Types of trip
Celebrate Spring Carnival in Cyprus
The Limassol (or Lemesos) Carnival takes place every year in the spring, next year starting on 19 February. Enjoy the warm weather that comes early to Cyprus and stay at the über-cool award-winning Londa Hotel where chic Italian design meets legendary Cypriot hospitality. Carnival is a great chance to enjoy the island at its best, surrounded by early spring flowers and high-spirited festivities.
Take a virtual trip to Melbourne and beyond
Not content with waiting for Baz Luhrmann’s epic movie Australia to reach British cinemas on 26 December, the Australian state of Victoria has become a film-maker in its own right. Brits can discover the best of Melbourne and the Australian state of Victoria from the comfort of their own homes with Tourism Victoria’s new, dedicated Video Room.
Kent spas offer a New Year detox
It’s the New Year, you’ve put on half a stone over the festive season and a hectic round of socialising has left you feeling frazzled. What better way to start 2009 than with a trip to one of Kent’s superb spas? The ones listed here offer far more than just a half-hearted massage and a glass of water afterwards. The packages quoted include use of all the spa facilities.
7 gifts for cruisers
Gifts are best when they reveal an appreciation for your recipient's hobbies and interests, so give your cruising comrades something that relates to their love of sailing. From a silly "Cruise Cash" jar, to stately ship paintings and even a few commodities for the kids, we've gathered a list of our favourite holiday cruise gift items.
Volcano hopping in Kamchatka
When the Russian government petitioned UNESCO to register the volcanoes of the Kamchatka Peninsula as a World Heritage site, it made its case simply: “(Kamchatka) represents the most active volcanic region in the world.” Its 29 active cones alone were enough to warrant World Heritage status in 1996 and lure KE Adventure Travel there in 2009.
Peaks of perfection
Contrary to popular belief, walking holidays are not confined to leisurely strolls across Fells or Dales. Specialist operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, offers a wide choice of high grade walks throughout Europe – with stays en route in mountain huts.
A special Christmas present from Watergate Bay
Start Christmas early this year and spend two nights completely free of charge on a B&B basis when booking a four night festive break at The Hotel & Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay, on the north coast of Cornwall.
Michelin releases first edition Hong Kong guide
The first edition of the Hong Kong-Macau Michelin guide was released last week. The 26th in the Michelin series, it marks the guides’ expanding coverage of Asia. For its first venture into Hong Kong, the Michelin guide offers a selection of the best hotels and restaurants in the city in several comfort and price categories.
Wiltshire guesthouse forges Japanese links
Fosse Farmhouse, a charming Cotswold Stone Georgian Guest house in the picturesque Castle Combe Valley of North Wiltshire, has forged links with a high class Japanese restaurant and now runs an exchange programme where the head chef of "Mominoki House" will be joining the team at Fosse Farmhouse over Christmas to offer visitors a taste of the Orient.
Free car hire in Croatia with Holiday Options
Book a luxury villa - with private pool and concierge service - on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula and enjoy complimentary car hire, courtesy of market leader, Holiday Options.
Peruvian chefs cook up a Guinness World Record title
Last week 300 chefs in Lima created a 6.8 tonne cebiche dish to gain the Guinness World Record Title for the ‘largest cebiche dish’ made. Almost seven tonnes of Peru’s signature dish, which is a citrus marinated seafood appetiser, could feed over 40,000 people.
Leona Lewis to headline Krakow’s New Year celebrations
International star Leona Lewis is set to headline the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Krakow. The Grammy-nominated star and former X-Factor winner will be performing alongside other female acts to welcome the New Year in the city’s Main Square. New Year's Eve parties in Krakow have brought together Poles and tourists for many years and they’re always quite a show. Thousands of revellers, a kaleidoscope of colours, an impressive firework display at midnight and a great atmosphere all make for a great party until the early hours.
Brits offload seasonal stress on Christmas commuters
If you’re seeking a little festive cheer, steer clear of trains, planes and automobiles, reveals new research from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community. Over a third (38%) of Brits consider the run up to Christmas to be the most stressful time of year to travel – whilst a further 33% believe travellers are at their rudest at this time of year.
Credit crunch gives Brits the holiday blues
A holiday should be an escape from the stresses and strains of everyday life, but it appears there is no break from the credit crunch, according to new research.
Brits embrace culture when abroad
Dispelling the traditional view of ‘Brits abroad', research by Saga Travel Insurance has revealed that Brits are more likely to take part in cultural activities when abroad, compared to their behaviour at home.