Types of trip
The coolest place to spend Christmas in the city
If New York is the coolest, hippest city on the planet, then The Bryant Park Hotel is definitely its most fashionable address, so why not think about taking a trip there soon to experience these pleasures first hand. Rising 25 stories above mid-town Manhattan and housed inside a stunning 1920’s Art Deco building, it blends drop dead gorgeous looks with 5 star attention to detail.
Happy trampers
Peregrine Adventures is offering a £100 per person discount on selected tours from its new 09/10 Australia & New Zealand programme. Go for the ultimate combo of the ‘Top End’ and ‘Red Centre’, during a walking exploration of Oz’s Northern Territory or embark on a discovery trek along the trails of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park and on eco-friendly Stewart Island.
East meets west in Amsterdam this New Year
Celebrate New Year in Amsterdam and for a truly unforgettable start to 2009, add some oriental flavour in to your celebrations at the luxurious five-star Japanese owned Hotel Okura Amsterdam.
India's top act - Kerala backwaters
After the success of Paul Merton’s adventures in China, his latest exploration takes him through the highways and byways of India. Having left the chaos of Delhi, this week’s episode saw Merton eventually arrive amongst the laid-back countryside of Kerala, in the south.
Take a trip to the dinosaur dance floor
Geologists have identified a collection of over 1,000 dinosaur footprints near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on the Arizona–Utah border - dubbing the site 'a dinosaur dance floor'…T-Rex or Mud? Exchange your dancing shoes for boots ‘made for walking’ and head off along the South Rim into a prehistoric land of dramatic red rock, deep canyons, waterfalls, natural arches and archaeological sites during Walks Worldwide’s new 14-day, self-guided Canyons of the Southwest.
Autumnal Andalucia - Spanish riding holidays
Want to postpone the donning of ‘thermals’ for winter rides a little longer? Get tacked-up ready to canter through the surf, explore the beautiful Andalusian countryside, learn new equestrian skills and develop haute ecole techniques during Equine Adventures’ 7-night Train & Trail horse riding holiday in Spain.
Chasing the sea - Helsinki to Beijing
It was once the world’s fourth largest inland sea, straddling the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, until destructive irrigation practices transformed the Aral Sea largely into desert. Thanks to a rescue plan implemented by the World Bank and Kazakh government, life is slowly returning to parts of the shrivelled Aral Sea, and waters may once again lap the rusting hulks of fishing vessels marooned in a sea of dunes.
Grand Tourist unearths truffle hunting in Dublin
Luxury travel company Grand Tourist have launched their new range of white truffle hunting experiences this week at one of the Republic of Ireland’s largest luxury travel fairs. Grand Tourist, who ask their clients to follow in the footsteps of the original travellers of the 18th and 19th century, is launching its white truffle hunting experiences at this year’s Ideal Home Show, Dublin. This year, Grand Tourist has also launched Ferrari driving experiences and Ischia island tours in Italy.
Alpine winter rail holidays
The Switzerland Travel Centre has launched a programme of affordable rail holidays travelling through Switzerland’s stunning winter Alpine landscapes. Itineraries on offer include the three-day ‘Winter Glacier Express’, taking in overnight stays in the ancient city of Chur and the picturesque town of Brig and including a four hour journey on the Glacier Express, one of Switzerland’s finest Alpine scenic train rides.
Ken Livingstone wins coveted Tourism Society Award
Former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, was awarded the 2008 Tourism Society Award to mark his recognition of the importance of Tourism to London and his support for the Tourism industry, throughout his term of office as London's first Mayor.
Dynamic Dubai set to wow at World Travel Market
As World Travel Market 2008 fast approaches, Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is planning for its biggest and best year yet.
Set sail for some worldwide winter sunshine
A winter-sunshine holiday is one of life’s little luxuries. As the wind and rain chill your bones, take the opportunity to thaw out on a voyage into the sunshine with Costa Cruises. During the winter months, Costa Cruises has a fleet of ships across the globe.
Adventures by land, sea and rail
Adventure and diversity are central to the newly combined 2009 brochure of tours to Australia and New Zealand from Titan HiTours, the escorted tours specialist.
A battle between old and new in Malaysia’s Capital City
Federer, Bjorg, McEnroe, Blake – four of the biggest names in tennis, spanning two eras, will come together for ‘The Showdown of Champions’ - one night of tennis in Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur. An age old sporting question of new versus old, experience taking on youth and wisdom up against agility will be confronted as four tennis’ greats compete in both singles and doubles matches.
Scotland serves up the world famous Burns supper
Homecoming Scotland 2009 in partnership with Scotland’s favourite whisky, The Famous Grouse, has this week launched The World Famous Burns Supper Celebration as part of the Homecoming Scotland programme that will mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet.