Types of trip
Camping holidays on the increase
Tent camping has never been as popular according to the 450,000 member strong Camping and Caravanning Club, the oldest Club in the world for people regardless of how they choose to camp.
Travel broadens children’s horizons
The eleven-year old son of Alan Godwin, managing director of specialist long haul natural history tour operator Reef and Rainforest Tours has been awarded the runner-up prize in the prestigious Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Celebrate the festive season in style with Interhome
With the festive season on its way Interhome has some suggestions to make sure its guests have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! There are over 30,000 properties across Europe to choose from and holiday homes can be found in the most vibrant and lively cities to the most secluded and picturesque valleys.
Photograph Zambia in style
Luangwa River Lodge and acclaimed wildlife photographer, film maker and author Robin Taylor have joined forces to offer an all inclusive small-group Photographic Safari Workshop in the stunning game rich Luangwa Valley in Zambia.
Ski holidays - Family friendly vs family focussed
There are now a number of “family friendly” ski operators, however some stand out as being geared specifically towards the needs of groups travelling with young children. Ski Famille is one such firm.
Sandy Balls turns icy this Christmas
A magical winter wonderland will be created for skaters at Sandy Balls Holiday Centre in the New Forest from December 1. The festive forest scene will be completed by an ice rink this winter and the attraction is set to be the icing on the Christmas cake for the popular holiday centre in Godshill near Fordingbridge.
Experience the radiance of Glasgow
Radiance, Glasgow's biennial International Festival of Light, returns to the city between 23 - 25 November. Artworks in light will see buildings, courtyards, and even gable ends from High Street to Buchanan Street transformed by internationally acclaimed designers.
New visits announced by The Royal Collection
The Royal Collection will be at World Travel Market to launch next year’s special exhibitions and the exciting new programme of group visits to the Official Residences of The Queen.
From Tunis to Cape Town - the long way down
The first episode of Long Way Down aired on BBC2 last Sunday. The six-part programme documents friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s incredible journey through 15 African countries by motorbike.
Coastal Brazil onboard a luxury motor yacht
The Hanse Explorer, a five-star expedition cruise vessel for just 12-passengers, gives the guests on board the feeling they are travelling with a group of friends on their own luxury private yacht rather than on a conventional cruise. Special prices are available on the 29 November 2007 14-night departure sailing along the Brazilian coast from Belém to Rio de Janeiro.
Bristol celebrates 25 years of My Little Pony
As attention turns to what will be the ‘must have’ toy for this Christmas, fans of the phenomenon that is ‘My Little Pony’ are trotting into Bristol this weekend to celebrate the toy’s 25th anniversary.
Expedition Cruising launches 2008 programme
Specialist operator, Expedition Cruising, has launched their new 2008 programme featuring Antarctica - their most popular cruise destination – together with a further range of expedition cruises to the Arctic, South America, the Azores and the Scottish islands.
Captivating Cuba
Walking holidays specialist, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a superb 16-day holiday to Cuba departing 16 December. This Caribbean sojourn begins in the fascinating city of Havana, the Sierra del Rosario Mountains, Vinales and Soroa.
St Lucia serves up a mix of multi-national music
St. Lucia is fast becoming a mecca for outstanding entertainment, next on the calendar is the Kalalu World Music Festival, serving up an exciting mix of authentic and eclectic music. This year’s event (6th – 9th December 2007) sponsored by Heineken, promises to give locals and visitors alike an unforgettable experience, featuring an impressive line-up of artists from around the world performing on the stunning shores of St. Lucia.
Ski holidays at jaw-dropping prices
Famous for it's all-inclusive holidays, Action Outdoors is expanding its list of destinations for snow sports this Winter, keeping prices unbelievably low even at peak dates: just £522 all-inclusive for half term, liftpass, tuition and travel included. Action Outdoors don't just give rock bottom prices, they give top quality ski and snowboard holidays at the most snowsure resorts in the French Alps.