Types of trip
Make your own Tour de France with Keycamp Holidays
The famous Tour De France pedals off in July, and there’s perhaps no better time to visit France – taking in the electric atmosphere of the race and its beautiful backdrop.
Safari lovers should look out of Africa
Reef and Rainforest Tours, the operator specialising in upmarket wildlife viewing holidays, suggests that travellers in search of premier safari experiences should look beyond Africa.
Walking holidays in Southern Switzerland
Walking holidays in Ticino in Southern Switzerland – an area known as the ‘Tropics of Switzerland’ with its long sunny days and distinct Mediterranean feel – are being featured by the Switzerland Travel Centre.
Big savings on big game
Tailor-made natural history specialist Wildlife Worldwide offers savings of up to £500 p/p on 9-day safaris, staying in luxury camps amongst the pristine, game-filled, unchanged wilderness of Kenya’s Amboseli NP, Shaba National Reserve and Masai Mara. The Luxury Kenya Safari departs Heathrow daily now until December 2008.
Its all good at the Paradee – Thailand
Trips Worldwide’s latest special offer - a 6-night Thai holiday combining a Bangkok city break with a beachside stay at the glorious Paradee Resort in Koh Samed is bursting with complimentary goodies, including 2 free nights, a yoga lesson, soothing massage and fine dining. Departures from London are available until 31st October 2008.
On the wild side - Spain's Palentian mountains
The air is filled with cries of ‘campeones, campeones’, showers of red and yellow confetti float through the air and wild celebration is the order of the day after Spain’s Euro 2008 victory this week. If footie isn’t your thing but still fancy a bit of Spain’s wild side - join Naturetrek on its 8-day Wild Spain - La Montaña Palentina tour, exploring a spectacular region of high ridges, rounded summits, sweeping valleys and panoramic vistas, in search of the region’s birds, plants, butterflies and mammals, departing London 18th September 2008.
Saddle-up in France
From the recently restored 18th century Le Bourdil Blanc, saddle-up and head out into an ancient land of forest, meadows and valleys, sampling local cuisine and regional wines en route, during Equine Adventures’ exclusive 7-day centre-based riding holiday amongst the spectacular countryside of the Dordogne. The Dordogne Ride next departs Bergerac 27th September and 11th and 25th October 2008.
Mali's good vibrations
As thousands of relatively dry Glastonbury revellers return home, some set their sights on the next headliner at Wiltshire’s WOMAD, and for others - Africa, where even the most seasoned festival-goer would be hard pushed not to be impressed at the musical vibrations emanating from Mali’s Sounds of the Sahara.
Bradt explores Mongolia and Slovenia
Author Jane Blunden continues to make Mongolia accessible to everyone. This second edition features a number of new and entertaining personal accounts written by young intrepid travellers and adventurers, including highlighting experiences of motor and motorbike travel and the now-popular car rallies into Mongolia from both China and Europe - all adding extra dimensions and colour to the guide.
Holidays more important to Brits than love, homes or cars!
According to new research released today by Kayak.co.uk, the majority of Brits (95%) admit that taking a holiday at least once a year is even more important to their overall happiness than owning a home (73%), being in a relationship (63%), having a car (47%) or starting a family (42%).
Wildlife or noodles - Summer adventures for all the family
Explore Kruger National Park’s pristine wilderness on foot and by 4WD, see South Africa’s ‘Big Five’ and spend a night in a tree house - or experience a village homestay, cruise around Nha Trang’s offshore islands, snorkel amongst coral in the South China Sea and crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam. Peregrine Adventures offers family holidays guaranteed to keep children and adults enthralled from beginning to end.
Three different ways to explore Canada
Summer is the perfect time for adventure seekers to visit Canada and experience its contrast in wilderness, from alpine to arctic, lakes to forests. With many activities to undertake along the way, explore Canada’s British Columbia region three different ways with TrekAmerica and Footloose.
Visitors enticed by Somerset's glorious gardens
Gardening has flourished for centuries in Somerset where countless glorious gardens lie tucked away in the peaceful countryside. Twelve of these wonderful places, most of which are located in South Somerset, are featured in the 2008 Classic Gardens leaflet, intended to entice plant lovers to explore their many landscapes throughout the seasons.
Experience the real outback lifestyle
With news that the Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive will return to South Australia in 2010 due to the expected popularity of the soon-to-be released movie “Australia” starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, South Australia (southaustralia.com) is highlighting its impressive collection of Outback station properties.
Pet-friendly breaks in UK holiday hotspots
According to recent research, the UK remains a top destination for both long and short breaks. Despite our unpredictable climate, it seems holidays closer to home are attractive for a number of reasons including the lack of language barrier, the eco-friendly aspect and the fact that it avoids the stress of air travel.