Uffington News (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom)

Today sees the launch of Adventure Worldwide; a unique collection of adventure holidays from a truly independent tour operator. The trips promise to deliver something very special, far away from the crowds.

Travel specialist Chameleon Worldwide has become fully independent company once more and is no longer part-owned by Intrepid.

The UK's most innovative walking and trekking holiday company Walks Worldwide is offering serious hikers the chance to go on a unique reccee trip to Southern Albania in September.

This year is a leap year and so anyone can pop the question on 29 February! Little Paddock on the edge of the New Forest has put together a specila two-night Leap Year break to its cosy lodges - the perfect place for romance and proposals!

Serious trekkers are always looking for the next great challenge and the experts at Walks Worldwide predict that it is set to be Albania in 2012, following a huge surge in interest after launching its Accursed Mountains trip this year (2011).

Stanwell House Hotel in Lymington hosted Hampshire-based film production company Mediakinetic this week, for the making of a film on behalf of Garmin - whose HQ is at Totton - to promote a new GPS tracking device at next year's boat show.

The UK's leading licensed character housewares manufacturer, Vogue International, is anticipating an excellent Spring Fair at the NEC in February as it continues to go from strength to strength.

The UK's leading walking and trekking holiday company, Walks Worldwide, has launched its 2012/13 programme which reveals plenty of great new options including two unique 'reccy' trips to venture way off the beaten track in Albania & Petra.

Today sees the launch of Adventure Worldwide; a unique collection of adventure holidays from a truly independent tour operator. The trips promise to deliver something very special, far away from the crowds.

Fleewinter is offering week-long stays at its luxurious Rebali Riad complex on Morocco's Atlantic coast, for £270 for a week (2 sharing), including a free scrub at its own private Hammam.

Travel specialist Chameleon Worldwide has become fully independent company once more and is no longer part-owned by Intrepid.

Specialist operator Fleewinter has created four great 4-night breaks to Morocco, and all priced at the same rate of £444 pp including flights and private transfers.

The UK's most innovative walking and trekking holiday company Walks Worldwide is offering serious hikers the chance to go on a unique reccee trip to Southern Albania in September.

Specialist operator Fleewinter has created a great new itinerary to the Cape including three distinctly different experiences; Cape Town, whale-watching on the coast at Plettenberg Bay & finally enjoying two nights at gastronomic Franschhoek.

The additional bank holiday on Tuesday 5 June makes it a great time for families to enjoy a Family Adventure holiday with Families Worldwide, and parents only need to use up three days of precious annual leave. It's a no brainer!

Walks Worldwide, the UK's best and most innovative walking and trekking holiday company, has created a unique trip to former soviet bloc country Armenia. With a fascinating and at times painful history, this is a genuine adventure holiday.

Specialist operator Fleewinter has introduced a new 10-night trip to Cape Town which combines time spent in the city, with 5 guided hikes on and around Table Mountain, plus two nights to chill at the end of the itinerary.

Much to its surprise, Walks Worldwide's small group trip to the Accursed Mountains of Albania is turning out to be one of the company's best sellers in 2012 and they have added another two departure dates to meet the demands of serious trekkers!

Dive Worldwide recommends Bali as a fantastic diving holiday destination. Not only is the diving superb, but it has wonderful beaches and lots to do for any non-diving partners.

Popular family holiday company Shorefield Holidays has just launched Go Active Holidays at Oakdene Forest Park in Hampshire, giving young guests staying at its parks more to do than ever!

The Camino de Santiago is one of the world's most popular pilgrims' trails. Consequently, Easter is a really popular time for people to take on the hike. However Walks Worldwide recommends going after Easter once the crowds have gone.

Groups of friends or families still looking for somewhere to holiday this coming Easter should look no further than Churchtown House, a stunning 18th Century property in South West Ireland.

The welcome news last week that economic growth is now expected this year, with a further 2% expected in 2013, is in keeping with adventure holiday Families Worldwide's report that they have had a massive surge in bookings for early 2012.

Specialist operator Walks Worldwide has created the ultimate self-guided trek to Khan Tengri Base Camp in the Tien Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan. It is the first time this has been possible and it is unique to Walks Worldwide. So get your boots on!

This year is a leap year and so anyone can pop the question on 29 February! Little Paddock on the edge of the New Forest has put together a specila two-night Leap Year break to its cosy lodges - the perfect place for romance and proposals!

Specialist operator Fleewinter has added Thailand to its unique concierge-style holiday portfolio, taking the number of countries it now offers to ten.

The crystal clear skies over Morocco make for perfect stargazing. Fleewinter provides guests with star maps so they can lie on the roof of the riad at night and marry-up the stars in the sky with those on the map. Perfect for both young and old!

Packing for a trekking holiday requires some thought; the simplest oversight, like spare boot laces, can have a profound effect upon the enjoyment of the trip. Walks Worldwide's resident expert Mark Knowles reveals what he always packs and why.

Golf de Mogador is a fabulous new Gary Player-designed complex which has just opened on the Atlantic coast of Morocco near Essaouira. Rebali Riads is the perfect place to stay, from just £23 per person per night (4 night stays or more).

