Types of trip
Frogs, fireworks and monkey business
A free guided tour of Poás Volcano National Park and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and an extra night’s accommodation at a luxurious eco-hotel on the beach, are just two of the special offers included in Trips Worldwide’s 12-day summer holiday in Costa Rica. This tour has been specially designed with families in mind as it includes two adjoining rooms in each of the hotels. Departures from London are available daily from June to September 08.
On top of the world
Experience the ultimate in Polar adventure this summer with Peregrine Adventures - an expedition voyage to the top of the world, the Geographic North Pole. Choose from two 16 or one 17-day adventure aboard the 50 Years of Victory, the largest, most sophisticated and powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker ever constructed, departing Helsinki for Murmansk by air, 23rd June, 6th and 19th July 08 respectively. (The 19th July departure coincides with the solar eclipse).
Italian April blues
The owners of the 4 star Romana in the sleepy town of Minori, on the Amalfi Coast are now offering clients a special deal throughout April 2008 if booked through The Italian Connection.
Discover the Isle of Man
From 1st April 2008, Weber Shandwick will be working with the Isle of Man tourist board to further promote it as an exciting and somewhat undiscovered UK tourist destination.
Mussels, music and craic
Mussels, music and craic - that’s what’s in store for those who find themselves in North Connemara over the weekend of 2 – 5 May. This year sees the second ‘Connemara Mussel Festival’ on the beautiful Renvyle Peninsula, where it’s expected that more than two tonnes of the delicious bivalves will be harvested and where there’s also traditional music and dance, treasure hunts, plus mussel cookery competitions and tastings.
A new treyn of thought
Discover Europe this summer with Treyn Holidays, a new tour operator specialising in inspiring escorted holidays by rail. In response to the growing demand for ‘No Fly’ holidays which use rail travel to minimise customers’ carbon footprint, Treyn Holidays have a selection of tours for people looking for a more environmentally friendly way to travel.
Meals on wheels – Ludwig’s on foot
This week, Germany opened a new 'robot restaurant' - Baggers in Nuremberg. Freshly prepared (by a human), meals are ordered from touch-screen TV’s, then run all the way from the kitchen, high up in the roof, down to colour coded tables, via high speed helter-skelter-type tracks.
There’s nothing terrible about this trip
Tamerlane the Terrible, central Asia's most influential military leader of the 14th century, would be celebrating his 672nd birthday this week…luckily for the 21st century he is not. The Turkik Mongol conqueror spent his life wreaking destruction across Central Asia and is legendary for his ruthless savagery and lack of mercy, massacring entire populations, then building towers out of his victims skulls… his aim was to make his capital, Samarkand, the most impressive in Asia.
New season of arts events set to inspire and amuse
The hills and streets of the Lake District will come alive to the sights and sounds of a new season of arts events in 2008. Lakes Alive will feature some of the world’s best outdoor performers, bringing a taste of the Edinburgh fringe festival to the Lake District’s towns and villages.
Mallorca: Fun for the family, room for discovery
Are you ready to treat your family to sun, fun and adventure? From its mountainous landscapes and vast stretches of white sandy coastline to its charming beachside villages, kid-friendly theme parks and historic architectural landmarks, Mallorca boasts some of the most wide-ranging sights and activities for travellers of all ages.
Tourism boost for Israel
New tourism figures released today by the Israel Government Tourist Office in London reveal that more and more tourists are choosing to visit the Israel as the number of international visitors continues to grow in 2008.
Luxury camping in Africa
From March 2008, Conservation Corporation Africa (CC Africa) welcomes guests to their two new intimate semi-permanent luxury tented camps, Chobe Under Canvas and Savute Under Canvas, located in the game-rich Chobe National Park and the expansive Savute area – one of Botswana’s greatest wilderness reserves.
Weather or not with Haven
Haven Holidays are offering breaks in April from as little as £99 for a four night break for a family of four. If the sun shines you can make the most of their fabulous locations around the UK. They have 35 holiday parks in some stunning positions – walk out directly onto the Cleveland Way in North Yorkshire, the South West Coast Path in Cornwall or the World Heritage Jurassic Coast in Devon.
China at Harewood
The East Bedroom at Harewood House near Leeds, home to the Queen’s cousin the Earl of Harewood has been restored and redecorated with exquisite hand-painted Chinese wallpaper dating back to the 1760s. The wallpaper, which is now on view to the general public for the first time, provides a dazzling centrepiece to the ‘China at Harewood’ exhibition.
Engage and learn in Norway
Travel journalist Roger Norum will be the guest instructor at Creative Escapes’ travel writing course in Hardanger, Norway held May 15–18. This engaging learning holiday takes place in a gorgeous fjord-side location on the Hardanger fjord, the second longest fjord in Norway.