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Kick off 2012 with a Barcelo UK break

Kick off 2012 with a Barcelo UK break

For those looking for a relaxing spa break, a shopping trip to catch a bargain in the January sales, a countryside retreat, or a spot of sight-seeing, Barcelo UK is now offering a range of January offers, perfect for kick starting the New Year.

A Lakes break encompassing food fun

A Lakes break encompassing food fun

Base a languid Lake District holiday or short break around food and cookery in 2012 and head to the scrumptious LucyCooks cookery school in Staveley, near Kendal.

Wine tasting in Alsace with Grape Escapes

Those looking for a wine tasting weekend in a less familiar wine region can take advantage of Grape Escapes' new itinerary to Alsace in eastern France.

New Lobster Catch & Cook break at The Lugger

New Lobster Catch & Cook break at The Lugger

The Lugger Hotel in the stunning Roseland Peninsula have the perfect package for foodies - a 2 night 'Lobster Catch & Cook' break.

Dramatic lanterns illuminate Truro in the City Of Lights festival

Dramatic lanterns illuminate Truro in the City Of Lights festival

The streets of Truro are set to come alight on Wednesday 16th November when this year's spectacular City of Lights festival takes place.

Special winter offers at the Polurrian Bay Hotel in Cornwall

From 31st October 2011 until 31st March 2012, guests staying at the family friendly Polurrian Bay Hotel on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, can enjoy a range of added benefits with a selection of enticing winter offers.

Stock up on festive fizz on a Christmas market weekend

Those looking for a bit of festive fizz can enjoy Grape Escapes' Prestige Christmas Market Weekend from 9-11 December 2011. The two night trip will mix Champagne vineyard tours with Reims' famous Christmas market making it an ideal pre-Christmas break.

The new Harry Potter Studio Tour

After ten years and eight feature films, Harry Potter fans will soon be able to learn how the magic is created on a brand new Warner Bros Studio Tour ‘The Making of Harry Potter’, which will open 31 March 2012 in Leavesden, Hertfordshire.

Indulge in a Cocoa-cation with Mercure hotels

Indulge in a Cocoa-cation with Mercure hotels

For chocolate lovers and mocha-holics, Mercure hotels is offering the ultimate indulgent getaway to satisfy all your cocoa cravings.

Sculpture breaks in Florence

Enjoy the magic atmosphere of Florence whilst acquiring the sculpting techniques of the masters at the Galleria Romanelli sculpture studio.

Enjoy a short break to Leicestershire for £99

The summer holidays may be over, but Leicester Shire Promotions has the perfect ‘pick me up’ to get you through the colder months. You can enjoy a short break with all the family or just for the two of you for as little as £99!

Aphrodisiac effect at the Walpole

Aphrodisiac effect at the Walpole

To celebrate the arrival of Rodin’s famous sculpture, “The Kiss” at Margate's Turner Contemporary this autumn, the town’s Walpole Bay Hotel and Michelin-listed Ambrette Restaurant are joining forces to offer a special romantic mini break package.

Face the music with 40% accommodation discount

Face the music with 40% accommodation discount

Two of Northumberland's finest hotels, Eshott Hall and Doxford Hall, are offering music lovers the chance to face the music and enjoy 40% off their accommodation rates.

Young family discover ideal holiday home at Caedmon’s

Young family discover ideal holiday home at Caedmon’s

A young family from the East Midlands who found their perfect seaside holiday home at Caedmon’s Prospect in Whitby have some familiar neighbours after their parents were so impressed by the development too that they purchased the apartment next door.

Rising rail fares cause Bank Holiday blues

Tourism in Britain could be at risk from escalating rail fares, as research reveals that 78 per cent of people think that UK rail fares for journeys of over 100 miles are too expensive, with 66 per cent put off going on short breaks in the UK because of this high cost.