Types of trip
Budapest - Music to your ears
Culture vultures should head over to Budapest in March for the annual Spring Festival (14-30 March 2008) where the city is awash with around 200 events and performances catering for all tastes.
Butlins offers full fun at half term
Thrill seeking families will love a school’s out break at Butlins this February half term, from as little as £159 for a family of four for three nights it’s great value for money.
Newborn lambs bring February Frolics to Willows
One of the most eventful times of the year is set to hit Willows Farm Village with the arrival of hundreds of newborn lambs. Visitors to the tourist attraction, which features a mix of farmyard animals, events, shows and adventure activities, near St. Alban’s in Hertfordshire, will have the opportunity to join in the February Frolics event – seeing newborn lambs, even watching lambs being born, every day from 9th – 17th February.
Schools invited to celebrate Jemima Puddle-Duck
The Lake District’s World of Beatrix Potter Attraction near Lake Windermere is preparing to make Jemima Puddle-Duck top of the class for schools in 2008. To mark the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, the award-winning attraction is introducing exciting new three-dimensional displays to bring her story to life.
More demand for romantic city breaks this Valentine’s
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, more people than ever are planning to take a romantic city break, according to online travel agency Holidays-direct.co.uk. And it’s not just the traditional romantic cities that are attracting people for a Valentine city break.
Cruise holiday trends for 2008
A record number of British holidaymakers will be taking to the high seas this year as Cruise holidays experience an unprecedented boom. Where will they be going and what will they be doing - exploring the China coast or Greek islands, possibly hopping onboard a luxury cruise ship that caters to their every whim?
Mad March and amazing Easter offers
Easter is early this year and whilst many will enjoy the long bank holiday in March, they may have to wait until the schools break-up in April in order to take time out for a family holiday.
Inspirational India - Tigers, trains, tea & Taj
India’s most famous luxury hotel group has been given a leading role in the latest brochure from Somak Holidays. The specialist tour operator has cast two of the famous Taj Hotels as the stars in its new publication. The Taj Garden Retreat at Thekaddy, Kerala and the Taj Green Cove Resort at Kovalam, also in Kerala, are the main features in the new 44-page brochure.
Capital of culture experiences tourist boom
Liverpool’s Capital of Culture status has seen it become one of Europe’s leading city break destinations. The Merseyside city is rivalling the likes of Amsterdam and Venice for online bookings and searches, according to Alpharooms.com, one of the UK’s leading online tour operators.
Learn to love cooking during a romantic break in Norfolk
Broad House Hotel located in Norfolk is the perfect place to spoil your loved one, and the owners and head chef have created the perfect love package for Valentine’s, and for those who just won’t want to leave, for the weekend of Friday 15th and Saturday 16th February 2008.
Short break offer for UK's 'Greenest Festival'
Leicester Shire Promotions has announced a new short break promotion for festival-goers in summer 2008. The Big Session Festival, taking place from 13-15 June at De Montfort Hall and Gardens, Leicester, features the cream of the folk music world.
Enchanted islands - The Galapagos with Tandayapa
Cruises for Nature have chartered the comfortable air-conditioned 98-foot motor-yacht, Galapagos Adventurer V, for 15-guests on their wildlife and photography tours of the Galapagos Islands in September and October 2008.
Canada at Canary Wharf
The bubble (or dome) has burst on to Reuters Plaza at Canary Wharf. Those exiting Canary Wharf tube station between January 21st and February 17th 2008 will be able to step into Canada and ask the Canada Ambassadors all about what the country has to offer.
Bermuda - The ultimate romantic escape
Couples searching for the ultimate romantic escape this Valentine’s Day need look no further than the sensual paradise isle of Bermuda.
Discover China off the beaten track
Travellers looking for a unique travel experience in 2008 should take a look at China, one of the world’s emerging travel hot spots. New tour operator, China Holidays features over 20 destinations throughout the country.