Types of Trip

Doors unlocked for this year’s Open House London

Opening the eyes and minds of the nation, this month’s Open House London showcases the best designs and buildings in the Capital. London’s architectural environment is reflected by the almost 700 buildings and architectural walks and talks featured over the weekend of Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2008, each encouraging visitors and locals alike to explore and re-examine their opinions of the iconic city.

Feel the magic in Eastbourne

More than 1,000 Magicians from around the world are about to descend on Eastbourne as the International Brotherhood of Magicians conference gets underway next week.

Affordable journeys from Singapore to South Africa

The Classic Traveller has released its most comprehensive Worldwide Collection of holidays to date with departures from September 2008 through to December 2009 featuring 19 new holidays including destinations such as Cuba, Singapore and Malaysia and South Africa, for the very first time.

Top 10 wine destinations

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community, today announced the top 10 wine destinations in the world, according to TripAdvisor editors and traveller popularity.

Five-star award winner makes ideal half-term haven

Families booking at a five-star self-catering property in northern Cumbria this coming half-term holiday could find they’ve bagged themselves a stay at the North West’s self-catering establishment of the year.

Switzerland’s finest Christmas Markets

Combine three of the finest Christmas markets in Switzerland – Basel, Bern and Montreux – on a four-day break with the Switzerland Travel Centre. ‘Best buys’ include candles, traditional wooden toys and hand-made decorations, along with Swiss specialities such as cuckoo clocks and fondue sets. Tasty regional food and wine will also be on offer such as Vaud and Valais wines, plus local cheese and sausage.

Autumn – The perfect time for a mini break

The charming and relaxed city of Amsterdam is one of Europe’s top short break destinations, and DFDS is now offering autumn mini breaks to Amsterdam from just £49 per person. Taking a wonderful DFDS cruise to the picturesque city of Amsterdam is a wonderful way to relax and take time out.

Top reasons to visit Northern Ireland

For whiskey lovers, adrenaline junkies, entertainment addicts, sports enthusiasts or those in need of a break, Northern Ireland has everything. Here are just a few reasons to hot foot it there later in 2008...

Watch Hatton as he hits the Vegas strip

Journey Stateside from Dublin with American Sky this November to the bright lights of Las Vegas and witness Ricky Hatton take on Paulie Malignaggi for the IBF Light-Welterweight Championship Belt.

‘Peak 2 Peak’ by gondola

Whistler Blackcomb’s PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will officially open to the public December 12, 2008. This engineering marvel is set to become a new Canadian tourism icon, and will forever revolutionize the way visitors experience this four-season resort.

Capture the essence of Asia

Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, has launched its new ‘Essence of Asia’ brochure for 2009, an upmarket, tailor-made programme of inspiring experiences and journeys throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, India and China, featuring some of the region’s most luxurious five and six star resorts, plus chic boutique retreats.

Babymoon Bermuda

With the imminent arrival of Louise and Jamie Redknapp’s new bundle of joy, now is the perfect time for the couple to enjoy a rejuvenating babymoon. Having spent their honeymoon on the island of Bermuda ten years ago, revisiting the UK’s closest paradise for the ultimate romantic getaway is just what the doctor ordered.