Serious trekkers are always looking for the next great challenge and the experts at Walks Worldwide predict that it is set to be Albania in 2012, following a huge surge in interest after launching its Accursed Mountains trip this year (2011).

Stanwell House Hotel in Lymington hosted Hampshire-based film production company Mediakinetic this week, for the making of a film on behalf of Garmin - whose HQ is at Totton - to promote a new GPS tracking device at next year's boat show.

The UK's leading licensed character housewares manufacturer, Vogue International, is anticipating an excellent Spring Fair at the NEC in February as it continues to go from strength to strength.

Morocco is an incredibly diverse country. Although only three hours from the UK, it feels like a long haul destination on the other side of the world. Fleewinter has created the ultimate two week itinerary to this amazing destination.

All we hear is bad news about the economy and the Eurozone but in some parts of the world sterling is gaining in strength which has enabled holiday company Families Worldwide to dramatically reduce the price of certain holidays.

The UK's leading walking and trekking holiday company, Walks Worldwide, has launched its 2012/13 programme which reveals plenty of great new options including two unique 'reccy' trips to venture way off the beaten track in Albania & Petra.

Oakdene Forest Park (www.shorefield.co.uk), near Ringwood in Hampshire, has won a Hoseasons Diamond Award for the South of England and becomes one of only 14 parks across the UK to offer Hoseasons Go Active programme from March 2012.

Churchtown House in Kerry is a classic Irish country house which has been totally refurbished and is now available for rental as a luxurious, self-catering holiday home.

Pioneers of the family adventure holiday in the UK, Families Worldwide has released its new brochure for 2012/13 featuring 13 exciting, new trips.

Vogue International which recently launched the unique 100% bio-degradable Eko housewares range made from recycled bamboo fibres has created a 100% recycled 'pallet stand' on which to display them!

Cape Town has just been awarded World Design Capital. To celebrate, specialist Fleewinter has come up with some great deals to encourage people to see this unique city for themselves.

Autumn and early winter is a great time to visit Morocco and what's more, Fleewinter is offering free flights from 1 November - 20 December (subject to availability) for stays of seven nights or more, with a wide choice of accommodation.

Autumn is a great time to visit Soputh Africa on safari. The weather is cooler (its their springtime) and many new-born baby animals can be spotted! Fleewinter is offering a great package of just £1180 pp for a week, including flights.

Stanwell House Hotel in Lymington, New Forest, is to host a gourmet evening of fine French wines and food on 23 November.

Specialist opeator Fleewinter reports that the South African Rand is continuing to fall making holidays to Cape Town fantastic value. The Rand has fallen 25% against the pound since the beginning of the year.

Fleewinter's newly opened Rebali riad complex on Morocco's Atlantic coast has its own private Hammam offering various, traditional treatments. They are currently offering a free body scrub for all stays of 5 nights or more in October & November.

Stanwell House Hotel in Lymington is the perfect escape for Christmas. The boutique hotel has created a perfect break for those who would rather let someone else do the cooking and clearing up!

Mountain walking holiday specialist Walks Worldwide offer the chance to hike to the summit of Mount Fanispan - the highest mountain in Indochina - on its two week Fanispan and Hill Tribes Trek to Vietnam.

Walking holidays specialist Walks Worldwide provides the opportunity to trek classic trails but with a clever twist, enabling you to avoid the crowds...

The UK's leading character houswares company, Vogue International, has seen business boom over the last two years - despite the economic downturn - and is going to appear at the Autumn Fair at the NEC from 4-7 September to launch Eko Earth Products.

Morocco villa holiday specialist Fleewinter also offers some boutique hotels including Ocean, a 14-room property close to the Medina in Essaouira. Fleewinter is offering week-long stays until the end of August for just £275 pp.

Cheap holidays normally means crowded coastal resorts staying in third rate accommodation. Not so with trekking holidays specialist Walks Worldwide. Many trips are under £500 pp and yet you are guaranteed a fantastic holiday experience.

Family safari holidays expert Families Worldwide has cut £100 per person off the price of its Rift Valley Explorer trip departing this October half term.

Family adventure holidays company Families Worldwide has spaces on its exciting trip to Namibia departing 5 August.

Walks holidays specialist Walks Worldwide has an itinerary to the High Tatras mountains of Poland, along the same tracks that Pope Paul II used to hike when he was a lad.

The adult only Little Paddock lodges are the perfect UK escape in the summer holidays. What's more, stays are currently being discounted by 10%.

Morocco villa holiday expert Fleewinter can tailor-make the perfect itinerary and currently has up to 25% off a trip combining 3 nights at the newly opened Kasbah Angour in the Atlas Mountains with four nights on the Atlantic coast at Rebali Riads.

Families Worldwide reports people booking later than ever but this is not advisable, particularly for the October half term.

South Africa villa holidays expert Fleewinter has revealed a little known secret; the UK summer is the best time of year to visit the Kruger national park yet prices actually go down at that time of year making it the best time to go.