Types of trip
Go green – Tour by coach
What is the greenest form of travel and the most eco-friendly way to go on a short-haul holiday? We know it’s not travel by air or car so perhaps going by train is best? Not so - coach travel is more environmentally friendly than all three.
Discover the Cayman Islands
“Most people don’t know where we are” say Cayman Islanders, and they think that’s just “perfect”. That is the message from the latest advertising campaign to be launched this month by the Department of Tourism for the three diminutive islands that make up the Cayman Islands.
ATTA forms alliance with SATSA
The UK based African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) and the South Africa based Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) have announced a strategic marketing alliance to widen the promotion of tourism to Southern Africa.
Hot happenings Down Under
If you’re planning a journey Down Under for 2008, here’s your guide to all that’s hot and happening in Australia for Spring.
Responsible travel from AA publishing
Green Rooms is the first in an ethical travel series entitled New Leaf, published by AA Publishing and on sale from 31st March, 2008. The book provides an independent insight into over 100 eco-friendly and ethical places to stay around the world, from solar-powered yurt camps to inner-city eco-chic hotels.
Tickets on sale for top tennis action
Tennis fans don’t have to wait any longer as tickets for this year’s International Women’s Open tennis championships go on sale, with thousands of previous spectators taking advantage of early bookings.
Eco-friendly Easter travel
Haven Holidays have 35 family friendly, conservation award-winning holiday parks around the UK so you’re never too far from a good value for money eco-conscious break. Chances are that once you’ve arrived there’s so much to keep the kids busy on park that you won’t want to travel any further – so no extra carbon-producing miles when you’re there.
Choose North Cornwall for scenic beauty and fine food
Known for its scenic beauty, North Cornwall combines varied and breathtaking scenery with the myths and legends of Merlin and King Arthur, medieval castles, great houses and gardens, plus golden beaches, year-round attractions and plentiful opportunities for walking, cycling and other sporting and leisure pursuits.
Savings on Center Parcs holidays in Holland
Center Parcs resorts are set within hundreds of acres of woodland, away from traditional tourist hot spots. DFDS Seaways has carefully selected the finest resorts where you stay in comfortable villas, with an extensive range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Each resort offers something different and unique.
Overseas heritage holidays
Long haul travel specialist Bales Worldwide has joined forces with English Heritage to launch a new collection of heritage holidays to be offered exclusively to the organisation’s membership.
Hamilton fans in race for dream tickets
Britain needs a hero. With England’s footballers out of the EURO 2008 and Tim Henman over the hill, the country is rooting for Formula One sensation, Lewis Hamilton.
Solis in the Swiss Alps
One hundred and five years ago, in 1903, Henry Lunn (of Lunn Poly fame) organised the first package holiday tours to Adelboden in Switzerland. To mark this historic event, the newly-opened Solís Cambrian Hotel & Spa in Adelboden is offering a special rate of £105 per person per night half-board until Sunday 13th April, when the ski season ends.
Join the party and celebrate Puccini
European Rail have organised a 6-day special treat for Opera lovers. Staying at the lovely five star Hotel Principe di Piemonte in Viareggio beside the sea and included in the price are private transfers and all travel. The group will have a guide throughout.
A girl’s guide to travel
On International Women’s Day (Saturday 8th March 2008), Wanderlust magazine, the bible for independently minded travellers, is launching its homage to intrepid females in the form of its new ‘Girls Guide to Travel’ and a hunt for the ‘Greatest Globe Trotting Girls of all time’.
Chinese dragons set to race to Midsummer Place
The 2008 Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival, organized by Gable Events and sponsored by Electricity4Business, is being showcased this Saturday with a full size Chinese dragon boat display inside Midsummer Place.