Types of trip
Cuisine scene is sizzling hot in Banff National Park
Alberta has an exceptional array of culinary products, talent, and restaurants throughout the province that constantly please, surprise and delight diners. In October, Ryan Rivard, from Banff, was named Restaurateur of the Year in Western Living Magazine’s Top 40 (Under 40).
Save to spend this Christmas
The Dutch have always been known for finding a bargain - so when searching for your next hotel room, why not book with the one of the Netherlands’ leading hotel booking sites, EasyToBook.com? Promising the cheapest prices for the highest quality accommodation, EasyToBook.com is the easy-to-use one-stop shop for all your hotel needs.
Cruisers keep sailing in rough times
The cruise news and review site, CruiseCritic.co.uk has conducted a worldwide survey of more than 2000 cruise travellers on how the economic downturn might be affecting their plans for the coming year. Contrary to some of the dire predictions of rough times ahead for the cruise industry, only 13 percent of respondents said that they won’t be going on a cruise because they can’t afford it, while 23 percent said that their cruise plans were unaffected.
Whales in the sea of Cortez
In the first episode of the BBC's latest wildlife series, Oceans, the team explored the depths of the Sea of Cortez – home to the world’s greatest variety of whales and dolphins. To see Mexico’s whales join Wildlife Worldwide on its epic 10-day ‘Simply Whales!’ tour incorporating a 5-night live-aboard whale watching voyage through the Sea of Cortez in search of Fin, Minke, Humpback and hundreds of courting Grey Whales. The tour next departs London 1st and 22nd February 2009.
Discover paradise island - Sri Lanka on foot
Along with sun-drenched, palm-fringed sandy beaches and the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka offers an incredible variety of landscapes and cultures, an abundance of plant and wildlife as well as a wealth of historical and archaeological treasures. Watch the sunrise from sacred Adam’s Peak, trek to World’s End and visit the ‘Fortress in the Sky’ during Walks Worldwide’s new 10-day, guided Island Paradise Hiking, with daily seasonal departures from London.
Horseback adventures in Cyprus
Explore the beautiful Cypriot countryside on horseback across gentle hills, through remote valleys or along pristine beaches and rocky coastlines, develop riding skills during intensive lessons, or relax in the pool. Equine Adventures’ new 7-day Drapia in Winter ride offers experienced riders extra hours in the saddle – along with some winter sun.
On the road with the kids
Family travel must be about fun, whether it’s sledging on a tea tray down a sand dune in the Namib Desert, paddling through the Okavango Delta in a dugout canoe or visiting the ancient Moroccan kasbah where ‘Gladiator’ was filmed. Dragoman offers a choice of five family adventures all designed to combine fun, excitement, learning and relaxation. Go on the road with Dragoman and show kids the wonders of the world.
Tirol opens for skiing with huge falls of snow
Over 1 metre of snow has fallen in resorts and villages right across the Austrian Tirol. The mountains and valleys are carpeted in white and already the Tirol’s five glaciers resorts are open for skiing, as is Austria’s highest parish, the resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl.
Seattle Salmon spotted after six decade absence
Salmon have been spotted in Miller Creek, Seattle, for the first time in 60 years. The decline of the salmon was due to the creek being so polluted that salmon could not swim up it properly or create a proper breeding ground with tires and concrete blocks in the way.
Eight holidays to Latin America for under £1,000
Travel specialist Journey Latin America is helping intrepid British holidaymakers defy the credit crunch with the launch of its new ‘value’ range of holidays to Latin America, from as little as £750 per person.
Rand boosts holidays to South Africa
Walking specialist operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays reports a healthy growth in tours to South Africa due to the exchange rate of the Rand against the Pound, which is currently providing even greater value for money.
Great savings for single travellers
Connections Elegant River Cruises, part of the specialist independent travel division of Titan Travel, is offering an exceptional 'no single supplements' deal on selected river cruise itineraries, departing spring 2009.
Sparkly fun in the Cotswolds this Christmas
Don your Christmas stockings and get out for some festive fun – that's the message from the New Inn at Coln St Aldywns this year. Alongside the more traditional turkey and trimmings next to a crackling open fire, the boutique hotel is offering guests the opportunity to enjoy some more unusual seasonal merrymaking.
Celebrate the new year in style with DFDS Seaways
Enjoy the ultimate New Year experience and welcome in 2009 with a DFDS Seaways’ New Year mini cruise. Choose between two all inclusive packages – silver or gold – and enjoy a delicious gala dinner, champagne and time in the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam.
A new spin on Melbourne
The largest observation wheel in the southern hemisphere is opening in Melbourne on Friday 28 November 2008. A stunning addition to the city’s landscape, the Southern Star Observation Wheel is expected to become Melbourne’s most popular tourist attraction, operating 365 days a year and expected to attract 1.5 million guests in the first 12 months.