Mercury Direct Summer

Mercury Direct is the best place to find great value holidays to a range of destinations worldwide. Whichever holiday destination you’re thinking of going on your next vacation, Mercury Direct offers great deals on holidays all year round, with a wide range of options at some of the world’s finest holiday resorts in over 10 countries.

When you’re looking for a supremely relaxing break, an all inclusive holiday could be just what you need. Take the stress out of planning your holiday by choosing an all inclusive holiday that will ensure that all of your needs are taken care of.

If you’re travelling alone or with a friend, and would like the privacy of your own room, you won’t want to find yourself paying extra charges. That’s why they look out for their single travellers – and why their solo holidays offer a range of hotel stays and excellent value package deals that offer no single supplements for single traveller holidays.

In their brochure you will find great value holiday deals in Malta, Cyprus, Bali, Sri Lanka and many other exotic destinations, or you can visit their website to find out more about great deals on holidays from Mercury Direct.

At Mercury Direct, they offer a huge range of all inclusive holidays in resorts around the world, so you’re sure to find a relaxing break with them!

Balkan Holidays Summer 2013

Get the NEW Balkan Holidays Summer 2013 brochure

For fantastic non Euro holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Romania, trust the UK’s leading specialists, Balkan Holidays. They offer the widest choice to Bulgaria with flights from many UK airports plus these incredible discounts and savings:

  • Package prices from £229pp
  • Free child places, child prices from £99 and free children’s insurance
  • Early Bookings Discounts – up to £402 per couple
  • Special Offers – save up to £286 per couple
  • 2 weeks for the price of 1 on selected properties in Bulgaria
  • 5% Loyalty Discount
  • Low Deposit £70pp (50% less than full deposit)
  • 20kg free luggage allowance on charter flights for Premier hotels 30kg
  • No Single supplements & Group Discounts
  • Over 70 All Inclusive Hotels

Parkdean – Scotland

Parkdean have saved you the perfect spot in Scotland!
In fact they’ve chosen only the very best spots for each of their six award winning holiday parks in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, Perthshire, glorious Dumfries and Galloway, and along the stunning Clyde and Ayrshire coastlines.

So every morning you can wake up to magnificent mountains with woodland trails, golden beaches and quaint seaside resorts or rolling countryside peppered with ancient castles. In short, everything you need to enjoy your perfect holiday.

Golfing… cycling… sandcastles… real castles… what will you do?
The answer is ‘anything you choose’! Whichever one of their parks you visit you’ll always find plenty to keep you entertained – whether you’re sliding down the flume at the 25 metre pool in Southerness, or jumping over the waves on beautiful Embo beach at Grannies’ Heilan’ Hame. Choose a leafy park like Tummel Valley or Wemyss Bay and lose yourself in nature trails, a round of golf, and adventure play. Or how about dolphin spotting at pretty Nairn Lochloy or shooting some basketball hoops at Sundrum Castle? With kids’ clubs, sporting fun and fabulous evening entertainment, you can join in as much or as little as you like. But having a brilliant time is compulsory!

ParkDean – Touring And Camping

Come and stay… Parkdean have saved you the perfect pitch!
In fact they’ve chosen only the very best spots for each of their six award winning touring and camping holiday parks across stunning South West England. Bring your tent, tourer or motorhome and explore them all at your leisure, waking up every morning to beautiful beaches with rolling surf or glorious open countryside. And with fantastic facilities on park – from swimming pools, playgrounds and restaurants to fun family entertainment venues – there’s everything you need to enjoy your perfect family holiday.

Touring and camping made easy!
At Parkdean the grass is always greener for holidaymakers who love the great outdoors. Visit any one of their touring and camping friendly holiday parks and you’ll find an excellent choice of pitches starting from just £7 a night. Set in their own peaceful area of the park… they’re never more than a stroll away from the main holiday complex.

