Types of trip
The 8 wonders of Kansas
More than 24,000 people from all 50 states cast votes to determine Kansas’ most important natural or manmade wonders. The winners were selected from 24 finalists; eight attractions were chosen because the Kansas Sampler Foundation, organizer of the project, bases its criteria on eight rural culture elements.
Aalborg – The fastest city break
Make the most of the weekend with a visit to Aalborg – a top destination at the top of Denmark. The little known city of Aalborg in North Jutland has long been a centre for creative energy, which is now matched by its high-octane nightlife and a rich and varied food scene. And with a journey time of just 15 minutes between Aalborg Airport and the centre of the town, this is possibly one of the fastest low-cost city breaks ever!
Purchasing power heads to Belgrade
The city break market has come to the forefront as one of the travel industry’s fastest growing sectors. Over 100 new routes to European city destinations will depart from Heathrow in summer 2008 with 4.9 million Brits having mini city breaks planned for this year.
ITC launches Caribbean Connection online
International Travel Connections (ITC) has announced that CaribbeanConnection.com is now live! Recognising the ever-growing importance of the internet, this specialist brand draws on a wealth of knowledge and expertise to provide an invaluable resource for those booking a Caribbean holiday.
Enjoy high glamour at the Grand Prix
The glitz and glamour of Formula One are unrivalled in the sporting world and luxury sports operator ITC Sports is able to tailor-make packages for all of the Grand Prix in the race calendar, from March to October, including fabulous destinations such as Budapest, Valencia and Singapore.
Get active in Norway
Escape your everyday routine and try an adventurous activity holiday in Norway. Get back to nature as you experience this relatively undiscovered activity destination offering a variety of resorts and activities.
Holiday like a celeb in Palm Beach County
With its iconic hotels and resorts, world-class shopping, arts and entertainment and 47-mile long beachfront, legendary Palm Beach County, Florida, offers savvy holiday makers the chance to enjoy an authentic Palm Beach experience for less during the county’s annual Value Season.
Rambling adventures for all the family
Long established walking specialist operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is launching its first dedicated Family Holidays brochure - entitled Ramblers Family Adventure Holidays - this month.
Grab your thermals and head to Spain
If you’ve so far missed your chance to go skiing this year and are longing for a chance to pull out all the stops on the piste there’s still time to grab your thermals and make a dash to Spain’s Sierra Nevada.
Travel industry sees boom in multi-country bookings
Leading luxury online tour operator key2holidays has identified a new travel trend of “country collecting”. Analysis of all bookings made with the company over the last 12 months has shown a massive rise in the number of clients booking multi-centre, multi-country holidays with some combinations showing a four-fold increase.
Innsbruck gets the ball rolling for Euro 2008
During the last 3 weeks in June Innsbruck, the heart of the Alps, beats to the sound of football fever as it is transformed into a vast haven for football fans, when the world turns its attentions to football for EURO 2008. The city is hosting three preliminary round matches, hosting teams from Spain, Sweden and Russia, while the capital of Austria, Vienna, hosts the final.
Beat the recession blues – Italy on a budget
Beat the recession blues and experience Italy on a budget, for less than £300.00. Stay at a lovely farmhouse in the beautiful Greve in Chianti, a charming apartment in Umbria, or a B&B in Veneto – the choice is yours.
Gordon Brown bottom of holiday poll
Parents said a big No Prime Minister to Gordon Brown as they placed him bottom of a poll to find the celebrity family the nation would most like to join on holiday. Gordon Brown and family, who tend to holiday in the Prime Minister’s native Scotland, were beaten by Conservative leader David and Samantha Cameron.
Winners welcome visitors to spring food fair
Visitors to Tastes of Lincolnshire's first food fair of 2008 will be treated to a delicious award-winning line up. On Saturday 29th March thirty-six producers, including nine gold award winners, will gather in Horncastle and offer visitors an excellent opportunity to buy Lincolnshire food.
Even more reason for a walk in the woods
Walk in the Woods month is just around the corner and there is even more reason to dust off the walking boots and head for the Forest, as the first ever National Forest Walking Festival takes place from 17-26 May.