Types of trip
Fun in the sun for small families
Single parents might like to have some fun in the sun with their children on the island of Majorca this year, staying at the Marina Skorpios & Corfu complex above the bay of Cala Egos. Inclusive packages to the resort are being offered by Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays during July, August and October.
A hedonist's guide to Stockholm
An in-depth look at Scandinavia’s design and style capital, Hg2 Stockholm takes readers on a journey of discovery through this beautiful archipelago city. With detailed and unbiased reviews of every venue, Hg2 Stockholm covers where’s hot and, just as importantly, where’s not – with this guide readers will never be stuck amongst the hordes of tourists “that clog the narrow arteries of the Old Town like packs of slow witted elk”.
Is our heritage at risk?
What causes prehistoric burial mounds gradually to disappear? What makes ruined castles and abbeys crumble? What constitutes a serious threat to a historic park or the site of a 17th century shipwreck? English Heritage is sharpening its tools for the protection of England’s heritage at risk. It is creating the first all-encompassing register of the country’s neglected or decaying historic treasures and introducing new ways to save them.
Walk Italy in comfort - And to budget
World Walks Ltd, a walking holidays specialist, is responding to current worries about the economy by offering budget versions of its holidays to some destinations. First on the list is Umbria in Italy.
Try the ‘tapas’ approach to activity holidays
If you have ever tried out a new activity on holiday only to discover on day one that “this is not quite for me”, then you might like to try the “tapas” approach to activity holidays that Andalucia-specialist, All Ways Spain, is launching. You can choose from a range of activities, either cultural or active, which allow you to sample a little of everything – the essence of choice inherent in tapas dishes.
Top female golfers return to France for Evian Masters
The Evian Masters tournament is a world class event that guarantees the presence of the international golfing elite. 22 nations were represented at the 2007 Evian Masters. 2008 will be even more international, featuring a Chinese player for the first time. The best women players in the world will all line up behind the world number one player, Lorena Ochoa.
Cruises take the sting out of the exchange rate
In response to the fall in the pound’s value against the euro and consequent increase in the cost of land-based Eurozone holidays, editors from Cruise Critic (cruisecritic.co.uk), the world’s leading online resource for cruise news and reviews are advising British holidaymakers to book a cruise to beat the exchange rate blues.
Royal debut at biggest 999 event in the UK
The biggest Emergency Services display in the country welcomes a royal appearance from The Tigers as they headline Eastbourne’s 999 weekend when it returns to the south coast from 5-6 July 2008.
Superbreak branches out into Airport Parking
Heading to the airport and need to pre-book your car parking? Booking a weekend break away and need to drive to the airport but don’t want to queue up to pay on your return? Short break operator Superbreak is for the first time offering airport parking for anyone flying out of nine of the UK’s major airports. With savings of up to 60% on standard ‘drive in’ on the day prices there has never been a better reason to pre-book.
Bank Holiday wash out sees Brits fleeing the UK
The dismal Bank Holiday weather and downpour which greeted commuters last Bank Holiday as they travelled back to work has lead to a huge surge in holiday bookings as Britons make a bid to escape the downpour for sunnier climes.
Special shows spring into action for Willows’ Half Term
Willows Farm Village near St Albans in Hertfordshire is gearing up for the start of its Spring Special activity to coincide with May Half Term (24th May – 1st June). Highlights of the week include the amazing Dog Agility Shows and the Sheep Shearing Demonstrations.
Sex and the City movie boosts Yorkshire-New York sales
When the first ever transatlantic flights to New York from Leeds Bradford were launched this month, it was expected to be popular among Christmas shoppers; now, figures released from Jet2holidays.com show that it is the most popular ever route among female travellers – more than two-thirds of breaks have been snapped up by women.
Get crazy about Kenya on Facebook
In the first months of 2008 Kenya’s travel industry was hit by political turmoil, however one specialist African tour operator is now looking to change the fortunes of Kenya with a campaign that spans both the virtual and the real world.
Mali's year
The world’s longest established travel company, Cox & Kings, has announced record figures for Mali this year. In the past, Mali’s annual Desert Festival in Essakane has been a huge tourist draw, showcasing local Tuareg music as part of a wider eclectic mix from around the world.
Caravan holidays meet higher expectations
High bills, the low pound and environmental concerns are all contributing towards a rise in popularity of Britain’s caravan parks – with Haven Holidays reporting increases of around 30% over the last three weeks for breaks in June and July.