Types of trip
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.
Wake and shake with Haven
Haven Holidays newest family fitness activity has bounced into action at their 35 holiday parks around the UK. Activities on offer in the early morning ‘Wake and Shake’ sessions include bouncing on mini trampolines and space hoppers, skipping, catching games and lively warm-up exercises all set to music, and kids love it.
Save 20% on great days out this Easter
DiscountBritain.net features over 100 attractions and restaurants where you can save 20% off the total bill for up to 6 people by simply presenting your code number to the ticket office or waiter. Simply print off the page with the code number and take this to one of the featured attractions or restaurants.
Go 'green' sea diving in the French Med
The French Riviera may not be the first place that springs to mind when planning a dive holiday but think again. Diamond Diving, located on the glamorous Cote D’Azur, is attracting divers of all abilities with its clear, warm waters and abundance of sea life.
Make the most of your family time this Easter
This year with Easter coming early and in many areas the school holidays occurring at different times, there are now two opportunities to get away for a family break – a short break over the Easter Weekend and a holiday or a short break in the school holidays.
Oberammergau Passion Play spectacular
Saga Holidays is offering customers a once in a decade opportunity – to witness the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play. Set against the backdrop of the spectacular Bavarian mountains, 2,000 villagers of Oberammergau will perform their remarkable passion play between May and October in 2010 to over 500,000 visitors.
Magnificent marathon destinations
Next month thousands will be taking to the streets of London to compete in the famous Flora London Marathon. For those who have always wanted to race, but haven’t made it into this year’s event, Flight Centre’s expert travel consultants have identified some of the top alternative and inspiring marathon destinations for your consideration.
Glasgow anticipates an awesome April
An awesome April is anticipated in Glasgow as a compelling mix of music, theatre and contemporary arts events descend upon the city. Here’s an overview of the key events happening in Glasgow throughout April.
Green and eco-friendly Copenhagen
These days there is a growing concern over green topics like ecology, protection of the environment and sustainability. Holiday makers wishing to keep their Eco-friendly lifestyle going, even when abroad, can in Copenhagen be sure they will always find what they are looking for.
A new approach to discovering wine
Bordeaux specialists, Gourmet Touring, have unveiled their ‘Vignobles’ wine touring itinerary. Targeted predominantly at people who know what wines they like, but aren’t sure why, ‘Vignobles’ unravels many of the mysteries of Bordeaux wine.
Sign up to 'Travel With A Conscience'
Native Escapes, specialist tour operator to Southern Africa, has launched a campaign calling for ethical tourism on the popular social networking site Facebook. The campaign, titled ‘Travel with a Conscience’ calls for holiday makers to consider the effect of their visit on the local environment and community, and invites would-be ethical tourists to sign up and become a friend of Native Escapes.
Mallorca – And all that jazz
There’s a festival fiesta frenzy taking place in Mallorca this year as the island gears up for a feast of cultural activities. A hip arts and music scene is fast emerging and luxury accommodation-specialists, Mallorca Farmhouses, are keen to show that there’s more to Mallorca than just a relaxing beach holiday.