Types of trip
Excitement grows in Singapore ahead of Grand Prix season
As Singapore prepares to host its first ever Formula One Grand Prix and the world’s first night race on 28 September, the country is revving up the excitement with a range of adrenalin-inducing events, exhibitions and performances that will make up the Singapore GP Season from 20 September to 5 October.
Winter sun for only £104
Fast-expanding tour operator Jet2holidays.com has launched its 2008/9 winter sun packages with deals from as little as £104 per person* – the company will offer holidays to 10 top destinations/resorts.
Visits to the UK down 5 per cent
Visits to the UK by overseas residents decreased by 5 per cent during April to June 2008, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Aspirational Brits go long haul
Britons are radically changing the way they go on holiday, according to new research from Cater Allen Private Bank. Traditionally the majority of Britons have holidayed in Europe, with nine of the top ten overseas holiday destinations on the continent.
Classic cars are queens of the Jordanian desert
The Jordanian Royal Family’s love of classic cars and racing has been well documented, so it comes as no surprise that this October sees the return of the Jewel that is Jordan: a spectacular classic car rally set against the stunning desert scenery of Jordan.
Fruitful months for survival skills in the National Forest
Interest in ancient woodland crafts and bushcraft skills, inspired by programmes with survival experts such as Ray Mears, is rapidly growing throughout the country. And, as the coming months find The National Forest at its most fruitful, now is the best time to come and find out how to survive here!
10 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 10 reasons to hot foot it there in 2008.
Summer holiday fun on horseback
While the summer holidays might fill you with a sense of dread, theridingcompany.com offer a host of holidays that both children and parents will enjoy, so look no further.
Turkey is on the menu this winter
Villa specialist Artemis Travel is hoping travellers will take an extra helping of Turkey this winter. With four-star resorts on the Aegean Coast of Turkey, the company is promoting the region for winter breaks, with two-bedroom apartments priced at just £125 per week from October to February. And to encourage long stays away from the British weather and soaring fuel bills, the company is offering four weeks for the price of three for any break longer than a month.
Luxury awaits in a secret Cornish valley
Driftwood is a luxury 4 star Canadian Log Home situated within a secret wooded valley in the hamlet of Little Petherick yet just 2 miles from the historic fishing town of Padstow renowned for its seafood restaurants. The stream at the bottom of the garden bubbles down to the creek and there is a sandy surfing beach for every day of the week all within 10 minutes drive.
Forget Guyana - Cumbria already has a bird-eating spider
TV viewers enraptured by the current BBC series Lost Land of the Jaguar need not travel to Guyana to see the creatures encountered by Steve Backshall and his team, as a Cumbrian attraction has already given them a secure home.
Head to India for one of the world’s greatest music festivals
Bales Worldwide is giving travellers the chance to experience one of the best events in the world music calendar – the Rajasthan International Folk Festival in Jodhpur. Taking place from 10-14 October 2008, this incredible festival brings together over 150 musicians to perform at one of Asia’s finest buildings - the Mehrangarh Fort.
Head to Vegas for 2008’s biggest fight
Fans may call it “Manchester Muscle vs. New York Flash”, “England vs. United States”, “Brawler vs. Boxer”, or simply a clash between the two best 140-pound fighters in the world. However, no matter how one describes the match-up between the pride of England, Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, and Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi, fans can be sure that the Saturday 22 November junior welterweight world championship unification bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena will be one of the most intriguing and exciting fights of 2008.
Discover Germany this Christmas
We know you are already anxiously waiting for it - the new Germany Christmas markets brochure with comprehensive information on the upcoming season including special offers is out now.
Banff National Park is Canada’s most watched
Banff National Park in Alberta has gained a number one position in the YouTube Canada charts as almost 20,000 views were logged on the launch day of the video ‘Canoes on Moraine Lake’. This video showing the emerald green colours of Moraine Lake was ranked ninth in the ‘most watched’ in the world category by viewers in countries such as Australia, UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea and France.