Types of Trip

Christmas hotel breaks in three of the most beautiful corners of Britain

There are still plenty of “rooms at the inn” for a hotel break over Christmas for couples or families in three of the finest quality independently-owned hotels in England.

A horsey photography holiday in South Africa

The stunning South African bush, its exotic wildlife and mesmerising sunsets will be captured on camera this November, the tour operator’s new photography holiday launching at Ant’s Nest – a luxury bush home.

England in Technicolour - Enjoy our country in all its autumnal glory

September, October and November are some of the best months in the calendar to enjoy this orange and pleasant land.

The Savoy and exclusive access to The Royal Opera House

The Savoy and the Royal Opera House have both played host to stars of stage and screen since the last century. Historically, legendary performers such as Nellie Melba and Maria Callas have chosen The Savoy as their home from home while gracing the stage of the Royal Opera House.

Adventurers can find nirvana at Arctic Haven Wilderness Lodge

Newly opened five star Nunavut Lodge has a plethora of multi season activities for both novice and expert explorers.

Fun-filled Loch Ness tour offers more than just monsters

The company which has been providing 'tips only' tours of the Highlands to holidaymakers for over three years is launching a new day tour to Loch Ness. The Ness Bus is designed to fully entertain travellers - not only while at Loch Ness - but also on the journey getting there.

Nothing beats the off-piste thrill

International Academy is launching a new course during the 2013/14 ski season to teach key off piste skills in Chamonix over the course of a weekend.

NYC & Company announces two-for-one theatre tickets during Broadway Week

Broadway Week returns to New York City this autumn, offering theatregoers two-for-one tickets to 19 popular Broadway shows.

New VIP SKI chalets in St Anton

Specialist ski company VIP SKI opened its new super-stylish Hotel Montjola for winter 2012/2013 and was VIP SKI’s first foray into St Anton and Austria.

Celebrated polar explorer, Tim Jarvis joins Intrepid Arctic trip

Intrepid Travel is offering adventure-seekers the opportunity to accompany prolific polar explorer and environmental scientist, Tim Jarvis on an extended ice-walk while exploring the incredible wildlife and wilderness of the Arctic.

Pharologist? Head to Ireland’s gathering of lighthouse keepers!

One of Ireland’s quirkiest Gatherings is in County Wexford next month. The Gathering of Lighthouse Keepers at Hook Head (13-15 September) is for all those interested in lighthouses (pharologists).

Witness an Eclipse in Scotland or Uganda

On 18 October, a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse will take place in the skies above Scotland, primarily in the Glasgow area, and many people are expected to gather and witness the natural phenomenon which occurs when the Moon passes directly behind the Earth into its umbra (shadow).