Beach Holidays

Sun, sea, sand and stories on Antigua

Lions, tigers and bears will be joining pirates and princesses and the odd witch or two this half term as the focus of a new storytelling week being hosted at The Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua from 29 May (half term week).

Countdown to summer in Bermuda

Bermuda is counting down to summer with the launch of an unbeatable ‘6, 5, 4’ sale on holidays at a range of luxury properties across the island. Just a six and a half hour flight from London, Britain’s oldest colony really is ‘your island in the sun’.

Sun-seeking Scots fly to the Costas

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has teamed up with top travel agents Barrhead Travel to fly Scots to the sun-drenched Costas this summer at the lowest prices.

Bermuda holidays that won’t break the bank

Travellers booking a Bermuda break with Prestige Holidays can save £939 per couple off of a week's stay at luxurious new Tucker's Point Hotel through its “Island Sun” and free night promotions.

Value redefined at Lily Beach Resort, Maldives

Frivolous consumption may no longer be fashionable, but it’s still hard to let go of some of life’s luxuries and holidays are proving to be one of those accessories we’d rather not give up, particularly if we can be savvy and only compromise by getting more for less.

Glitz and glamour at Bermuda International Film Festival

Glitz and glamour are hitting the pink sand beaches of Bermuda from 19-25 March 2010. Showcasing award-winning films from Cannes and other leading festivals around the world, the Bermuda International Film Festival brings together the best in world cinema.

Luxury Caribbean resort takes service to the next level

Royal Plantation Ocho Rios is taking its outstanding service to the next level with the introduction of butler service for all suites, which launched in February 2010.

Bibliotherapy on the beach

Bibliotheraphy on the beach and bedtime stories over sunset cocktails are on the agenda for the first dedicated Reading Week being hosted at Palm Island resort in The Grenadines.

Top Mediterranean holidays for families

Family holidays to Mediterranean resorts are continually popular, however Holidays-Direct has noticed that with the current pound/Euro exchange rate, families are keen to get the best value for money. Choosing all-inclusive package holidays with added extras for family holidays will also cut out unnecessary costs when travelling from local airports as well as food costs.

Ryanair increases ‘summer sun’ Malaga schedule

Ryanair has announced that due to phenomenal demand for its ‘summer sun’ low fares from Birmingham, Bournemouth, East Midlands and Edinburgh to Malaga it will introduce one additional weekly flight from these UK airports to Malaga during July and August.

Glitz and glamour in the Caribbean

Enjoy the glitz and glamour of the Caribbean this summer with a special offer of 7 free nights of 5-star all-inclusive luxury at the renowned Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Every cloud has a silver lining at Frégate Island Private

Pioneering luxury eco retreat Frégate Island Private in the Seychelles has successfully completed the installation of the first phase of its new rainwater harvesting system, with average daily rainfall yielding around 30,000 litres of collected rainwater – enough to provide up to approximately 60 per cent of the island’s water requirements.