Types of trip
Experience the real Wild West in Calgary
The Calgary Stampede came to life back in the summer of 1912: Just as Annie Oakley was hanging up her guns and Wyatt Earp was riding quietly off into the sunset. The world famous event has been keeping the legend of the Wild West alive ever since. Billed as the ‘Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’, the world’s largest outdoor rodeo regularly attracts over one million visitors – decked heel to toe in western attire and TV audiences in excess of two million viewers.
Irish Ferries launch May offers with reduced fares
To capitalise on the current buoyant ferry travel market, Irish Ferries has launched its best-ever offers with substantial savings for couples and families travelling by car to Ireland during the period 18 May – 30 September.
Eur-obviously better off in Asia
These days it is almost impossible to pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV without being faced with stories about the state of the UK economy. So, as our thoughts turn towards the holiday season, we are all looking to get the best value from our summer break. With the strength of the Euro making the continent a much more expensive option this year, leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, has some great news for holidaymakers.
Hello sunshine!
Whilst Britain basks in sunshine grab a short break in the UK before the weather changes again! Take advantage of some fantastic last minute price deals and make the most of the sun. If you can drop everything and go away over the next two weeks head for the sunny south coast – Haven Holidays’ Combe Haven near Hastings is offering four night mid-week breaks from just £99 (arriving 12th or 19th May) in ‘Superior’ self-catering holiday homes for up to six people.
DFDS Seaways launch Turkey and Tinsel trip
The festive season may seem a long way away but book early and you can enjoy DFDS Seaways’ six night River Cruise Break to Germany’s Rhine Valley. Celebrate Christmas and New Year onboard with carols, gifts and food. With limited availability the break includes two nights onboard sailing between Newcastle and Holland and four nights cruising the Rhine.
Life Coaching holidays in Athens
Skyros Holidays has a very special offer for the month of May only. Book any Life Coaching holiday in Skyros this summer, before the end of May and you'll receive a free return transfer from Athens worth £125. This includes one night at the Dorian Inn in Athens which features a rooftop bar overlooking the Acropolis. In the morning, you'll join the coach and ferry transfer across to the island of Skyros to begin a holiday to remember!
Half term holiday highlights for Whitsun week
For a week of fantastic family fun this half term turn to holidaylettings.co.uk to plan your ideal holiday. Relax on the beach whilst the children play, enjoy an action packed adventure or experience a traditional English Whitsun week. As more of us prioritise truly undisturbed fun with added privacy, the obvious choice is the self-catering holiday, which gives families the opportunity to experience all the delights of the local area.
Brazil launches hot site for gay travellers
A new travel site - theloveland.net - offering tourist information, cultural programs and packages has been launched with the aim of encouraging travellers to visit Brazil for the São Paulo Gay Pride Parade.
Why paper is back - for Travellers Cheques at least
American Express Travellers Cheques are one of the safest and smartest ways of taking foreign currency abroad and can save travellers a significant amount of money by providing commission and charge free foreign currency which is easily accessible.
Summer holiday bookings surge despite economic concerns
Concerns over the economy have not affected summer holiday 2008 bookings at Freedom Direct. The online travel agency has not seen a difference in bookings to holidays in Spain or other European holiday hotspots despite the strong Euro.
Croatia calling
The delights of the island of Kolocep in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Croatia are set to tempt you this summer thanks to Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays.
Find your wanderlust in Africa
The essence of travel is wanderlust – a word normally associated with up and coming backpacking meccas. According to Acacia Adventure Holidays, India and Thailand have had their time in the spotlight and now Africa is heading up the list of locations: 30% of their travellers going solo after finishing their itineraries. But why combine an organised trip with backpacking in Africa?
The way we were
For a glimpse of landscapes and rural communities unchanged for centuries, and a diverse flora rivalling many better known botanical destinations, join Naturetrek on an 8-day appreciation of the flowers of Slovakia’s mountains and plains, departing London 7th June 2008. The richness of the flora will be revealed during this carefully timed tour exploring a range of contrasting habitats from the Slovak Karst in the south, where flowers typical of the dry steppes may be found, to the high alpine meadows of the High Tatras Mountains.
Crossing the last frontier
According to recent reports, fewer Central and Eastern European immigrants are heading for the UK and an increasing number are deciding to head back home. Discover some of the reasons why - impressive mountain ranges, abundant wildlife, lush valleys and beautiful architecture to name a few – and explore one of the last frontiers in Central Europe following in the steps of the historic amber trade route, during Walks Worldwide’s 8-day guided, Crossing Central Europe trek through Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland, departing Budapest 3rd August 2008.
Size isn´t everything!
She weighs more than 80,000 family cars or 32,000 adult elephants and at 1,112 ft, and is longer than 37 double-decker buses, but if you don’t fancy rubbing shoulders with 3,999 other passengers (imagine the scrum for the deckchairs), a holiday aboard the brand new 160,000-ton, 15-deck Independence of the Seas - the world’s largest cruise ship, may not be for you.