Cumbrian Cottages- Top 10 places to stay

Cumbria is a popular destination for the stay at home holidaymaker. With a wide range of locations and accommodation, making the choice as to where to stay can be the ...more

Lake District Cottages- Take a scenic break in this beautiful region

The Lake District is renowned as being one of the most beautiful areas of the British Isles, with numerous villages dotted around the region, the choice of destination is a ...more

Great days out in Cumbria.

Cumbria has many attractions from Lake Windermere to a selection of inspiring castles. Here are some suggestions for days out in Cumbria that all the family can enjoy.
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Benefits of staying in a cottage over a hotel

Deciding where to spend the family holiday is always a big decision. Just as important is what type of accommodation you are going to chose to spend your hard earned ...more

Places to stay on the Northumbrian coast

Northumberland, also known as Northumbria is often called “England’s best kept secret.” Sitting alongside the Scottish Borders and edged by the North Sea, this is an area ...more

The Soil Association is encouraging Brits to holiday organic as Organic Fortnight 2010 kicks-off this Friday.

The UK’s biggest celebration of all things organic takes place from September 3rd to 17th, with a variety of events happening over the two weeks.
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Mexican Resort Raises the Bar in Green Travel

A Mexican resort is leading the way when it comes to green travel in Central America.
The Hacienda Tres Rios resort in Riviera Maya has just been awarded a Green ...more

Spanish Air Traffic Control Strike Averted: Time to Ditch the Plane?

As well as being one of the least environmentally friendly ways in which to start a holiday, flying is fast becoming one of the most stressful.
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Travellers Urged to Pack Lightly and Save the Environment

Holidaymakers are being urged to think of green travel when packing their suitcases this summer. Not only is carrying heavy luggage bad for backs, but it’s bad for the ...more

BP Faces Fresh Wave of Personal Injury Claims

Billed as the world’s worst man-made ecological disaster, the Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues to cause enormous environmental and economical suffering. After an explosion occurred on BP’s Deepwater Horizon ...more

Green Bike Scheme Launches in London

Visitors to London have a new, green way to get around the city. Barclays Cycle Hire launched in the Capital last week, offering city dwellers and tourists a new, ...more

Diamond Resorts to offer more flexible products

Interesting news in the timeshare industry as Diamond Resorts starts offering more flexible products. Full details are below but it will be interesting to see what the overall response ...more

Really Welsh, Really Green: New Eco Cabin Holidays at CAT

Looking for a truly green holiday this summer? If so, why not book a stay at one of the Eco cabins at the Centre For Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, Mid ...more

Jurys Inn Hits Green Gold With Environment Award

Jurys Inn has become the first hotel chain to have all its properties awarded a gold star by the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).
The ...more

Don’t get green-washed on holiday

Have you ever wondered how a supposedly green hotel manages to save energy when lights are left on overnight and the air conditioning never turns off? Or why the towels ...more

Brits abandon green habits on holiday

According to new research published by ABTA and the Travel Foundation, nearly half of all Brits forget about saving the environment the moment they step off the plane.
Despite the ...more

Beyond Boundaries: Spanish Virgin Islands in the New Year

Hike, bike and get healthy for the New Year when you plan your adventure now, in the Spanish Virgin Islands.
Join Beyond Boundaries Travel’s biking & ...more

Virgin Holidays Launches E-Brochure for Sustainable Trips


Virgin Holidays has created a new collection of holidays designed to provide customers with the opportunity to add a sustainable element to their overseas breaks.
There are ...more

Mexican Kayak Adventure to Save Sea Turtles

Mexico is one of few places in the world where travelers can watch endangered sea turtles nesting and laying their eggs and then see newborns taking their first steps, making ...more

Hotels.com: Flexible Cancellation Policy for Gulf Region Hotels

Hotels.com has partnered with select hotels in the Gulf Coast region of Florida to provide customers a new flexible cancellation policy.
The move comes following the BP oil spill two ...more