Articles tagged with: activity-holidays
Mont Blanc challenge
Richard Branson and Princess Beatrice may have just completed their Mont Blanc challenge just in time before the end of the season – but if you want to experience Western Europe’s highest mountain there is plenty of time to prepare for next summer!
New prawn safari on West Sweden’s coast
West Sweden’s famous Shellfish Journey kicks off later this month, at the start of the lobster season (September 24th-November 4th).
Witness The 2013 Dakar Rally In Chilean luxury
DialAFlight is offering an exclusive six-night trip to see the final stages of the world-famous 2013 Dakar Rally in Chile from £4,779pp.
Into the wild in the Peruvian Amazon
Kate Walker explores the Tambopata National Park in the Peruvian Amazon in search of its thriving wildlife, including the elusive Jaguar
Top 5 amazing mazes around the world
We’ve picked out five of the best a-maze-ing mazes around the world. Get ready to get lost!
Scotland is the star of BRAVE the film
Scotland is seen in all its magnificent glory in Disney Pixar’s latest film, ‘Brave’.
Top 5 fun activity days out in the UK
Has Team GB’s success at the Olympic Games inspired you to be more active?
Foraging weekend in Cornwall
Partnering with the stunning Driftwood Hotel in Cornwall, Cloudy Bay will be launching a brand new travel package from August 2012 – The Cloudy Bay Forager Weekend.
White water rafting like an Olympian
The Lee Valley white water center, in Hertfordshire, is going to be the first Olympic venue to open to the public after the Games.
The Island Experience in Ilha Grande, Brazil
Kate Walker experiences a fitness and yoga retreat in the exotic island of Ilha Grande in Brazil
Editor’s blog: Up at the O2
Fancy climbing an icon? Today, a gloriously sunny day in London, seemed like the opportune time to try out one of the capital’s newest attractions – ‘Up at the 02’ – a new experience allowing visitors to scale the 02 Arena in Greenwich.
Slovenia overtakes France as 'hot spot' for cyclists
France is not longer the top destination for cycle holidays – now 25 per cent more people choose to visit Slovenia instead.
Australia set for sensational Humpback whale season
Around 10,000 Humpback whales have already been spotted along the east coast of Australia – suggesting that summer 2012 is going to be a spectacular season for whale spotting.
Enjoying Australia’s Top End
Litchfield National Park is the Northern Territory’s most popular playground, close enough to be a day trip from Darwin, beautiful enough to spend a whole holiday.
Summer in Sweden
Enjoy summer in Sweden, with traditional canoe, beaver & moose safaris, from £719pp with Sunvil Discovery.
Wimbledon Guide 2012
The time for Pimms, strawberries and cheering from Murray Mound has come around once again.
Swimming with killer crocodiles in Australia
Natasha von Geldern braves the waters of Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Australia
Exploring Portugal's Alentejo region by boat
Alex Stevenson explores Lake Alqueva in Portugal, the largest manmade lake in Europe, on an Amieira Marina boat holiday.
70 per cent experience ‘firsts’ on holiday
Brits are more likely to try something new whilst they are on holiday rather than when they are at home, according to GoSeeDo.
Tourists now able to climb London's 02 arena
Tourists will now be able to climb the outside of the 02 arena on a unique new daredevil tour set to launch in June.
Highlights of Australia’s Barossa Valley
Aussie wine has become a ubiquitous part of our dining experience and none more so than that produced in South Australia’s Barossa Valley.
Wet and wild in Wales
Pembrokeshire’s ancient and dramatic coastline is not just a haven for wildlife; it’s also a haven for the adventurous adrenaline junkie.
Lanzarote limbers up for Iron Man 2012
Lanzarote is limbering up for the annual Iron Man triathlon in May, which is widely regarded as one of the toughest events of its kind on the planet.
Five minutes with… Charley Boorman
Travel writer, entertainer and modern-day adventurer Charley Boorman is preparing to set out on his next jaunt.
Switzerland tourism launches ‘Year of Water’ campaign
Switzerland is making a big splash this summer with a new campaign – The Year of Water.
