Types of trip
Family friendly skiing
Independent ski company Chalet Blanc (chalet-blanc.co.uk) is happy to announce the addition of a children’s playroom to its luxury chalet for next season. Together with the in-house nanny service on offer it makes Chalet Blanc the perfect destination for your family ski trip.
Carnaby to host Barnardo’s charity gigs
Internationally renowned destination for music and fashion, Carnaby, and national children’s charity, Barnardo’s, are set to host the first in a series of music and comedy gigs on Wednesday 6th August 2008 at leading celebrity destination 24: London. Featuring performances by acclaimed Scottish singer/songwriter Sandi Thom and hot new London indie band Once A Thief.
Copenhagen Fashion Weekend
What’s hot – what’s not in the coolest city in Scandinavia? Bring some fashion friends and head for Copenhagen where you can keep your eyes peeled on the Catwalks on a fun and fashion-filled short break holiday. Ranking among the top ten fashion centres in the world and a cool number one in Scandinavia, Denmark has gradually risen to a high level of fashion consciousness, hosting two annual trade-only fashion fairs known in the Fashion world as Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Top tips for first-time travellers
Your first travelling experience should be an exciting one but it may also be daunting. Apart from all of the arrangements to be made, there is the task of packing and understanding travelling etiquette, not to mention ensuring personal safety and security. TrekAmerica has devised the list below of its top ten tips for first-time travellers on its group trips.
Wedding couples follow in Rooney's footsteps
This year's most spectacular celebrity wedding of Wayne Rooney and Colleen McLoughlin in Italy has sparked off a massive increase in the number of couples choosing Italy as their preferred destination to tie the knot. Other celebrities such as Tom Cruise have also chosen to get married in Italy, but are lavish and stylish Italian weddings the preserve only of the rich and famous?
Queen Victoria graces 5th Eastbourne Victorian Festival
Eastbourne, that most glorious of Victorian towns, with its pristine promenade, grand hotels, splendid theatres and noble churches welcomes visitors from far and near to its 5th Victorian Festival, taking place from 27th September to the 5th October.
Could this be the worst traffic weekend of the year?
The credit crunch, the rising cost of fuels, and the schools breaking up, are combining to make this weekend’s (25-27 July) ‘great escape’ the busiest on the roads in years.
Wine and more at the Salone del Gusto 2008
Since 1996, the Salone del Gusto has been a key event for those seeking to discover, explore and better understand the world of food and wine. This year’s seventh edition will host a series of meetings not to be missed for wine lovers, and much more besides: rum, saké and vodka are just some of the drinks featured at the over 100 Taste Workshops in the Salone program.
Welcome to Dubai
From the timeless serenity of the desert plains to glittering skyscrapers and busy shopping malls, the United Arab Emirates offers a wonderful and diverse range of attractions.
Odense – A city of fairytale fantasy for all the family
With Denmark less than two hours flying time away, Odense, Denmark’s 4th largest city and home to one of the most famous childrens’ story writers - Han Christian Andersen, combines fairytale fantasy and medieval history with exciting modern attractions to offer an exciting family break for all the family.
Dancing with wolves in Sasketchewan
Specialist adventure operator, ‘Windows on the Wild’, is offering a 7 night action-packed holiday in ‘Wolf Country’, Saskatchewan, Canada. This fascinating tour begins at ‘The Land of the Loon Resort’ on the edge of the spectacular Prince Albert National Park where one stays in a log cabin on the edge of an ice-bound lake.
Violins of Hope – An extraordinary concert in Jerusalem
In celebration of Israel’s 60th anniversary, on September 24th 2008, the famed orchestras of Istanbul, Turkey and Raanana, Israel, will reunite by the ancient walls of Jerusalem’s Old City for a once-in-a-lifetime concert featuring talented violinists from around the world and conducted by the incomparable Maestro Shlomo Mintz.
Castle hopping by horseback in Tuscany
You may have heard of island hopping, but what could be more perfect than visiting some of Tuscany's magnificent, historic castles as you travel on horseback?
Book a bargain with Stena Line before it sets sail
Book a bargain with Stena Line before Monday 28th July with a summer motorist fare from only £90* single for car plus two adults and kids go free for travel until 31st August and set sail across the Irish Sea to Ireland. With school out, pack the kids and as much luggage as you want into your car and travel from Holyhead to Dublin Port, Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire, Fishguard to Rosslare or Stranraer to Belfast.
Tottenham to Tanzania?
The latest of the BBC’s Tribal Wives to give up her everyday life and spend a month living with one of the world's most remote tribes is Dionne Braham. London teacher, Dionne, headed to Africa to stay with the polygamous Maasai tribe in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Highlands. The Maasai are one of Africa’s largest and most famous tribes, their menfolk having up to 10 wives and women are expected to marry and bear children from the age of 14.