Types of Trip

Monster spotting is all the rage in the Lakes

The unveiling of a set of intriguing photographs is causing visitors to the Aquarium of the Lakes, near Newby Bridge, Cumbria, to ask the question: "What's that coming out of the lake - is it a monster?"

Travel back in time in the West Lakes

Kids and adults alike can travel back in time in 2008, if they head to the beautiful Western Lake District to explore its heritage and history this Easter - or at other times throughout the year.

Yoga for beginners in Greece

You’re aching for a week in the sun. You’ve a sneaking suspicion that your body could do with a stretch and some rejuvenation. You’ve heard that yoga is great for unwinding. But the thought of collapsing in an undignified heap on a mat next to some svelte beauty contorting herself into improbable positions couldn’t appeal less. And anyway, what you need is a holiday!

A green retreat for the Easter holidays

For the perfect green getaway this Easter, Kelling Heath Holiday Park in north Norfolk is the place to head. Kelling Heath is launching a new environmental activity programme for families over the Easter holidays with many fun and interesting events from Friday 21 March to Friday 4 April 2008.

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.