Types of trip
Discover Latin America
Cox & Kings has launched its new Latin America brochure for 2009, featuring a comprehensive programme of escorted group tours, private journeys and tailor-made holidays throughout Central and South America, and Antarctica.
Go abroad, but stay a little closer to home
Travelling with children can be a nightmare, especially long car journeys in hot weather, so why not go abroad but stay a little closer to home. Keycamp has a fantastic selection of sites spread right throughout Europe and for those trying to avoid long journeys, there is an excellent choice of sites just across the Channel.
Fall for Pennsylvania
This autumn, you’ll have plenty of reasons to fall in love with Pennsylvania. Nearly 60% (17 million acres) of the states’ 28 million acres are forested – so it’s no surprise that Pennsylvania means ‘Penns’ Woods’! This provides the picture perfect reason to experience a bolder, bigger and brighter fall season in the US.
Discover the 'transformed' city of Leicester
A new guide for visitors to Leicester has been produced to showcase the city’s retail and cultural renaissance. A £3 billion regeneration programme is set to transform the city this year including the completion of the new £350 million Highcross Leicester retail and leisure development on 4 September, set to propel the city into the top ten of UK shopping destinations, and the iconic Curve theatre, described as ‘Europe’s most exciting cultural project’ with its opening show in December.
Pining for pet friendly properties
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community, today announced the results of its annual travelling with pets survey of more than 1,600 travellers. Among people that own pets, 61 percent have travelled with a pet and 17 percent said the number one reason they travel with their pet(s) is they enjoy spending their holiday with them. Sixty-five percent of survey respondents own a pet.
How to find your perfect chalet holiday in the snow
From classy and comfortable to cheap and cheerful, there are hundreds of chalets out there and finding the one that suits you can seem daunting. Lucy Crisp lays out the top 10 questions to ask to ensure you book a chalet holiday that’s right for you.
Chester Racecourse launches free cultural heritage event
Chester Racecourse, the country’s oldest racecourse yesterday hosted the launch of Heritage Open Days 2008, Britain’s biggest and most diverse celebration of architecture, history and culture. Over 3,500 places across the country are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days which takes place between 11th and 14th September 2008.
Five things for romantics on Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island (hamiltonisland.com.au) is a beautiful and romantic year round holiday destination. Located in the heart of the Whitsundays, a group of 74 essentially untouched tropical islands in the Coral Sea between the Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef, this is the largest of the inhabited islands.
Winter getaways – Try storm watching on the Isles of Scilly
Looking to blow away the cobwebs and enjoy a more unusual winter break? Then look West to the wonderful Isles of Scilly, where you are just as likely to experience breathtaking storms as you are warming winter sun.
London's most stylish bars revealed
The ultimate insider’s guide to the capital, London Style Bars – the latest in the Deck of Secrets series - unveils 52 of the finest style bars and pubs in town within a practical, compact playing card box.
Haunting Breaks' tips for a top Halloween
Halloween offers the perfect excuse to get together with friends and celebrate everything spooky. Paranormal specialists Haunting Breaks’ suggestions and facts should ensure that this Halloween is your best yet.
Fancy a roll in the hay?
Potentially one of the most obscure beauty treatments that we have ever stumbled across, but the hay bath is fabulous for miraculously freeing up those niggling aches and pains. The treatment is famous in South Tyrol, Italy and just as luck would have it, riders booking at least a four night break with The Riding Company at the gorgeous 4* Post Tolderhof Hotel in Italy, can now sample the treatment there for free this Autumn.
Last chance to visit Salisbury Cathedral's anniversary exhibition
September is your last chance to see Salisbury Cathedral’s 750th anniversary exhibition. Taking place in the Cloisters at the Cathedral, the fascinating exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the history of this iconic building. There is also an accompanying timeline which relates to key episodes to other major events in British history. The exhibition is free and open until September 30, 2008.
Welcome discount for 2009
Welcome Cottages has launched its 2009 brochure with a range of booking benefits including discounts on larger properties, two night short breaks available at selected cottages, over 100 new properties and many prices held for the third year running.
Leading tour operator acquires rival
Leger Holidays, the UK’s biggest provider of European coach holidays, has strengthened its position in the marketplace with the acquisition of rival European coach operator Consort Travel for an undisclosed sum.