Types of trip
Calling all rockie riders
Turn off your mobile, leave your laptop at home and head off into the Canadian wilderness for a thrilling horseback adventure amongst Alberta's stunning Kananaskis Country. Following trails surrounded by the towering Canadian Rockies, canter through grassy meadows, passing crystal-clear rivers, spending nights under canvas and enjoying campfire dinners under the stars. Equine Adventures’ 7-day Rockies Wilderness pack ride departs Calgary 13th and 27th July, 24th August and 13th September 2008.
Alternative summer highlights
Glastonbury, Wimbledon and Midsummer’s Day… summer’s arrived! Fear not, Dragoman offer an alternative to the inevitable downpour, unripe strawberries and trench foot. Take the high road to experience the highlights of the Altiplano with mountain trekking, homestays and community involvement, witnessing spectacular mountain landscapes, along with Dragoman Overland’s own alternative Inca Trail and exclusive Quechua Community Project, during its 16-day Incas, Trails & Condors adventure, departing Cusco 7th September 2008.
Going solo in Grenada
Dive Worldwide still has availability on a week-long singles-only diving holiday in Grenada, departing London 7th September 2008. So go on, take the plunge! The Spice Island of Grenada lies at the southernmost tip of the Windward Islands, just 100 miles from Venezuela. With over 40 picturesque white sand beaches fringing turquoise waters, cultural and historical sites and a pleasant year-round average climate of 23C, it’s the perfect destination for a relaxing, tropical holiday.
Art and wildlife in the Antarctic
Peregrine Adventures offers its most comprehensive Antarctic adventure yet, the new 24-night The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica voyage, with a particular emphasis on art and wildlife. Promising an in-depth and unforgettable experience cruising around the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands, diverse sub-Antarctic islands and the remarkable Antarctic Peninsula area – including extra days in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, the voyage departs Ushuaia 6th November 2009.
Long days on a short break in the Faroe Islands
Authentic, unspoilt and likely to remain so, that is what the Faroe Islands are all about and with prices starting at only £398 per person, including direct flights from London Stansted, now is the perfect time to visit these unique islands. From 4 July to 29 August, Atlantic Airways and the Hotel Føroyar in Torshavn run a Special Offer for Short Break holidays in the Faroe Islands. The offer includes return flights by Atlantic Airways including all taxes and three nights at the Hotel Føroyar in Torshavn in a twin room (B&B only).
Do you get that safari craving?
Tired of routine and the time pressure of day to day life, take a break from it all and treat yourself to a vacation at Larsens Camp in Kenya. The team at Larsens believes in personalizing every guest’s Safari experience, you can return time after time to the resort and still feel another voyage to the ‘oasis in the midst of the wilderness’ is due.
Community-based tours takes visitors to the heart of Dominica
Today’s travellers are becoming less content with spending their holidays lying on the beach, preferring instead to get involved in activities that really allow them to explore or make a difference to a destination’s community. Dominica is one such place that offers this opportunity.
Experience the thrills of Valencia F1 Grand Prix
Motor sports fans have an excellent last minute opportunity to head to Valencia, the newest addition to the Formula 1 circuit, and live the excitement of the first ever European Grand Prix which will take place on the city streets on 24th August 2008.
Discover hundreds of years of history in Rhodes
Beyond the sun, sea and sand, the Greek island of Rhodes is steeped in thousands of years of heritage and legend. Next year marks 700 years since the founding of Rhodes Medieval Town, just one of the historical treasures that can be explored on the island.
Kiwi Experience makes money go further in July
Book a Kiwi Experience standard pass during the month of July and you’ll receive 20% off, leaving you more money to explore more of New Zealand and possibly stay a little longer. It couldn’t be easier, simply choose from any of the 28 Kiwi Experience passes and book it before 1 August 2008 and you’ll get 20% off with 12 months from the purchase date to discover the delights of this diverse and fascinating country.
Fly your kite in Margate
Top kite flyers from across the globe will be heading for Margate Main Sands on September 20 and 21 for the Big Sky International Kite Festival from 10am – 5pm. Now in its second year and organised jointly by Margate Town Partnership and the Kite Society of Great Britain, it is expected to attract thousands of enthusiasts who can take advantage of workshops, stalls and other attractions – including a local wind garden and a Dutch wind and music garden - alongside the spectacular scheduled arena activities.
Italy – The European destination of choice
It has been announced that Italy was the runaway winner of the prize for “Best European Country” in the Sunday Times Travel Magazine Reader’s Awards, leaving popular countries like France and Spain behind in third and forth place. Second place was given to Greece and fifth to Switzerland.
Stena Line offers bargain breaks to Ireland this summer
Leading ferry company Stena Line has launched a sizzling summer sale offering customers the chance to grab a bargain and set sail to Ireland from only £90* single for a car and two adults with all children going free - saving up to £82 return for travel from 5th July – 31st August.
Looking for a holiday with a difference – Look no further
For those looking for a holiday with a difference, there is still time to book places on Greenbee Specialist Travel’s expert-led tours, with political correspondent John Sergeant and former Cabinet Minister Lord Hattersley taking the helm on exclusive group journeys to India and Cuba respectively.
Windsor attracts global talent to international string competition
The 2008 Windsor Festival, sponsored by Honda (UK), continues its growth this year with the introduction of an International String Competition in honour of the great violinist and conductor, Yehudi Menuhin, a founding Artistic Director of the Festival. Extending over fifteen days from Sunday 14 to Sunday 28 September, the programme will include performances by the competition semi-finalists as well as a series of concerts, literary talks, walks and tours, music nights, family events and exhibitions – and the launch of South East England’s Cultural Olympiad.