Types of trip
Girls - Kick start 2009 with a snowboarding holiday
Rudegirls snowboard weeks are for independent girlies of all ages who have a passion for snowboarding (to either learn or improve), a love of the mountains, and want to hang out, ride, relax & party with likeminded people.
Ships ahoy - Marilyn is onboard
Marilyn Monroe came onboard the R.S. Hispaniola Bar and Restaurant, a ship permanently moored on the Embankment, to enjoy the stunning views upstream towards the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. The iconic film star is in London for the exhibition Travilla: The man who dressed Marilyn Monroe, which is being showcased on a neighbouring ship - the HMS President.
Letsgo2 introduces holidays to Atlantis Dubai
Experience Dubai’s latest attraction, Atlantis – the first hotel on the spectacular Palm development. The flagship resort, covers 113 acres and features the largest open-air marine habitat in the Middle East with 65,000 marine animals, including sharks and manta ray.
Cornwall strikes gold
The best of the South West were celebrating on Monday night (24th November 2008) at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards - and among them were twelve businesses from Cornwall. Having already reigned supreme in the Cornwall Tourism Awards last month the businesses earned a place in the regional awards and raised the flag for Cornwall with honours in no less than 12 of the 15 award categories.
Feasting, family and festivity in Portugal
For an inexpensive Christmas in a home-from-home, accommodation specialists, Select Resorts, has just the answer and is offering savings on a variety of self-catering villas and townhouses on the Algarve in Portugal this festive season.
Indulgent ideas from Whatley Manor
Whatley Manor, the beautifully restored private manor house hotel set amidst 12 acres of Wiltshire countryside, has created an exciting range of short breaks and special events to welcome in the winter months. The newly launched Autumn/Winter Events Guide is filled with ideas to celebrate the festive season, unwind and relax with tempting inspirational events for the New Year, giving guests more reason than ever to treat themselves with a stay at this luxurious country hideaway.
Luxury for less in Budapest
Eat at top notch restaurants, drink world-class wines, stay at a deluxe five star hotel and enjoy spa treatments at a wonder full day spa. Budapest offers luxury at a fraction of the cost of many other European cities.
Experience Nougatine at Three on the Bund
Situated on the fourth floor of Hong Kong’s Three on the Bund complex, Jean Georges introduces its latest addition, Nougatine, a casual yet sophisticated dining experience located in the previously known JG Bar. Serving a selection of Jean Georges favourites, Nougatine is open to customers every day, from 6pm to 11pm.
Magic Montenegro
A wealth of holiday ideas in Montenegro – including for the first time alpine-style properties surrounded by the Bjelasica and Biogradksa Mountains in the resort of Kolasin – is the offer in 2009 from Holiday Options.
Couple say ‘yes’ to online booking
Russ Kidger couldn’t believe his luck when he was told that he had won back the cost of his holiday after booking a romantic break in Yorkshire using the internet. After arranging the surprise weekend away for himself and his girlfriend he was delighted to discover that his city break would cost him nothing!
Up and away to the USA
Despite the pound currently struggling against the dollar, holiday bookings to the USA are still looking strong as thousands of Brits continue to choose North America as their number one long- haul holiday destination for 2009, according to data released today by ebookers.com, one of Europe’s leading online travel agents.
Small hotels in the snow
The Austrian Tirol is clothed in a veil of snow, with many ski resorts now open and up to a metre of snow in some places. While the Tirol is renowned for its excellent quality 4* and 5* hotels, many of which are privately run, most of which offer excellent health and spa facilities, the province also has a great choice of smaller, more intimate properties.
English Vine Tours - Follow the path from grape to glass
English Vine Tours is the new venture from Georgie & Ben Furst of The Sussex Wine Company commencing in January 2009. This exclusive service, the first of its kind for the UK, offers individuals or groups the chance to explore a variety of English vineyards across the South East of England and taste the delights of English wine.
Sail for a pound with MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is kick-starting Christmas by giving passengers the chance to cruise for just £1! When one adult books an MSC cruise for next year between 1 to 7 December 2008 and pays brochure price, the second passenger travelling with them will pay only £1. More than 100 departures are available, from March to November 2009, for seven, eight or 11 nights.
Why Barra is better
The Isle of Barra, often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Hebrides’, is second to none for landscape and breathtaking views but is often overlooked in favour of its more popular cousins, such as the Isle of Skye. Completely remote, Barra - on the southern tip of the Outer Hebrides - is a wonderful escape for anyone looking to really get away from it all.