City Breaks
Take a virtual tour of Marrakech
“Visit Marrakech from the comfort of your seat” - this is the message that the Moroccan National Tourist Office, the Regional Tourism Council and the local trade professionals are sending out to reach a varied and diverse audience in order to encourage them to rediscover Marrakech, the leading tourist destination via a new advertising campaign.
Bath - Christmas capital of the west
Imagine a picture perfect place for Christmas shopping with great shops in an historic setting. Bath is that place with its successful Christmas Market, twinkling lights and a high percentage of independent shops (almost 50 percent). Exquisite Georgian architecture provides a delightful backdrop and festive entertainment plus traditional “panto” at the Theatre Royal contributes to the festive atmosphere.
New direct flights open up Iceland’s next ‘must see’ destination
In Iceland the old idiom ‘it’s grim up north’ does not apply and with the launch of new direct flights next summer to Iceland’s second city, Akureyri, UK visitors can now find out why.
Winter sun is just the ticket for credit-crunched Britons
A selection of new winter sun city break destinations – such as Benidorm, Faro and Fuengirola – have been added to city break specialist, Cities Direct’s programme with departures available from the beginning of November through to the end of March.
Enjoy the action, on and off the rugby pitch, in Las Vegas
You’ve heard of the Dubai and Hong Kong Sevens - well new for next year is the first ever Las Vegas Sevens. Famous for glitz, glamour and casinos, the city that never sleeps has now added the IRB Sevens World Series to the list of spectacular events.
May Fair Hotel to play a starring role during London Film Festival
The May Fair Hotel has been named as the official hotel of The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival. As part of a yearlong agreement with the British Film Institute, The May Fair will play host to a 15-day long celebration of cinema during October.
Special hotel packages are just the ticket for culture lovers
WorldHotels, the group of independent hotels, is launching special Culture Packages just in time for the colder months of the year.
From Art Nouveau to Art Deco in Brussels
The month of October will offer visitors to Brussels the unique opportunity to access more than 50 exceptional Art Nouveau interiors of buildings ranging from private houses and mansions to industrial buildings, schools, hotels and shops, some of which are not normally open to the public.
Wicked witch is nation’s top leading lady
Elphaba, the green-skinned witch from hit musical Wicked, has been voted the nation’s favourite leading lady in a poll from leading London theatre breaks website Show-and-Stay.co.uk.
Last-minute European city breaks offer value for money
Those still looking for a great value break this October half-term should check out the special offers – including free night deals – available on selected European city breaks courtesy of city break specialist, Cities Direct.
Christmas cheer in Helsinki
As you would expect from the home of Santa Claus, Finland knows how to celebrate Christmas and the country’s capital Helsinki is particularly atmospheric over the Christmas period.
Cheap holiday destinations for autumn breaks
Autumn holidaymakers can now book cheap hotel accommodation in many popular holiday destinations.
Taking the restaurant out of The Rutland
The award-winning Restaurant at The Rutland’s head chef David Haetzman is taking his kitchen to Edinburgh’s Farmer’s Market on Saturday, 10 October 2009.
Iron Age secrets uncovered in Denmark
With the summertime crowds dispersed and the landscape bathed in the season’s last warm rays, autumn is the perfect time to visit northern Denmark. In particular, Aalborg (the country’s northernmost city) makes a wonderful base for a relaxed break at this time of year.
Radisson Edwardian’s ‘12 Stays of Christmas’
Radisson Edwardian hotels are making an early Christmas offering - book before 10 January 2010 to enjoy a seasonal stay in one of their 12 hotels (11 central London, 1 city centre Manchester) from as little as £99 per room (based on double occupancy) per night including breakfast and a festive afternoon tea.