January 2008 Newsletter from www.inspiringholidays.com

Welcome to our January Newsletter
Happy New Year and welcome to the first inspiringholidays.com newsletter of 2008.  With the festive period over we’re straight into the January sales.  As you might expect we’ve brought you a number of enticing holidays to tempt you this year - ski and snowboard holidays from Neilson, walking holidays from Sherpa Expeditions and much, much more. 

Also, look out for special offers from some of our equipment and clothing partners - huge discounts are available across the board.

Have a great 2008 and make sure you do something inspiring!

Ski & Snowboard Offers From Neilson
Neilson are one of the most experienced wintersports operators in the business with over 25 years providing top quality holidays to the best locations.  This year they have some fantastic offers on lift passes, children’s ski-ing and equipment hire, not to mention last minute discounts on holidays. 

Check out our special offers page to see the latest deals

Walking & Trekking Holidays for all levels of experience
Shake off the effects of Christmas over-indulgence by booking a walking holiday - we have a huge range of holidays both home and abroad for all levels of fitness and intrepidness.  If you’re feeling particularly adventurous book a trip to Nepal through Sherpa Expeditions and you’ll receive a free kit bag.

Check out our selection of walking holidays

Will it be Lewis Hamilton’s Year?
Are you an F1 fan?  Do you think Hamilton can do it this year?  Why not help cheer him to victory?  We have a number of exclusive Grand Prix tours available either by executive coach or flying.

Check out our Formula One Grand Prix Holidays

Cycle Tours & Mountain Biking
If you prefer two wheels to four then check out our extensive range of cycling holidays.  You can be as energetic as you want - choose from leisurely cycling tours in France to high-octane mountain bike holidays in Greece or Turkey.

Take a look at Cycling & Mountain Bike Holidays

Remembering the Fallen
2008 is the 90th anniversary of the end of the Great War.  If you’re interested in the history of the great events that shaped our world then take a look at our range of battlefield & historical tours.  We have tours which capture the essence of both the great wars plus conflicts such as the Napoleonic wars or the Falklands conflict.

Take a look at battlefield & historical holidays

Blacks Sale - Up to 50% offIt’s January so it’s sales time.  Our outdoor equipment partner, Blacks, is offering up to 50% off selected ranges - but you’d be quick.  Once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Take me to the Blacks Outdoor Equipment Sale

Focus On Train Holidays
Back in the Industrial revolution it was the development of the steam engine that gave rise to the relatively modern concept of holiday-making.  The linking of the great British cities and the coast meant that factory workers could now travel quickly, cheaply and efficiently to seaside resorts to enjoy their free time.  For over half a century trains became the principal mode of transport for going on holiday.  For many, the trips were cheap and cheerful but for others the golden age of railways represented the golden age of travel as well.

And then came the jet engine and cheap mass travel to foreign shores and somehow we managed to forget about the train.  Years of under-investment in our own national rail network provided even more disillusionment with a service that had once been the envy of the world.  However train travel is increasingly coming back into vogue, not only as a means to get from A to B but also as a holiday experience in its own right, and what’s more research has suggested that it’s a more environmentally-friendly way of travelling.

One only has to mention the name ‘Orient Express’ and you are instantly transported back to an age of elegance and style where ‘getting there’ wasn’t an ordeal but an integral part of the holiday.  In fact Orient Express trains & holidays are alive and well and still providing the ultimate in luxury train travel.  A number of Orient Express holidays are featured on the inspiringholidays.com website.

Although Orient Express represents the ultimate in train holidays there are in fact train holidays to suit all tastes and budgets.  And one of the great things about holidaying by train is that it opens up views and landscapes often unseen by other forms of transport.  In fact some train holidays such as the trans-Canadian railroad or cross-Australia route are consistently voted amongst the top travel experiences.

If you’re interested holidaying by train inspiringholidays.com features a range of train holidays in countries as diverse as Peru, India and Canada as well as luxury journeys around the British Isles.

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