Types of trip
Get more from your Gap Year
If you are contemplating an exciting and exotic ‘Gap Year’ break, why not explore some of the South Pacific and take advantage of Kiwi and Feejee Experience’s ‘Damn Good Discounts’ with up to 30% off some of their most popular travel passes in New Zealand and Fiji.
Celebrate the year of the rat with Travelsphere
February 7 2008 marks the start of the Chinese New Year of the Rat. Legend has it that the Jade Emperor invited numerous animals to his party. The first 12 to arrive were the Rat, followed by the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and lastly, the Pig.
Dame Kelly Holmes opens Eurostar’s Ebbsfleet International Station
Dame Kelly Holmes, winner of two Olympic gold medals, today (29 January) officially opened Ebbsfleet International – heralding the new Eurostar station just off the M25 as the gateway from southern and eastern England to mainland Europe.
Top events in Umbria for 2008
The privately-owned TodiCastle Estate is centrally and conveniently located to visit the significant Umbrian towns of Orvieto, Assisi, Spoleto and Perugia. There is an abundance of unique and characterful festivals and events that take place in the area.
Beat the winter blues with a Caribbean cruise
Cruise specialist Reader Offers (readeroffers.travel) has teamed up with the Ocean Village cruise line to offer a great value cruise deal. This special promotion offers 23 glorious nights abroad with flights and buffet dining all included.
Put a spring in your step
Spring is on its way – and the first signs can be seen at English Heritage’s Audley End. With beautiful snowdrops to be seen around the grounds, now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the end of the winter.
Enjoy a free night on Hamilton Island with Qantas
Qantas Holidays (qantas.co.uk/holidays) is offering a special “pay for 4, stay for 5” deal for guests visiting Hamilton Island, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Get your skis on to Voss this winter
Escape to the slopes this winter and enjoy an action packed family fun break with DFDS Seaways to Voss – the skiing hotspot of western Norway. Tailored especially for you, this trip includes coach transfers, ski equipment and lessons for a range of ski abilities to suit all of the family.
Ciao baby!
Exploring Italy’s rural charm with babies or young kids in tow just got easier with the launch of Tots to Italy (totstoitaly.co.uk). The site builds on the success of its award-winning sister brand - Tots to France – by providing holiday properties in beautiful Italian locations fully stocked with child-friendly kit, ensuring a relaxing holiday for parents with young children.
Valentine’s breaks in South Devon
South Devon, with its beautiful scenery, miles of unspoilt coastal beaches and fabulous local restaurants, boasting some of the UK’s finest chefs can only be described as one of the most romantic locations in the country – and an ideal spot to spend Valentines this year.
Brazilian carnival queen goes global with Badoo
The world’s biggest party just got bigger thanks to global social networking website Badoo.com. The multilingual social network site has signed up Brazilian carnival queen, Daniela Mercury, to provide a personal blog directly from this year’s carnival celebrations in South America.
5 star luxury for less than £200
A big Valentine’s Day gesture can really show your loved one just how special they are. Dinner at a renowned restaurant, champagne, a spa day, or a weekend in the sun are perfect ideas but they can be expensive. However, thanks to the InterContinental Mar Menor Golf Resort and Spa you can do all four for less than £200 per couple.
Deposits slashed as holiday company gets tough on rivals
The north’s fastest-growing tour operator, Jet2holidays.com, has today announced it will be cutting the amount holidaymakers have to place as a deposit by two-thirds, from £150 to £50 per booking.
The top 20 long-haul escapes for 2008
The Maldives has been dubbed the number 1 escape in a list of the top 20 long-haul holiday destinations for 2008. Its unique combination of dazzling underwater coral gardens; beautiful blue lagoons and soft secluded sands make it the ultimate tropical travel destination.
Prestige Holidays launches Isles of Scilly brochure
Discover the unique charm and unspoilt beauty of the Isles of Scilly with Prestige Holidays. A short break on these delightful islands with Prestige starts from just £305 for a three night stay at the Bell Rock Hotel in St Mary’s including half board accommodation, private transfers and the ferry crossings from Penzance.