Types of trip
Emirates Holidays launch new ski brochure
As the hot summer is left behind, Emirates Holidays, the tour-operating arm of Dubai-based Emirates Airline, captures the essence of travellers' passion for ski and unveils its new ski brochure with 367 kilometers of extra ski slopes.
Make tracks on Australia’s Great Train Journeys
Southern Rail has made the cost of travel on Australia’s Great Train Journeys, the Indian Pacific, The Ghan and The Overland hard to beat with a new Super Summer Rail Saver fares. The new fares are for travel in Red Service Day/Nighter Seats and are for bookings made up to 24 December 2007 for travel from 1 November until 31 March 2008. Fares are slashed up to 78% off the return travel and up to 58% for one way travel.
Bales launch dedicated Alaska programme
Bales Worldwide has introduced its first dedicated programme to Canada and Alaska for 2008/9 travel. Opportunities include the chance to drive the ‘Top of the World Highway’, cruise the icy waters of the Arctic on an expedition vessel and witness the untouched wilderness of the Bering Sea. Suggested itineraries start from just £1090 for a 12 day Eastern Explorer trip (excluding international flights).
BBC Coast series wins coveted tourism award
The BBC Coast Series was awarded the 2007 Tourism Society Award at the 30th Annual Dinner on 18th October hosted by Lord Thurso MP in recognition of its contribution to tourism promotion.
Get your skates on for a visit to Bristol
This winter visit Bristol for a short break, shopping or soak up the atmosphere as the city sparkles with light and colour. There is so much happening this festive season that a special winter website Visitbristol.co.uk/winter has been created to showcase the many activities and events taking place in and around the city.
A fresh track for children who love to ski
Ski Freshtracks offer family ski holidays during the peak periods of New Year, Half Term and Easter to ten snow sure resorts in France, Austria and Switzerland. Each holiday is run using a special formula ensuring perfect family holidays for parents that have children aged 6 years plus who can whizz about the mountain already and only want a small amount of instruction from qualified instructors or none at all.
Visit Blackpool before the lights go out
If you haven’t already seen this year’s illuminations grab a weekend in Blackpool before they switch them off. Renowned as the greatest free light show on earth and seen by millions of visitors already this year, the illuminations promise to bring a glowing warmth to even the chilliest of Autumn evenings.
Lonely Planet says North East is a must-see
North East England has been named as one of the must-see destinations for the coming year in the new edition of Lonely Planet Bluelist 2008. The region is one of only 30 places around the world to make it into the “Go-List” section – a chapter dedicated to highlighting the up-and-coming destinations in the influential guide.
New Year, new you with a holistic holiday
Skyros (skyros.com), the market leaders in mind, spirit and body holidays, has announced dates for its holistic retreats in the Far East over the Christmas and New Year period.
Halloween in Cheshire
Cheshire offers Halloween days out for all the family this year including pumpkin competitions, fancy dress shows, pig racing, pedal karts and archery.
Saunas with the wow factor
The sauna (pronounced “sow-ner”) is to the Finns as the croissant is to the French. Imperative and irresistible, and part of Finnish daily life.
Walking Great Britain
Britain’s longest established walking holidays operator has just launched its 2008 programme under its new banner, Ramblers Countrywide Holidays. The operator, which has been synonymous with some of the finest walking holidays throughout the UK for 61 years, has added some exciting new tours to its extensive portfolio.
Tour operator puts ‘terminal velocity’ within reach
Specialist independent tour operator, High & Wild, is offering thrill-seekers the experience of a lifetime with the creation of its Everest Skydive. The 15-day high-octane programme is open to licensed skydivers as well providing a truly unique opportunity for people with no previous parachuting experience to jump as tandem passengers.
Alternative honeymoon ideas
Hands Up Holidays, the operator who believes that travel can make a positive difference, suggests that a honeymoon experience should be no exception and offers a choice of ten honeymoon destinations which combine romance with meaningful volunteering, ideal for couples.
Property gurus list top 10 Edinburgh attractions
On the day that Location, Location, Location has revealed that Edinburgh is the best place to stay in the UK, presenters Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp share their top 10 things to do and see in the city with Visitscotland.com/top10.