Quither, a detached house for eight converted from a stone barn near Lower Broadaford in South Devon, has joined Helpful Holidays green cottages scheme, which encourages home owners to think sustainably. It’s the twelfth holiday home to be added to the West Country self-catering agency’s portfolio of properties that now carry the green tree symbol.
Legend tells of Golden Cross hidden at Seychelles' most exclusive luxury island
This summer's school holidays will see budding Lara Crofts and Indiana Joneses of all ages descending on Frégate Island Private in the Seychelles, as the search for the island's legendary long lost pirate treasure heats up. The Royal Portuguese Golden Cross has eluded bounty hunters for 250 years, but this summer adventurous families will be found searching this spectacular tropical island high and low, from the jungle trails that wind up to the peak of Glacis Serf, to the kaleidoscopic submarine world beneath the encircling waves. Whether these intrepid families can succeed where even James Bond creator Ian Fleming failed remains to be seen, but all are sure to take home a bulging haul of priceless, fun-filled memories of their adventures together.
After much anticipation, persistent efforts and hard work,we are thrilled to announce the launch of our most recent initiative; our very own environmental educational video - a mix of stimulating graphics,inspirational ideas and lively humour whilst being highly informative and enthralling. This rendered self-explanatory video is based on a concept developed and proposed by our resident marine biologist Dr. Reinhard Kikinger, back in 2010.
Nestled amongst the 3,300 acres of Sherwood Pines Forest Park - Nottinghamshire’s most legendary spot - the brand new Forest Holidays site offers the perfect setting for year round short breaks and longer holidays. Sherwood is the seventh site to date for Forest Holidays, who provide luxury Cabin stays set in Forestry Commission land throughout Britain.
With renewed focus on endangered species highlighted by Endangered Species Day in the USA on May 18th; the recent release of the film 'African Cats' endorsed by Prince William, and new figures from South Africa indicating rhino horn and ivory poaching are their highest levels since bans were introduced in 1990, PlanetWildlife is promoting experiential group and tailor-made safari itineraries aimed at increasing public awareness and support.
Situated in the glorious Dartmoor National Park, just a short transfer from Exeter Airport or a two-hour train journey from central London, you'll enjoy six days of pampering, inspirational workshops and demonstrations, activities, therapies and personal direction by Amanda Hamilton and her team on the new Weight Loss and Detox Break.
Super busy, stressed out and in need of a holiday? It has become increasingly obvious that there is no better way to recuperate than on a relaxing spa holiday. Tracy one of our Senior Travel Advisors is just back from Vietnam and has shared her wonderful experience at Fusion Maia with us that can be read on the Healing Holidays blog.
Mill Farm www.millfarmglamping.co.uk is taking luxury camping to a new level. Book now for Spring and Summer.
Luxurious new canvas lodges provide discerning campers with a generous master bedroom, second twin or double bedroom, children's bedroom with bunk beds and a rear deck with separate toilet and bathroom providing flushing toilets and hot showers. The stylishly decorated living and dining area is centered on a superb cooking stove with oven, hob and wood burning fire.
Eco-friendly Andalucian bolthole DDG Retreat has opened for its second full season with a pledge to launch additional initiatives aimed at helping to protect the environment.
For every booking confirmed this year the Retreat’s owner Alex and Olga will plant a new tree on their 4-hectare woodland site – and guests are being given the additional option of sponsoring their own tree which will be ready for planting during their stay and which will come complete with a commemorative name plaque.
Nestled amongst the 3,300 acres of Sherwood Pines Forest Park - Nottinghamshire’s most legendary spot - the brand new Forest Holidays site offers the perfect setting for year round short breaks and longer holidays, as well as bringing tourism and trade to the local economy. Sherwood Pines is the seventh site to date for the environmentally friendly company, which offers Cabin stays set on Forestry Commission land throughout Britain.
Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa, near Camberley, Surrey has won the group’s Environmental Hotel of the Year Award for its efforts towards reducing its carbon footprint. The initiative, known as Room 15, is organised by Macdonald Hotels & Resorts for its members and sets 15 ‘green’ targets to be achieved by 2015
Health expert and Fitness TV Presenter Angie Newson, is launching an exclusive Yoga and Pilates retreat at Longevity Wellness Resort in Portugal from 5-10th September 2012. Internationally renowned yoga and Pilates expert, Angie Newson (www.exploreyogapilates.com), will be taking her talents to the luxurious 5 star health and wellness resort twice a year. This exclusive five night retreat is available through Health and Fitness Travel (www.healthandfitnesstravel.com), experts in tailor-made active and wellness holidays worldwide for a special price of just £595 per person.
