Types of trip
Sence Valley - A wildlife haven in the National Forest
Visitors to Sence Valley Forest Park in The National Forest are now able to identify the abundant wildlife in the park thanks to new innovative information points just installed.
English Heritage launch St George's Day campaign
A campaign to encourage people to celebrate Saint George’s Day on 23 April has been launched by English Heritage. English national pride is being put to shame by that of the Irish, Scottish and Welsh, according to the organisation, and English Heritage is throwing down the gauntlet by challenging English people to celebrate their own patron saint.
Celebrating the birth of Buddha
The Lotus Lantern Festival, which is held to commemorate the birth of Buddha, is an important annual festival in Seoul, which brings together Korean and foreign Buddhist devotees as well as the general public. Don’t miss your chance to see this spectacular festival, which is held in the downtown area of Jongno and Dongdaemun between the 2 – 4th May 2008.
Pamper your pooch with a European holiday
With National Pet Month taking place until 5 May, now is the perfect time to celebrate with your pet, and treat the ‘whole family’ to a fabulous European holiday. With DFDS Seaways’ PETS Travel Scheme you can take your pets on a trip away with you! The leading cruise ferry operator can accommodate your pets on the popular Newcastle – Amsterdam service and rest assured that your furry friends will be enjoying themselves in one of our cruise ferries’ spacious kennels, while you sit back and enjoy your trip.
Find late season snow in Val Thorens
Easter often heralds the end of the ski season, but its early occurrence this year means there is still time to hit the slopes in Europe. For the best chance of snow, specialist ski operator Flexiski recommends heading to Val Thorens, Europe’s highest ski resort at an altitude of 2,300m. The resort is due to stay open until 4th May 2008.
Denmark’s second city is first for culture
Aarhus is Denmark’s second largest city and located on the East Jutland coast. Known for its great care of preserving Denmark’s past as well as being a modern and vibrant university city, Aarhus is both old and young at heart, with a unique range of attractions for a long weekend.
10 days in Oz
It takes many months to really get to know Australia, yet with daily flights from London to Sydney via Singapore and Bangkok it's also quite possible to taste Australia's delights in just 10 days. Once you're there put more money back in to your pocket by staying at a YHA Hostel, where beds in multi-share rooms cost from just £6 per night, and double ensuite private rooms cost just £30 per person per night.
No stopping travellers from Newcastle to Stavanger
UK regional airline, Eastern Airways, will now introduce its first non-stop service from Newcastle International Airport to Stavanger. Travellers flying with Newcastle’s most punctual scheduled airline will benefit from greater convenience and time savings with the start of the new daily non-stop weekday service launching on 12 May 2008. The independent carrier previously provided a link from Newcastle to Stavanger via Aberdeen.
Ditch the med and head to the wild west this summer
With the 2008 credit crunch forcing travellers to rethink their dream holidays, many adventurers might be planning to downsize the usual summer break. However, a holiday with Ranch Rider in the US could set you back far less, as many of the tour operator's ranch stays feature price tags lower than that of 2007. A dream vacation for those looking to fulfill their childhood Wild West fantasies - America is even more of a bargain ticket this summer as the pound is a strong contender compared to the dollar.
The Lynx effect
It would seem that the Lynx is making a comeback in the Italian Alps after a gap of nearly 100 years. In Spain however, the Iberian Lynx (Lynx Pardinus) is close to extinction with around 150 left in the wild. Naturetrek’s 6-day holiday focuses on the lesser-known corners of Spain’s Andalucia, the last refuges of the critically endangered Iberian Lynx.
Chinese wildlife
To outsiders, China projects a publically ambivalent approach towards wildlife, seemingly treating it as just another natural resource to be harvested and fed to its expanding economy. The demands of traditional Chinese medicine are rightly blamed for the ongoing demise of several endangered species, and the old anecdote about anything with four legs bar a table ending up on restaurant menus further compounds an apparently mercenary attitude towards the natural world.
Hemingway's Kenya
Equine Adventures introduces spectacular savings on two thrilling 1-week mobile horseback safari’s set amongst the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, in southern Kenya’s remote Chyulu Hills – Hemingway’s Green Hills of Africa. Save £240 p/p and £570 p/p respectively on departures from Nairobi 8th June and 13th July 2008.
Marathon fundraiser dives off to Cumbria
Phenomenal charity fund-raiser, Lloyd Scott MBE revealed himself to be the mystery guest at the VIP and press launch of the Lakes Aquarium, on Tuesday, April 8, one of his last public engagements before heading off to the Flora London Marathon 2008. Whilst guests gathered to be some of the first to see the new Virtual Dive Bell - a stunning piece of technology costing £100,000 that transports visitors to the murky depths of an African Lake, through immersive technology, Lloyd suddenly appeared in his famous 130lb diving suit and helmet.
Grand tours for the Cheshire set
Luxury travel company Grand Tourist has announced that it is exhibiting at one of the UK’s largest design exhibitions. Grand Tourist, which specialises in the finest that Europe has to offer, is launching a new range of luxury Italian holidays at Cheshire’s Tatton Park Design Weekend from May 3 to 5th, 2008.
Luxury lodgings in Botswana’s Okavango Delta
In August 2008, Conservation Corporation Africa (CC Africa) will be opening two luxurious safari lodges set on a private 50 000 hectare concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Xaranna Tented Camp and Xudum Delta Lodge will be built with a light footprint showcasing CC Africa’s commitment to responsible luxury.