Walking Holidays
A lighter walk on the Cornish side
Barclay House, Looe, is offering guests a luggage service to encourage them to explore the coastal walks of South East Cornwall.
Devon Walking Festival offers something for all
The third South Devon Walking Festival, 2 - 11 October, aims to offer something for every age group and walking ability, from toddlers through to seasoned hikers. There are almost 50 opportunities to explore the fantastic landscape.
Off-beat walking in Italy's undiscovered south
Britain’s leading guided walks operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a two week tour of Basilicata – the relatively undiscovered mountain region in the south of Italy.
Walking the Catalan Coast
Save £50 per person on a walking holiday exploring the Mediterranean coastline of France and Spain - taking in pretty fishing villages, vineyards and orange groves this September - courtesy of specialist operator, Belle France.
Walking in unspoilt Majorca
Leading guided walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a one week holiday in Puerto de Soller – one of the most beautiful and remote parts of this glorious island.
Affordable hospitality made in Germany
The German National Tourist Office in London has published a new “Holidays and Short Breaks” brochure containing a wide selection of affordable Germany holiday and short break offers for 2009.
Corsica – The perfumed island
From early spring until late autumn the sweet, spicy scent of the maquis emanates from the wild shrubs and plants which cover much of Corsica, giving it the delightful title: The Perfumed Island.
Autumn walking in the Auvergne
No need to head for overseas summer sun – if the weather office is correct and we’re really due a barbecue July and August – so why not plan a healthy autumn walking break instead?
Headwater hosts cycling surgery
On the 23rd and 24th June 2009, holiday operator Headwater will be holding a free ‘cycling surgery’ at the Cheshire County Show. At present it is normal practice to have an annual check up at the doctors, Headwater are taking it one step further and asking you to treat your bicycle the same way as you treat your body.
Take inspiration from Che and discover South America
With the DVD launch of Che - The Complete Story on 29 June, ethical travel provider Frontier offers the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the revolutionary’s infamous 1952 journey across South America, which became the inspiration for 2004’s The Motorcycle Diaries starring Gael Garcia Bernal.
Glacier walking in Switzerland
Actioned-packed family holidays – with highlights including a guided walk over a glacier and a night in a mountain hut at an altitude of 2,700m – is the offer this summer from the Switzerland Travel Centre.
Back to nature in beautiful Germany
Germany is one of the most overlooked holiday destinations and yet is home to some of the best walking trails in Europe. Walks Worldwide – the UK’s leading independent specialist tour operator – has a choice of four itineraries, three of which are brand new for 2009.
Autumn walking in the Swiss Alps
Discover autumn hues and magnificent views on an eight-day Walking in the Swiss Alps escorted holiday by rail - departing 12 and 19 September, plus 3 October - courtesy of the UK's market leader, Great Rail Journeys.
Switzerland with a distinctive Italian flavour
‘Free night’ deals in a selection of picturesque Swiss resorts - including the beautiful town of Poschiavo at the base of the Alps and close to the Italian border - are being featured this summer by the Switzerland Travel Centre.
Put your best foot forward on a Swiss walking break
A wealth of walking holiday ideas - taking in some of Europe's finest alpine scenery - is on offer in 2009 from the Switzerland Travel Centre. Itineraries include the five-night Lake Brienz Circular Walk in the Bernese Oberland - an easy and short walking trail taking in lake shores, forest paths, meadows and mountain slopes - on offer between May and October.