Holiday deals, new tours and offers

Be waited on by Angela Hartnett
On November 18 and 19 only, celebrity chef Angela Hartnett will not only be cooking Lime Wood guests' food - in the Hartnett Holder & Co restaurant, with head chef Luke Holder - but she'll also be serving it to their tables, and coming round for feedback. She will also answer questions about the various plates' provenance. A night at Lime Wood (02380 287177, limewoodhotel.co.uk) on either day costs from £255 per room, including full use of the spa.

Update: Tuesday November 12, 09.37
New safari adventure in New Zealand
Discover the World has launched a 4X4 safari experience in New Zealand exploring the more remote areas of the Central Otago area of the South Island. The trip is a five night off road adventure starting and ending in Queenstown using Landrover Defenders. The prices includes use of a modern Landrover Defender 4WD vehicle (full insurance & petrol included), expert guide, two nights' luxury accommodation in Queenstown pre and post tour, three nights' boutique accommodation on tour, all meals, all activities and pre-tour briefing. Valid for all departures until April 10 2014. Flights are extra and usually start from around £1250 per person in economy with Air New Zealand. From £1690 per person. Book by December 31 and save 15 per cent. Call 01737 214 291 or visit Discover the World.

Update: Monday, November 11, 20.22

Walk in the Bard's footsteps
To commemorate the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth in 2014, the UK walking holiday operator Celtic Trails (01291 689774; celtic-trails.com) is to introduce, next year, a self-guided walking trail in the footsteps of the Bard. Known as Shakespeare’s Way, it stretches from his home town of Stratford-upon-Avon to Shakespeare’s Globe on London’s Bankside, where walkers can watch a performance of one of his plays. Walkers will travel between eight and 14 miles per day along footpaths, bridleways and tow paths, as well as some minor roads. Celtic Trails offers a 7-night / 6-day Shakespeare’s Way walking holiday from Stratford to Oxford over 58 miles from £535pp based on two sharing including B&B accommodation, walking pack, book of Shakespeare Sonnets, and optional ticket for the Globe (extra cost). A 9-night / 8-day trip from Oxford to London over 88 miles costs from £775pp.
Discounts on Caribbean holidays
Tropical Sky (0843 249 5361; tropicalsky.co.uk) is offering a seven night stay at the three star Turtle Beach by rex resorts in Tobago for £799 pp – saving £210 – for departures between now and December 10, when booked by December 10.
Part of the Rex Resorts family, Turtle Beach takes its name from its private beach which sees leatherback turtles nesting and all rooms are sea-facing, meaning you’ll wake up to stunning vistas of the shoreline.
The price is based on two adults sharing a standard sea-facing room on an all-inclusive basis and includes return flights from London Gatwick, and transfers.
Update: Monday, November 11, 16.42
Broads by narrowboat
Waterways Holidays is launching what it claims to be the first narrowboat available for hire on the Norfolk Broads, "where motor cruisers or sailing yachts are the traditional options". The 40-foot vessel 'Whisper' can be hired from £599 per week. See www.waterwaysholidays.com
Underwater accommodation
Safari Consultants, the luxury specialist, is offering packages to Pemba Island, Zanzibar, that feature stays in the Manta Resort's new underwater room. Guests will begin with a trip to Kenya's Masai Mara - where they will sleep under the stars - before heading for the beach resort. 'Sub Ocean and Stars Safari' - from £5,760 per person. See www.safari-consultants.com
New flights to Budapest
Jet2.com has launched a new route from East Midlands Airport to Budapest, with fares starting from £38 one-way. See Jet2.com.
Adventures in comfort
G Adventures has expanded its range of "Comfort" trips - for those seeking adventure and luxury accommodation - for 2014. Included is an overnight houseboat in Botswana, a historic heritage home in India, design suites in Argentina and a jungle lodge in Borneo. See www.gadventures.co.uk