Types of trip
Cox & Kings Celebrates 250th Anniversary
This year, the world’s longest established travel company, Cox & Kings, celebrates its 250th anniversary. The company’s history dates back to 1758, when Richard Cox was appointed regimental agent to the Foot Guards (later the Grenadier Guards).
Romantic retreats from Best Western
Cupid’s bow and arrow will be in overdrive this month as Best Western announce their top ten most romantic hotels in Great Britain - guaranteed to get anyone’s heart a fluttering this Valentine’s Day.
Love on the slopes - Top 5 romantic ski resorts
Skiing can be one of the most romantic holidays around. Think sun, snow, candlelit dinners, cosy chalets, sleigh rides and hot tubs! In fact it could be the perfect place for meeting the man or woman of your dreams.
Dark skies at night, snowdrop delight
During the winter months over 50 of Scotland’s gardens open their gates to the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, which, this year, runs between the 1st February and 16th March. Every year it showcases the best snowdrop gardens in woodlands and estates across Scotland, some of which open exclusively for the Festival.
A hot Valentine’s break in cool Copenhagen
If you are looking for a new and trendy destination for a romantic weekend away, Copenhagen is the ideal place. Stay at one of the romantic and chic design & boutique hotels in the charming Danish capital where new and old meets in a refreshingly and tasteful - Scandinavian - way.
Ski accommodation prices take a tumble
The powder’s looking perfect across Europe this ski season. Interhome, specialist providers of privately owned rental properties, says it’s not too late to book a fantastic ski apartment or chalet, an ideal option for families looking for an alpine adventure this February half-term.
Experience one of the world's greatest road journeys
Experience one of the world’s greatest, yet least travelled Australian road journeys, by joining adventure operator, Nullarbor Traveller on a ten-day, 3,800 kms, Adelaide to Perth trip, which can be experienced in either direction.
Around the world in 80 gardens with Travelsphere
The new 10-part BBC2 series, ‘Around the World in 80 Gardens’ starts on Sunday 27 January and follows broadcaster and gardening guru, Monty Don, as he travels around the globe discovering and recording 80 world-class gardens – from ancient to modern, large to small and grand to humble.
South Lakes names its five best places for a Leap Year proposal
Females planning to take advantage of 2008 being a leap year can’t go far wrong if they seek their perfect proposal setting in the Southern Lake District, where dramatic fells and shimmering lakes provide all the romance required by those seeking to pop the question.
Preservation through visitation
From Borneo to Belize, Panama to Peru, Reef and Rainforest Tours, the operator who specialises in wildlife and nature-based holidays to some of the world’s most exotic destinations, has expanded its “Tailor-Made” programme to incorporate new and diverse itineraries across Africa, the Indian sub-continent, Indian Ocean, South America and South East Asia.
Get arty in paradise
Young British pianist, Benjamin Grosvenor, takes centre stage at the 2008 Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts, leading a global list of performers. Held from Tuesday 15th January to Saturday 23rd February 2008, the Bermuda Festival is one of the island’s premiere cultural events.
Carry on camping with a great deal from Eurocamp
Eurocamp is offering holidaymakers the chance to escape the daily grind for longer than usual with a special offer of three weeks for the price of two on holidays this spring.
Highlights of modern Rome
White Hat Tours, the specialist Italian cultural tour operator, is offering a 7-day tour of Modern Rome, exploring the city’s more recent cultural heritage and staying well away from the crowds at the Coliseum.
Bermuda to host PGA Grand Slam for second year
Following the success of the 2007 PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda, visitors to the island in 2008 will have a second opportunity to see some of the world’s top golfers compete, in the season-ending showcase featuring golf’s biggest names.
Easter escapes to Latin America
Move over Easter bunnies, Cadburys cream eggs and hot-cross buns – Journey Latin America offers a whole host of much more inspiring options for your Easter holidays. From the jungles of Belize and colourful festivals of Guatemala, to Patagonian lakes in Argentina and the iconic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru.