Types of trip
More information for disabled fliers
Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK’s leading flight price comparison site, has produced a tips page for travellers who require more information on airline facilities for disabled passengers.
Volunteering holidays for the whole family
Taking the family on a volunteering holiday can be a life changing experience for both adults and children and it’s a unique chance to learn about different cultures at a grassroots level.
Winter sunshine sailing holidays
The ultimate activity sailing holiday on Round the World ocean-going yachts is being offered for the first time in 2008 with the launch of a 4-yacht Challenger Fleet by Tall Ships Adventures.
Skiing in West Virginia
Skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and snowtubers should head to Snowshoe Mountain Resort high up in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia and experience it’s 1,500’ vertical drop, 244 skiable acres and 60 trails which includes three new slopes for the 2007-2008 season.
Date announced for ‘08 National Forest Wood Fair
Following the massive success of this year’s National Forest Wood Fair at Beacon Hill Country Park, the date has been set for the 2008 event. The fourth National Forest Wood Fair will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August.
M/S Explorer update
G.A.P Adventures, owners of the expedition ship, the M/S Explorer, have released the following update on the situation in the Antarctic sea.
Anguilla receives Crystal Palm Award for excellence
The Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) marked the 10th anniversary of the Crystal Palm Awards of Excellence by paying tribute to the industry organisations and representatives who have made a significant and positive contribution over the past year to the development of Caribbean Tourism in the United Kingdom.
Innovative Tourism Award bestowed on Zuccardi
Familia Zuccardi has been awarded the international title of ‘Innovative Wine Tourism Experience’ for their visitor centre at the 2008 ‘Best Of Wine Tourism’ Awards. The annual awards were announced at a ceremony in Oporto, Portugal last week.
Burn calories and raise money during your holiday
A holiday on a beautiful sunny sub tropical island that burns off some of the excesses of Christmas and raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support – sound too good to be true? It’s not!
DFDS charity cruises to Amsterdam
DFDS Seaways is giving away cruises to Amsterdam, all you have to do is donate to UNICEF or Children North East. The two night cruise on the 11th December includes coach transfers to Amsterdam, and all onboard facilities.
More awards for BridgeClimb Sydney
BridgeClimb Sydney won the ‘Sports, Events and Tourism Award’ at the 2007 Australian Export Awards last night, Thursday 22nd November, at the Brisbane Convention Centre.
Thomas Cook sends Steve McClaren packing
England's disastrous failure to qualify for Euro 2008 last night, by losing to Croatia at Wembley, is expected to see Brits pack their bags and escape from the doom and gloom according to travel firm Thomas Cook.
Valencia gears up for 2008 sporting events
After successfully hosting the 32nd America’s Cup and being confirmed as the host of the sailing tournament’s next edition, the Region of Valencia is now getting ready to host several other major international sporting events in 2008, consolidating as a great sporting destination.
Live podcast’s from Santa’s Arctic home
Everybody’s favourite chap, Santa Claus, will be staging live podcasts from his home in the Arctic Circle and from the beach in Madagascar this year. The genial gentleman will be making it his mission to personally congratulate children who have grouped together, in beautiful Bassenthwaite, in the Western Lake District, to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas with their friends and schoolmates.
There’s still time to book a Christmas getaway
Those who are yet to book their Christmas holiday need not fear as Holiday-Rentals.co.uk still has plenty to offer. Whether it’s some winter sunshine, something for the culture vultures or a city break, Holiday-Rentals.co.uk has it all.