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• Big in 2009: Ranch holidays
  For Summer 2009 the hottest holiday activity is to go ranching. You might not of heard of this before, but specialist tour operators are now available for travel all across America - all via horseback.
• Cruise Ship Wedding Anyone?
  Exotic locations are highly popular places for wedding ceremonies to be held, as couples enjoy their special days and romantic honeymoons in beautiful locations around the world. Increasingly, many couples are opting to combine these luxurious travel options by getting married onboard cruise ships, and many cruise liners now have specially commiss...
• Bottle Nose Dolphins On Isle Of Man
  If you have always fancied swimming with dolphins but wasn't too keen on the price tag attached to going to some far-flung destination to chase your dreams - but empty your bank account in the process - you will be happy to know that you now only have to head to the Isle Of Man for a paddle with the friendly fish. Following last week’s record of ov...
• Affordable Africa
  Acacia Adventure Holidays' new 2009 brochure is proof that the specialist operator has its finger on the pulse when it comes to innovative itineraries. Adventurers can go green and wildlife view by canoe in Zambia or even take up “ethical trekking” in Morocco – trainee goat herders hosted by a nomadic Berber family on their seasonal migration into ...
• Celebrity Spotting in Melbourne
  Everyone loves it when they see a celeb out and about, but in Melbourne there are famous faces popping up here, there and everywhere… what better reason than to pack your suitcase and head out on a jet plane? Dannii Minogue
• Eight holidays to Latin America for under £1,000.
  Travel specialist Journey Latin America is helping intrepid British holidaymakers defy the credit crunch with the launch of its new ‘value’ range of holidays to Latin America, from as little as £750 per person. The range, which includes local transport, comfortable three to four star hotels, key excursions and some meals, offers eight holidays ...
• Brits blitz the bulge at Spanish Boot Camp
  Bloated Brits can sweat off their post Christmas bulge at a new military style boot camp in Majorca. Mereo Boot Camp is a new residential camp designed, founded and run by two ex-British Army physical training instructors, Ian and Liz Robinson. The husband and wife team promise to deliver a no-nonsense week long fat-busting fitness course specially...
• Madrid City Guide
  Madrid is a city that doesn't stop buzzing during the day or night. Whether you're after world class museums, great shops, elegant parks or tasty tapas on an evening bar crawl, Madrid has it all. If you're looking for a fun festive experience this Christmas, why not take the family to the Christmas parade at Warner Park in the city. It runs from D...
• To tip or not to tip?
  It's always a pain when you're on holiday and worrying about how much money you should leave your doting waiter or waitress despite the fact that they dropped the complimentary water all over your table or brought you the wrong order altogether. However, if you don't tip, you know you can never go back to the restaurant again as they're probably p...
• The Galapagos - Latin America’s most popular destination for 2009
  Galapagos Island tours could be on the up next year as The Adventure Company gears up for holdaymakers flocking to which is expected to be next year’s travel hot spot. The Galapagos Islands are likely to benefit from increased exposure in 2009, celebrating two important anniversaries for Charles Darwin. As well as the 200th anniversary of his birth...
• Romantic Christmas Package
  Set the music, light the candles and immerse yourself in the indulgence of sensual hanalini bath with warm essential oils of orchid, Madagascan ylang-ylang, Egyptian neroli and Chinese cinnamon leaving the skin seductively soft.  Silky, luxuriously aromatic bubbles leaves skin supremely pampered and are made for sharing!  Bring the romance into th...
• Åre - the alpine heart of Sweden goes international
  Åre is the most complete alpine destination in Northern Europe, combining the best of Scandinavian wilderness, fabulous skiing and a rich nightlife. Åre hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 2007 and also host several annual international events. Åre can best be described as a quality label in wintersports. Over the last few years a grow...
• Christmas Holiday Destinations
  Fancy waking up on Christmas Day to sunrise over the Grand Canyon, or enjoying a celebration like no other on New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas? This Christmas could pass like any other in a flurry of presents, food and family get-togethers, or it could be spent on the adventure of a lifetime with tour operators TrekAmerica and Footloose. The com...
• Top Tips for a thrifty half term break
  Britain may be going through an economic downturn, however according to one budget airline passenger numbers were actually up 20%* during the summer, as sun seekers went in search of a bargain. With the half term holidays fast approaching, FemaleFirst and Tesco Travel Insurance have come up with Ten Top Tips to help you make savvy savings whatever ...
• World Youth Day - Sydney
  Travelling to World Youth Day in Sydney this summer I did not expect to see much of the city due to the non-stop programme of events and the half a million extra tourists the event had brought to the city. However, with the Sydney itself being quite compact and the great transport links I was able to explore the city. With all the locals being very...
• Unleash the child within in Antigua
  Kids have always been key decision-makers when it comes to family holiday destinations, and with year round sunshine and plenty to do for all ages, Antigua and Barbuda is a fabulous Winter Sun destination, guaranteed to keep your offspring amused and occupied for days! With tailor made activities at the resorts’ kids clubs, pampering spa treatments...
• Get into bed with Bond
  James Bond is on many people's hitlist - not to mention hundreds of women’s! - so to celebrate the release of the latest offering, The Quantum of Solace, in cinemas on 31 October, we have chosen the best hotels to have featured in classic Bond films to bring you a little closer to the ultimate man of mystery.
• Lift your Spirits with our Winter Sun Hotlist
  If you’re suffering after a summer that never really got off the ground with the prospect of months of grey winter weather ahead, there’s only one thing for it - get yourself a dose of medicinal winter sun. First things first, check out our winter sun hotlist for the latest chic retreats in hot spots around the globe. Thanks to those big wigs at i...
• Have an American election holiday!
  As insults are traded and celebrity backers paraded ahead of the US elections on 4th November 2008, North American travel specialist TrekAmerica takes a light-hearted look at the states represented by the presidential candidates for some clues on who might win. In the Red Corner, for the Republicans: Arizona (represented by John McCain) and Ala...
• The best hotels of 2008
  If you’re sick of booking hotels which look nice in the brochure but are absolutely dire in reality then panic no more as we here at FemaleFirst have the run down of all the best hotels of 2008 so that your summer holiday of 2009 is nothing less than perfect! Once again, Worldhotels have d