Types of trip
Holidays with a purpose
One could be forgiven for thinking that ranch stays are all about horseback riding, as its an activity that draws people year after year to the US and Canada. However, look a little closer and you’ll find holidays with a great deal more on offer than simply riding the trails. As a leading specialist, Ranch Rider unearths some of the lesser-known options available to guests who stay at home on the range.
How clean is your beach?
Microsoft Corp and the European Environment Agency (EEA) today announced the launch of the pioneering Eye on Earth online environmental observatory with the first of its resources, Water Watch. Eye on Earth is part of a five-year collaboration between the EEA and Microsoft that will ultimately gather together critical information, including European water soil, air and ozone indicators, into one place.
Adventure on South Africa’s Garden Route
Native Escapes, specialist operator to Southern Africa, has announced a new 12 day small group trip to Cape Town and the Garden Route in South Africa: with an emphasis on adventure.
Top honors for Idaho golf course
Circling Raven Golf Club, Idaho, has been named the nation’s best Indian casino golf course in the nation by Native American Casino Magazine. This is the second consecutive time Circling Raven has garnered the top spot in this list published by the national industry publication.
Beat the winter blues with a long stay holiday in Egypt
Specialist tour operator, Libra Holidays, has introduced long stay holidays to Egypt, the perfect solution to escaping the cold winter in the UK and enjoying some winter sun.
Country breaks in South Somerset
South Somerset is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural England. Pretty hamstone villages, sleepy hamlets and bustling market towns punctuate a rich tapestry of fields, orchards and woods.
Celebrate St Bartholomew's Day at Ironbridge Gorge
St Bartholomew’s Day celebrations are being revived at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire over the Bank Holiday weekend of August 23 – 25. Historically celebrations took place at Smithfield in London on 24 August between 1133 and 1855 to commemorate St Bartholomew, and in other parts of the country until the 1880s when most disappeared. Now in 2008, the Blists Hill celebrations will take the form of three days of entertainment, music, singing and traditional fun activities.
Uncover the lost land of the jaguar
The small country of Guyana lies on the north coast of South America. It is about the same size as Great Britain but with a population of just 800,000 people. Hundreds of miles of dense rainforest cover the island meaning it is full of wildlife including the elusive jaguar – South America’s biggest cat. You can experience the nature of Guyana yourself with The Adventure Company – the ‘off the beaten track’ specialists.
Visit Bristol for some great summer offers
As UK Schools begin their summer holidays, Destination Bristol is celebrating with the launch of a dedicated ‘Summer in Bristol 2008’ web site – visitbristol.co.uk/summer The site has been designed as a one stop shop for tourists looking to take a short break in and around the Bristol area and for budget conscious local parents wondering ‘what to do with the kids’ this summer.
Chinese currency sales increase as Brits plan Olympic travel
With only ten days to go until the start of the Olympic Games, foreign currency expert M&S Money has seen a 25% increase in sales of Chinese currency as British sports fans prepare to cheer on Team GB in Beijing.
Rail journeys on track for record bookings in 2009
Booking trends show that Brits are looking for alternatives to travelling by road and air. Instead of fuel charge concerns and the credit crunch, Brits are now rediscovering the romance, ease and environmental friendly nature of rail travel.
Full steam ahead for the perfect day out
Families seeking the ultimate day out should put a trip on a very magical steam train excursion on their summer timetable, because even younger Mums and Dads won’t have had chance to take this sort of trip during their youth.
Baz Luhrmann to conceive Australian tourism campaign
Tourism Australia today announced that internationally renowned writer, producer and director, Baz Luhrmann, will conceive and produce a special international advertising campaign for the tourist board – the first time the acclaimed Australian has worked with a national tourism organisation.
Piece and tranquility on the Greek island of Paxos
Specialist tour operator to Paxos, Planos Holidays, is offering savings of up to £600 per family on selected two-week breaks departing on 11 August. Among the discounted holidays available is a fortnight at Villa Mandalena, a pretty, traditional Greek house with glorious sea views, just three minutes’ walk from the village of Loggos.
She'an nights
She'an Nights, a multi-media multi-sensory night tour of the ancient city of Beit She'an-Scythopolis, has recently opened at the Beit She'an National Park, located in the Jordan Valley. Developed at a cost of $3 million in a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tourism via the Israel Government Tourist Corporation, the Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority and the Beit She'an Municipality, this unique project is the first of its type in the world in an archeological site and the fourth largest such project in the world.