Types of trip
Take a break from Britain
Need a break from wet, financially-strapped and overcrowded Britain? Dragoman Overland offers the best value antidote, a 16-night East Africa & Zanzibar Overland from Zanzibar to Nairobi, taking advantage of great weather on the Indian Ocean coast, wild camping in the Serengeti and hands-on involvement with local community projects, departing Dar es Salaam on 26th October 2008.
Stepping into a new season
With this summer being a bit of a washout and news of more rainy days to come, the thought of crisp autumn mornings and blustery walks is rather enticing. But instead of staying in the UK, why not sample some more exotic walking destinations?
Restaurants go green in the Tirol
The Austrian Tirol has some of the greenest scenery in Europe, it also now has some of the greenest tourist destinations, hotels and restaurants. Restaurants and hotels are using geothermal energy, solar power, and construction that maximises environmental conservation. Here are details of some of the most innovative `passive energy' buildlings in the Alps.
Lance Armstrong to stage comeback Down Under
Record breaking sportsman, Lance Armstrong, is to return to competitive racing, and in a colossal coup for South Australia, has announced that his first race will be “Tour Down Under” (Adelaide 18-25 January 2009), the first Pro Tour event on the world cycling calendar (tourdownunder.com.au).
Summer set to start early with Maui Motorhomes
Maui Motorhomes, Australasia’s largest motorhome operator, is celebrating the countdown to summer with a 20% discount on travel taken between 20 October and 14 December 2008 in New Zealand and Australia.
Who wants to be a millionaire
Four lavish Millionaire Suites with Private Pool & Whirlpool at Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia have received their first guests. The new Millionaire Suites are cantilevered above the resort’s highest point, ensuring an unhindered, full 180-degree view of the Caribbean Sea and lush surrounding island of St. Lucia.
An Australian riding adventure
With the Autumn equinox behind us and winter chills approaching, how do pristine sandy beaches, undulating hills, eucalypt forests, pockets of rainforest and warm sunny days sound? To prolong the summer months, join Equine Adventures on its 8 day, centre-based Kerewong Horse Adventures in Australia’s New South Wales and ride through the extensive network of trails, natural Australian beauty and wildlife of Kerewong State Forest.
Juice – The festival for children
NewcastleGateshead will launch its first festival for children and young people this weekend, showcasing a mouth-watering range of performances, events, activities and workshops with something for all ages from 0 to 18. Juice will run from 27 September – 30 November and is a highlight of NewcastleGateshead’s world-class programme of festivals and events for 2008, developed by culture10.
Follow Laurence Dallaglio to the Hautes-Pyrénées
As Laurence Dallaglio takes off to cycle the length of the Pyrénées for the premature baby charity Bliss, why not follow in his footsteps by taking a break in the mountains? Perhaps something a little less arduous – but then the Pyrénées do offer a myriad of activities, or just relax and take in the beautiful scenery. The autumn and winter months are a lovely time to be taking a weekend break.
Lonely Planet lists Canada in 2009 Top Ten
The Lonely Planet imprint is synonymous with all that is hip and groovy in the travel world, so we’re thrilled to report that Canada has made the list of the Top 10 Countries for 2009 in LP's Best in Travel: 2009 - 756 of the World's Hottest Trends, Destinations, Journeys, and Experiences , arriving in bookstores in October.
Green mountain huts in the Tirol
Located amid some of the most stunning mountain scenery in Europe, the Tirol's mountain huts provide inexpensive, good quality and environmentally friendly places to stay. Not only are the surroundings supremely green, but the environmental management is both innovative and of the highest standards.
Fabulous family holidays on the Canaries
School’s out but the sun isn’t, so why not take advantage of the October half term and book a holiday for the family in a sunny climate with alpharooms.com. With some fantastic deals for the family-friendly Canary Islands this October half term, put down your school bag and start packing your suitcase.
Christmas market breaks by rails
Experience the Christmas markets of Germany, Belgium and France by rail on a selection of four and five-day breaks – with departures between late November and mid December – courtesy of Treyn Holidays, the specialist in inspiring escorted holidays by rail.
Book early to beat the credit crunch
The wobbly economy might seem a good reason to put off skiing plans or to wait for last minute deals, but as Lucy Crisp discovers, it's actually made it more important than ever to book your break early.
Travel agent sees surge in instalment holidays
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.