Types of trip
Avoid travelling tired with Holiday Extras
No matter the duration and the distance travelled, flying can prove to be an exhausting experience. Those deciding to drive following their flight may suffer from reduced reflex time that presents a danger to both themselves and other road users. In fact, according to the Think! Road Safety website, tiredness is estimated to account for up to one-fifth of all road traffic accidents.
Portugal’s summer of jazz
With an impressive line-up of artists from around the world, jazz will be a central feature of Portugal’s cultural offering in the summer months, from the northern most region of Minho to the southern tip of the Algarve.
The ultimate in luxury travel
Voyages Hotels & Resorts is offering holidaymakers the ultimate in travel bragging rights with the option to exclusively rent an entire luxury resort at any one of Voyages’ six premium properties in Australia.
Off the beaten track in Morocco
Off-Road-Destinations.com launches this week with a series of high adrenaline trips across the deserts and mountains of Morocco by self-driven quad, motorbike or 4x4.
Experience romance – The Flemish way
Famed for its fine food and architectural heritage, it's not surprising that Flanders offers the perfect backdrop to a romantic break away. Gastronomic treats, absorbing culture and the opportunity to discover the hidden charms of a European city within a stone’s throw from the UK, all await prospective lovers! Whether it’s just a romantic sojourn from the hustle and bustle of normal life or it’s to mark as special occasion, romantics can find more than a fair share of cosy retreats to escape to.
Brits take holidays to recover from hectic lifestyles
The summer break cannot arrive quick enough for millions of Brits who will use the break to relax and mentally recharge. New research by Cater Allen private bank found that 43 per cent of Britons said that they needed their holiday to maintain their mental well-being.
Overseas card and phone charges make UK tourists see red
Hidden charges for using credit and debit cards or mobile phones abroad top the list of holiday grumbles in a survey commissioned by Post Office Travel Services to find out which aspects of travel overseas make UK tourists see red.
Enjoy August Bank Holiday in Dublin
Leading ferry company Stena Line is offering customers the opportunity to set sail and enjoy the last summer bank holiday of 2008 with a day trip to Dun Laoghaire from only £24* per adult travelling by foot! Set sail from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire onboard the luxury Stena HSS fastcraft and visit Ireland’s hip capital for some sightseeing, shopping or the traditional bars.
July payday sees Brits rush to the beach
Leading online travel retailer On the Beach witnessed record sales this payday weekend, up a staggering 28% on the previous weekend with sun-starved Brits booking beach holidays in their droves.
Modern wonders of the world: redefined
Famed for its barbies, backpackers and Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, Australia has now cemented its cultural reputation, with Brits crowning the Sydney Opera House as THE Modern Wonder of the World.
We’re all going on a virtual holiday
UK holidaymakers are making the most of their breaks during the credit crunch by using the net to take a ‘virtual rehearsal’ before they leave, according to Post Office Broadband.
Family fun at Slovenia’s Pippi Longstocking festival
The adventures of freckle-faced children’s character, Pippi Longstocking, have long had international appeal, ever since the first books by Astrid Lindgren were published way back in 1945.
Brits named least desirable sunbathers
British holiday-makers have today been named and shamed as the least desirable sunbathers by our European cousins in a poll conducted by leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com. And worryingly, we seem to agree with them.
Last chance to bogof at Airbourne
Fans of the biggest seafront airshow in the world have just a few days left to redeem their Buy One Get One Free (BOGOF) vouchers slashing Airbourne entry to just £2.50 per person.
Celebrate Mandela's birthday with a Volunteer holiday in Africa
Help celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 90th year with Hands Up Holidays the operator blending travel with meaningful volunteering experiences, by sampling a voluntourism holiday in Africa.