Types of trip
Bag a bank holiday bargain, Vegas style
Sun and excitement seekers who spend a May Bank Holiday in Las Vegas will discover a city full of unexpected delights. A journey across the Atlantic is fantastic value right now and Brits will be thrilled with the shopping bargains they can bring home. Las Vegas is the home of serious shopping. A multitude of malls, retail parks and outlets all offer substantial savings on prices in the UK.
Put a spring in your step this bank holiday
Discover the hidden wonders of Europe and make the most of the two May Bank Holidays with the UK’s leading specialist in quirky off the beaten track holidays.
Why not try something different this bank holiday
This Bank Holiday weekend take the bull by the horns and head off on a mini adventure! Leading tour operator, Travelsphere, still has a few places remaining on some great ideas for the Bank Holiday weekend. See the Sahara and Souks of Tunisia, bask in the sights and scenery of Lake Garda, Croatia and Venice on a three centre trip, discover the undiscovered in Ukraine, travel by train across Russia, or simply relax on the stunning shores of the Seychelles.
Spring clean your bank holiday plans
Spring is an ideal time to welcome new beginnings and embrace fresh opportunities. So why not take advantage of the May Bank Holiday’s to see the world and form lifelong friendships with singles specialist Just You. Each holiday combines accommodation in carefully selected hotels, delicious evening meals with your travel companions and days full of culture, knowledge and easy adventure.
Dragonflies and birds of the Camargue
The Camargue, France’s vast wetland lying within the arms of the Rhone Delta, conjures up romantic images of wild white horses, black fighting bulls, gypsy festivals and perhaps the best olives in the world. Natural history specialist Naturetrek, however, has been particularly inspired by the region’s stunning dragonflies and offers a brand new 8-day tour focussing on both the rich dragonfly and bird populations. Tour departs London 2nd July 2008.
The driest place on earth
As the UK’s miserably moderate winter effects its usual miraculous transformation into a reliably average cold and wet Spring, isn’t it time to look for something extreme? South America’s Atacama Desert’s annual rainfall averages less than 1mm, so you can leave sandbags and wellies at home for this overland journey through one of the world’s most spectacular, dramatic and dry landscapes!
Discover the heart of eastern Canada
Hike through remote mountain wilderness and ancient forest, canoe and swim in crystal clear lakes, explore the cultural delights of Toronto and charming Quebec City, explore the inspiring panoramas of the Charlevoix, Lac Saint Jean and Saguenay Fjord regions, then drive to the whale-watching capital of the East coast to watch the Saint Lawrence whales.
Caribbean Phoenix
Rising like a ‘Phoenix from the ashes’ - a series of volcanic eruptions in the 1990s, have ultimately proved no setback for Montserrat’s marine environment. Within the exclusion zone imposed for many years, the ecosystem has thrived without human intervention, and is now healthier than ever.
Get there before the rush
After the rainy season, Luangwa Valley is spectacular, the weather superb, the game as prolific as ever, and while the camps begin to re-open, May and June are traditionally quiet months - a great time to visit the Zambian bush before the crowds! Tailor-made natural history specialist Wildlife Worldwide offers a last minute discount of over 20% on a special 9-day Leopards of Luangwa safari, spending 8-nights in the Valley and 1-night at Pioneer Camp in Lusaka, for travel between 28th May and the 30th June 2008. Tours depart Heathrow once a week.
The Eagle has landed
Mongolia's pristine natural environment makes it one of the few places to experience real freedom amongst the great outdoors. Vast rolling grasslands, azure-blue lakes and snow-capped peaks combine to allow riders a rare chance to enter a nomadic world far removed from the strains of modern life.
Enjoy a vroom with a view in Valencia
Everyone’s catching Grand Prix fever it seems and nowhere is this truer than in Spain, home to double world champion Fernando Alonso. Excitement has been especially revved up as this year Valencia, in the southeast, is set to host its first ever race in May. For motor heads and race fans alike who want to feel the engine fumes in their hair, hotels in Valencia are getting snapped up fast so now is the time to get booked.
Shompole House offers a unique safari experience
Following the huge success of Little Shompole, the latest addition to The Art of Ventures Collection in Kenya is a home away from home, Shompole House which opens next month. Sleeping up to four people Shompole House offers you unique safari style, stunning views, a relaxed atmosphere, private dining, spa treatments and the opportunity to take part in the many game viewing activities.
Holidays costa lot in Europe but less long haul
Holidaymakers face a steep rise in the cost of trips to the eurozone this year because of the plummeting pound, but summer breaks elsewhere in Europe and in the USA should offer better value, according to the annual Post Office Holiday Costs Barometer.
There’s something deep in the jungle
Due to popular demand Somak Holidays has introduced an incredible tour programming the Pench National Park, where the BBC’s captivating documentary Tiger – Spy in The Jungle was filmed. The enchanting series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, was filmed over three years and captured India’s tigers in never before seen situations.
Spring bank holiday in Ireland
Enjoy a family Spring Bank Holiday break in Ireland for just £21 per person, per night with Irish Ferries Holidays for the week commencing 24 May.