This month, Brittany Ferries is pushing the significant benefits to be had from a 'ski-drive' holiday. The operator offers a wide variety of crossings to various ports in France, from where travellers can simply drive to one of many ski resorts in France, or even further afield in Europe. Taking a ferry can offer an opportunity to sidestep much of the hassle often involved with ski holidays when flying to your ...

Holland may not be top of everyone's hitlist for holiday travel, but it has a great deal to offer. Over the coming months, Stena Line is offering some fantastic deals to give travellers the opportunity to explore everything that Holland has to share, from bustling, cosmopolitan cities to a lush green countryside. A suggested base to strike out from is the Hook of Holland port, being ideally located near the major ...

It is rare for stars of the sporting world to grace the ferry, but P&O Ferries is delighted to announce that darts legends Eric Bristow and Keith Deller will be on board the Pride of Bilbao vessel as it makes its way to the beautiful port of Bilbao from Portsmouth, early next month. The ship will set sail on the evening of the 4th September, signalling the beginning of P&O's "darts ...

This month, Stena Line is offering some superb deals, allowing travellers to set sail across the Irish Sea and discover the Emerald Isle in some style. Any of the Stena Superferries are available on crossings from Holyhead-Dublin, all offering outstanding facilities on board, including entertainment and free Wi-Fi for those who need to stay in touch with the outside world. However, Ireland provides a ideal opportunity to cut ties from the ...

In a surprise move, DFDS Seaways have announced that they are dropping the Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry service in mid December 2010. The Scottish Viking vessel will be withdrawn from the route and two new ro-ro freight only vessels will be introduced. The number of crossings will be increased from three to four per week - good news for freight customers, but of little consolation to passengers who will lose ...

Travellers looking to head to France this coming Autumn and, indeed, all the way up to the busy pre Christmas period, will be delighted to hear that Irish Ferries are set to bring back their popular mini cruises to France. The first of the voyages will set sail on September 1st, all the way up to December 20th. France offers a world of activities, sights and scenery to enjoy; and of ...

Brittany Ferries has taken yet another unique approach to ferry services this summer. Making use of all of the science that surrounds the seas, the operator has taken the chance to host a series of marine biology workshops, designed specifically at educating children. In association with research organisation Marinexus, the operator will run workshops designed to educate, entertain and provoke thought in those between 8 to 12 years old. Youngsters will ...

With the summer holidays soon to draw to a close, well organised holidaymakers will be keen to look ahead to opportunities for travel next year. With this in mind, P&O Ferries have announced that they are now taking bookings for ferry crossings in 2011. Booking so far in advance gives travellers the chance to seek out some bargain prices to a wide number of fantastic destinations. In particular, the P&O Ferries ...

The Hebrides islands are arguably some of the most beautifully untouched landscape to be found anywhere in the UK. The Isle of Skye is a particularly popular choice, with the Cuillin mountains and dramatic scenery attracting tourists from all over the globe. Visitors to Skye will be delighted to hear of the unveiling of a new £12M ferry terminal for the nearby Isle of Raasay. Travel between the two idyllic ...

Over the last few months, the strikes involved with BAA have provided a constant source of hassle and unease amongst travellers wishing to get away for their holidays. Just recently, a ballot vote taken from each of the 6,100 trade union workers, revealed that 74 per cent are in favour of a strike - news that could spell further disruption to flights, causing havoc for holidaymakers flying out of 6 ...