Europe Travel

Complimentary outdoor activities for Torridon Guests
Guests currently booking a break at the Scottish Hotel of Year 2011 cannot believe their luck. Not only are they heading for one of the country’s most fabulous mountain locations to stay in a hotel with a 3AA Rosettes restaurant and some of the most comfortable and luxurious bedrooms – now guests at The Torridon in Scotland’s north west Highlands can also take advantage of a complimentary programme of activities running every day of the week.

Self-catering properties for Father’s Day
Treat your Dad to a Father’s day he will remember with a tailor-made break at one of Sheepskin’s chic self catering properties.

Hotel Bon Sol - Mallorca's greenest hotel?
Many hotels pay lipservice to 'green’ issues, but Hotel Bon Sol in Illetas, Mallorca has taken environmental policy very seriously from the original conception of the hotel back in 1953 and long before the ozone layer was a cause for concern.

Massive savings for half term skiers in 2012
For once there is some good news for families who are restricted to booking their annual ski break during the February half term holiday.

New Forest gem receives TripAdvisor Excellence Award
Little Paddock, a collection of Scandinavian-style wooden lodges near Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest National Park, has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for scoring consistently good ratings from members who have visited.

Walking the hidden world of Andalucia
Britain’s leading guided walks tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a one week tour of The Alpujarras – the beautiful southern valleys of the Sierra Nevada.

Rhodes: Eat like a local
Greece is famous for its food around the world – but there’s more to Greek cuisine than just feta cheese, olives and Greek salad.

Victoria Wood to launch Lake District treasure trail
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, based in Bowness-on-Windermere, is celebrating its 20th birthday throughout 2011, and is delighted to have teamed up with the National Trust in the Lake District to host a very special treasure trail, which starts on 28th July and runs for a month, until the end of August.

September ice cream festival in Sicily
September is a lovely time to visit Sicily. Temperature-wise, the first two or three weeks are an extension of the long summer, but of course the island is much quieter.

Chic retreat offers Henley Regatta packages
Sanctum On The Green, created by the team behind the funky Sanctum Soho in London, is gearing up to celebrate neighbouring town Henley’s renowned summer schedule with some excellent value prices for visitors.

Agrotourism blossoms on green Cyprus
Village life on the slopes of the famous Troodos Mountains is getting a sudden boost.

New Glasgow hotel offers service, value & style
A sleek new penthouse hotel has opened in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant city centre.

New Cycle Centre opens in the National Forest
The new £1.5 million Hicks Lodge National Forest Cycle Centre, near Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire, opened this week, as keen local cyclists burst through the ribbon and set off on the inaugural trail ride.

History comes to life in Stratford upon Avon
Gone are the days when 'interactive' meant pushing a button or lifting a lid. In fact technology is the last thing a history museum needs to encourage guests to engage with it.
France ‘BOGOF’ holidays
Buy one, get one free! offers on holidays plus villas with pools, luxury cruises and low cost short breaks to tie in with the start of the Tour de France.