Types of trip
To Australia by any means
After the enormous success of The Long Way Round and The Long Way Down, Charley Boorman has embarked on another adventure, this time leaving both his motorbike and Ewan McGregor behind. Charley’s latest enterprise takes him from Ireland to Sydney using more than 100 different modes of transport, including container ships, dug-out canoes, solar cars and an elephant.
The ultimate party package holiday for summer 2009
For those looking for a holiday which includes an awesome group of people, a fantastic party atmosphere and a great choice of hotels all set against the back drop of the coolest clubbing hotspots in Europe then look no further then the new 2wentys brochure, launching on the 4th September. Highlights include the new destination of Sunny Beach, Bulgaria as well as new properties in almost every 2wentys resort.
Head to Cornwall for the World Bellyboarding Championships
The 6th Annual World Belly Board championships in Chapel Porth in Cornwall this month see Juniors (under 60’s) and seniors compete for various titles. With the sea at its’ warmest and the beaches delightfully empty it’s the turn of the “grandad-olescents” age-group to turn their noses up at the heated wet suits favoured by the younger brigade and don their 1950’s apparel as they hit the surfing bays of Cornwall.
Beat those post-holiday blues with Eurocamp
Don’t let your summer holiday memories fade along with the sun tan, bring back the good times and reminisce – by bringing a touch of your European destination home in your suitcase.
Don’t let the bedbugs bite!
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community, today announced the results of its hotel survey of more than 2,200 travellers worldwide. Ninety-two percent of respondents said they are planning to stay at a hotel or B&B in the next 12 months. Nineteen percent will stay at a hotel or B&B more than 10 times in the coming year, and 45 percent will stay between 2-4 times in the next 12 months.
Eastbourne in top 10 of ‘staycation’ boom
Eastbourne has been ranked amongst the top 10 UK resorts all receiving a boost in bookings as Brits chose to holiday at home this summer. In a survey carried out by Shearings on 140,000 British holidaymakers, the popular tour operator reported a 12% rise in tourists opting for the sunny Sussex coast.
Autumn breaks in Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes is a richly diverse region which ranges from the vineyards of Cognac to the beaches on the Atlantic Coast, in the west of France. With mouth-watering gastronomy, interesting history and monuments, the new technologies of Futuroscope and an engaging landscape, Poitou-Charentes has all the ingredients for a fantastic trip this autumn.
First Choice unveils new holiday line up for 2009
First Choice has this week launched the latest Tropical and Egypt holiday brochures for 2009, available in-store and online now. Highlights include an all new ‘flexible safari’ lodge in Kenya for the Tropical brochure and two new destinations in Egypt - Marsa Alam and Makadi.
Can’t ski, don’t Ski? Try a fresher’s ski week
If you are a complete novice that has never been near a pair of skis, Erna Low is offering a remarkable opportunity by taking part in Fresher’s Ski Week, an initiative to encourage new wintersports enthusiasts to participate in a sport we all love.
Costa Cruises provides perfect formula for race fans
If the roar of the engines, the high speed competition and the glamorous excitement of the Grand Prix season has got your adrenaline pumping – now’s your chance to really get your heart racing with the stimulation of simulation. Now you can test your driving skills on some of the most famous Grand Prix circuits in the world whilst you are all at sea on a Costa Cruise.
Soak up the sun in Jersey this autumn half-term
Soak up the sun this autumn half term in Jersey with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays. The largest and most southerly Channel Island, Jersey, is situated close to the French coast and boasts golden sands and sparkling waters.
cottages4you offers 2009 holidays at 2006 prices
The leading provider of holiday cottages, cottages4you is launching its new 2009 brochure on September 10th offering properties throughout the UK and Europe. The 676 page brochure will showcase over 4000 properties available across the UK, Ireland, France, Spain and Italy with thousands more cottages available online.
MSC Opera calls at Harwich for first time
MSC Opera called into Harwich International Port for the first time on 26th August. The occasion was celebrated by the traditional exchange of crests by the ship and the Port of Harwich to commemorate the event.
The cuisine of the future at Futuroscope
Futuroscope is inviting guests to discover the cuisine of tomorrow, as well as futuristic attractions, with their own molecular cuisine restaurant, Le Cristal. Chef Noel Gutrin has created sophisticated and astounding recipes that give food a totally new texture and taste and which put molecular cuisine on the map.
Lapland UK returns for an enchanting Christmas
After a sensational sell out inaugural year in 2007, Lapland UK is again bringing its magic to Kent this Christmas. This year’s location will be the beautiful Bewl Water Estate which will be transformed into a winter wonderland from the 10th November until 24th December 2008.