Types of trip
Alpharooms.com celebrates a decade of trading
Travel website, alpharooms.com is celebrating a decade in business with the release of great trading figures and ambitious growth plans for 2009. Despite the recent economic downturn, alpharooms.com continues to buck the trend and can report exceptionally strong growth and a fantastic financial performance over the last 12 month period.
Enjoy the magic of Christmas at Blair Castle
Enjoy the breathtaking seasonal beauty and splendour of Highland Perthshire’s Blair Castle and grounds this winter. Listen to tales of Christmas traditions past, marvel at the beautifully decorated castle and experience the grandeur of the State Dining Room set for a festive banquet. Visitors can warm themselves by the roaring open fire in the ball room whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of mulled wine.
The Australian way
'The Australia Way’, a breathtaking new journey through the heart of Australia’s majestic outback, has launched. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s much anticipated epic drama, Australia, the new touring route enables visitors to experience at first hand the dramatic scenery and characters that so inspired the Australian film director.
Experience Christmas in Cape Verde for less
Huge savings of £569 on seven-night Christmas holidays to Cape Verde – departing Birmingham on 19 December – have been announced by specialist operator, Holiday Options. The revised twin share price of £799 per person includes return flights, transfers and all-inclusive accommodation at the Hotel Crioula on the island of Sal.
The Rhine Valley gears up for 2009 music festival
The Rhine Valley Music Festival (24–31 May 2009) features seven private concerts performed by top rank musicians in a variety of historic buildings along one of Europe’s great rivers. The audience lives on a modern and comfortable ship, chartered exclusively for the week, disembarking for concerts or to explore historic towns and sites along the way.
Making a scene? Make it in Pennsylvania
From impressive city skylines with its contrasting architecture to its picturesque rolling countryside, Pennsylvania is the stunning backdrop for many popular and iconic films we know and recognise. The recently filmed Marley & Me and Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen are the latest additions to over 150 films made across the state.
Rough Guides pick best travel experiences for 2009
Rough Guides has named its top travel tips for 2009, the last year of the noughties. Created by a team of travel experts and inspired by books like Make the Most of Your Time on Earth and Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel, Rough Guides has trawled its best travel minds to come up with its top tips for making the most of 2009, with a top 10 for around the world, and top 5 in Britain.
Kyoto announces Winter Special 2009
Following its great success in 2008, "Kyoto Winter Special" is coming back this winter, with more special deals and events for you to enjoy. From 1st December 2008 until 31st March 2009 you’ll be able to experience traditional culture hands-on, and savour exceptional Kyoto cuisine.
Love Panto? Head to Haven
Planning a visit to the panto? If you’re looking for top value for money - don’t restrict it to a matinee performance in the Christmas hols! Book a four night break with Haven from as little as £16.50 per person (based on a family of six) and the fun doesn’t stop at an afternoon at the theatre – although the price isn’t much different.
Family Christmas on a working Cornish farm
Six people can hang their Christmas stockings above the fireplace at Tregavone Barn near Padstow. This cosy four star converted pig sty is on a 120 acre working farm close to some of North Cornwall’s most stunning sandy beaches. Your welcome tray includes a homemade Cornish cream tea and you are encouraged to make friends with the cows, sheep, chickens and of course the geese-a-laying during your festive farm-stay.
New ways to experience Turkey
G.A.P Adventures, the adventure travel company, has announced that it is launching a new package of thrilling and affordable trips to Turkey.
Canvas Holidays launches yoga for children
Canvas Holidays, one of the UK’s leading camping tour operators will introduce yoga for children aged 2 - 5 years across five of its European campsites, as part of the company’s new FamilyExtra activity programme for 2009.
Promoting safer travel for women
Approximately 60 million people travel alone each year and many of these people are women. Travelling alone can be a daunting prospect for many women and concerns over safety maybe a primary concern. If you are planning on travelling alone, here are some safety tips from Buddies4travel.co.uk.
Leicester's in fashion
A major new short break package has been developed to celebrate Leicester’s spectacular multi-million pound cultural and style renaissance. The new Christmas and New Year shopping breaks start from £170 per couple and include a luxurious superior double room with full English breakfast at one of the region’s most fashionable hotels, Hotel Maiyango – a stunning new 14 bedroom boutique hotel.
Bookings spike as Brits look Christmas getaways
A leading holiday home rentals website has reported a 20 per cent increase in bookings, despite the UK’s struggling economy and reduced consumer spending. Bookings for UK destinations are also on the rise as families look for locations to spend Christmas and New Year without breaking the bank.