Types of trip
Total Eclipse 2008 – Mongolia
On August 1st 2008, Western Mongolia will provide the optimum locations to witness the next total eclipse of the sun. The eclipse path crosses first through Bayan-Ulgii province and then again through Hovd province in the south west corner of the country.
The ultimate wilderness experience
Imagine your own ger in the middle of the majestic inspiring Mongolian heartland countryside – in a lush valley; at the foot of a forested mountain; or by the edge of a river – or all three. You will be able to enjoy serene isolation far from other people - and civilisation.
Pop your cork in Vegas
Tantalise your taste buds, satisfy senses and pop your cork at the second Bon Appétit and Las Vegas Uncork’d extravaganza - Vegas Uncork’d: A Bon Appétit Epicurean Experience, taking place 8-11 May 2008. With more than 25 events planned at Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Lake Las Vegas, and Wynn Las Vegas, this delicious, star-studded weekend is sure to be a mouth watering experience.
Ski holiday bargains
With fresh snow falling and plenty already on the ground there is still time to make some turns on the slopes of Canada before the end of the season. Frontier Ski has some great offers available including some great deals for families and groups.
Festival goers head to Devon
On the summer solstice weekend of 20 - 22 June, the tenth GoldCoast Oceanfest surf and music lifestyle festival with an eco conscience will take place in North Devon’s Croyde Bay.
Experience a night to remember with haunting breaks
Haunting Breaks (hauntingbreaks.co.uk) offer unforgettable one and two night breaks in stunning but haunted locations from just £170 per person which feature: ghost hunting, dowsing, séances, table tipping, glass divination, dinner with wine, overnight accommodation and breakfast.
2008 sees launch of easyCruise Life
After a successful first summer in Greece, easyCruise’s second ship named easyCruise Life will join the easyCruise fleet on a new 7 day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey.
Seven years in responsible tourism
Leading responsible tourism website, responsibletravel.com celebrates its seventh birthday this month (6 April). Here, the company's co-founder, Justin Francis reflects on the website's launch in April 2001 and looks towards the ethical food industry for tips for taking the responsible travel movement forward.
Anniversary Ghost Festival to take place at Bisham Abbey
Fright Nights, the UK’s leading ghost hunt specialist, is organising a Ghost Festival at Bisham Abbey on Saturday 10 May. The Festival, which will take place from 7pm – 12pm, will celebrate six years of holding ghost themed events at the 800 year old Abbey. Mentioned in the Doomsday Book, Bisham Abbey played host to Henry VIII and the exiled Elizabeth I. With a building steeped in so much history, it’s of no surprise that the Abbey is reputed to be the third most haunted building in the country.
Holidays to Orlando – More affordable than you think
Midwesterners weary of the winter cold and eager to enjoy some sun and warm weather are headed to Orlando in droves during this year’s spring travel season. Historically, the weeks following Easter are the busiest times of the year in America’s most popular family destination area. However, families planning their spring getaways have a little-known, value-packed lodging option available that can stretch their vacation dollar: a roomy vacation home rental.
Pennsylvania golf resort welcomes back visitors
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau today announces that the area's golf courses are open, or preparing to open, for the 2008 season. Weather permitting, golfers can enjoy the Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret courses, which range from challenging tracks that test the lowest handicappers to beginner-friendly courses and everything in between.
Flight Centre sees rise in volunteering holidays
Holidays are traditionally seen as a time for selfish pleasure and the chance of a week or two without worry. However, some holidaymakers are shying away from this kind of break and spending their precious time off work helping others.
Welcome onboard a Baltic cruise
A cruise simply takes out all the hassle of travelling and planning. Step onboard one of the world’s leading cruise liners and enjoy the comfort a cruise holiday offers.
There’s more to a safari than wildlife
Whilst one of the main reasons for taking a trip to Southern Africa is likely to be an opportunity to see the Big 5 in their natural surroundings, the region can also offer a whole range of unique activities that have nothing to do with wildlife at all! Specialist Southern Africa operator Native Escapes offers tailor made and small group trips which include exciting safari adventures, including day and night Big 5 game drives, bush walks, and opportunities to see wildlife from a canoe or boat, as well as other experiences not always associated with a safari trip.
Surf's up in Ireland
Hot off the TV news comes a report that Ireland’s north-west coast – and particularly Bundoran beach in Donegal – is the new rival to Bondi for surfers. According to those ‘in the know’, there are many world-class reef and beach breaks within five kilometres of Bundoran and waves in excess of 15 metres high have been experienced and ridden at Mullaghmore Head in the last few weeks.