Types of trip
Unforgettable, ethical holidays for children
Picture the scene – you are relaxing on holiday in beautiful alpine surroundings, being pampered in a medieval castle, or being spoiled in the spa of a country-house hotel. As you enjoy the peace, your children are expanding their equestrian knowledge with qualified experts.
Bristol's food glorious food
In this ‘golden age of dining’, eating out in a restaurant is no longer reserved for special occasions and with increasing preoccupation with local, organic and sustainable produce, food and drink is a hot topic in today’s society.
Cracking Easter hotel deals
It’s the perfect moment to book a late hotel break this Easter with Hotelopia, online hotel booking specialist. By logging onto Hotelopia.co.uk , view thousands of hotel bargains in a massive range of European destinations from £15 per person, per night, and luxury stays from £29 per person, per night.
Take a hike – To Scotland
VisitScotland has created another stunning edition of the popular walking guide to help visitors plan a walking holiday in Scotland. Walking is a key activity for visitors to Scotland with walkers forming an important source of income for the Scottish tourism industry. 37% of UK visitors to Scotland indicated that they enjoyed some walking as part of a holiday to Scotland.
Bonding in Lincolnshire
An article describing a father and son walk along the Viking Way in Lincolnshire has just been awarded a major travel accolade in New York City. Bruce Northam has clinched the prestigious grand prize for his article 'Bonding in Britain', which focused on a father and son walk along the Viking Way in the picturesque countryside of Lincolnshire.
A busy summer for Bandstand fans
Bandstand fans will be in for an even busier summer of concerts in 2008 as a new look full colour leaflet is released to promote this year’s jam packed Bandstand programme, including popular 1812 Firework nights, Saturday Afternoon on Broadway and some exciting new tributes from the Spice Girls to Status Quo.
Hoteliers enjoy pleasurable preview
The season starts here – Blackpool Pleasure Beach welcomed over 600 local hoteliers to a preview of what is in store at the UK’s favourite tourist attraction in 2008.
More wildlife than low-life
The much loved No 1 Ladies Detective Agency – the novel by Alexander McCall Smith – is due to get a much wider audience this month with the screening of the long awaited BBC drama of the same name.
Western Lake District has Easter cracked
Attractions in the Western Lake District have hatched some wonderful plans for Easter 2008, focusing on kids and grown-ups alike, with an emphasis on nature and getting back to traditional forms of entertainment.
Summer festivals in Hungary
Hungary plays host to a feast of festivals during the summer months including the famous Sziget Music Festival in Budapest and the up and coming Balaton Sound at the beautiful Lake Balaton.
Bonnets, bunnies and Brunel in Bristol
Half term has only just been and gone and yet suddenly it is Easter already. Apart from feeding the kids the obligatory chocolate eggs, what other Easter options are out there to keep you and the kids entertained?
Anguilla launches Festival Del Mer
They take their food very seriously on the island of Anguilla. Lauded as one of the Caribbean’s hot culinary destinations, the chic island is not only acclaimed for its 5 star cuisine found island wide, but for its finger licking local fare cooked up at roadside stalls, beachside eateries and backyard fetes.
Chocolate heaven in Flanders
Belgium produces 172,000 tons of chocolate per year in over 2,130 chocolate shops. The fact that the British are Europe’s biggest consumer of chocolate chomping our way through, on average, a whopping 10kg of chocolate a year, makes Belgium and in particular Flanders the first place to head for, in the quest for the perfect Easter egg.
The sweet sound of music in Franche-Comté
A visit to Franche-Comté is a must for all music lovers. Each year this French region, nestled between Burgundy and Switzerland, hosts several music festivals catering for all tastes.
Expedia.co.in launches in India
Expedia, the world's leading online travel company, has announced its entry into India with the launch of Expedia.co.in - the newest addition to Expedia’s global portfolio and the seventeenth Expedia branded site.