Types of trip
A winter wilderness adventure in Finland
After a summer of grey skies, floods and cabin-fever, why not get back in touch with the great outdoors and join Walks Worldwide on a guided, 8-day Winter in Finland adventure, full of activities including husky-sledding, ice-fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing?
Discover nautical Brittany
As the clocks go forward and the dark nights close in, the French region of Brittany provides a number of fantastic year round family fun and educational options for the October half term holidays. Well known as a sailing, yachting and cruising destination and with around one third of the French coastline, the region is proud of its nautical heritage.
Tuli, madly, deeply – Horse riding in Botswana
Equine Adventures has late availability on a 10-day horse riding safari in the Mashatu Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s wildest and most beautiful regions. The tour departs Botswana 23rd November 2008. The Mashatu Reserve is part of the Tuli Block, which lies in the southeastern tip of Botswana. Known as 'The Land of the Giants', the Tuli Block is home to great herds of elephants, at least 800 inhabit Mashatu Reserve alone. In addition to elephants, there is a plethora of plains game as well as numerous cats, including leopards, lions, cheetahs, African wildcat and serval.
Scary Halloween haunts in Texas
Formerly a Spanish colony, Texas is one of the oldest states in the US, so it should come as no surprise to hear that things go bump in the night on Halloween. According to Ranch Rider, the majority of US ranches have a rich history, the owners often fifth or sixth generation cowboys – so whether it’s the ghostly presence of Clay Allen’s Grandmother at the Lazy F or a mysterious black figure joining guests round the campfire at the Dixie Dude, you’ll in be in for the ride and the fright of your life.
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.