Types of trip
Spring into action with urban adventures in Bristol
Adrenaline junkies look no further – unexpected though it may be for a city, Bristol is bursting with adventure for those who want to get physical.
Improvements for Eurostar travellers at Paris Gare Du Nord
Eurostar, the high-speed train operator that links the UK to the Continent, today launched a series of expansion works at Paris Gare du Nord which will improve the station’s Eurostar check-in area - delivering faster and easier access to the departure lounge for Eurostar travellers.
Sail off to the South Lakes for boat-ox
Those seeking the Holy Grail of eternal youth are heading to the South Lakes in droves, as boat-ox, on Windermere, becomes the answer to the age-conscious, 50-somethings’ prayers.
Springtime pleasure and leisure in Mallorca
With a mild climate and long sunny days, spring is the perfect time of year to belt-up, saddle up or stretch the legs and discover Mallorca’s verdant countryside, wonderful wildlife and quaint picturesque villages.
A special treat for Easter at the Tarleton Inn
Easter is a really special time of year: beautiful spring flowers, gamboling lambs, wonderful vistas of hosts of golden daffodils and, best of all, glorious seasonal foods to enjoy, including Hot Cross Buns, chocolate Easter Eggs and the traditional Simnel Cake.
Glasgow’s festivals anticipate record audiences
A marvellous March is predicted in Glasgow as three of its most popular arts festivals look certain to draw record audiences to Scotland’s largest city.
English vineyard is Surrey’s leading attraction
The Surrey Business Award for ‘Leisure and Tourism 2007/8’ has been awarded to English vineyard Denbies Wine Estate for its’ outstanding achievements. Denbies Wine Estate is the largest wine producer in the UK and one of the largest visitor attractions in the South-East of England.
Easter egg dancing at Blists Hill
Visitors to Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire over the Easter Bank holiday weekend from 21-24 March can take part in the residents’ Easter celebrations.
The Blue Train offers golf and safari holidays
The Blue Train is an icon of South Africa - a 5-star hotel on wheels. In addition to its regular trips between Cape Town and Pretoria, The Blue Train has just announced that it will be offering two packages - combining this magnificent rail journey with a safari at Legacy's Bakubung Bush Lodge in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve and a Golfers Breakaway in conjunction with Zimbali Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal.
Hot honeymoon escapes in Africa for 2008
Whether it be a 'soul safari' at Garonga, a hot-air balloon flight over the Mara - or a spa break in Kenya or Mozambique, barefoot luxury on a private island or diving in Madagascar, what these places all have in common is gorgeous romantic settings - and some fantastic honeymoon packages to pamper and spoil...
Siberian loco
Due to its immense popularity, Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s market leader for escorted holidays by rail, has released a new option for the epic ‘Trans-Siberian Express’ tour – incorporating air travel from London to Moscow for the first time.
Come the revolution . . .
If you want a Cuba experience before Castro steps down, get into the swing with Imaginative Traveller’s Caribbean Rhythms two-week tour that takes a route from Havana to the island’s oldest city – Baracoa – on the eastern tip and back again.
Discover the magic of Puccini with an opera festival break
Discover the magic of Puccini opera on a four night opera festival break (7-11 August) to Italy led by award winning journalist and well known opera critic and director Adrian Mourby.
Hungary plays host to Central Europe Rally
Rally car and motor bike enthusiasts that are disappointed by the cancellation of the annual Dakar Rally will be pleased to note that the first ever Central Europe Rally is taking place in Hungary in April as part of the new ‘Dakar Series’ of events.
Ski holidays for the over 50’s
There are plenty of holidays still to be taken this winter for skiers age 50 plus to a range of European and North American ski destinations with Ski Freshtracks. All holidays are graded by skiing standard ensuring skiers will be skiing with those of a similar ability, as well as age. These holidays are called ‘Peak Experience’ within the Ski Freshtracks brochure.