Types of trip
Head to Haven for Bradley Bear's birthday bash
Whatever is going on in the world, Bradley Bear is having a birthday party on October 6th at Haven Holiday parks all around the UK - and at only £99 for a four night break it’s easy on your bank balance as well as fun for your family. In case you haven’t met him before, children’s favourite Bradley Bear is big, cuddly, wears shorts and a Hawaiian shirt and is just one of Haven’s popular characters.
Dominica gears up for an action packed Autumn
Caribbean Carnival spirit will reign in Dominica this autumn as dancehall superstar Sean Paul headlines the island’s biggest music festival ahead of celebrations to mark Dominica’s 30th anniversary of Independence.
Short break ideas in the rejuvenated City of Leicester
A new guide for visitors looking to enjoy a city-based short break in the UK has been launched to celebrate the ‘transformation’ of Leicester. The city is currently undergoing a £3 billion regeneration programme and the new guide celebrates this transformation by providing ideas and recommendations for a perfect city break – from inspirational shopping and boutique accommodation, to world-class theatre and award-winning restaurants.
Protecting porters on Kilimanjaro
Following Inghams rebranding, the previous company-branded uniforms worn by Resort Managers and Representatives across almost 100 ski resorts worldwide, have been donated to the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. The kit included ski jackets, pants, hats, polo shirts and fleeces.
Denmark has it all wrapped up this Christmas
Very aptly known by the Danes as ‘The Festival of Hearts’, the Christmas period makes for a wonderfully heart-warming time to visit the three regional cities of Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg, as their streets come alive with colourful festivities and market stalls from the end of November through to Christmas Eve.
For Christmas magic head to the forest
In the heart of The National Forest lies an enchanting woodland grotto. At Conkers’ Winter Wonderland Extravaganza, all good girls and boys will be invited to travel on the festive train and weave their way through the trees to reach the cosy century-old log cabin and receive a present from Santa.
New season of Paris voyages begins at Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection opens a new season of voyages from the heart of Paris with three extraordinary cruises. In 2009, guests can enjoy such scenic treasures as Vienna and Budapest, in addition to the romance of Paris, aboard Uniworld's intimate cruise ship, the River Princess.
Beat the credit crunch on the Alps
Action Outdoors are leading the way to meet the demand for ski holidays at prices to match the economy – crunched. In January, the Ski Express coach direct from London to the French Alps, is just £99 return, plus the all inclusive package means you can avoid crippling in-resort costs like lift passes, ski hire, instruction and lunches.
Credit crunch wedding couples elope to Greece
With UK consumers cutting back on spending in almost every area of their lives, it might seem surprising that weddings abroad are on the increase, with a huge increase in demand for Greek weddings. However, a wedding in Greece provides the perfect solution for many UK couples for a variety of reasons. With the average UK wedding now costing in excess of £18,500*, couples are increasingly looking at alternatives.
Learning to sail in Croatia
Families can enjoy a luxury European break staying in one of Sanctuary Retreats’ spacious villas during the October school break, from where they can go sailing, fishing and diving around the Croatian island of Vis, learn how to make chocolate at a leading Italian chocolate school and brush up on teeing off techniques at one of Spain’s most exclusive golf resorts.
Have yourself a Dorset Christmas
Thinking of going away for Christmas but need some inspiration? Don’t want to travel too far or crunch your credit even more? Gather up your nearest and dearest, stick the presents in a sack and head to Dorset for an unforgettable Christmas break.
Package holidays – Back in favour?
The package holiday is more popular than commonly thought, as over half of UK adults who took a holiday abroad last year, travelled on a package holiday, according to new independent Mintel research.
Love Chic - Travel Thailand
Following two years of all things chic the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in London are about to unveil the third chapter of their CHIC by Thailand campaign. September 2006 marked the beginning of what has resulted in a highly successful marketing campaign encompassing Thailand CHIC. TAT has showcased Thailand’s growth of all things hip from hideaway honeymoon beaches to the romantic rural north.
Enjoy England launches podcast city guides
EnjoyEngland.com – the official England tourism website - has loaded twenty-five podcast audio guides to cities and rural areas. The guides which are at enjoyengland.com have been made by BBC freelance travel journalist Tim Richards, who runs the world’s biggest website for on-location travel guides in MP3 format.
Get on your bike in the Western Lake District
As Lance Armstrong decides to get back on his bike for next year’s Tour de France, the Western Lake District Tourism Partnership is offering some tempting cycling prospects of its own.