Christmas and New Year
Christmas in a log cabin - last-minute festive breaks
With Christmas looming, many of Yorkshire Cottages’ holiday homes are now available for flexible short breaks – and at a bargain price.
Super-savings for Christmas in the sun
Huge savings on 14-night Christmas and New Year family holidays have been announced by Red Sea Holidays, the Egyptian holiday specialist.
Credit crunching festive offers from Stena Line
If you're travelling to Ireland this Christmas or New Year, book early and take advantage of Stena Line’s credit crunching festive fares.
Pre-Christmas ski or snowboard holiday?
The winter sports season has got off to a great start with record early snowfalls in some European resorts and with 50cm to 100cm new snowfall expected in the Alps over the next few days says AA Travel Insurance.
A Victorian Christmas experience at Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle in the western Lake District is turning back the clocks to a Victorian style Christmas this year, with a series of specially-themed tours on offer to visitors over the festive period.
‘Credit Crunch’ Christmas party proves a hit in Plymouth
Despite recent reports that firms are cutting back on Christmas party budgets this year, Future Inns Plymouth has seen festive party bookings soar by 40% compared to a year ago.
Festive family fun in Leicestershire
Leicestershire Promotions has launched a new family fun short break to help families make the most of their festive stay in Leicestershire.
Escape to an English Heritage property for festive fun
Why not leave the crowded high streets behind and experience festive fun with a twist? Whether visitors are making the most of the ‘Month of Misrule’ at Dover Castle, Kent, being entertained by the royal falconers at Battle Abbey, East Sussex, or celebrating Nadelik a Pendennis Castle in Cornwall, there is an English Heritage event to suit every family.
Lufthansa gets passengers into the festive mood
In the occasionally hectic days during the run-up to Christmas and naturally over the Christmas break, Lufthansa is getting passengers into the festive mood with traditional Christmas food on the in-flight menu, Christmas goodies and seasonal decorations.
Christmas breaks – home and away
With Christmas fast approaching, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals has discovered Santa’s hideaway between 16th and 24th December: Leeds Castle in Kent. Parents and children alike can meet Santa and enjoy traditional Christmas festivities at the beautiful 900-year-old castle.
An alternative New Year on the Isle of Man
Why not do something different for New Year’s Eve this year and see in 2010 with a visit to the Isle of Man, one of the best kept secrets of the Irish Sea. The Isle of Man offers the perfect alternative to the usual New Year antics.
Head to Gilgamesh for a bespoke Christmas lunch
Tis’ the season for the annual Christmas lunch with colleagues, friends or family. Gilgamesh is offering guests a bespoke 50% off Christmas lunch menu to enjoy, before the season is up.
The perfect pre-Christmas break?
What makes the perfect luxury pre-Christmas break? How about an open fire to snuggle in front of as you listen to the waves crashing on the shore of the wide sandy beach just yards away, a large heated house to share with up to 8 family or friends where everyone has plenty of space and their own ensuite twin room, sea views, a championship golf course on your doorstep and a choice of celebrity chef restaurants within a short tax ride?
Christmas markets and chocolate saunas in Slovenia
Visitors to Slovenia’s compact, picturesque capital, Ljubljana, will not only be able to enjoy the sights, sounds and seasonal aromas of its festive Christmas markets this December, they’ll also be able to indulge themselves at the city’s Atlantis Water Park with a chocolate sauna treatment, too!
Escape the chaos for an eco-Christmas in West Wales
If you’re tired of endless shopping lists, unwanted gifts and the chaos of Christmas, why not spend the festive season away from home with the special people in your life? It’s not too late to find some gorgeous places and special deals in the UK and Ireland that’ll see you through Christmas in style.