Types of Trip

New flight connection London - Erfurt in time for Christmas markets

Timing could not be better: On 29 November, Germania will launch a new flight connection from London Gatwick to Erfurt in Thuringia. Luck has it that the city's Christmas market opens on 26 November which means there is no excuse now not to pencil in a festive break in the Cultural Heart of Germany.

Follow England to the Ashes

If you love cricket, then following England on the Ashes tour of Australia this November to January offers the perfect solution for avoiding the very worst of the winter here.

Enjoy a spectacular festive season in Edinburgh

Edinburgh offers the picture-perfect setting to celebrate the festive season, expect twinkling lights, mammoth Christmas trees, a superb selection of independent and high street shopping and non-stop parties including the world's biggest street party at Hogmanay.

New for winter 2013/14 with Marmotte Mountain

Boutique ski chalet company Marmotte Mountain adds a new luxury chalet to its Chamonix portfolio and a backcountry course for women with world-famous skier Kit DesLauriers.

Ski and... dance, laugh, cook

Ski and spa, ski and city or ski and shopping are all winning combinations, enjoyed by countless people every year, but what about something just a little bit different? Take a look at the following suggestions from the Tirol Tourist Board to really maximise your holiday experience…..whether you want to ski and dance, ski and cook, ski and yoga or ski and have a right good belly laugh.

MicroLoan Foundation opens its ‘Malawi Challenge 2014’ fundraising quest

London-based microfinance charity, MicroLoan Foundation, has opened registration for the ‘Malawi Challenge 2014’ – a unique trip designed to raise funds to enable women living in extreme poverty in rural, sub-Saharan Africa to start their own micro-enterprises.

'Hidden France' under the radar ski resorts worth a visit

France has always been a favourite destination amongst British skiers, with resorts such as Tignes, Val d'Isere, Meribel and Courchevel regularly at the top of the popularity list.

Jungfrau Winter News 2013/14

The Jungfrau Region encompasses some imposing and impressive mountains, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

A tale of two biking systems: Bike-share versus Bike and Roll Rentals

As bike-share systems continue to debut in cities across the United States, the dynamics of choice between bike-share and traditional bike rentals is more relevant.

Greener greens for Scotland's golf courses

One of Scotland's most dramatic golf courses, Machrihanish Dunes, is celebrating the Year of Natural Scotland by herding an unusual bunch of 'locals' back onto the course.

Launch of Art de Vivre - the world's best designer homes for rental

Art de Vivre has launched a meticulously curated collection of the world’s top designer homes for rental.

Banish the winter blues - Christmas Markets & Northern Lights experiences

Autumn may be unseasonably mild at the moment, but we all know what’s coming. As short days, dark nights and cold conditions approach, instead of dreading it, why not embrace all that Europe has to offer at this time of year by booking an atmospheric short break?