Types of trip
Food for thought on Mother’s Day
Show your mum how much you care by treating her to a sumptuous four-course lunch, on the 2nd March 2008, onboard the R.S. Hispaniola, a ship permanently moored on Victoria Embankment, in London.
Female detective leads BBC to Botswana
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency is the first in Alexander McCall Smith’s bestselling series of novels following the adventures of female detective Precious Ramotswe. In March, some ten years after the novel’s release, the BBC is launching the televised serial; the first ever to be filmed entirely in Botswana.
Ski holiday advice at By-car.co.uk
With the excellent snow conditions across Europe this winter, many people are taking advantage of it with a late season ski holiday. The online car hire website, by-car.co.uk and its German counterpart im-mietauto.de has introduced a new range of information to help holidaymakers who want to take a last minute ski or snowboarding holiday.
Yoga and shopping this Mother’s Day
Why not treat your mum, grandmother or wife this Mother’s Day to a holiday with a private yoga teacher or personal shopper? Sanctuary Villas & Apartments has several luxury properties available to hire in southern Europe for the week of 2nd March 2008.
The 7 deadly sins of travel
Celebrate the end of lent by allowing yourselves some indulgent treats, and what better way than with isango!’s menu of enticing travel experiences inspired by the 7 deadly sins.
Southwest foodies head to Taste of Bath festival
Forget horse racing, rowing and tennis the new focus for “the season” is firmly on food. Taste Festivals are in such demand that a whole series of UK regional events in five UK cities are planned for summer 2008.
Discover romance in St Lucia
There really couldn’t be a more beautiful setting for your honeymoon or romantic escape than Discovery at Marigot Bay – a wonderfully chic spa hotel enjoying a fantastic location on what was described as “the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean” by novelist James A. Michener.
Will you be on the go in 2008?
On the Go Tours is entering its 10th year of organising group and tailor made tours to some of the worlds most beautiful and intriguing countries.
Dine with the elite with lastminute.com
Returning even bigger and better, Britons can once again experience fine dining at a fraction of the cost as online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com launches its second London Restaurant Week on 14 April.
Down Under is on top for 2008
Travel agents are backing Australia to be the biggest winner out of all long haul destinations for 2008 according to research carried out by The Network – the leading field marketing company in the travel industry.
Barbados’ year of romance
Valentine’s Day marked a special occasion for the Barbados Tourism Authority with the launch of the Barbados Year of Romance E-Brochure for 2008.
High-octane thrills in Jordan
Up to 100 cars, hundreds of support personnel and thousands of fans are expected to pour into Jordan between the 24th and 27th April as the country takes it’s first steps into one of the world’s biggest sporting championships – the FIA World Rally Championship.
Haven makes surfing the net for your holiday fun
The Haven Holidays website has become more inter-active, more animated and includes video clips, on-line shopping and a section for the kids. It’s not just a place to hunt out the best holidays and on-line bargains (although you can of course still do this) but a site that brings the holiday to life with videos showing just what Haven’s all about.
Short breaks for families in Norway, Amsterdam & Denmark
DFDS Seaways has an excellent range of short breaks, specially designed for families, ideal for the school holidays and keeping the children amused. Whether you want a simple family meal inclusive deal, a budget short break, or a special trip to a world class theme park.
Brits want holidays in Spain, city breaks in Barcelona
Holiday markets are growing and new holiday destinations are emerging, but holidays in Spain remain the top choice for British holidaymakers, according to online travel agency Holidays-Direct.co.uk.