City Breaks
Landmark hotel reopens in Shanghai
China’s most iconic hotel will once again welcome guests when the Fairmont Peace Hotel opens its doors on July 28, 2010.
‘Relax Days’ for parents who need pampering
For parents who need some time out from the children during the summer holidays, spa breaks are available at teletextholidays.co.uk from £29 per person.
Quench your thirst in Germany
After a long, hot summer, what better way to quench your thirst then to head off to the most famous beer festival in Germany, the Oktoberfest. One of the largest folk celebrations in the world, it has its 200th anniversary this year, so travellers are set to enjoy an extended period of festivities.
WorldHotels offers “EXPO Special” in Shanghai
Over 30 million people have already visited the spectacular EXPO 2010 exhibition in Shanghai on both banks of the Huangpu River.
Pedal your way through London this summer
There is always plenty to do in London during the summer months, and this year the choice is better than ever, thanks to the launch of the cycle scheme.
Celebrities drawn to the West End
With its abundance of fine food, stunning hotels, shopping meccas and breathtaking sights, it’s no wonder that celebrities are drawn to Europe’s theatre capital.
A horse racing event with Parisian style
Combine the beauty of Paris with a weekend away at the ‘Arc’ in the autumn of 2010, for an unforgettable experience.
Summer in Bristol just got hotter
Summer in Bristol just got hotter, as Destination Bristol announced summer late deals to the city. Summer late deals include a £20 return train fare to Bristol from London, numerous hotel discounts and ‘2 for 1’ attraction offers among others.
Walking tours of Reykjavik
Get to the heart of the world’s northernmost capital this summer on a new evening walking tour with Icelandic operator Reykjavik Excursions.
New hotel offers incredible views of New York’s skyline
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will this month open the InterContinental New York Times Square, the largest hotel to open in Manhattan since 2002.
Love parks? You'll love Park Plaza
Throughout Love Parks Week (24th July - 1st August), Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts will be giving away free footballs* to encourage guests to make the most of London’s fabulous open spaces.
Mini-cruise breaks around Athens
Tall ship specialist Star Clippers is offering a new short spring break in the Aegean, combining a night in a luxury Athens hotel with three nights’ cruising the Greek islands on the graceful, four-masted square-rigger, Star Clipper.
Iceland Express yourself at Reykjavik Gay Pride
Reykjavik will play host to a frenzied festival celebrating fun and freedom at Gay Pride this August.
Experience summer in Berlin
Berlin is set to be the hot European capital to visit this August with a sizzling added-value package available at four WorldHotels properties in the city: Bleibtreu Berlin, Savoy Berlin, Ku’damm 101 and Excelsior Hotel Berlin.
New York remains popular with UK holidaymakers
New York is one of the top 10 travel destinations for UK travellers looking to this year, according to recent research. The Summer Trends 2010 report from Skyscanner shows that New York is the eighth most popular destination, behind consistently popular short-haul destinations such as Alicante, Malaga and Tenerife.