Types of trip
The exodus is on as Brits head to Oz
The spiralling cost of living is driving many Brits to consider a move Down Under. Interest in heading for a new life in Australia is at record levels with well over 100,000 annually applying and an estimated 30,000 set to make the break in 2008. Resources such as website nextstepaustralia.com are seeing an unprecedented demand for their services!
A weekend to enthral most folk
Folk music is entwined with the heart and soul of Britain’s rural community, which is what Cumbria’s award-winning shepherdess, Alison O’Neill, will be illustrating, in her own inimitable style, between June 27-29. That weekend, Alison will not only be basing her Shacklabank ‘free-range walking holidays’ around the rhythm of life in the velvety hills of the Howgills (Wainwright’s favourite hills), but also around the music resounding from the beautiful village of Dent, as it stages its annual Dent Folk Festival.
Visit a dyed-in-the-wool rural Cumbrian event
To get a real taste of a dyed-in-the-wool rural English event, take a spin to the Georgian town of Cockermouth, in Cumbria, where one of the country’s most innovative, country celebrations will take place between June 27-28.
Worldwide travel that doesn’t cost the earth
Diverse Earth offers ethical travel to far-flung destinations for small groups, families and individuals. They have searched the world to offer customers unique trips and genuine experiences, providing a balance of well-known highlights and places off the beaten track. From leopard watching in Sri Lanka to trekking through Tibet; from Ayurvedic relaxation and yoga in Kerala to sailing on the Nile, the world in all its diversity is now only a flight away and it really doesn’t cost the earth.
Brush up on your military history with a holiday on Gibraltar
As part of their recently launched ‘Inspirational Experiences’, Cadogan Holidays are offering exclusive insight into the military history of Gibraltar with a fascinating one-off holiday from 17th-21st October, hosted by one of the country’s leading military historians.
Sail away to a healthier you
This summer The Royal Yacht in Jersey is delighted to announce its latest packages to transform your physical and mental well-being in luxurious surroundings. From confidence boosting, to stopping smoking, to kick-starting your new fitness regime, there is a package to suit every need.
Banish credit crunch blues with a whale of a party
For anybody thinking of whale-watching in South Africa, the very best time to go is during the annual Whale Festival in Hermanus at the end of September. Original Travel has the private villa at award-winning Birkenhead House on hold for a group of up to 12 friends over the weekend of the festival.
Sailing in the Greek Ionian Sea
Join a social flotilla cruising the Greek Ionian islands with Sunvil Sailing departing Sunday 22 June from London Gatwick priced at £459 for one week or £729 for a fortnight with optional tuition for beginners. The price includes return flights from Gatwick, transfers and live aboard accommodation.
Summer in Greenwich
Whether you are planning a short summer break or a day visit to this beautiful World Heritage Site beside the Thames in south east London, there are plenty of things for every age to enjoy, which are easy on the pocket and ensure a great value family day out. Maritime Greenwich also has some of south east London’s best pubs, restaurants and evening entertainment; a perfect place to enjoy a bite to eat and then go on to experience some brilliant theatre, exhilarating dance or live music.
Do it all or nothing at all in Denmark this summer
Some of the best beaches in the whole of northern Europe are actually to be found in Denmark – and with summer temperatures generally hovering around a comfortable 20-25 degrees C, Denmark offers the perfect environment for a relaxing, get-away-from-it-all beach break.
Rising costs unlikely to deter Brits from summer holidays
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community, today announced the results of its annual summer travel survey of more than 4,000 travellers worldwide. Despite, or perhaps because of, gloomy economic predictions, our appetite for summer holidays remains undiminished. Compared with the rest of the world, rising fuel costs and poor exchange rates are less likely to have any major impact on the majority of Brits’ plans to make the most of a summer break.
Exclusivity and privacy in the Scottish Highlands
Newly renovated for the 2008 season, a number of luxury townhouse apartments are now available to rent in the scenic harbour area of Wick. Located in the far north of Scotland, in the largely unspoilt surroundings of Caithness, the self catering Silver Darlings Townhouses offer a luxurious home away from home in a breathtaking part of the world.
Enjoy a family holiday in the Emerald Isle
Leading ferry company Stena Line is offering families an affordable summer holiday in Ireland with a seven night hotel break in Dingle, Co Kerry from only £790*. This fantastic price includes travel, accommodation and breakfast for two adults and up to two kids go free*.
Air France continues efforts to assist disabled passengers
Over the past few years, Air France has been making every effort to make travel for disabled and reduced mobility passengers as easy and simple as possible.
Thomson launches winter holiday bonanza
Don’t let the credit crunch stop you from taking that perfect beach holiday! Thomson is offering great getaways to sunny destinations at amazing prices for those who book now for Winter 2008/09 (availability 1 November 2008 – 31 April 2009). That dream is as close as a click, a phone call or trip to your local Thomson travel agent.