Walking Holidays
Discover Dominica in 2010
Dominica’s events calendar has been announced for 2010, with a variety of festivals taking place celebrating the island’s culture and heritage as well as the natural attractions and activities it offers for visitors.
Tigers, temples, trains and ancient cities
Britain’s longest established guided walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 14 day, half-board tour to Northern India with its indescribable ‘mix’ of culture, traditions, architecture, national parks, flora and fauna.
Walking and cycling holidays in France for 2010 - at 2009 prices
Tour operator Belle France has announced a special offer for ‘early birds’ - book any independent walking or cycling break before 30 November and enjoy 2010 holidays at 2009 prices.
Going loco in Portugal
Britain’s leading guided walking holiday specialist, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, has just launched an exciting choice of new holidays to Portugal. They include an unusual 10 day rail and walk holiday which leisurely meanders through some of the country’s most stunning countryside and cities.
Hikers walk to the moon – and back
HF Holidays has calculated that guests on the company’s British walking holidays have been to the moon and back this year! Between them, the 19,000 guests on guided walking holidays at the company’s country houses in the UK have walked 523,494 miles in spectacular countryside as diverse as the Scottish Highlands and the Cornish coast.
Rock the Kasbah this winter
With the nights drawing in and the clocks changing this weekend, head for some heat this Christmas. Journey into the heart of the “real” Morocco for sightseeing with gentle rambling and visit Morocco’s ancient palaces, bustling souks, medinas and Kasbahs.
Escape the winter blues with a trek through Patagonia
With longer days and a warmer climate, Patagonia offers escapism from the cold of the UK this winter. Journey into the mountains from the southern shores of Lake Argentina to the ‘trekking capital’ El Chalten.
Make a winter discovery in the dolomites
On the edge of the Brenta Dolomites, high above the beautiful Renaissance town of Trento, lies Monte Bondone, an awe inspiring landscape of silver birch forest, rocky peaks and frozen rivers.
Explore the Himalayas this autumn
Get fit this autumn, the perfect time to visit Nepal, with clear, mild days and cool nights. Home to some of the most breathtaking treks in the world, the Annapurna foothills in Nepal lead to Kopra Ridge is an ideal vantage point to explore the Himalayas.
Walking in a winter wonderland
Winter walking in the Auvergne – complete with snowshoe and cross-country ski hire for snowy conditions – is the offer from specialist operator, Belle France.
Get out and active in Hadrian’s Wall Country
Families are being urged to enjoy the great outdoors and stunning autumnal scenery of Hadrian’s Wall Country this October half term. Getting fit and active couldn’t be more enjoyable with dramatic walks and cycle rides and a new Go Ape aerial assault course, set against some of England’s most beautiful scenery.
Portugal cements its position as a world-class sporting host
Portugal will host four major sporting events over the course of October, highlighting the country’s international standing as a world-class sporting host.
A Portuguese double treat - Madeira and Porto Santo
Britain’s leading guided walks operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a one week tour combining the wonderful Portuguese islands of Madeira and Porto Santo.
Book now for the best deals on Scottish boating breaks
Book a 2010 Caley Cruisers boating holiday on Loch Ness/Caledonian Canal before 24th October, 2009, and secure the reservation at 2009 rates.
Cosy cottages for autumn breaks
Minimalist chic is all very well, but it is good to come home to a cosy cottage after a day on the fells. And if you can dry your socks– as well as the dog – in front of a roaring fire, it is even better!