Types of trip
Tenerife welcomes the magic of Disney – on ice
Tenerife has been chosen as the only Island in the Canaries to host what is said to be the largest Ice Spectacular in the world ‘Disney on Ice’. The UNESCO Heritage site of La Laguna will welcome the production from 14 – 17 March 2008 at the Pabellón Santiago Martin Ice Rink.
Cancun – Something for everyone
Cancun is a made-to-order resort, built specifically for tourism on the shores of the Caribbean Sea at the North Eastern tip of Mexico’s scenic Yucatan Peninsula.
Friendly Scots and stunning scenery
The friendly welcome of Scottish people and its stunning scenery were listed as the highlights of a holiday in Scotland in new research commissioned by national tourism body VisitScotland.
Maharashtra for adrenaline junkies
Maharashtra is famous for Bollywood, art and culture, awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage sites, cave complexes, and breathtaking landscape. However, the area now also offers plenty to tempt thrill-seekers, and is aiming to become the new destination in India for adrenaline junkies.
'Big names' in politics to lead travel tours
Celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, the world’s longest-established travel company, Cox & Kings, has announced its latest trio of expert-led adventures.
Travel association celebrates record year
The Guild of Travel Management Companies has released final figures for 2007 that show that it’s members made nearly 14 million bookings in the year, an all-time record.
Adopt an Eastbourne pebble
Fans of Eastbourne beaches are being given the chance to ‘Adopt-a-Pebble’ after large numbers of frightened and disorientated pebbles have been washed up in the stormy New Year weather.
Airlie rallies round victims of failed Romance
The Airlie Beach community has rallied around the passengers winched by the helicopter from the deck of the schooner Romance shipwrecked off Hook Island early yesterday. The treacherous circumstances of the evacuation meant that many of the group of international Backpackers arrived back to the mainland without passports, phones, credit cards or money.
A blind date on the Harbour Bridge
A blind couple, Sue Blaxland and Bruce McAllister, celebrated Valentine’s Day by climbing to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Thursday 14th February 2008.
Early Easter bargains
It’s worth bearing in mind that this year Easter is extra early. In fact so early that many schools around the UK are giving children a four day break over the Bank Holiday and then a two week Spring break two weeks later.
Off the beaten track in Bhutan
Long before London went smoke-free, the small Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan stubbed out smoking years ago. Under the watchful eye of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Bhutan is also free from industrial pollution, the roads are not congested, and the forests, fertile valleys and snow-capped peaks are pristine. Crime is almost non-existent, and the locals warm and generous.
Holistic holiday offers from Skyros
Holistic travel company Skyros have a very special offer for Spring 2008. Take a male friend with you to a Skyros holiday in Greece this year and each of you could receive up to £125 off the price of your holiday.
A race to the lowest point on earth
Jordan will bear witness to some of the world’s greatest marathon runners as they go head-to-head in a race to the lowest point on earth during the 15th Dead Sea Ultra Marathon on Friday, 11th April.
First Choice Holidays launches Tropical brochure
The launch of the 2008 3rd Edition Tropical brochure see First Choice Holidays further differentiate itself from its competitors with exclusive routes and hotels designed specifically with the First Choice customer in mind.
Scots voted UK’s true Valentines
Forget notions of ‘city break’ Londoners putting others to shame this Valentine’s Day. It is people in Scotland (36%) and Yorkshire (34%) who are most likely to whisk their loved ones abroad this February, and European city breaks have overtaken the Big Apple and winter sun breaks for a February getaway, according to new research from American Express Insurance Services.