Types of trip
Brits holidaying off the beaten track
Recent reports reveal that Britons are becoming increasingly adventurous with their holiday choices, swapping the usual week in the sun for a more daring break. However, previous research from American Express Insurance Services discovered in that one in four people (24%) plan to go on holiday this year without travel insurance - a risky business given the recent demand for more adventurous holiday activities off the beaten track.
Lake District camping barn gets green makeover
A 16th century Lake District camping barn has been given a new lease of life thanks to the Forestry Commission, YHA and a team of local craftsmen. The popular High Gillerthwaite Camping Barn in the Ennerdale valley has reopened to the public following a six month overhaul, which included a whole new timber roof donated by the Forestry Commission.
A fresh approach to luxury travel
Pure Holdings, owner of leading overseas property agent PURE International, launched Pure Destinations, a new travel venture specialising in five star, tailor made holidays to unique homes and appealing destinations around the world.
Alpine skiers enjoy fresh now
Skiinfo.com is reporting large falls of fresh snow across the Alps this week, particularly in Austria. The big falls of up to 70cm (28 inches) in recent days have made the dozen or so European ski centres that have already opened for winter 2008-9 in to early powder havens for those lucky enough to be already out on the slopes. For the rest of the continent’s leading resorts, it means a big boost in anticipation of the coming winter.
Enjoy the celebrations in Shakespeare Country
Explore England’s England and enjoy a number of wonderful celebrations taking place in Shakespeare Country in 2009. Celebrated for its unique heritage, great theatre and culture, glorious gardens, family activities, fantastic shopping and a variety of restaurants, tea rooms and pubs, Shakespeare Country provides the perfect destination for a short break or longer holiday. Detailed below are just some of the celebrations to be enjoyed.
Hadrian’s Wall welcomes lottery grant
Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Ltd has welcomed a £4 million* Stage One grant award from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to help the Vindolanda Trust transform the central section of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. The grant will enable the Trust to transform both Roman Vindolanda near Bardon Mill and the Roman Army Museum near Greenhead.
English Country Cottages extends portfolio for 2009
English Country Cottages (ECC) launches its 2009 brochure on 9th October, offering properties throughout England and Wales. The new brochure includes over 350 larger properties across the country, making ECC the ideal choice for booking family gatherings and group holidays.
Falling for Ireland
In the current economic and travel market, increasing numbers of holidaymakers are looking closer to home for a short break, so Stena Line has teamed up Tourism Ireland to launch a new holiday offer that reflects holidaymakers changing needs.
Economic meltdown drives parents back to UK holidays
The UK’s traditional seaside towns are set to be some of the few net gainers from the credit crunch and economic turmoil. New research from insurance specialists Towergate Bakers reveals that 65% of Britons will be switching to cheap UK holidays over the next 12 months to beat the credit crunch - and our coastal towns return to favour as top holiday choices.
Shakespeare Country staff raise money for Macmillan
Shakespeare Country has raised over £250 as part of the 18th ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ held on Friday 26 September. All proceeds raised from the coffee morning have been donated to Macmillan Cancer Support which is hoping to raise £8.5 million nationally to help support more people living with cancer.
MSC Fantasia boasts exclusive VIP Yacht Club
Taking the cruising business in a whole new direction, MSC Cruises, the Italy-based global expert in cruise holidays, has once again raised the bar with MSC Fantasia, the company’s newest ship and the largest-ever cruising vessel built for a European operator.
High season in Miami
Never a destination that stands still, Miami heads into high season with hundreds of new and refurbished guest rooms and suites, distinctive new restaurants, clubs and sites.
Bowled over by Antigua
What better place to watch the game of Cricket than in Antigua where the pastime is more of a religion than a mere sport. The British brought cricket to the island and it is now claimed by the region as one of its major passions in life. If you are a cricket fan – and in fact even if you are not – a day of cricket is a brilliant way to view Antigua culture first hand – the excitement and energy that surrounds the game is fantastic fun and the whole island comes alive when cricket is in town.
Sailing experiences for all ages
Tall Ships Adventures has launched its biggest ever programme of activity sailing holidays for Winter 2008/9 with a huge choice of voyages on its traditional brig, Stavros S Niarchos and four round-the-world Challenger yachts following their introduction in 2008.
Christmas is free at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club
A free Caribbean Christmas is being offered by Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, the boutique hotel in Nevis. Anyone booking for between 7 and 10 nights over the Christmas period will stay for free on Christmas night. The hotel will even pay the taxes, although guests will be asked to pay the service charge which goes to staff so they too can enjoy their holidays.