Europe Travel

Celebrate on the beach this year
If you're looking for the perfect festive escape, let the breathtaking shores of Cornwall's north coast coupled with one of Beach Retreats contemporary self-catering properties be the backdrop to your celebrations.
Families head for the Tuscan hills
From its warmly welcoming interior with chestnut-beamed rooms, richly-coloured fabrics, and old stone fireplaces, to its magical gardens with arbored walkway, swimming pool and jasmine-shaded dining patio, Castellaccio is a feast for the senses.
Chalet savings and free lift passes for New Year ski in Verbier
Powder White is offering free lift passes to those who book chalet holidays in the snow-sure resort of Verbier in the New Year week.

Spend less on city breaks this Christmas
SACO, the worldwide serviced apartment network, is offering travellers the chance to save up to 50 per cent on stays in some of the UK's most popular cities this Christmas and New Year.

The Hoff to kick-off advent calendar competition in central Bristol
Global mega-star David Hasselhoff is set to wow crowds in Bristol city centre on Thursday 1st December when he officially launches a giant advent calendar at 6pm in Cabot Circus.

Park Plaza Hotels to open two hotels in Croatia
Park Plaza Hotels, owner and operator of upscale and lifestyle hotels, has announced the start of the rebranding of two Resort Hotels of the Arenaturist group, one of the leading hospitality companies in Croatia. After extensive renovations, Park Plaza Histria Pula and Park Plaza Verudela Pula are set to open their doors in May 2012.

Wintertime in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf's Christmas market is both, classic beauty and new holiday sensation: Seven theme markets in one extended outdoor spectacle, combined with the 10th annual FIS Cross-country Skiing Worldcup and world-class shopping, bring a unique variety to the German Christmas market experience.

Make your visit to London a Christmas cracker!
Christmas in London is a truly magical experience. With festive concerts, markets, ice skating, santa's grottos and warming food and drink - London has all you could want and more.

Dramatic lanterns illuminate Truro in the City Of Lights festival
The streets of Truro are set to come alight on Wednesday 16th November when this year's spectacular City of Lights festival takes place.

Top tips for family skiing in Tirol
Choosing a family-friendly resort is tricky at the best of times. Variety of slopes? Childcare options? Transfer time? But when household budgets are feeling the squeeze, the top consideration is cost.

Toast the tash with a Movember Mojito
Park Plaza Hotels and Resorts will be selling Movember Mojitos across all six of their London hotels as part of their efforts to raise vital funds and awareness for men's health charity, Movember.
Spa'tastic new treatments at Aldemar's Thalasso Spas
You've survived 2011 - well almost - you're getting ready for the festive season with a list of new year's resolutions to follow. Why not treat yourself to a selfish week away next year and try some of the fantastic new treatments at Aldemar's Thalasso spas in Crete or the west Peloponnese?
See the best Christmas markets in Italy with Sardatur Holidays
Why not get Christmas off to a flying start and find the perfect gift for someone special, with an Italian weekend break to one of the country’s traditional Christmas markets? Italian specialist, Sardatur Holidays, have put together their selection of the best in Rome, Milan and Verona.
Whatley Manor has Christmas and New Year all planned out
Wrap up warm for a winter walk in the rolling Wiltshire countryside then curling up in front of a crackling log fire on a Christmas or New Year break at Whatley Manor.
Winter warmer at Little Paddock
Little Paddock, a collection of 8 Scandinavian-style, cosy wooded lodges close to the New Forest National Park in Hampshire is offering 4 nights for the price of 3 from now until the end of January 2012.*