Types of trip
Falling for Kansas
Autumn, or ‘Fall’ as it’s known in the US, is a great time to travel in Kansas and Oklahoma. It is the time when many festivals, events and Agritourism activities take place and visitors are welcomed to join in the fun.
White Tirol turns green
The Tirol is one of Europe’s leaders when it comes to low energy houses, renewable and solar installations. Many of these innovations are now being applied to tourist accommodation and infrastructure, including the completion of an innovative, solar powered T-bar ski lift and conveyor to take skiers at Brixon in the Austrian Tirol, opening in time for the winter 2008/9 ski season.
Amazonian adventures
Brazil is a giant of a country, three times the size of Europe, making it impossible to see it all within the confines of a two week holiday. Trips Worldwide’s Highlights of Brazil tour picks out the best bits, and although travellers won’t be following the Amazon from source to sea like Bruce Parry, they will have the opportunity to stay in an Amazon jungle lodge, meet the local community, go piranha fishing and wildlife spotting.
Autumn breaks the Cornish way
Beach Retreats have a great selection of self-catering properties in stunning locations – from chic contemporary apartments to high-quality individual houses and cottages – all located right next to the best beaches in Cornwall. With the summer holiday crowds long gone, the beaches are blissfully uncrowded, the atmosphere is even more relaxed, and the climate is mild with plenty of bright days.
Peregrine digs deep in Latin America
Peregrine Adventures’ new Latin America programme for 2009 includes a spectacular 34-day journey around the South American continent, from Quito in Ecuador to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, via Peru, Chile and Argentina. Peregrine’s local leaders ensure you’ll see all the best bits and much more – they’ll point you in the right direction whether you’re after the best Pisco Sours in town, or you want to Tango till dawn - it’s their home after all!
Save or splurge in star-studded St Moritz
Star-studded St Moritz is made available to skiers at down to earth prices with specialist operator flexiski. But if you really want to match the style of top celebrities seen on the Swiss resort’s slopes, like Kate Moss, George Clooney, Hugh Grant and Rupert Everett, flexiski can also offer packages with an A-list price tag.
TrekAmerica catches election fever
As insults are traded and celebrity backers paraded ahead of the US elections on 4th November 2008, North American travel specialist TrekAmerica takes a light-hearted look at the states represented by the presidential candidates for some clues on who might win.
The Brit’s choice - Top ten ski resorts
Over a million British guests are expected to flock to the ski slopes this winter. UK ski tour operator and online ski specialist Directski.com, give their recommendations as to the top ten ski holiday destinations, by category, for everyone from beginners to those looking for the greenest ski holiday this winter.
Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the pristine waters of Australia’s Whitsundays are also home to award winning racing events and migrating whales as illustrated in this beautiful photograph taken by Jack Atley. And, the best way to explore this stunning region is by being based on Hamilton Island.
Try some minimalist chic in the Suffolk countryside
A minimalist-chic holiday cottage in the Suffolk countryside has been short listed for the Tourism in Suffolk 2008 awards. The Workshop at Lime Tree Farm (bestofsuffolk.co.uk/limetree.asp) has been nominated in the ‘Best Self-Catering’ category.
Thrilling viewing - Northern India
You won’t be sharing a crowded sleeper train with Charley Boorman and his gang as he embarks on the Indian leg of Ireland to Sydney By Any Means - but you will get to experience the serenity of magnificent Himalayan peaks, the wildlife, flora and fauna of lush National Parks and the smells and colour of Northern India’s bustling cities with Walks Worldwide on their 21-day Himalayan Heights and Tiger Trails walking tour in Northern India.
Head to Mexico, amigo
Ride well-trained horses through spectacular Mexican scenery along trails, paths, dirt roads and old ‘Caminos Reales’ and relax in a luxurious hacienda as you witness the natural spectacle of millions of Monarch Butterflies gathering for the winter (end of October) during Equine Adventures’ 8-day Cabalgatas la Sierra horseback adventure, departing Mexico City throughout October and November 2008.
Montreal goes ‘Pop’
Hometown of acts like Arcade Fire, The Dears and Broken Social Scene you can see why NME has dubbed Montreal “one of the most fertile hot beds of music on the planet”. There will be the occasional superstar and breakthrough act, but most of all Pop Montreal is where you will see the headliners of the future play to their first excited crowds in old theatres, churches, loft spaces and intimate venues around Montreal.
A banquet on the Borders
The Borders Banquet is a 10-day celebration of the best restaurants, the best chefs and the best locally produced ingredients available in the Scottish Borders. This year, due to popular demand, the Borders Banquet is being held in November and the specially prepared menus and events showcasing the finest local produce and eateries are expected to be more popular than ever.
Sharm-el-Sheikh is top destination for UK travellers
UK travel company Holidays-Direct reports that the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh is the most popular winter holiday choice for 2008. The resort is well-known for its sun, sea, scuba diving, sand, rich history and modern Bedouin culture.