Europe Travel
Touchwood's local charity appeal
To mark its forthcoming 10th birthday, Touchwood is inviting Solihull residents to nominate their favourite local cause to become the shopping centre’s charity of choice during its celebrations.
Top five European spa towns by train
Whether you’re looking to turn over a new leaf with a weekend of serious detox or simply fancy a weekend of relaxation and pampering, Europe’s spa towns are within easy reach by high speed rail.
Experience the Guca Brass Band Festival
Balkan madness and brass bands like you’ve never heard them. Every year 300,000 people descend on the village of Gu?a, home to just 3,000 inhabitants, for the Brass Band Festival and its famous Golden Trumpet competition.
Sunshine savings for singles
Croatia, Portugal or Turkey – with savings of up to £100 per person – is the offer this Spring Bank Holiday from singles specialist, Friendship Travel.
Krakow Film Festival
Krakow welcomes its 51st film festival later this month, as the Polish capital of culture welcomes one of the country’s biggest celebrations of cinema.
Splashing about on the river in Dartmoor
The Prince Hall Hotel, the luxury country house hotel in the heart of Dartmoor, is inviting guests to enjoy a private boat charter on the beautiful River Dart, taking in some of the South Hams’ most stunning estuarine scenery and local landmarks from Sharpham Wine Estate to Agatha Christie’s Greenway House.
Can you handle it? Corsica’s GR20
The GR20 ridge walk in Corsica is claimed to be the most exciting and one of the toughest treks in Europe. Take the challenge on Walks Worldwide’s 15-day small-group trip departing 19 June.
Half-term fun for all the family with Countryside 2011
If you’re looking for great ways to keep the kids busy during half term, then Countryside 2011 could be just the answer.
Enhanced wedding celebrations at Lakeside Hotel
Lakeside Hotel & Spa is one of the finest four star hotels on Lake Windermere, situated on the water’s edge with breathtaking views of the lake and the fells beyond.
Ramsbottom launches new boutique music festival
The North West’s newest boutique Festival takes place on 16-18 September 2011 in the bohemian enclave of Ramsbottom, nestled in the West Pennine Moors just 12 miles from Manchester city centre.
10% off rafting holidays on the Dordogne
Dordogne Experience has recently been taken over by Rowena and Jon Earney, previously teachers in the UK, and to celebrate they are offering 10% off all rafting holidays booked in May.
Egerton House Hotel named London's top hotel
The award-winning five-star Egerton House Hotel, Knightsbridge, part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, has just been named London’s top hotel by the public, following research based on online guest satisfaction and guest reviews from over 70 million online reviews.
Open your eyes to picturesque London
Fight for Sight, the UK’s leading eye research charity, and Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts have teamed up to launch the second annual My View of London photography competition.
Sizzling summer offers at Malta's Phoenicia Hotel
For a sophisticated summer escape, the Phoenicia Hotel in Malta offers the perfect mix of cosmopolitan cool and historic charm and with special rates starting from £56 per person per night, you can afford to indulge your five-star fancies whilst enjoying some of the great concerts and festivals happening on the island this summer.
‘How to’ holidays with Gap Adventures
Why just fly and flop when you can put your holiday to good use and learn something new? Here are Gap Adventures’ top three trips for expanding your mind.