Types of trip
Tourism Flanders goes interactive
To encourage its visitors to share their travel experiences, Tourism Flanders-Brussels has introduced “My Flanders”, a new interactive tool on its website. Visitors can now post and share their own holiday experiences, photos and videos on visitflanders.co.uk by first registering for a personal log in and password.
Borneo to be wild
Shared by Malaysia, Indonesia and the Sultanate of Brunei, Borneo has long been famous for wildlife in the trees as well as under the water, and the newly rebuilt five-star Gayana Eco Resort places guests squarely in the middle of both. Waking up under crisp white sheets in one of the 40 thatched bungalows, listening to waves breaking on the shore below, it’s hard for them to remember that they got here from Kota Kinabalu in just 20 minutes in a speedboat.
Japanese ski resort receives early snow fall
Residents of the Japanese ski resort of Niseko woke today to the first sight of snow for the season – an overnight dusting on the peak of Mt Yotei, Powderlife Niseko Magazine has reported.
Strictly overlanding - Rio Carnival
If, like the staff at Dragoman Overland, your Saturday nights for the next umpteen weeks are going to be dominated by sequins and feathers (Strictly Come Dancing is back!), maybe it’s time go one step further and book your place at the Rio Carnival. For adventurous, outdoorsy-types with a secret penchant for spangley things, Dragoman Overland’s epic new 8-week tour from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago via Ushuaia, combined with a 5-day Rio Carnival party package, fits the bill completely!
More choice in Cornwall
West Country cottage specialists, Helpful Holidays, have greatly increased the number of properties in South Cornwall from 68 to 118 in their 2009 brochure with particular emphasis on the popular Falmouth and St Mawes region. The brochure now offers nearly 600 places to stay in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and Hampshire sleeping two to seventy guests priced from £134 to £8,111 per week.
Soul safari
Feeling stressed with all this talk of recession, credit crunches, acquisitions and liquidations? Look no further! Africa offers some amazing spas and health facilities to soothe and pamper mind, body and soul. Read on for hot 'n happening African spa escapes - from soul safaris and bush spas to world-class tropical island paradises.
Fall events in West Virginia
Shades of colour line the tracks and trails of John Denver’s country roads throughout West Virginia as the state promotes it’s Fall season’s events. With over 80% of the state covered by forests, fall foliage remains a key attraction. In addition to the ever-changing backdrop of colour, visitors can join the local festivities which celebrate the season, ranging from pumpkin picking and carving, hayrides, the Golden Delicious Festival while sipping on locally brewed hot cider from the abundant apple orchards.
Marrakech prepares for International Film Festival
Cadogan Holidays is offering a unique chance to rub shoulders with the stars at this year’s International Film Festival held in Marrakech 17-22 November 2008. The celebrations take place over the stunning Place Djemaa el-Fna – Marrakech’s central square – which is transformed into a massive open air cinema.
A true Indian Summer
Walking holiday specialist operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a fantastic 17 day holiday to Delhi, through Rajasthan to Bombay, departing 15 November 2008. Everything to tantalise the senses - it begins in New Delhi – India’s capital city with its famous forts, temples bustling bazaars and mosques.
This New Year’s Eve, try a party on the seas
DFDS Seaways has added even more to it's ever popular New Years Eve cruise. Departing Newcastle on the 30th December this 2 night break to Amsterdam offers the perfect way to see in 2009. With Gold and Silver packages to choose between, opt for the one that suits you most, and enjoy a party to remember.
Calling all aspiring adventurers
If you’ve had enough of the humdrum of working life or recently graduated and are looking for your next big adventure then the 2009 Land Rover ‘Go Beyond’ Bursary run by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) could be the perfect antidote for aspiring adventurers.
End of summer special offers in Spain
European holiday specialist PV-Holidays, also known as Pierre & Vacances, is offering great discount holidays at its Bonmont Bonavista resort in Spain. This deal includes up to 20 per cent savings on booking for arrival between now and 8th November 2008.
Brits to spend £8 billion in search of winter sun
The disappointing British summer has prompted Britons to seek sun elsewhere this autumn and winter. New research from Abbey Credit Cards reveals that despite the uncertain economic climate, more than 15 million people (34 per cent) plan on jetting abroad, spending a collective £8 billion in the process.
Escape the summer crowds with Eurocamp
Squeeze in some extra sunshine with a last minute trip to some of Europe’s favourite hideaways, without fighting through the summer holiday crowds. Eurocamp, the camping specialist, reveals the very best getaways to enjoy in perfect peace before autumn arrives, with 30% off holidays booked in September.
Bales introduces El Salvador for 2009
Bales Worldwide is adding El Salvador as part of its Latin America programme for 2009-10, as well as introducing a host of new itinerary and accommodation options throughout this vast continent. In addition, the Falkland Islands have been reintroduced as a holiday extension option.