Types of trip
There’s magic in the waterholes at El Questro
Nicole Kidman has let the secret out! Whilst there may not be any scientific evidence in claims that Nicole’s dip in a Kununurra waterhole led to the conception of her daughter, there’s certainly some magic in the waterholes at El Questro.
Take the guess work out of the Christmas party
Solve the Christmas conundrum with Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London this holiday season and get festive with a ‘Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery’ Christmas party.
A Christmas shopping spree by the sea
London’s dominance as the UK’s leading Christmas shopping venue is under threat. Brighton has issued a festive challenge to those looking for the best place to get their presents this year: Visit us this Christmas and you’ll never look back.
Ain’t no mountain high enough for ebookers
The ease of use provided by ebookers.com to hotels, flights and cruise can now be applied to ski, thanks to the launch of ebookers' Ski Holidays. The online travel agent has teamed up with Dublin based B2BSki to offer skiing products, fully available online, to an array of European resorts including Andorra, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Norway and Slovenia.
Celebrate Halloween the Mexican way
Travel specialist Journey Latin America is offering horror-fans a real treat this Halloween with a tailor-made tour to Pátzcuaro in Western Mexico to take part in the city’s legendary ‘Day of the Dead’ celebrations.
Halloween at Bewilderwood
Fans of Twiggles, Boggles and ThornyClods are filling their appetites for the mythical creatures after the launch of “The BeWILDerbats,” the sequel to “A Boggle at BeWILDerwood”, from Norfolk’s bestselling children’s author, Tom Blofeld and creator of Norfolk’s award winning adventure park, BeWILDerwood.
Ensure your summer sun in 2009
Don’t leave the weather to chance in 2009 - Sunworld Holidays, part of Thomas Cook Holidays Ireland, is launching its Summersun 2009 programme. Voted Best Sun Holiday Tour Operator for the 5th year in a row, Sunworld has introduced nine exciting new destinations to its Summersun programme including Tenerife, Tunisia, Madeira, Egypt, Salou, Zakynthos, Crete, Cyprus & Ibiza.
2 for 1 in Amsterdam
With money a bit tighter DFDS Seaways is offering the perfect tonic with a relaxing 2 night city cruise break to Amsterdam – 2 people travel for the price of one, but only for a limited time only. Sailing from Newcastle to Amsterdam this 2 night mini break starts from only £67 for 2 people, and includes 2 nights onboard ship in an en suite cabin, coach transfers to and from the city centre of Amsterdam , coach sightseeing tour and live entertainment onboard.
Have I got views for you
Following the BAFTA nominated success of ‘Paul Merton in China’, Merton is back on Channel Five with a new and exciting series - ‘Paul Merton in India’. From festivals and temples to super-powers and wildlife, India is a melting pot of old and new, tradition and exoticism. Join comedian Paul Merton as he takes the British public on a fascinating journey of discovery in search of the true heart of this stunning country.
Glasgow’s newest and freshest food festival
Glasgow’s newest and freshest food festival, OctoberFeast, launched in style this week with the city’s Lord Provost, Cllr Bob Winter, and Scotland’s very own celebrity chef, John Quigley, dining alfresco on Buchanan Street.
Haven a half term bargain
If you haven’t booked a holiday for half term there’s still time to grab a bargain break at a number of Haven Holiday parks around the UK. Excellent value for money you can enjoy a whole week at Caister Holiday Park in Norfolk from only £399 for a family of up to six people – or a week at Devon Cliffs near Exmouth on the World Heritage coastline from £429.
Calling all snow bunnies
Set in some of the world's most renowned ski and winter destinations, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts invites guests to experience the trappings of the season with a distinctive selection of winter getaway packages. Whether an ideal winter escape includes tearing through the powder of the Rockies or taking on the Swiss Alps, Fairmont's cool winter packages will keep snow lovers warm all season long.
A festive break in Cheltenham
Walk off the Christmas Turkey with a festive break in Cheltenham over the new year period. Ramblers Countrywide Holidays are offering a 4 night walking holiday departing 29 December 2008 – for just £479 per person.
Discover Spain’s culinary delights
Home to world revered chef, Ferran Adria and heir to the culinary revolutions of modern Basque and Catalan chefs like Juan Mari Arzak and Pedro Subijana, Spain has become the epicentre of modern Mediterranean cooking. And while the culinary traditions of France and Italy have been over-exposed for all to see, Spanish cooking has come of age, holding the promise of unknown flavours, styles and traditions.
Cape Verde for Christmas?
A wealth of Christmas getaway ideas – including winter sun in Cape Verde – is the offer from specialist operator, Holiday Options. Visitors to the islands over the festive period can expect temperatures of around 25ºC, with around seven hours of sunshine per day. The flight time is a ‘comfortable’ six hours and there’s no jetlag as Cape Verde is just one hour behind the UK.