Thursday 23 October 2008

Adventure Sports from Extreme Element

The latest holiday provider to see their activity breaks listed on inspiringholidays.com is Extreme Element.

Based in Hove in East Sussex, this company specialises in all manner of activity-based holidays and short breaks.

The goal of Extreme Element is to promote extreme sports courses, training and experiences across the UK & Abroad. The staff are actively involved in a wide range of extreme pursuits and pride themselves in offering expert advice to make sure that you get the maximum out of your course or experience. The team at Extreme Element have been involved in the extreme sports industry in various guises for the last 10 years.

Here are a few examples of the holidays and courses on offer:

Special Offer on Ski & Snowboard holidays to Austria with Neilson




Skiing in Austria


Special Offer on Ski & Snowboard holidays to Austria with Neilson

Thursday 16 October 2008

2009 Formula One Grand Prix Holidays

With the 2008 Formula One season drawing to its exciting conclusion thoughts are already turning to next year's competitions.

Will Lewis Hamilton be defending his first Formula One World Champion title or will the pressure get to him in the final few races?


If you are a Formula One fan then you'll be excited to hear that a number of tour companies are starting to release the details of their 2009 Formula One Grand Prix Holidays.

Click on the links below for more information:


Leger Holidays

2009 Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix Break
2009 Italian Formula One Grand Prix Break

2009 Belgian Formula One Grand Prix Break
2009 Monaco Grand Prix Break

2009 Spanish Formula One Grand Prix Break

Airtrack Motorsport

2009 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix
2009 Spanish F1 Grand Prix in Barcelona

2009 Monaco F1 Grand Prix
2009 French F1 Grand Prix
2009 British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone
2009 German F1 Grand Prix
2009 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix
2009 European (Valencia) F1 Grand Prix
2009 Belgian F1 Grand Prix
2009 Le Mans 24 Hour Race Holiday (Camping)

Formula Tours

2009 Singapore F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 Italian F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 Monza Tifosi Tour
2009 Australian F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 Spanish F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 Turkish F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 Monaco F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 Canadian F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 French F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 British F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 German F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix Holiday
2009 Belgian F1 Grand Prix Holiday

Wednesday 8 October 2008

Walk Andalucia - Experience the best of Spain

Walk Andalucia is the latest holiday provider to join the Inspiring Holidays website.

Based in Torrox in the historic heart of Andalucian Spain, Walk Andalucia offer guided and self-guided walking holidays, painting holidays, language holidays, cultural holidays and more.

The company is the brainchild of British couple, Gill Marsh and Dave Armstead who live on a small farm above the village of Torrox Pueblo. They are both experienced walkers, trained in hill safety and first aid, Spanish speakers, and with an infectious enthusiasm for the region!

They have developed a good knowledge of the area, and its plant and animal life, as well as local customs and traditions. With support from other specialist guides they can show you the very best walking routes through beautiful and varied countryside. This is one of the most fertile and beautiful regions of Europe, rich in flora and fauna, with spectacular scenery and fantastic views.

Walk Andalucia offers a variety of walking holidays on either a guided, self-guided or self-drive basis. Their holidays attract people of all ages and are suitable for people travelling alone, as couples or as groups of friends. The holidays are paced to suit the requirements of the group, and are designed to be flexible and accommodating.

If you want to add some creativity to your Spanish holiday then Walk Andalucia also offer Painting Holidays. They offer a full week's programme of activity guided by experienced teachers in small groups of no more than 10 people. All easels, drawing boards, folding chairs are supplied and paper & canvasses can be purchased at cost price when you arrive. All you need to bring are your own brushes and your imagination!

If you want to immerse yourself in the Andalucian culture then look no further than a Walk Andalucia Language & Culture Holiday. The emphasis here is on acquiring skills that can be put into practice during your holiday. They have devised a programme of activities focused on helping you experience the flavour of the Spanish culture, weather, food, and traditions.

Their fully-qualified Language Tutor is a native Spanish-speaker with an excellent command of English. She has many years’ experience of teaching Spanish to adults, making learning an enjoyable process. She has designed training materials specifically for the Walk-Andalucia courses. These, together with teaching groups of no more than 8 people enable her to develop the skills of each individual.

"Gill & Dave are great hosts. Their genuine warmth and true hospitality ensured that a good time was had by all! This is our second WA holiday and it's proved to be every bit as good as the first!" Alan & Aleri Brown

"I thought Dave & Gill were fantastic hosts - knowledgeable,funny, friendly and really welcoming. They made the holiday. The walks were also exccellent and we saw some lovely scenery. There was a very convivial atmosphere - altogether a very pleasurable experience. Thanks!" Debbie King

Special Offers
To celebrate the launch of their holidays on inspiringholidays.com are offering two special offers:

November 24 - 28 Winter Sun Break
Special Offer - £450 including flights and no single supplement

November 8 Painting Holiday
Special Offer - £599 and no single supplement

View Walk Andalucia Holidays on inspiringholidays.com
Walking in Andalucia - Spanish Walking Holidays
Andalucia Self Guided Walking Holidays
Andalucia Self Drive Walking Holidays
Painting Holidays in Andalucia, Spain

Friday 3 October 2008

Amazing offer on Shearings Christmas Market Holidays

For a limited time only save 40GBP per couple on selected European Christmas Market Holidays to Germany, France, Belgium, Holland and More.

