Types of trip
Chocolate Easter spas
For the ultimate Easter holiday, chocoholics should head to Hershey in Pennsylvania for dedicated chocolate flavoured spa treatments. Home to Hershey kisses and bars, whipped cocoa butter baths, chocolate fondue wraps, chocolate bean polishes and strawberry parfait scrubs, guests are surrounded in chocolate, minus the calories.
Hidden gems for all the family in South Jutland
The Danish region of South Jutland is the gateway for visitors arriving from Harwich to Esbjerg by sea and has much to offer with miles of white sandy beaches and pretty little towns near the shore; where shops, accommodation and local cuisine is all close by. It also offers a range of family attractions that illustrate Denmark’s earliest history and others that entertain and explain its high tech future.
Zilli works Italian magic in culinary Brighton
Award winning celebrity chef Aldo Zilli heads to England’s favourite city-by-the-sea to open two exiting new eateries this year. Zilli will bring his authentic Italian cuisine to cosmopolitan Brighton, with the opening of ‘Zilli’s Café’ on 18 March 2008.
Family holiday savings to Center Parcs Europe
Enjoy a wonderful family holiday at Center Parcs in Holland with DFDS Seaways and if you book your trip by the end of March you will get £175 off, regardless of when you actually travel.
Experience the real craic this St Patrick’s Day
With its breathtaking scenery, world renowned hospitality and delicious local beverages, Ireland is a great place to visit anytime of year, but why not come join the party on Ireland’s national day of celebration, St Patrick’s Day.
Eurocamp’s a treat this Easter
Don’t crack up with pricey school holidays this Easter – take advantage of Eurocamp’s fantastic discounts and save 30% on all their Easter and early summer family holidays*.
Agritourism in Kansas & Oklahoma
The fertile fields of Kansas and Oklahoma continue to emerge as one of the most exciting wine-producing regions in the country.
Valencia goes wild with newest attraction
Lions, pigmy hippopotami and lemurs are some of the newest attractions awaiting visitors to Valencia, following the opening of Bioparc Valencia (bioparcvalencia.es).
Put a spring in your step with an Italian break over Easter
Key2holidays is offering an excellent escape to make the most of this Easter holiday long weekend. Hop over to Verona and spend two nights in Italian splendour at the 5* Hotel Villa del Quar over Easter (22nd – 24th March 2008).
Long haul, mini breaks take off
Despite calls for Britons to limit their air miles, more than 3.7 million holidaymakers flew over 5.5 billion miles to take a long haul mini-break last year, according to Halifax Travel Insurance.
Inspiration by the sea
The Writers’ Lab on the Greek island of Skyros will be facilitated this year by an excellent team of distinguished, prize-winning authors including Andrew Miller, James Kelman, Rachel Cusk and Michèle Roberts.
Experience the delights of France by river
Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s market leader for escorted holidays by rail has released a brand new French river cruise for 2008 - further enhancing its burgeoning ‘Cruising Holidays by Rail’ programme.
Building bridges in a birch bark canoe
Former Yorkshireman Chris Cooper and crew will be paddling the entire coast of the UK in a 42 foot long replica birch bark canoe called “Spirit Dancer”. Chris states “This really is a homecoming for me and I’m proud to be bringing aspects of the Canadian culture I have experienced back to England.”
Submerse yourself in a true Oman experience
Boasting stunning landscape and a plethora of diving locations off its 1,700km of coastline, Oman is a haven for the diving and watersports enthusiast. View the stunning rugged landscape of Oman’s northern coast from the clear waters of the Gulf, or admire from afar the beauty of the lush green landscape of the Dhofar region at the southern tip of the country.
A glam guide for discerning travellers
Stylish travel connoisseur Lisa Corcoran is launching Travel Notebook, an online directory containing up to date news, tips and information on the chicest places to stay, eat and shop around the world.