new four star residence Flaine Montsoleil in the French Alps, Intrawest’s second project in Europe following the success and recent completion of Arc 1950 Le Village in Paradiski.
NYC prepares for biggest Restaurant Week ever
NYC & Company, New York City’s marketing, tourism and partnership organization, has announced that NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2009 will run from 18 – 23 January and 25 – 30 January 2009.
Summer savings with Select Resorts
If the dreary British winter is leaving you shivery, soggy and starved of sunshine, ATOL-bonded holiday company, Select Resorts has a selection of excellent and affordable deals available for next summer in destinations that were made for sunbathing, sipping sangria and sight-seeing.
New Year countdown to Obama inauguration
The countdown to the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama is underway and UK travellers who are planning to visit to be ‘part of history being made’ may wish to take advantage of these free and affordable experiences in Washington, DC.
Leopard spotting in Luangwa
Wildlife Worldwide offers a programme of excellent value 7-night Rivers & Rainbows of Luangwa safaris. Tours are based at Kapani Lodge and the new Kakuli Camp in South Luangwa NP, site of Africa’s highest naturally occurring Leopard population.
Campervans - The ideal way to experience Australia
With Baz Luhrmann’s outback epic film ‘Australia’ having intrepid travellers everywhere itching to visit the stunning landscapes captured so evocatively in the movie - Kununurra and the Kimberley in the rugged northwest of WA; tropical Darwin in the Territory and Bowen on Queensland’s Whitsunday Coast; and some of Sydney’s most magnificent historic homes - hire a Britz Campervan between 20 April and 30 June 2009 and enjoy up to 36% discount.
Haven Holidays launches ‘Fun and Fitness’ giveaway
Haven Holidays, who offer a wide range of sports and leisure facilities at their 36 family holiday parks throughout the UK, are launching a Fun and Fitness campaign to support pre-school children across the country – backed by British Champion Rhythmic Gymnasts Francesca Jones and Keziah Gore.
Baltimore celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s bicentennial birthday
2009 marks the bicentennial of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, one of the world’s greatest writers. To honour his strong links with the city, Baltimore is planning a series of birthday celebrations throughout the year, ‘Nevermore 2009 in Baltimore’ in which visitors can participate and commemorate the life and words of this beloved author.