Thousands of people visit the Bahamas each year—and for good reason. This tropical paradise offers many hours of sunshine every day, miles upon miles of clean, sandy beaches, and a cornucopia of sightseeing opportunities.

Have you ever wanted to go deep sea fishing? Take advantage of an afternoon in port and pre-book an outing. Head right off the gangplank of the cruise ship and go right aboard your reserved fishing boat and head out to hook a marlin or two.

Be back in time for supper at a five-star restaurant either on shore or aboard the cruise liner.

If fishing isn’t your preferred activity, take advantage of the markets and shops that offer locally made knick-knacks and souvenirs at half the price a similar item cost at home.

While at sea, watch for the Sargasso Sea—the ocean within the ocean. Defined by currents instead of landmasses, learn of its rich folklore and myths—then watch the turtles and eels avoid hidden predators.

The island is only thirteen degrees off the equator, meaning heat and sunshine are the order of the day, every day. It’s one of the reasons Barbados is the island paradise that it is, and of course it makes the sea and the shade of palm trees all the more appreciated. All you have to do is remember to apply sun cream.

You needn’t worry about turning a corner and having your vision of Eden interrupted by a block of high-rise flats or a fast food chain either. The development on Barbados is carefully managed to ensure that it remains beautiful. This includes the water and coral reefs around the island, making Barbados a brilliant place to go snorkelling.

If you’re looking for absolute luxury then the Coral Reef Club can provide. It has a variety of accommodation from rooms through to luxury cottages and suites. Whilst not relaxing in your room you can explore the beautiful gardens full of tropical trees and flowers that are maintained around the resort, or take advantage of the sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing or kayaking facilities that are included in the price of your stay.

You’ll also be able to dine from a menu that changes day by day whilst surrounded by the scenery of this gorgeous island. There are few places in the world that can offer such an idyllic experience.

If you want to get out and about then the Coral Reef Club is perfectly situated for you to explore the west coast of the island, easily the most exceptional part of it and boasting a variety of sites of historic and natural interest, and some of the best views that Barbados has to offer. The friendly resort staff will be happy to put you in touch with somewhere to rent a car or find another means of transportation for you.

Of course, if you do just want to laze on the beach, enjoy some world renowned rum-based drinks and have the most relaxing week of your life in one of the most gorgeous places on the planet then you’re perfectly welcome to do that too.

Christmas can be a horrible period of year due to the weather, frosts, and even sleet and strong winds can make staying in Britain appear quite unappealing. It’s due to this reason that some people think to go on a winter sunshine deal. There are many different resorts to single out, you need not roam that far to locate the warmer climates. Sections of Southern Europe are much nicer than England during the UK winter.

For the ultimate in getting away from the grey UK winter, consider a tailor made Australia holiday from AustraliaBargains.co.uk

Getting away on a winter sun holiday need not be expensive. There are lots of low cost sunshine deals at this time of year that will help you to go away for a lot less money than you might assume. Make sure that you shop around, surf on the internet and check a few different reputable travel agents before you decide to book your sunshine break. Maybe also ensure that you read reviews on your chosen vacation so that you know precisely what you are booking.

If you choose to go on a winter package trip you should ensure that you are well prepared. It may seem a bit bizarre including the suncream whilst it is sleeting outside but this is of course very important. If you decide to travel somewhere that is very hot such as the far east then ensure that you pick a high factor sun-cream.

 In Uganda you will find the highest mountain range on the continent, the Mountains of the Moon, the source of the mighty river Nile and one of the finest national parks in Africa, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is home to some of the finest Gorilla safaris.

 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, or the Impenetrable Forest as it is sometimes known, is home to half the world population of mountain gorillas, some 340 of them. As the name suggests the Impenetrable Forest is a tough place to visit with steep terrain and thick foliage but once you have made it through you are greeted with an amazing reward. The sight of your first mountain gorilla in the wild will stay with you forever and will become one of your most treasured memories. The chance to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is a world away from any zoo and drive through safari park; here you are a very special guest in their world.

 For your best chance to make it through the Impenetrable Forest to see these amazing creatures you should take a Uganda safari. On an organized safari you will trek along the right paths and be given the best opportunity to catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures in their own environment while being shown through the forest by experienced guides.

 It’s not just gorillas that call Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home, in the park you can find over 120 different species of mammal, 346 species of birds, 163 species of trees and 202 species of butterflies, many of which can be pointed out to you by safari guides. Some of the other 11 primates to look out for in the forest include colobus monkeys and chimpanzees.

Go and experience Uganda now before even more people discover the delights it has to offer.

At Virgin Holidays, we believe amazing service should come as standard. That’s why Virgin Holiday’s magic touches are made available to all Virgin Holidays customers – not just the VIPs! We realise that you want to make the most of being on holiday, so we came up with Check in, Chill out, so you can check in for your flight without leaving the beach…or bar.  Airports are a drag.  The holiday only really starts when you get to your destination.  And if you’ve got kids, then airports are living nightmares.  So, to perk up the airport experience, we came up with the VRoom. And when you’re on holiday, you want to make sure it’s as good as it can be.  That’s where Virgin Holidays’ Concierge service comes in – a concierge actually tuned in to the buzz of your destination, not a guy in a suit on kick backs from rip-off restaurants. This belief is what sets Virgin Holidays apart from the competition. That’s why we actually encourage our customers to ‘Ask For the World’.

But how do you express that exclusive treatment in a single thought.  What do Virgin Holidays offer that no-one else does?  We think it can be described as…

“ROCKSTAR SERVICE”

It’s a level of care you’d normally associate with the glamour and excitement of the entertainment elite.  Made available to every Virgin Holidays customer.

With Virgin Holidays, you can rest assured that you’ll get intuitive, imaginative typically brilliant twinkle-in-the-eye Virgin service, every single time you travel with us.

Phang Nga Bay; Phuket FantaSea; Kata Beach; Phuket Town; Patong Beach; John Gray’s Seacanoe; Coral island; the Phuket Aquarium; Phuket Orchid Garden and Thai Village; the Two Heroines Monument; the Gibbons Rehabilition Project; Kalim Elephant Trekking; Wat Chalong; Prom Thep Cape; Coral Seekers; South East Asia Liveaboards; Dive Asia; the Phuket Sea Shell Museum; Surin Beach; Laem Sing Beach; the Phuket Butterfly Garden and Insectarium; Kamala Beach; Jungle Bungee Jump; Dino Park Mini Golf; and Rawai Beach.