Types of trip
Win a January 2008 trip to South Australia
Win a trip to South Australia in January 2008 to watch the Tour Down Under courtesy of the South Australian Tourism Commission. Tour Down Under, held annually in Adelaide, is a world class, Pro Tour cycling event, the only race outside Europe to have this ranking, where elite international athletes race throughout South Australia over a one week period (January 20th – 27th) in a bid to win the right to wear the Ochre Leaders jersey.
Ewan Mcgregor crowned Scotland’s Diamond Geezer
Hollywood hearththrob Ewan McGregor has been voted the Scottish celebrity women said they would have liked to receive a diamond from in their stockings this Christmas.
Haven a good time
2008 sees Haven Holidays benefitting from more than £40million investment across its 35 UK holiday parks with new accommodation, improvements to the venues, facilities, restaurants and landscaping. And if you book before January 31st you can save up to half the cost of your family holiday on selected dates and accommodation this year.
Family half term breaks with The Riding Company
With half term just around the corner, why not treat you and your family to a fabulous ride and spa break in Austria? Perched on a high pass in spectacular Alpine landscape lies the Kroller Ranch, where kids can enjoy daily horse rides out into the deep snow on Criollos, Quarter Horses and Paint Horses, all equipped with special winter shoes.
Winter Warmer breaks in Suffolk
Several of Suffolk’s leading hotels located around the coast and countryside, or in major towns, are offering special ‘winter warmer breaks’ from now until the end of March (excluding the Easter weekend) priced from £67.50 per person per night for dinner, bed and breakfast based on two sharing.
Escape to the Suffolk coast in a stylish holiday cottage
Suffolk isn’t somewhere you’d expect to find a revolution, but there is a quiet one taking place in some of the holiday cottages along this county’s pretty coast.
Butlins partners with Princess Royal Trust for Carers
From 1st January, famous UK holiday Resort Butlins will begin a partnership with The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. Butlins will be inviting the 1.5m annual guests that visit the three Resorts, to take part in fundraising events such as five-a-side football matches and entertainment events whilst those booking their holiday online can donate £1.
SAD Brits unwrap therapy lights and holiday hotspots
Thousands of sun-starved Britons are fighting back in the New Year after the dismal summer of 2007. Cash-strapped heat seekers are getting their rays and vitamin D intake this winter by investing in therapy lamps to help cure Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Keycamp Holidays in Sicily – An offer you can’t refuse
While Sicily is famous for its Mafia connections, you certainly don’t need ‘Godfather’ style threats to encourage a visit, especially now self-catering specialist Keycamp has launched its first site on the irresistible island and is offering seven nights in a mobile home from £197 per family, accommodation only.
Keycamp moves into apartment holidays
Famed for helping customers explore a more authentic Europe through its camping holidays, Keycamp is now offering even more choice by launching a selection of apartment resorts, with prices starting at £332 per family for a seven night stay.
easyCruise welcomes in the New Year with new ship and great prices
The New Year promises to be a successful one for easyCruise. easyCruise Life will join the fleet on 19 April, offering passengers a new itinerary to a mix of Greek islands and a visit to Turkey.
A range of discounts from Ranch Rider
There is now even more reason to giddy up with the kids in the Wild West, as Ranch Rider is discounting all 2008 ranch stays booked before 31 January. Forget kid’s clubs, as nestled in the foothills of the Central Cascade Mountains in Oregon, the Rock Springs Guest Ranch has a more active youth program for children aged four to 12.
Seaside holiday homes booking fast for summer
Helpful Holidays are advising families seeking a holiday home close to a sandy beach in the West Country, or with uninterrupted sea views, to book as soon as possible as the prime places are now being snapped up for the peak summer weeks.
Walk off those mince pies in the National Forest
The National Forest is brimful of fantastic places to take a stroll to work off the excesses of Christmas. Spanning 200 square miles of Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire, the Forest has not only over 400 woodlands to explore, but also wonderful open spaces, beautiful lakes and reservoirs and loads of play areas for youngsters.
Mickey Mouse plus a little bit of culture
Palm Beach County, Florida’s hotspot for 2008, have release their calendar of events and a guide to what’s hot and happening in the first half of 2008. This includes a whole host of festivals and events from concerts to sailing, music and culture, sports and antiques, and all sorts of other exciting affairs.