Types of Trip

Seven of the best skiing breaks for (and before) Christmas

If you are planning to go skiing over Christmas, then the best advice is to get organised now to ensure you secure the resort and dates of your choice.

Have a country house Christmas with unique Lake District touches

Enjoy a cracking Christmas full of all of the fun, fine food and some very different yet fabulous festive activities by booking a Christmas break at the four-star Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel in Bowness, the Lake District.

TrekAmerica launches epic, one of a kind road trip

48 states in 80 days – TrekAmerica has launched the mother of all tours across the USA, The Great 48. This epic, one of a kind, road trip takes in all 48 contiguous US states and runs on one exclusive departure date.

Autumnal breaks with Cumbria’s ‘Tourism Experience of the Year’ tour company

The Lake District’s number one tour operator and Cumbria Tourism’s ‘Tourism Experience of the Year’, Mountain Goat, has two exquisite tour holidays on offer in October 2013 for those wishing to explore the autumnal glory on evidence in Northern England at this time of year.

Celebrate the festive season in style

Dorchester Collection's three properties in the UK - The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane in London and Coworth Park in Berkshire - will be offering a variety of ways to celebrate Christmas this winter, from special overnight rates and Christmas brunches to festive magicians and floral masterclasses, 'tis indeed the season to be jolly!

Bamboo Travel heads West to Sri Lanka

Asia specialist Bamboo Travel has added Sri Lanka to its growing portfolio of destinations taking the total number now on offer to 14.

Wildlife trips to Oman, the Republic of Congo, Brazil, Tanzania and Spain

Wildlife specialist Naturetrek’s new 2014 brochure is packed full of tours, treks and cruises expertly guided by leading naturalists.

New luxury horse riding holidays from Ranch Rider

Ranch Rider is adding two experiences to its luxury portfolio, the tour operator’s new specialist weeks covering horse artistry and dog sledding - the latter activity related to the Last Great Race On Earth.

Voyages Jules Verne launches 13 new escorted tours

Specialist tour operator Voyages Jules Verne continues to live up to its reputation for innovation with the introduction of 13 new itineraries to its worldwide programme.

Essential eleventh hour travel guide for Oktoberfest

Cost savvy Brits wanting to book an eleventh hour trip to Munich for Oktoberfest don’t need to worry about the impact of airfares on their wallet as a price analysis, carried out by travel comparison website Kayak.co.uk, shows that flight costs can decrease by as much as 29 per cent during the second week of the festival.

Last-minute sunshine and yoga duo for singles

The opportunity to enjoy a spot of late summer sun in Turkey - plus enjoy complimentary yoga sessions under the instruction of a British yoga master - is the offer to singles looking for a last-minute getaway from specialist operator, Friendship Travel.