Types of trip
Your passport to overseas sophistication
A recent study by the Adventure Travel Trade Association indicates that 52 percent of adventure travellers are female. For many women, travelling to a foreign country offers an opportunity for self exploration and fulfillment. Adventure travel offers these women the chance to explore the road less travelled, build their confidence and connect with like-minded individuals.
Edinburgh tops travel awards
Edinburgh has topped a prestigious poll of the UK’s best cities for the eighth year running, by being named ‘Favourite UK City’ in the Guardian Travel Awards. With it’s stunning architecture, stylish hotels, great restaurants and world class galleries, museums and festivals, Edinburgh topped the poll again this year with an impressive score of 90.4 per cent, based on the quality that visitors felt they received during their holiday.
Eastbourne hosts Christmas Day spectacular
Eastbourne Bandstand will be packed with more than 4,000 revellers as the traditional Christmas and Boxing Day concerts return to the south coast with fantastic festive entertainment, and it’s all for free.
Malta hosts clash of footballing legends
One of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Maltese sports and music calendar this autumn is the Italy vs England Legends Match which will see football legends; Paul Gascoigne, Ian Rush, Les Ferdinand, Toto Schillaci, Beppe Signori and Paolo Rossi, and international music stars Craig David, Simon Webb and Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall participate in an epic football match.
A voyage of discovery with ‘Cruise and Walk’
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has teamed up with Fred Olsen Cruises to provide a superb range of holidays featuring the luxury and comfort of sea voyages with wonderful walks on terra firma.
Book early for the best savings with Haven
The new 2008 Haven Holidays brochure is launched this week, with some fantastic early booking offers if you confirm next year’s holiday sooner rather than later. If you reserve your holiday before January 18th you can save up to 20% off School Holiday dates and if you book before January 31st you can save up to 50% on Spring and Early Summer holidays.
Prestige Holidays introduces Music Tours
Independent tour operator, Prestige Holidays, is offering three special interest music tours through the Travellers Club for 2008: A Baltic Experience: Tallinn, St Petersburg and Riga (22 May – 2 June), The Aix-en-Provence Music Festival Tour (9-13 July), and the Puccini Opera Festival at Torre del Lago (7-11 August).
Volunteer this New Year
Give something back after the excesses of the festive season with a volunteer holiday (28th Jan – 6th Feb 2008, trip must be booked by 27th November) that lets you experience one of America’s most vibrant and colourful cities, as well help out on a volunteer project building homes for musicians who lost theirs during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
New ways to find out about The National Forest
Residents in The National Forest and visitors passing through can find out more on the local area through two new roadside information stops. The new panels created on the A511 and A447 as part of the East Midlands Tourism funded Visitor Infrastructure Project, show what there is to do across the 200 square mile Forest, and make the connections between one part of the Forest and another.
Great value family skiing
Catered family chalet specialist Ski Famille already has a strong reputation for offering families great value for money through their clear pricing policy. Added to this Ski Famille has some fabulous offers for the opening weeks of the 2007/08 season with savings of up to £1000 for a family of four.
Head to Edinburgh for the festive season’s longest party
Do you like getting in the festive spirit and enjoy a good party? Do you wish your holiday would last a bit longer? Then the Edinburgh Winter Festival is perfect for you because it’s six weeks of festive fun, culminating in the legendary Hogmanay street party!
Cultural tours of Italy
White Hat Tours, the specialist Italian cultural tour operator, has announced its new tour program for 2008 with tours to Rome, Florence, the Bay of Naples, the Roman Campagna, Emilia Romagna, Basilicata, Milan and Piedmont.
Christmas offers sparkle in Eastbourne
Get ready for a magical month in Eastbourne as the town counts down the days to Christmas with plenty to do to keep all the family amused, from Christmas Magic shopping events to breathtaking ballet performances.
Have white knuckle Christmas in Blackpool
Are you dreaming of a white knuckle Christmas? Pleasure Beach, Blackpool will be transformed into a Winter Weekend wonderland this festive season with a generous helping of thrilling rollercoasters, a super selection of shops and restaurants and a sprinkling of Christmas cheer.
Enjoy WinterFest in Hong Kong
Visit Hong Kong this December as the city is transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the annual WinterFest celebrations between 30th November and 1st January 2008. With a host of special events taking place, Hong Kong is the ideal place to get into the festive spirit at the same time as grabbing some Christmas shopping bargains.