Types of trip
Country music lovers should take the ‘Crooked Road’
With a long hot summer stretching ahead, country music lovers seeking a music festival showcasing bluegrass, ‘old-time’ and mountain music, will want to head off down the Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail, deep in Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains. The Old Fiddler’s Convention at Galax – now in its 69th year - takes place between 4 – 9 August this year and attracts some 50,000 visitors annually.
DIY deals are top for internet savvy Brits
British holiday-makers are choosing cheaper prices and increased choice over the traditional package holiday; but the decline of the travel agent and rise of the internet and budget airlines is pushing the limits of existing insurance policies.
Cardiff is top of the UK’s fun list
The city of Cardiff has been named as the most fun place to live in the UK, according to new research, which revealed that Cardiff had the biggest hoard of amusements; dubbing the city the most fun place in the UK. Lively Liverpool and bubbly Blackpool, on the other hand, appeared to have lost their sources of entertainment, coming bottom of the pile.
Kayak.co.uk launches “Search By Segment”
To help travellers find the perfect itinerary at the best price, Kayak.co.uk has launched a “Search by Segment” tool which helps people create bespoke itineraries around any preferred departing or returning flight. Unlike other travel sites that only offer one search option, Kayak.co.uk is the first travel search site to allow users to search by their preferred method: by each individual trip segment or a return flight.
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk celebrates 50,000 listings
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk provides more choice and security for travellers than ever before, as it hits a landmark 50,000 listings. As well as offering over double the number of properties as the nearest competitor, it is now the only website of its kind in the UK to feature guest reviews and offer a guarantee against fraud.
Cheat the credit crunch by sneaking past the Euro-zone
There is more to making your hard earned cash go further this holiday season than sneaking past the Euro-zone. Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK’s leading flight price comparison website, has pulled together a suitcase full of suggestions to help you pack some serious value for money on your holidays.
Let your senses guide you
Instead of lying on a beach this year, why not do something different and give your senses a treat? Whether you want to tickle your taste buds with a wine tasting trip to La Rioja in Spain, awaken your sense of smell among the tulip fields of Amsterdam, or excite your sense of touch with a traditional Moroccan Hammam bath, Flight Centre has a variety of sensual holidays to suit everyone.
Osprey watching in the Lake District
Be at one with nature this year and head to the stunning Western Lake District, where fabulous ospreys nesting near Bassenthwaite Lake now have a brand new audience in which to strike awe and wonder, thanks to the creation of a new Osprey Bus. Ospreys are such a rare sight in England that over 500,000 people have headed up to one of Cumbria’s most beautiful lakes to watch the nesting, chick-rearing and feeding behaviour of Mr and Mrs No-Ring.
Get carried away with Netflights.com
Sex in the City is back, but this time the girls are on the big screen. Inspired by Candace Bushnell’s column in the New York Observer, the movie continues to follow the trials and tribulations of successful author and fashion icon, Carrie Bradshaw and her friends. Four years on and they’re still struggling to balance work with relationships, marriage and motherhood, whilst still searching for the perfect Jimmy Choo’s.
In the footsteps of Indiana Jones
As Indiana Jones prepares to launch himself back onto our screens after 19 years, Bales Worldwide has the ultimate low-down on holidays that will take you in his intrepid footsteps. From the jungles of South America and the mountains of Nepal, to the ancient cities of India and the archaeological sites of Jordan, these journeys will have you reaching for your Fedora and heading off on an adventure.
May Bank Holiday sets two records for Eastbourne
Record crowds of more than 30,000, a record 550 vehicle exhibitors on Eastbourne’s Western Lawns, plus glorious sunshine gave Magnificent Motors a Birthday to remember as the transport spectacular celebrated its 5th year. Boosted by the brilliant Bank Holiday weather, Magnificent Motors, set two records in 2008 and welcomed more than 30,000 visitors alongside 550 vehicles to the Western Lawns over the two days; the highest crowd and exhibitor numbers in the event’s 5-year history.
Beijing Olympics via Seoul
With the Beijing Summer Olympics fast approaching there is still time to plan a trip to the Far East with a visit to 'Seoul' a former Olympic city. Four UK based tour operators have created products to allow you to enjoy the region during this historic period.
Explore the Lazio region with Authentic Italy
The stunning and diverse region of Lazio is situated in central Italy, on the western coast. It is best known for the capital city of Rome, which is one of its most popular tourist attractions. However, there is much more to visit in this beautiful area than the famous Coliseum and the Vatican.
Arctic adventures in Tromsø
Get in touch with the Arctic adventurer within you, just 3 hours direct flight from London. Fashionable Tromsø, Norway’s secret Artic pearl, offers the unique combination of out of this world skiing, trekking and scenery with excellent cuisine and more bars per capita than anywhere else in the world.
Widlife and wild-scapes
Next week, BBC2 launch their new six-part documentary series Wild China, co-produced by the BBC Natural History Unit and China Central Television (CCTV), the first time that CCTV has collaborated with a foreign company. The production team were granted unprecedented access to remote parts of China, enabling them to film and document the country's diverse wildlife and wild landscapes more comprehensively than ever before.