Types of trip
Seasonal ice skating in Santa Monica
For the second year in a row, Santa Monica’s seasonal ice rink ‘ICE’ will be opening on Fifth Street on 7th November.
Gstaad celebrates double award win
Gstaad has been awarded the newly created ‘Wellness Destination’ seal by the Swiss Tourism Foundation. Gstaad is one of the six destinations in Switzerland to receive this accolade.
Use redundancy to go overland, not overboard!
Dragoman is offering ‘life changing holidays’ to anyone made redundant as a result of the global financial crisis at a 10% discount – P45 or proof of redundancy (either enforced or voluntary) required!
Family holidays that are high on fun but low on cost
Want a family holiday that’s high on fun but low on cost? Then book a summer 2009 break with award-winning mobile home specialist Keycamp before 19 December and you could save up to 20%, while paying a deposit of just £50.
Tucan Travel takes silver in British Travel Awards
Independent adventure tour operator Tucan Travel took the silver prize in the Best Tour Operator to South and Central America against stiff competition at the prestigious British Travel Awards.
Discover Darwin
Opening this Friday, 14th November, The Natural History Museum’s new Darwin exhibition commemorates the bicentenary of Charles Darwin and features many rare exhibits and engaging interactive experiences. The exhibition comes soon after the Museum launched a collection of one-off expert-led Natural History tours in conjunction with travel partner Cox & Kings.
Covent Garden will ‘delight’ visitors this Christmas
This winter, Covent Garden launches Christmas Delight – a unique programme of entertainment and music events, offering something that will charm and delight everyone, from the conscientious consumer, to the Christmas enthusiast, to the thrill seeker and thrifty spender.
Biosphere Expeditions wins travel award
Biosphere Expeditions, a non-profit-making organisation committed to running real wildlife conservation research expeditions, has won a “Best in Sustainable Travel” Award from Islands Magazine.
Meet the real Father Christmas in Lapland this year!
You can experience the ultimate Christmas holiday this year with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays. Travel 150 miles inside the Arctic Circle to the Finnish town of Ivalo and you will be guaranteed all the snow you want and of course have the chance to meet Santa Claus!
GolfWorld readers vote Longaberger one of the best
The Longaberger Golf Club, Ohio, has announced that its award-winning course has garnered distinction in GolfWorld magazine’s inaugural “Readers’ Choice Rankings” in the category “Top 50 Public Courses.”
Mississippi courses continue to collect accolades
Best-of awards from international, national and key regional media outlets are what high-quality resorts, golf courses and destinations desire. Garnering them provides instant credibility to discerning consumers and other media. Hence, the state of Mississippi’s golf-and-gaming destination has never been so popular and well-ranked.
Explore Europe’s authentic Christmas markets
Luxuries such as hot mulled wine and rich fruitcake to greet you on arrival, a special Christmas gift in your room, or a tour in a horse-drawn carriage – these are just some of the complementary seasonal treats set to warm the spirits of Preferred Hotel Group guests this Christmas.
Whether budget or luxury – Have yourself some winter sun
If you thought you couldn’t afford a winter sun holiday this year, think again. With beautiful holiday homes available to rent from just £218 per week, Holiday-Rentals.co.uk is a great starting point for those looking to escape the winter chill. Browse thousands of properties worldwide to find the perfect place in the winter sun; from the Americas to Asia Pacific.
Bush and beast
Forget their ferocious fangs, sabretooth ‘tigers’ weren’t skulking but social animals who lived in family prides like lions today, according to recent research by UK and US experts. Heading to South Africa, Wildlife Worldwide’s new ‘bite size’ 7-day holiday seeks out the lion families of Shamwari Game Reserve, but not before hitting the coast for whale watching and rhino-viewing at Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve.
Christmas walks in Morocco
As the pre-Christmas frenzy cranks up, there’s still time to book a festive escape. Walks Worldwide has late availability on its 10-day guided winter walking holiday in Morocco’s Jebel Sahro, departing Marrakech 19th December, just before the ‘big fella’ puts in an appearance!