Types of trip
A lasting legacy - Winter Olympic Games
Following the golden summer of 2012 there was as much emphasis on the legacy of London 2012 as on the Games themselves and it has become the buzzword of the decade so far.
England's hotspots for 2014
Calm your FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) - VisitEngland's guide to the top 2014 holiday hotspots will ensure you don't miss a thing next year. From litera-tours through Hardy's Dorset and Shakespeare's Stratford to top cycle rides in the wilds of Yorkshire and the curves of the Olympic velopark, here's a sneak preview of England's top hotspots for 2014.
Sublime long-haul sunshine escapes
Renowned for its exquisite short breaks to some of Europe’s top city, coast and countryside destinations, it shouldn’t be forgotten that Kirker Holidays also tailor makes superb long-haul itineraries.
Freedom on foot with new Eurocamp Active walking holidays
Hike over to Eurocamp Active for a walking holiday in 2014 that's sure to hit the mark when it comes to enjoying freedom on foot.
Wildwind sails into new waters for 2014
Long-established specialist sailing company, Wildwind, has launched a new winter-sun adventure programme for 2014 to the exotic paradise of Mauritius. Ideal for sailors and non-sailors alike, Wildwind Adventures’ new Mauritius holidays combine sailing with a variety of sea-sport action and land-based activities at this stunning new setting in the Indian Ocean.
Grass is greener as Brits go Dutch to celebrate NYE
One in five Brits travelling for New Year’s Eve will party in Amsterdam, reveals research from Only-apartments, the leading enterprise specialist on the reservation of quality short-stay apartments.
Hen parties with a difference
In recent years hen parties have been all about boozing in Benidorm wearing pink sashes and a fake veil, but one North Somerset spa is offering something far more relaxing for brides who want a hen party with a difference.
Magical Christmas packages at The Raithwaite Estate in Yorkshire
Luxurious, warm and cosy surroundings coupled with a sociable and friendly atmosphere await at The Raithwaite Estate in Whitby this Christmas.
Ice picks at the ready - Let's get climbing
If the closest your lips have been to ice is in a G&T, it's probably time you got off your bar stool... Ice climbing is fast growing in popularity - there's even an ice wall in London's Covent Garden! - and Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina is making it easy for you to get started by offering an ice-climbing package for beginners and families this winter.
Yukon: Trails worth exploring
In Yukon, you can hike over history, through a UNESCO heritage site jewel and even into an oxymoron... mountainous tundra. And you'll never forget the thrill. And this is no 9 to 5 experience. Under the midnight sun of summer, the lights are on almost 24 hours a day so there are things to do and see long after you've run out of the strength to do them.
New yoga and pilates holiday to Marrakech
Yoga and Pilates holiday specialist Healthy Options has unveiled a new break to Morocco for spring 2014. Created for those looking for more from a holiday than simply a sun tan, the seven-night Marrakech itinerary offers a flexible range of activities and cultural experiences, enabling clients to create a tailor-made trip that best suits their personal requirements.
Epic New Year challenges with Discover Adventure
Make 2014 a year to remember by taking on an unforgettable trekking or cycling challenge with Discover Adventure. Celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, the specialist tour operator is offering even more new, unique and thrill-seeking itineraries than ever before.
Hold on for the ride - La Plagne gears up for Sochi
With La Plagne’s Olympic bobsleigh track and advisory ice-maintenance team going to Sochi, its Olympic freestyle event facilities insitu and eight Olympic hopefuls, inevitable excitement for the games in 2014 is mounting throughout La Plagne in the French Alps.
Holidays reach new heights
It is often said that skiing is a dance and the mountain always leads. That wonderful sensation of being led by the landscape perhaps explains why almost half of the respondents in a recent Ski Weekends survey said an enduring love of the mountains was the primary reason for choosing a ski holiday.
Made in Chelsea go wild on safari to Jembisa
Jembisa Private Bush Home in South Africa has recently played host to the cast of Made in Chelsea whose safari adventures were broadcast for the first time on Monday night on UK’s E4 channel.