Christmas and New Year
Pink elephants for your Christmas stocking
The new Haven Holidays website (haven.com) has some fantastic early booking offers with up to 20% discount on school holiday dates and half price deals on Spring breaks if you book before the end of January. It also has videos of some of their holiday parks so you can see where you'd like to go.
Christmas in Bermuda, New Year in New York
Jet off to Bermuda this Christmas with new arrival, Zoom Airlines (flyzoom.com), and you’ll find all the festive traditions you know and love wrapped up in a balmy climate, pink sand beaches and tranquil turquoise waters. Add-on a few days in New York, less than two hours by air from Bermuda, and you have the ideal combination of festive fun and New Year revelling!
High street prices send shoppers packing this Xmas
Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com reveals that Britons are booking more long haul short-breaks before the Christmas break than ever before, with shopping destinations proving a big draw amongst travellers.
Getaway breaks for Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and the media and commercial frenzy is upon us. However, there are still those who are unsure of what to do this year –or even where to go. Coastandcountry.co.uk still have a number of luxury self catering properties from large seaside houses to cosy thatched cottages and stunning barn conversions with a range of unique features.
Best of British festive fun
The hunt is on for Great Britain’s very own winter wonderland – fit for Father Christmas himself. Best Western, the largest group of independently owned and managed hotels, is scouring the nation to find the best tinsel towns – fun filled with festive cheer and the perfect places to spend Christmas in Great Britain.
Christmas is coming in the National Forest
Whether it’s seasonal singing, Christmas crafts or last minute shopping ideas, The National Forest has a bumper selection of events to whet the festive appetite.
Canada comes to Canary Wharf ice rink
For the second year running, the Canadian Tourism Commission joins as a partner of the Canary Wharf Ice Rink offering Londoners and Brits alike the finest facility for outdoor ice skating and entertainment in the Capital.
Holiday with style this Christmas and New Year
Specialists in stylish accommodation for families, Baby Friendly Boltholes has a selection of luxury cottages sleeping 4-12, across the UK and France, available over the Christmas and New Year period with prices from £773.
Winter breaks to make you feel special
This winter why not escape to Norway and Holland on a short break from DFDS Seaways’ Winter Specials brochure.
Birmingham has Christmas wrapped up
Toy robots, canal boats and Peter Pan are all heading to Birmingham this festive season. The lights are twinkling and the city is ready for a packed programme of events, so pay a visit and celebrate Christmas in Birmingham!
European Christmas Market breaks
So much about the Christmas build up gets under our skins, but one thing we all love is the traditional Christmas Market. Cities around Europe are notorious for their festive stalls stocked with gifts, crafts, comfort food and much more and Epoque Hotels has the perfect hotel to accompany a short break.
Get more for your buck this Christmas
With only 48 days left until Christmas, it’s time to think about your Christmas shopping. Take advantage of the current US$ exchange rate of $2.04 to the pound to stock up on some fantastic presents at discounted prices. Beat the last minute rush and venture further afield, with unbeatable deals from Flight Centre.
Nokia sponsors Regent Street Christmas lights
To celebrate the imminent arrival of the Nokia Flagship Store at 240 Regent Street, Nokia is sponsoring this year’s Regent Street Christmas lights. The unique illuminations, titled UNITY, have been designed to connect shoppers at the start of this year’s festive season. Built to respond to the movement of people in the street, for the first time people in the street will work together to turn on the world-renowned Regent Street Christmas lights.
Carnaby Christmas lights – A chain reaction
Carnaby, famous for its astounding Christmas installations, brings another notable display this year from 14 November 2007. Designed by James Glancy Design the oversized and brightly coloured ‘paper chain’ installations, interlink through the main thoroughfare of Carnaby Street and connecting all twelve streets of the Carnaby area.
Deluxe Copenhagen
Get ready for some deluxe shopping, dining and relaxing in Copenhagen this December, as this city is particularly wonderful at Christmas time. The cool capital of Copenhagen is a great weekend destination for splashing out on hot Danish designer items, enjoying great gourmet experiences (the city boasts eight Michelin-starred restaurants) and for relaxation at a chic design or boutique hotel.