Types of trip
Haunted Halloween heritage
English Heritage is promising a season of fun and frights for all the family this Halloween, with a selection of fun-filled spooky activities and tours at some of the oldest and most haunted castles and houses in the country. Explore the magnificent ancient sites while learning all about the darker side of history. From bloody battles to terrible tales and mystery, English Heritage is offering the whole family a chance to learn about all things spooky this October.
Extraordinary travel guides receive special honours
Wanderlust magazine has announced the winners of the 2007 Paul Morrison Guide Award, recognising the true unsung heroes of travel. The awards were presented by judge Bill Bryson at London’s Royal Geographical Society on the evening of 4th October 2007.
Autumn in the Pocono Mountains
The Pocono Mountains – home to hundreds of holes of golf in the lush mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania – offer a wide array of stay-and-play packages and diverse playing options set against a brilliant autumn palette. Now more than ever, it’s time for the Pocono Mountains.
Spend an unforgettable Christmas in Australia
Qantas Holidays still has Christmas availability - £2,279 per person - for a 14-night holiday based on 13th December departure from the UK. Christmas in Australia means endless sunshine (no frost or drizzle), alfresco dining (no overstuffed turkey and brussel sprouts) and a host of natural wonders (no endless TV repeats and old movies).
Grand UK Holidays adds 40 new tours
Grand UK Holidays is capitalising on the baby-boomer generation by offering a wider selection of escorted tours and more upmarket properties. A Caribbean cruise, a New York holiday and a new tour of China are among the 40 new tours which are featured in its 2008 brochure. The over-55s specialist is also offering more holidays by air and a greater choice of river cruises to cater for consumer demands for a wider variety of options.
Roman holidays and the Western Lake District
Lovers of Roman history have a treat in store in the Western Lake District this Autumn, with two of the area’s visitor attractions offering fabulous insights into the Roman occupation of this beautiful part of the country.
New arts & cultural tours for 2008
Specialtours releases it's new Art & Cultural Tour program for 2008. Since 1967 Specialtours have offered a wide variety of Art and Cultural tours to the discerning traveller. Highlights of our 2008 programme include a new tour to the Azores and the Republic of Macedonia.
As the evenings draw in, English Heritage comes alive
Don’t get disheartened by the lack of sun, English Heritage is offering plenty of Autumnal fun! With the autumn leaves starting to fall and the cold nights drawing in, English Heritage is bringing some Autumnal cheer with two contrasting events.
Glasgow lights up for Christmas
Winterfest Glasgow is the city’s festive celebration programme with a great range of events for all the family right through until January. Watch the night sky sparkle as we count down to the Christmas Lights Switch On and fabulous fireworks soar high above the City Chambers.
You choose the theme, they choose the activity
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the dilemmas of gift buying. Now, Smartbox from The Full Experience Company has announced an exciting new range of exclusive themed gift sets offering the perfect solution to those present nightmares.
DFDS Seaways launches new brochure
Sail away to new experiences, great memories and exciting adventures with the new DFDS Seaways' brochure full of great inspiring new holiday ideas across Northern Europe and Scandinavia, with something for everyone whether you are a young or older couple, family, group of friends or outdoor enthusiast.
Fabulous offerings from Thailand
Thailand remains a popular all year round tourist destination with high quality, value-for-money, products and services. CHIC is the word for Thailand again in 2007 - last year saw a surge in new boutique offerings to the lesser-known resorts such as Koh Yao, Trang, Koh Chang, Koh Racha and Khao Lak.
Retail therapy in Glasgow
Glasgow is celebrated as a city obsessed with style. And, in addition to the exceptional wealth of cultural attractions and other leisure facilities, the excellence of the shopping offer is routinely cited as a primary reason for the city’s emergence as a leading short-break destination.
Virtual Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) London understands the importance of online communication and has taken giant virtual footsteps to increase the level of information available via the internet. The new look Travel Thailand website (launched October 2006) has been very well received and the tourist board is recording an average of 30,000 hits per month.
Hit the slopes faster with London City Airport
On Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October, Broadgate EC2 will be the location of the first London City Airport Winter Expo. Broadgate is a lively, thriving and exhilarating place to be. Every day, there are thousands of people passing through Liverpool Street station, over 35,000 people working within Broadgate and another 150,000 only a short walk away.