Types of trip
East Anglians worry more about time than health
New research by Harwich-based ferry operator Stena Line has found that the biggest gripe for the East Anglian public is not having enough time to do what they want. Their lack of satisfaction leads to stress which makes them less effective in the workplace. 49 per cent of those surveyed cited lack of time as the most stressful thing in their life, with health concerns scoring a low 9 per cent.
It's a dog's life at luxury hotel for pampered pooches
Dogs will no longer have cause to bitch about their owners going on holiday leaving them in chancy accommodation, whilst fussy felines will think this is the cat's whiskers. Tails are wagging across the south of England, as news spreads of the opening of London's first luxury boarding kennels and cattery – Elmtree Luxury Pet Hotel - which is now welcoming its four-legged guests.
Contemporary self-catering breaks in Devon
Amongst the many stunning newcomers to the Helpful Holidays portfolio of West Country self-catering properties for 2009 is Innisfree, an ultra-modern detached house sleeping fourteen in the South Devon sailing centre of Newton Ferrers, with sensational panoramic views over the River Yealm shared by almost every room and the large glass fronted balcony. A week’s stay at Innisfree starts from £1,666.
Inghams expands into winter sun
Inghams has launched a new Winter Sun programme across Europe. The new programme consists of Sicily, Morocco and the island of Madeira plus a programme of six independent walking holidays in mainland Spain, Mallorca, the Canaries and Madeira in conjunction with our sister company, Inntravel. The new programme is on sale from Monday 29th October 2008.
Escape the winter blues with Tropical Sky
After a mixed summer, travellers dreaming of a bargain splash of sun this winter should look to specialist tour operator Tropical Sky. New charter flights begin in December on Wednesdays to Tobago and Grenada and there is excellent availability over Christmas, New Year and into 2009 on both islands.
A new style of responsible travel
Tour operator The Adventure Company is launching a new style of holiday for 2009 after identifying a gap in the responsible tourism market. The company’s new Hands On Adventures will enable travellers – including families - to spend two or three days directly involved in community-based or conservation projects around the globe as part of their longer holiday.
Directski.com bucks the trend
While airlines are closing and tour operators are consolidating their charter flights this winter, Directski.com is one ski tour operator that is announcing an expansion in the number of flight seats being offered to skiers with the addition of two charter flights from Heathow and a 50% expansion in their flying capacity this winter.
Europe’s most viable ski weekend
The Slovak ski resort of Tatranska Lomnica is undergoing a dramatic 11 million euro face-lift in time for the 2008/9 ski season. The expansion includes the addition of a further 4.9kms of pistes, the creation of Slovakia's longest piste at 6.5km, a new 4 seat chairlift, new snowmaking equipment, a new kids school and ski area, new ski rental facilities, night skiing and a new apres ski bar.
Grand Breaks for grandparents and children
Grand Breaks is a new family-run travel business – based in Eastbourne, East Sussex – specialising in one, two or three day breaks in the UK, exclusively for grandparents and grandchildren. Many grandparents would like to take their grandchildren away for a short holiday together, but deciding where to go, where to stay and importantly, what to do, can be a bit daunting.
Cruise West announces new itineraries
Leading small-ship cruise line Cruise West (cruisewest.co.uk ) has announced 26 itineraries for the 2009 season, including four new and one re-introduced cruise. The four new voyages will visit Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, the Danube River, the East Indies and Melanesia; the Vietnam itinerary is being re-introduced by popular demand.
By George – We’d still rather have a cup of tea
Is Britain’s cappuccino culture a frothy fallacy? It is according to a recent survey that says we are still officially a nation of tea drinkers. Visitbirmingham.com asked 2000 UK adults for their first choice cuppa and 39% picked tea as their best beverage in the morning at weekends compared with only 8% who chose a cappuccino.
Make the most of your autumn
Make the most of a trip to Southeast Asia without breaking the bank. Written by young graduates and seasoned Rough Guide authors, the new Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget is the perfect companion for gap year travellers and those who want their money to go further while on holiday. The guide covers nine countries, with details of sightseeing, outdoor activities, nightlife, food, shopping and more.
Holidaymakers turn to online saving plans
Leading online travel agent On the Beach has witnessed a rise in the number of customers choosing to pay off their holidays in instalments for 2009 summer holidays. With the current economic crisis and talks of a recession just around the corner, holidaymakers are planning well in advance with forward bookings for summer 2009 up an incredible 60% year on year.
Britain’s top 10 public gardens
The arrival of autumn presents a new season of opportunity to visit and enjoy Britain's public gardens and in particular the spectacular displays of autumn colours. With this in mind TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community, today announced the top 10 public gardens in Britain, according to traveller popularity and TripAdvisor editors.
Soca Valley named European Destination of Excellence
The Soca valley is the first Slovenian tourist destination to receive the title ‘European Destination of Excellence’ (EDEN), given to the twenty best tourist destinations in the EU. Slovenia received the award at the 7th European Tourism Forum in Bordeaux, France.