Types of trip
Lift your spirits this winter in a home away from home
If the end of summer and the darker nights are bringing your spirits down, cheer yourself up, unwind and relax with a winter break away to a private holiday home.
Tusky business - Chobe's elephants
The first officially sanctioned auction of ivory last week, has sparked a major controversy, worldwide. Although the proceeds of the auction will be ploughed back into elephant conservation schemes, many fear that it will ultimately encourage ivory poaching. Chobe National Park in Botswana has the biggest concentration of elephant in Africa, largely escaping the massive illegal poaching that decimated other African elephant populations in the 1970s and 80s.
A winter wonderland adventure in Quebec
Enjoy a multi-activity holiday packed full with snowshoeing, husky sledding, skiing and snowmobiling amongst Quebec’s beautiful Charlevoix region, covered under a blanket of glittering - virtually guaranteed – snow! It may be cold but the activities will keep you warm! Walks Worldwide’s 9-day, guided Quebec Winter Wonderland tour departs London 17th January 2009.
Discover an alternative Christmas in Bangladesh
Undiscovered Destinations still has places available on its unique 15-day tour of Bangladesh, departing Dhaka 20th December 2008. This small group tour is a wonderful opportunity to take in the highlights of an often overlooked South Asian country.
Head to Rajasthan for some alternative January sales
British Summer Time has ended and only short winter days and frosty mornings are on the UK’s itinerary for the foreseeable future. However, before hibernation and the January sales set in, head for some winter sun in the princely state of Rajasthan for an alternative ‘sale’ at the region’s famous Nagaur Fair.
Get merry in Bratislava this Christmas
Bratislava’s Christmas markets open for business on November 28th when the city’s Christmas tree lights are switched on and hundreds of stall holders set up in the main square Hlavne Namestie and Hviezdoslavovo Square in the Old Town, right up until Christmas Eve. The accent is on traditional Slovak food, drinks, crafts and gifts, with stalls open from 10am to 10pm, to maximise shopping time.
Weddings on mystical Spinalonga Island
Ionian Weddings, the UK’s only Greek islands wedding specialists made an exciting exclusive addition to its Crete wedding locations portfolio today. Couples now have the unique opportunity to get married on the fascinating island of Spinalonga in Elounda, Crete.
Winter officially arrives in the Alps
Severe cold spells across Europe this week have resulted in snow storms across the Alps, with many of the top resorts hit with a great amount of snow overnight. They have woken up to picture perfect images giving us all a taste of a winter to come.
QE2 arrives in Dubai marking the end of her ultimate voyage
The world’s best loved cruise liner, QE2, will arrive in Dubai at the end of her ultimate voyage on Wednesday 26 November. After arriving in Dubai, the ownership of the QE2 will be transferred to real estate development company Nakheel. Over the coming months she will undergo extensive refurbishment before taking her place at a specially constructed berth on the Palm Jumeirah – where she will become a floating hotel and must-visit attraction for many thousands of visitors and tourists.
Shopping and romance in the east of England
East of England Tourism invites you to participate in a shopping themed and romance/luxury themed trip this December. Escape the crowds of London and visit the vibrant cities of Norwich, Cambridge and Bury St Edmonds and discover what hidden gems they have to offer.
Japan promotes Okinawan beach breaks at WTM
Japan is pleased to announce that the Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau will be exhibiting on the Japan stand at the World Travel Market for the first time in 2008.
New Ryanair routes boost Algarve winter campaign
Low cost airline, Ryanair has launched new routes this winter into Faro from Glasgow, East Midlands and Liverpool. These services add to the existing routes from London Stanstead, Dublin and Shannon. The winter launch of these new routes is a direct attribution to the attractiveness of the Algarve as a year-round holiday destination.
Anatolian Sky joins Luxury Travel Fair
Award-winning independent operator Anatolian Sky Holidays will next week exhibit for the very first time at the Luxury Travel Fair held at London's Olympia. The event, which runs from 6-9 November, is billed as a "the ultimate showcase of the very best and most unique travel experiences from around the world".
Ride all day, ride all night
If you can’t get enough of snowboarding and constantly dream of being the next Shaun White then you should be staying at rudechalets. Their recently announced partnerships with Burton Snowboards; Xbox 360 and Ubisoft, the developers of the new Shaun White Snowboarding videogame, provide the basis for a week long snowboarding extravaganza.
Discover Malaysia for the discerning traveller
Malaysia has always been head and shoulders above the rest. From sun-drenched islands with swaying palms, glistening white beaches and azure seas to steamy fragile jungles humming with cicadas and criss-crossed with tinkling streams, this is a land of dreamy contrasts. Long been considered a destination for pleasure seekers, the country has a wide variety of luxurious products on offer, including, golf, spa, weddings and honeymoons and gastronomy.