Shearings collection of coach holidays to Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic includes the very best and most famous of markets throughout Europe and allows you to combine essential Christmas shopping with a visit to somewhere new.

All coach tours include excursions to the markets and places of local interest throughout your holiday.

What's included on your christmas market holiday?
- Modern fleet of coaches with great legroom and convienent pick-up points

- Excellent standard of accommodation, including dinner, room & breakfast
- Included excursions to the Christmas markets and local places of interest
- En-suite rooms with colour TV
- Complete luggage handling service
- Special Requests can be booked in advance

Save up to £40 per couple on all the following holidays:

Blue Danube & Vienna Christmas Markets only £325 per person.
Join us to discover the magic of Advent in the Danube region, as we visit the traditional Christmas Markets of Passau, Linz and Steyr.

Cologne & Aachen from only £269 per person.
Cologne is the perfect location for festive shopping, with four different Christmas Markets in the city centre, including a lively and atmospheric market at the foot of the imposing cathedral.

Dutch & Belgian Christmas Markets only £269 per person.
Enjoy the Christmas markets of Maastricht, Liege, Valkenburg and Brussels on this exciting tour.

Option 1: French & Belgian Christmas Markets from only £229 per person.
Bruges, Brussels & Lille Christmas Markets offer festive stalls filled with decorations, local specialities with delicious aromas, handmade crafts and chocolates.

Option 2: French & Belgian Christmas Markets only £279 per person.

Bruges, Brussels & Lille Christmas Markets offer festive stalls filled with decorations, local specialities with delicious aromas, handmade crafts and chocolates.

Harz Mountains Christmas Markets from only £329 per person.
The Harz Mountains, a panoramic range of conifer-covered hills and picturesque half-timbered towns, are the perfect setting for the region's traditional Christmas Markets.

Magic Of Rothenburg,Stuttgart & Ulm Christmas Markets from only £319 per person.

Enjoy visits to magical Rothenburg, with its famous Christmas shop, and Stuttgart's Christmas Market, with more than 200 stalls.

Munich & Fairytale Castles Christmas Markets from only £399 per person.

Enjoy visits to magical Rothenburg, with its famous Christmas shop, and Stuttgart's Christmas Market, with more than 200 stalls.

Northern France Christmas Markets from only £229 per person.
The Christmas markets of Lille, Arras & Amiens offer a festive atmosphere with stalls selling local specialities including Christmas beers and charming gifts.

Nürnberg & Munich Christmas Markets from only £399 per person.
The Nürnberg Christmas Market is regarded as the most famous of its kind in Germany, with many brightly coloured stalls lining the market square of the city's old town.

Prague & Nürnburg Christmas Markets only £269 per person.
Prague is a city with a unique atmosphere at any time of year but at Advent there's an extra special feel. As darkness descends the little wooden stalls start to twinkle and now is the time to enjoy a steaming mug of mulled wine.

Rhineland by Train Christmas Markets only £249 per person
Enjoy a ride on the Lahn Valley Railway as we explore the Rhineland, and visit the ever popular Christmas market in Rudesheim. We also visit the world famous Christmas markets in Aachen and Siegburg.

Rothenburg & Heidelberg Christmas Markets from only £399 per person.
A unique opportunity to stay in the beautifully preserved town of Rothenburg, famous for its beautiful Christmas shop and fairy-tale architecture.

Rothenburg, Ulm & Stuttgart Christmas Markets from only £399 per person.
Stuttgart plays host to one of Europe’s largest Christmas Markets, with more than 200 decorated stalls. Ulm's cathedral is the focal point for its Christmas market, and a visit Rothenburg's famous Christmas shop completes this wonderful holiday.

Rudesheim & the Rhine Valley Christmas Markets from only £249 per person.
The small town of Rudesheim in the Rhine Valley plays host to one of Germany's most famous Christmas markets.

Salzburg, Innsbruck & Nurnberg Christmas Markets from only £279 per person.
The many stalls and brightly coloured lights create a unique atmosphere in Salzburg, the 'City of Mozart', and the old medieval town of Innsbruck is a sightseeing and shopping paradise.

Stuttgart, Strasbourg & Reims Christmas Markets only £229 per person.
Europe's largest and most beautiful Christmas Market, Located in the squares and alleys around Stuttgart's Town Hall and Old Palace, dates back to 1692.

Swiss Christmas Markets only £359 per person.
Experience the magic of Advent as we visit Switzerland's Christmas Markets, including Zürich's famous Christmas Fair, held inside the main train station.

Trier & the Moselle Valley Christmas Markets from only £239 per person.
The small and charming Christmas Market of Trier is set in the medieval market place and against the backdrop of the magnificent cathedral.

Tuscan Christmas Markets only £279 per person.
The delightful streets of some of Tuscany's most famous cities are filled with traditional 'mercanto natale' in the run up to Christmas in such beautiful settings such as Florence and Pisa.

All holidays subject to availability and prices may change. Prices are per person based on two sharing and discounts are valid for a limited period only. Brochure price refers to Explore Europe Oct 08-May 09 and should only be used as a guide for holiday descriptions. Prices EXCLUDES the Euro currency surcharge.