City Breaks
Position yourself on a head-turning tall ship for the Monaco Grand Prix
Following the World Motor Sport Council’s agreement move the Monaco Grand Prix date forward by one week, tall ships operator Star Clippers has changed its 7 night Cote d’Azur sailing itinerary to give passengers the opportunity to be in Monaco for the Grand Prix on Sunday 16th May 2010.
IPilot flight simulator lands in Westfield
London, home of great attractions including the London Eye, Madame Tussauds and The Tower of London, now also boasts its first flight simulator.
Festivities await in Copenhagen this Christmas
Festivities await you in Copenhagen, on a fantastic four night Christmas cruise break with DFDS Seaways. Enjoy the Tivoli Christmas markets with two nights in a four star hotel.
Christmas starts in Edinburgh on November 26
With the festive season fast approaching, Edinburgh’s Christmas is gearing up for a bigger, better and more exciting programme than ever before. In addition to the much loved ice rink, giant wheel and fairground, the city will come alive in an explosion of light, colour and sound with dancing fountains, a massive snow globe, balletic acrobatic displays performed inside a giant inflatable dome and appearances from electroglide angels and an extraordinarily realistic life size animatronic polar bear.
A is for accommodation in Aarhus
Well-known for its welcoming spirit, the university city of Aarhus is an ideal short break destination in Denmark. Less than two hours flying time from the UK and with an excellent selection of museums and galleries, countless restaurants and bars and great boutique and specialty shopping, rest assured you’ll want to dwell there just a little bit longer.
It’s Christmas time at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
To offer guests a special experience during Christmas time, be it focusing on shopping or other activities, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has created excellent packages in outstanding destinations worldwide.
Urban winter wonderlands with The Rocco Forte Collection
Experience the luxury of the Holiday Season with The Rocco Forte Collection, renowned for personalised customer service, attention to detail and individual design. With 12 prestigious properties in Europe’s major cities, from Rome and St. Petersburg to Prague and Geneva, each hotel has been designed to reflect its location. The Rocco Forte Collection has captured Europe’s cultural highlights over the Christmas and New Year period, promising guests the most memorable of festive breaks.
ebookers offers bargain breaks to Christmas Market hotspots
As the nights get darker and the weather colder, why not take a short break to one of the many Christmas markets held in some of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Whilst Germany has traditionally been the most popular destination for ‘Weihnachtsmärkte’, there are many other European cities offering their own take on the Christmas markets – and some great travel deals to match.
Big savings to be made in Southern European cities in November
Average European hotel prices are thirteen percent less in November in comparison to October 2009. Weekend breaks to Venice, Rome and Madrid are particularly favourable this November. These are the findings of the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) which is published monthly by the hotel price comparison site trivago.co.uk.
Two nights for the price of one in Europe's top cities
City break specialist, Cities Direct is highlighting some fantastic ‘two-nights-for-the-price-of-one’ deals on selected European city breaks this winter.
Try something different with a two centre holiday in Croatia and Montenegro
For those seeking something a little different on their 2010 getaway, Holiday Options reckons their two-centre holidays combining Dubrovnik and Montenegro should fit the bill.
Radisson Edwardian celebrates Da Vinci with a Moaning Lisa
The acclaimed Radisson Edwardian Manchester Hotel is the official sponsor of the ‘Da Vinci - The Genius’ exhibition at the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI). The inspirational exhibition, which opens its doors on November 14 2009 will feature the UK Premiere of the Secrets of Mona Lisa.
Add a dash of colour to your winter weekends
Banish the winter blues with a trip to London staying at Park Plaza County Hall. The four-star deluxe hotel in central London is helping Scottish residents banish Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) this January with rooms from only £75 per night including full English breakfast and VAT.
Cologne hotel scoops a trio of top travel awards
The Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne scooped three of the top awards at this year’s Busche Gala awards held at the Old City Hall in Cologne last night. Including Hotel of the Year, Hotel Manager of the Year and Foreign Restaurant of the Year.
A drink to feel good about
From a cocktail served in a musical jewellery box, to one with a male and female version and another which must be served on a blue leather coaster with a pure silver stirrer. A collection of brand new, never-before-sampled cocktails has been unveiled, courtesy of some of London’s most historic hotels.