Types of trip
Committed umbraphiles or curious observers?
The next total solar eclipse will occur on 22nd July 2009 and will exhibit the longest period of totality ever witnessed in the 21st century, casting a shadow across areas of India, China, Japan, and Indonesia. Wildlife Worldwide offers a unique opportunity to view this remarkable natural phenomenon, from a vantage-point near China’s city of Hangzhou close to the centre line (the point at which the event’s length is greatest).
Quintessential Spanish Andalucia
The last episode of the BBC’s Travellers' Century featured adventurer Benedict Allen exploring Laurie Lee’s semi-autobiographical novel As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, in which the author embarks on an epic journey across Spain on foot. Lee sets off from Vigo in the north to walk to Andalucia in the south, creating an evocative and atmospheric travelogue based around the towns, countryside and generous hospitality he encounters along the way.
Fun and games set to continue after the Olympics
For the moment, Beijing’s dogs are in luck, as canine dishes are off the menu, at least for the duration of the Olympics. Cars too, are temporarily banned (only on alternate days though) and heavily polluting factories such as steel plants, have also ground to a halt. Despite the still persistent grey haze and possibility of ‘Pekingnese Duck’ returning to the menu sometime soon, Trips Worldwide invites travellers on a cultural exploration of Beijing and beyond, during a 14-night tailor-made holiday with post-Olympic departures from London available year-round – best time to visit, August to September.
No test for tigers
Following its successful 2006 combination tours, Naturetrek offers cricket and wildlife enthusiasts the opportunity to fuse sport with visits to some of India’s most important Tiger Reserves. After enjoying the One-day International Cricket match in Delhi head off into the heart of Tiger country during a 6-day safari to Pench and Kanha Tiger Reserves, two of India’s finest, then watch the first 2-days of the Test Match in Ahmedabad.
Cabalgatas la Sierra - Horseback riding in Mexico
Gallop across open grassland, canter through beautiful woods, ride through small villages and at the end of each day, park-up your equine companion and transfer back to an authentic hacienda for the night – getting the best from a trail ride without packing your bags each day! Combine this with an outstanding climate, well-schooled horses, excellent cuisine and traditional Mexican hospitality and you have all the ingredients for an unforgettable riding holiday.
Kung fu and pandas in China
Following the success of Kung Fu Panda, the DreamWorks film where an overstuffed and congenitally clumsy panda saves the day through his superlative martial arts prowess, Peregrine Adventure’s new all-action 10-day Kung Fu & Pandas Chinese family holiday has mastered all the necessary moves for a memorable oriental adventure.
August in the Oresund region means festival time
First, let’s take a look at Malmo - Sweden’s third largest city. The Malmo Festival 15-22 August is one of Sweden's biggest and most loved festivals and since 1985, this annual fun-filled week has attracted more and more visitors from near and far. Here you will have the chance to see and listen to a long list of international and Swedish artists. This festival offers a great mix of folk and world music, cabaret shows, classical music, hip-hop, blues, jazz, swing and of course, the best of Swedish dance bands.
Keycamp Holidays shun the surcharges
Keycamp has become the latest operator to announce it will not be passing on additional costs to customers. Better still, it has discounts of up to 40% on its late availability breaks over the summer school holidays.
Sample the real Buddhist culture with a trip to Korea
In a small wooded area, no more than 15 minutes drive from Incheon’s state-of-the-art International Airport, is the small and tranquil temple of ‘Yonggungsa’ founded in AD670 during the reign of King Munmu of the Shilla Dynasty. The temple is home to the ‘Zelkova’ tree dating back some 1300 years and a statue of Buddha that stretches 11 metres into the sky.
DFDS Seaways recognised with affiliate award
Cruise ferry operator DFDS Seaways has been highly commended by online industry experts, sailing away with a prestigious award at the first A4U Affiliate Marketing Awards 2008 in London.
Looking to go last minute? Think Scilly
If you’re looking for a last minute break, then it’s worth considering the UK’s most westerly and most stunning destination – the beautiful Isles of Scilly. Accommodation providers and travel operators to the islands – which lie 28 miles off the Cornish coast, warmed by the Gulf Stream and offering stunning white sand beaches and azure waters – say last minute deals to the islands this summer are still available.
Paxos prepares for international music festival
Planos Holidays has a number of properties available on the tranquil Ionian island of Paxos during its annual International Music Festival, which will take place between 26 August and 4 September.
Suffolk offers self-catering in style
Whilst Prime Minister Gordon Brown is enjoying his holiday in Suffolk, Best of Suffolk (bestofsuffolk.co.uk) has just launched ten stylish new holiday cottages including an eco-friendly house with stunning sea views, a bolt-hole on the coast and an award-winning cottage in the heart of the Channel 5 Hotel Inspector Ruth Watson’s village.
Legoland – The building blocks to family fun!
This summer holidays make the most of your family time and enjoy a short break to Legoland in Denmark. Sailing across from Harwich to Esberg in Denmark you don’t have the long queues, baggage restrictions and hassles of the airports. Just pack up the car, drive onboard and your break begins. Check out the onboard live entertainment, restaurants, bars, Kids Club, shopping or simply kick back and enjoy a film of your choice in the comfort of your cabin. Arrive in Denmark the next day refreshed and ready for the action of Legoland.
New events for Copenhagen this summer
A host of big names form the world of electronic music are set to visit the Danish capital for this year’s STROM Festival. To be true, this festival started on a smaller scale last year, but after its huge success, its now set to become a major annual event.