Types of trip
Glasgow has Christmas all wrapped up
With Glasgow positively aglow throughout the festive season there is no better place to get Christmas all wrapped up! In addition to the city’s rollcall of famous names from Armani to Zara, the compact city centre and grid system make it easy to navigate during a vital Christmas retail expedition!
Uncover a region rich in autumn colour
See the magnificent colours of autumn and the magical transformation of winter in the South Yorkshire countryside, gardens and villages and find out just where to stop off for comfortable and cosy refreshment.
World Travel Awards to take place in Slovakia
The world’s leading green resort, AquaCity Resort in Poprad, north east Slovakia, will host over 150 guests, representing the world’s top achievers in tourism, at the World Travel Awards `European and Green Awards Ceremony’, being held for the first time in Slovakia on 15th October. Slovakia is only European destination to host a World Travel Award event in 2008.
New project to explore Scotland's historic Forth Valley
Museums, galleries and historic sites in Scotland’s Forth Valley are providing a new way for visitors to explore the region with the launch of a free project called Forth’s Timeline.
Spain comes top for half term hot spots
Alicante was one of six Spanish cities that dominated the top ten most searched for flight destinations over the half term holiday period, according to flight search engine, Skyscanner. It seems families are keen to take their last chance for sun before winter sets in, with 9 of the top 10 half term holiday destinations being beach/sun holiday spots.
Pack up your marmalade sandwiches and head to Peru
Paddington Bear, the ever so polite immigrant bear from Darkest Peru, with his old bush hat, battered suitcase and marmalade sandwiches this week celebrates his 50th birthday. The first book featuring the loveable bear, created by author Michael Bond, was published on 13th October 1958, and the enduring popular series of 70 books of Paddington Bear’s adventures have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
A sunshine and sports combo in Bermuda
The golden age of rugby is being celebrated in Bermuda. The 21st World Rugby Classic will take place on the idyllic island of Bermuda, 8 – 15 November 2008, featuring former top players once again representing their countries in an international competition.
Smokers make a last stand on the high seas
Cruise ships, one of the last bastions of freedom for smokers, are joining the rest of the travel industry in introducing draconian measures to restrict use of the “evil weed”. Ships on the high seas are not subject to the same smoking laws as hotels, restaurants bars and other public places are on land. Nevertheless the winds of change are blowing in favour of non-smokers.
Take a walk on the wild side
In the current credit crunch, an African safari might seem like an expensive holiday option but figures show that safari bookings are up 10 to 15% compared to last year and festive getaways are selling fast.
Cast off tradition and wave hello to a festive cruise
Do you dream of a Christmas where there’s no washing up, no cold leftovers and no endless repeats on the TV? Why not let Costa Cruises turn your dream into reality with its exciting Christmas programme of Mediterranean and United Arab Emirates cruises?
Make a great escape to a great Tuscan estate
Early bookers are being offered rare savings on stays at a classic great estate in Italy next summer with Invitation to Tuscany. Avenues of cypress trees, vineyards, olive groves, and woodlands form the evocative backdrop to a cluster of beautifully converted farmhouses and a handsome villa on the hilltop Montestigliano estate close to Siena.
2008 holiday entitlement – Use it or lose it
Research undertaken by the Chartered Management Institute* earlier this year shows that an astonishing 1 in 4 employees will not take their full holiday allowance in 2008, despite 89 percent of respondents agreeing that taking a break from work renews their enthusiasm.
Hidden gems for ski lovers
As much as we love the big mountain experience and the buzz of the top resorts like Val d’Isere, Verbier, Whistler and Jackson Hole, what about the hidden gems? Here are some little heard of resorts which ooze charm and character, and offer some really great skiing.
Algarve hosts prestigious Portugal Masters golf tournament
From 16 to 19 October the Algarve will host the Portugal Masters, one the most important golf tournaments in the PGA European Tour. The tournament will be held in the prestigious Ocêanico Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura.
Your own private island wedding in Greece
Many couples dream of having a beach wedding abroad, only to discover that because most beaches cannot be hired privately, the reality means sharing your wedding with topless sunbathers and noisy jet skis. Ionian Weddings, the London based Greek wedding specialists, have a unique solution to this problem: exclusive hire of a small island for your wedding ceremony!