Types of trip
Artists open their doors to Suffolk visitors
Over 140 of Suffolk’s finest artists will open their studios to visitors for free during the four weekends of June between 11am and 5pm when they will be able to appreciate the artwork on show, ask questions about its original concept and gain an insight into the creative process. Viewers will meet the artist in his or her world of creation and learn about their inspiration and the method of working.
A ‘grown-up’ offer from Irish Ferries
A ‘grown-up’ offer from Irish Ferries comes with the introduction of a ‘free friend place’ worth £36 on a return journey. For all motorists booking a crossing between 29 March and 9 April - for travel between 6 April and 22 May – a second person in the car travels free. To qualify for the ‘free friend place’, bookings must be made at least seven days before travel.
Don’t be a fool – Book early for big savings
Book with Keycamp before 1 April and receive up to 30% off your summer holiday. Clever campers should book before April Fool’s Day if they want to take advantage of a superb new offer and receive up to 30% off this year’s summer camping holiday.
Raise your glass to 10 years of the Bordeaux Wine Festival
The 2008 Bordeaux Wine Festival will take place from the 26th to the 29th of June on the quays of the left bank of the Garonne River, from the Pont de Pierre to the Bourse Maritime.
Danish by design
Finn Juhl was one of the groundbreaking designers that from the 1940s onward, in company with Arne Jacobsen and Poul Kjaerholm, created what was to become known abroad as ‘Danish Modern’. He became a father-figure of the new Teak style and made furniture using new techniques with great details and most of all, they were extremely comfortable.
Spotlight on West Country holiday homes
The new colour supplement from West Country specialists, Helpful Holidays, features forty-five self-catering properties increasing their existing portfolio to over 600 holiday homes.
City cruise breaks to Bergen
We are all living life at such a fast pace, that short cruise breaks to relax and reflect are a necessity. Escape the rat race with DFDS Seaways and take a city cruise break to Bergen with DFDS Seaways. Summer is a great time for a short cruise break to Norway, as the fine weather brings out the colour of the landscapes.
The ultimate 14-day adventure to Costa Rica
Watching bottlenose and spotted dolphins; white water rafting; riding to the top of an active 11,000 feet volcano; watching for the resplendent quetzal; cantering along sandy Pacific beaches and hiking in verdant rainforests - these are just some of the activities that travellers can experience when visiting the small yet perfectly formed Central American country of Costa Rica.
Michaela Strachan to open virtual dive bell in The Lakes
TV celebrity, Michaela Strachan, is heading to the Lakes Aquarium, at Lakeside, near Newby Bridge, to officially open its stunning, new feature, The Virtual Dive Bell, at 1.45pm on March 29.
Let Qantas Holidays take you on location
Taking inspiration from three new movies filmed in Australia for release this year, Qantas Holidays has highlighted a series of tours and put together a selection of suggested itineraries for ‘set-jetters’ who want to visit the Australian locations showcased in the films Australia, Fool’s Gold and Rogue, as well as revisiting some old favourites.
Stay in a French Château and become part of the family
Ever wondered what it’s like to stay in a castle and be entertained by the lord and lady of the manor? Well, for the first time visitors to the Western Loire can find out. The region’s oldest dynasties are not only opening their doors to the public but welcoming holidaymakers to stay in their magnificent, immaculately decorated, homes – almost as if they were a part of the family.
Families flock abroad to avoid freezing Easter weather
Freezing UK Easter weather conditions has led to floods of families flocking to warmer climes throughout April to make the most of the staggered school holidays, says leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com.
Enjoy all the fun of the fair in Spain
Set to explode in to life on April 12th 2008 is the Festival of Seville, one of the most well known events in Spain. If you fancy running away to the fair this Spring there’s still time to book one of the many hotels in Seville, conveniently collected together by Go2Spain.co.uk.
Stress free travel across Europe
The treasures of Rome and Florence are well known for their antiquity and medieval splendor. But it takes an expert to really get the depth of history if you want more than just 'what the guide book says'.
Fresh snow and late availability for families
Family specialist Ski Famille’s properties sit at the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil ski domain; an area currently enjoying fantastic late season snow conditions. The past week has seen over 50cm of fresh snow falling on an already excellent base and the company’s Chris Thompson reports unprecedented last minute demand.