Visit Scotland

We are currently being sponsored by Visit Scotland

They offer amazing holidays to the following destinations:

The Highlands
The Highlands are the perfect place to explore dramatic mountains and beautiful glens, romantic islands and stunning stretches of coastline or to follow the Malt Whisky Trail. Spot rare wildlife in the Cairngorms National Park, be awed at the breathtaking Glen Coe, romanced by the Isle of Skye, and entranced by the exciting capital of the north, Inverness.
The Outer Hebrides
From Lewis to Barra and beyond, the Outer Hebrides is full of beauty and brimming with possibilities to capture the imagination and discover ancient history. Witness the incredible wildlife of the islands and seek out amazing archaeological treasures such as the Calanais Standing Stones.
Dumfries & Galloway
Savour the tranquillity and feel the exhilaration of Dumfries & Galloway, where the hills, forest parks and quiet country roads provide the ideal setting for exploring by foot, bike or car. Delve into its rich history and visit the plentiful museums and visitor centres which detail the varied inventors, poets, pioneers and artists inspired by the landscape.
Perthshire
Big Tree Country – home to the world’s highest hedge, Europe’s oldest tree, the widest conifer in Britain, the sole survivor from Shakespeare’s Birnam Wood and many more fascinating champion trees. Perthshire is one of Europe’s finest Adventure playgrounds boasting traditional activities such as walking, cycling and angling to sphereing down a hillside.
Aberdeen City
Absorb the buzz and nightlife of the city of Aberdeen. Within the sparkling Granite City, be mesmerised by Aberdeen’s grand granite architecture in the form of St Machar’s Cathedral and enjoy award-winning parks and gardens, such as Duthie Park, Union Terrace Gardens and the wonderful Winter Gardens.
Orkney Islands
Though just a short ferry ride from the northern tip of Scotland, once you reach Orkney you descend into an entirely different world of unspoilt, sparkling white beaches, fascinating archaeological sights and inspiring modern art galleries. With the sea never far away, experience a wealth of water and beach activities.
The Scottish Borders
Steeped in history and romance, the unspoilt beauty of the Scottish Borders takes your breath away. A wealth of historical attractions, museums and exhibitions bring the colourful past of the Borders to life. With an abundant natural larder, countless outdoor pursuits to enjoy and a thriving local culture, the Scottish Borders will captivate you immediately.
Ayrshire & Arran
Ayrshire & Arran is immersed in over 3,000 years of history from the standing stones of the Bronze Age to medieval Viking battles, the majestic splendour of some of the UK’s best-preserved castles and, of course, the birthplace of Robert Burns and The Open Championship.
Kingdom of Fife
Glorious, sandy, award winning beaches, exciting events and a rich royal heritage await in the Kingdom of Fife, where you can explore an ancient capital of Scotland, magnificent castles and gardens, spend hours enjoying fine local food and drink, and play one of the area’s many golf courses in the region known as the Home of Golf.
Angus
Embrace the beauty of the countryside of Angus and explore the stunning Angus Glens. Enjoy the tranquility of the Glens and discover the coastal jewels of Arbroath and the Royal Burgh of Montrose along the way. Discover the history and heritage of Angus from the ancient Picts to the stunningly beautiful Arbroath Abbey.
Moray
From Tomintoul and the spectacular Cairngorms in the south, to the beautiful beaches and sparkling waters of the Moray Firth in the north, with two of Scotland’s’ greatest salmon rivers, the Spey and the Findhorn, flowing from mountain to sea, Moray is able to boast some of the loveliest scenery in Scotland.
Aberdeenshire
Welcome to ‘Castle Country’ where you will be spoiled for choice with more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK. Take in the epic north east coastline and dramatic scenery of Aberdeenshire as you experience 17 of the best sites along Scotland’s only Castle Trail. And keep your eyes peeled for bottlenose dolphin along Scotland’s Dolphin Coast in Banffshire.

Lead Adventures

Lead Adventures has been around since 2004 and knows Ecuador & Galapagos intimately!

Up to date Lead Adventures has given over 3000 people just like you an adventure in South America that they will never forget.

Whether you are young or mature, shy or extroverted, laid-back or adventurous, South America has something for everyone. Their programs fit individuals, couples, families and groups.

Lead Adventures authentic experiences stimulate the imagination and change lives forever. Some of their most popular programs include:

Galapagos Experience: 3 weeks, 3 islands, combine travel & adventure & volunteer!

Ecuador Experience: Andes, Amazon, Coast, all in one experience!

Animal Welfare: Help save animals at our Andes, Coast, Amazon rescue centers!

Lead Adventures can also build you a custom made experience that gives you a unique opportunity to live and work in a local South American community making a real difference to people’s lives and the environment. Share with like-minded volunteers, quickly make new friends and experience Ecuador as it really is.

