Types of trip
Walking tours of Rungis, the world’s largest market
Situated on the outskirts of Paris, not far from Orly airport, the Rungis market is the largest of its kind in the world.
What’s new (and green) in Tenerife
The island of Tenerife is a firm favourite with visitors from the UK and receives 45% of the total number of British tourists that holiday in the Canaries. So far in 2007 Tenerife has welcomed a total of 1.3 million visitors to the island and enjoys a staggering 80% repeat clientele with 31.4% of them staying in 5* hotels.
Experience the white wonders of Scotland
From the white snow-capped Cairngorm mountains to the crashing white waters of Corryvreckan whirlpool, there are so many winter white things to see and do in Scotland. Scotland boasts a wide variety of winter visitor attractions, from visiting a remote lighthouse to discovering Scotlands history at one of the many museums around the country.
Austrian ski resorts open earlier than planned
Due to plentiful snowfalls and low temperatures ski resorts all over Austria have brought forward their winter openings by more than two weeks. In many areas there is already more than 1m of snow right down to the valley stations.
New Year on the slopes in Norway
Escape to the slopes this winter and bring in 2008 in style with an exceptional festive break with DFDS Seaways to Voss – the skiing metropolis of western Norway.
Fresh snow for early season short ski breaks
The last few days have seen fantastic snow falls across the Alps and family specialist Ski Famille is celebrating by offering some great value short breaks from their picturesque Les Gets base. Holidays include Geneva airport transfers, half board accommodation in a choice of well located chalets and at least two days childcare.
Snow time like the present for pre-Christmas ski breaks
The exclusive resort of Lech in the Austrian Vorarlberg has long had a reputation for its special microclimate that makes it one of the most snow-sure resorts in the Alps.
Pink elephants for your Christmas stocking
The new Haven Holidays website (haven.com) has some fantastic early booking offers with up to 20% discount on school holiday dates and half price deals on Spring breaks if you book before the end of January. It also has videos of some of their holiday parks so you can see where you'd like to go.
Whistler mountain to open early
An intense storm system that dropped over 80cms of snow on Whistler Blackcomb earlier this week has prompted mountain managers to open Whistler Mountain almost a week early. Blackcomb Mountain will open as planned on Thursday, November 22.
Ski season kicks of early at lastminute.com
Online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com is witnessing a surge of ski searches on its site as this season is starting early with metres of fresh snow already covering the pistes in some of the top resorts around the world.
Amazing Africa launches 2008 brochure
Demand for travel to Africa continues to grow and the new 2008 brochure published by specialist tour operator African Pride has once again been enlarged to offer a greater selection of holidays and safaris throughout southern & east Africa.
Aboriginal experiences in South Australia
South Australia (SA) is rich in Aboriginal culture and heritage, with a wealth of important sites throughout the State. Read on to find out more on how to embark on your own Aboriginal experience . . .
Fall for stunning Maggi Hambling masterpieces
A stunning indoor waterfall experience is wowing visitors to the Abbot Hall Art Gallery, in Kendal, in the South Lakes, Cumbria, where Maggi Hambling's No Straight Lines: Waves and Waterfalls exhibition opened on November 6.
New Zealand lures campers with new camp sites
There will be plenty more places to ‘go bush’ in New Zealand with the recent announcement that the country’s Department of Conservation (DOC) is creating 100 new camp sites on land it administers, as well as a new conservation park.
Summer nights in December at the Piccadilly Theatre
December is going to be very special this year - Friday Nights will be Summer Nights at the Piccadilly Theatre! See Grease the musical led by the winners of ITV's Grease is the Word on any Friday in December, sit in Grand Circle seats and stay in a 3 star hotel including breakfast from just £80 per person. Or take a theatre and 2-course meal package at Planet Hollywood for only £52.