Experiences include luxury overnight trains, elegant railways to Machu Picchu and Amazon Cruises through the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Belmond Andean Explorer. Link here. The first luxury train with overnight service in South America travels for 3D/2N through Cusco, Puno and Arequipa. After leaving Cusco, the scenic countryside takes over the windows as towns like Oropesa, the land of bakers, and the Huacarpay and Urcos lagoons are left behind. After a stop at the archaeological complex of Racchi, the landscape starts changing and the mountains shrink to make way for the Collao high plateau. Puno is reached after a magnificent…

Free Child Place holidays with Jet2.com – With the schools back, the UK’s largest tour operator expects a busy weekend from families looking to book their well-deserved holidays – Hundreds of thousands of Free Child Place holidays added across the school holidays in response to this demand – on top of millions already available – This means Jet2holidays has more Free Child Place holidays available than ever! Ahead of what is expected to be a busy weekend for customers booking family holidays, Jet2holidays, the UK’s largest tour operator, has today added hundreds of thousands of Free Child Place holidays across…

A stormy year for the travel industry won’t stop the Northern Ireland public from going on holiday. The show is on Friday the 19th- 21st Jan 2024 10am-5pm IT’S been a stormy year in more ways than one for the travel industry at home and abroad, but that won’t stop the Northern Ireland public from going on holiday in 2024, according to the organisers of the 31st annual Holiday World Belfast show, which will take place at the Titanic Exhibition Centre (TEC) in January. At home in Northern Ireland, it’s been a year to forget as far as the weather…

The northernmost area of Honshu – Accessible from Tokyo in less than 3 hours by Shinkansen Bullet Train! The Hachinohe Area comprises 7 towns and villages surrounding Hachinohe City – a unique area and a warm-hearted community full of unique visitor opportunities. Experience pristine nature, amazing local food, and fascinating traditional culture when you explore Japan’s Northern Frontier. The region offers opportunities that are only possible in the Japanese countryside. The Hachinohe Sansha Taisai has been celebrated for hundreds of years – Local community groups create stunning floats and parade them around the city streets. The city is taken over…

Brittany Ferries resumes fast ferry sailings for 2023 summer season. Fast sailings depart from Portsmouth to Cherbourg and return from Cherbourg to Poole The service will operate Friday-Sunday during key school holiday periods Sailing time is just 180 minutes: the fastest Channel crossing west of Dover Passengers using the service can enjoy breakfast in Portsmouth and lunch in Cherbourg Today Friday 26th May, fast cross-Channel ferry sailings return to the Western Channel. The weekend summer service operated by the Condor Liberation fastcraft departed Portsmouth at 07:00 this morning, arriving at Cherbourg (Normandy) at 11:00. The return sailing departed Cherbourg at…

The Clean Planet Foundation, in partnership with the UK Polar Network and polar educator & 12th Briton to ski to the geographic North Pole and solo to the geographic South Pole, Antony Jinman Ed.D, is proud to announce the launch of the Clean Planet Peninsula project. This ambitious initiative aims not only to provide early-career polar scientists & researchers (ECRs) with invaluable fieldwork experience but also to raise awareness about the critical environmental challenges faced by the polar regions, particularly the impacts of plastic pollution and climate change. Recent surveys have revealed that many ECRs feel they lack sufficient knowledge…

Egypt Tops the Chart of Blue Bay’s Mid-Haul Favourites Delivering near-guaranteed sunshine without the long-haul slog, mid-haul holidays are perennially popular, especially for a spring or autumn escape. With Egypt topping the leader board* of most-booked mid-haul destinations, followed by Greece, Turkey, Cape Verde, and Bulgaria, Blue Bay Travel is showcasing its best value “Mid-Haul Marvels” – sun-filled resorts that can be reached in under six hours. Dreams Sunny Beach Resort & Spa (4.5*), Bulgaria Located on a stunning stretch of Black Sea coastline, just 2km from the resort town with its shops, restaurants and bars, Dreams Sunny Beach Resort…

Jamaica is a tropical paradise, famous for its reggae music, laid-back culture, and beautiful beaches. If you’re planning a holiday to Jamaica, there are a few things you should know before you go. Activities to Do Jamaica is home to some of the most stunning beaches in the world. Whether you’re looking for a quiet spot to relax or a lively atmosphere, there’s something for everyone. One of the most famous beaches in Jamaica is Seven Mile Beach in Negril, which is known for its crystal-clear water and white sand. Another popular spot is Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay,…

in Mauritius is excited to announce the second iteration of its Sustainable Gastronomy Week on the island, in collaboration with the renowned Michelin Green Star Chef Thomas Collomb. Building on the success of last year’s extraordinary culinary creations, the event will take place from July 10 to July 15, 2023. It is set to champion local chef talent alongside the diversity of rich agricultural offerings in Bel Ombre, spotlighting the region as a culinary destination in Mauritius. This year, under the patronage of Thomas Collomb – head chef at one Michelin star restaurant, La Table d’Hôtes – who has an…

Holidaymakers have been warned to think twice before hiring quads, beach buggies, motorbikes and mopeds abroad after a string of tragic deaths and injuries. Ahead of the summer holiday season, the holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have cautioned tourists looking for fun, warning that the vehicles are extremely dangerous. Image credit: Shutterstock Vehicles like mopeds are readily available and accessible to tourists abroad, especially in party destinations in Greece and Thailand. Still, many are unaware of the dangers and are quick to ignore road rules when using them. After a flurry of deaths involving tourists who hired the vehicles…