Why Choose Lead Adventures?

Exceptional Local Support:

They know how important it is to build mutually beneficial relationships with local resources.

As a South American (Ecuador) based company the quality of their local contacts is second to none. This allows Lead Adventures to offer superb and efficient services to their participants.

Their bilingual, experienced local staff are always there to help you get the most out of your experience as a participant in their programs.

Security and Experience:

Their superb local knowledge and contacts mean they have the safest and fastest security and emergency procedures in the unlikely event that an emergency arises.

The fact Lead Adventures are the best in the area is proven when other tour provider companies use their local experience and services to solve their own issues.

Value:

This is another area where being local means an advantage.

Lead Adventures administrative costs are much lower than agencies based in Europe or the USA. This enables them to offer lower prices for their programs compared to other international travel agencies.

Additionally, as they are the operators of these programs rather than the agents, they can guarantee cost efficiency and offer you a great value.

True Local Impact:

You will be really making a difference to the area you visit: Most of Lead Adventures’ revenue goes directly into the projects they support, that means local economic impact rather than marginal compared with how major tour operators work.

They support local environmental impact throughout our volunteer projects in Galapagos and the Amazon region. As a South American company, based in Quito, Ecuador, Lead Adventures have the local knowledge and capacity to choose the best managed projects.

No wonder they love Lead Adventures!

Villas4you

Villas4You

You get a great deal of holiday for your money with Villas4You, and with over 500 villas across 20 of Europe’s sunniest spots, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Booking with them also means you can relax and look forward to your holiday, with the security that your money is fully protected by our ATOL licence.

Nothing beats a villa holiday…

Make the most of your well-earned holiday, with your own villa. Take each day as it comes, whether you kick back and relax around your own private pool with lunch sizzling on the BBQ, or enjoy the freedom to get out and about to visit attractions, sights and beaches in the local area. However you want to spend your time, you just can’t beat villa-life.

After all, it’s your villa, your holiday… you deserve it!

Your own private pool….

You’ll love having your own private pool… it’s what makes a great villa holiday really special. It’s your chance to switch off and let the pool do the entertaining – whether it’s the kids or the other half! They’ll be smiling all day, splashing around to their hearts’ content… so take advantage of the sunshine, grab your sun cream, relax on a lounger and catch a few rays with a glass of something cold…

After all, it’s your villa, your pool… why share?

Free and easy outdoor living…

Their villa holidays allow you to enjoy the freedom of outdoor living. You choose when and where you fancy breakfast, lunch and dinner – enjoy a BBQ on the patio, lounging by the pool with an afternoon snack, or a trip out to the local restaurant to experience the local dishes. Whether you’re an early riser or a night-owl, culture-buff or beach-lover, make the most of the outdoors with the freedom to do whatever you want to do, whenever you want to do it.

After all, it’s your villa, your experience… enjoy it!

Acorn Family Holidays

Great days at the slopes for families!

Acorn Family Holidays is a family active holidays specialist with 30 years of experience. They offer full financial protection with ABTA and ATOL accreditation.

Their successful formula is simple: all their holidays are designed especially for families with children, allowing families to spend a valuable time together, in a company of other like-minded families, enjoying skiing in winter or active camping adventures in summer. Acorn holidays are perfect for both children and adults – every member of the family has an unforgettable fun-filled time on one of their skiing or adventure holidays, leaving you all with memories of a lifetime. Watch your kids whizz down the challenging slopes and canoe down the river – fans of bucket and spade holidays need not apply!

In addition, all their holidays are all inclusive, offering simply fantastic value for money!

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Visit Derby

Welcome to Derby – Great Place, Great Base

Welcome to Derby – located in the very heart of Britain and only a 90 minute journey from London.

Derby shares the best of both worlds, a vibrant, contemporary city with a rich heritage, complimented by the glorious surrounding countryside of the Peak District & Derbyshire, so it’s a great base for visiting local attractions.

Well known as a compact and friendly city, Derby has a wide range of retail experiences including boutique shopping in the stylish Cathedral Quarter and big brand chains at Westfield Derby. Take time to unwind and relax in stylish restaurants or award-winning cafes or traditional Real Ale pubs.