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Sol Melia to re-open ex-Hilton Valencia

Sol Meliá continues to implement its growth strategy with the announcement of its sixth hotel in Valencia: the ex-Hilton Valencia.

Lisbon’s Orient Museum to host Namban Art exhibition

The Orient Museum in Lisbon has launched an inaugural exhibition on 'Namban art', a rare collection of over 60 pieces of 'Namban' furniture, textiles, arms and paintings.

Taking a short break to London on the cheap

Taking a short break to London on the cheap

London has a reputation as being a tad expensive and it’s somewhere you would need quite a bit of spending money to enjoy yourself.

Vampire awakening at Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Vampire awakening at Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Hundreds of people are expected to descend on Hilton Birmingham Metropole, to meet with stars of the Twilight films, discuss the storylines and mingle, as the hotel hosts the bi-annual Twilight convention, taking place from 18 – 20 February 2011.

Carnival flavour for shoppers in Dubai

Carnival flavour for shoppers in Dubai

Visitors to any of Majid Al Futtaim Properties’ three flagship malls in Dubai from 20 January – 20 February will feel an infectious carnival atmosphere from specially-trained entertainment troupes bringing the flavours of South America, China and other geographies to these retail centres throughout Dubai Shopping Festival 2011.

Culinary excellence in Amsterdam

Culinary excellence in Amsterdam

This month the five star Hotel Okura Amsterdam, which is renowned for its culinary excellence, is opening its fourth dining experience – ‘Serre Restaurant, inspired by Ciel Bleu’.

Three classic cities by high-speed rail

Treyn – the rail holidays specialist – has creatively packaged three classic cities into a 10-day escorted tour that takes full advantage of Europe’s high-speed rail network to discover Vienna, Prague and Berlin for less than £1,000.

Romance, intimacy & luxury this Valentine's Day

Romance, intimacy & luxury this Valentine's Day

Forget the standard box of chocolates and wilting bunch of flowers, this year Small Luxury Hotels of the World has a whole host of specially tailored Valentine's Day Packages that are the perfect way to say I Love You.

Ray of hope for sun-starved Glasgow

Ray of hope for sun-starved Glasgow

A recent study revealed that Scotland's poor health record could be directly linked to its extreme weather and lack of sunshine, resulting in Vitamin D deficiency.

Fashion struts to the Capital

Fashion struts to the Capital

Spot the best dressed fashionistas during London Fashion Week 2011 with the London Sightseeing Pass.

Copenhagen in February is simply Wondercool

Copenhagen in February is simply Wondercool

If you are not into skiing, have no time nor cash left for overseas winter sun; why not try something fun less than two hours away by air?

Romance and the city with The Hotel @ Times Square

Romance and the city with The Hotel @ Times Square

Where better to spend a special Valentine's weekend than in the home of the classic, old movie romance of the silver-screen - New York.

Hollywood CityPASS: A red-carpet experience

Hollywood CityPASS: A red-carpet experience

Hollywood CityPASS packs Tinseltown's marquee attractions into a pocket-sized ticket booklet that offers dramatic discounts and VIP cachet.

Bath's in fashion

Bath's in fashion

Bath’s big fashion event, Bath in Fashion, takes place Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th March 2011. The event spotlights the strength of on-trend fashion the city offers with its great independent designer boutiques and strong high street names; fashion heritage and a growing reputation as a hotbed for young designers. So gather your girlfriends for a fun time in the spa city.

Catch the love boat this Valentine's

Catch the love boat this Valentine's

City Cruises will be creating ripples of romance on the River Thames this Valentine's, with its romantic Showboat dinner cruises on the 12th, 13th and 14th of February 2011.