Europe Travel

Book a tower for two in Sicily this Valentine's Day
Avoid the commercial hotel hype that surrounds Valentine's Day and escape to the pretty 16th century Badia Tower just outside Marsala on the island of Sicily.

A boutique Valentine's escape in County Mayo
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a wonderfully relaxing Valentine's break at the stunning Ice House boutique hotel on the banks on the River Moy in Ballina, County Mayo.

Folklore festivals and spas in Slovenia
Specialist tour operator, Just Slovenia (justslovenia.co.uk) is offering a five-night trip incorporating Slovenia's oldest town, Ptuj (pronounced Petooey) during the annual Kurent Festival between 26th February and 8th March 2011, followed by a luxury spa break in Bled's Grand Toplice Hotel.

Easter getaways with Crete Escapes
A family holiday with Crete Escapes has much to offer all ages. The specialist villa holiday company offers a whole host of luxury self-catering homes in north-west Crete, perfect for families.

Glorious glamping and unusual British getaways
Holidaymakers are being offered new alternatives to travelling in the UK, by Norwich-based company UK Travel Boutique.

Sleep under the stars in France
Leading outdoor living operator Canvas Holidays launches 'Carré d'Etoiles' in rural France for 2011 - accommodation that offers guests the chance to sleep under the stars, with all the comfort of being indoors.

Celebrating 20 years of Slovenian independence
Slovenia, one of Europe's smallest nations, boasts an extraordinary diversity of landscapes in a relatively small territory. In 2011 the Republic of Slovenia will be celebrating 20 years since its declaration of national independence.

Amanda Wakeley to host designer ‘Tea’ at The Dorchester
Amanda Wakeley will be holding a fashion show at The Dorchester during Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 2 February, transforming The Promenade with her London Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2011 Collection.

Valentine’s romance in the Czech Republic
If you love history or like to indulge in luxury, spend St. Valentine's Day in one of the Czech and Moravian chateaux.

Welsh cooks learn from Michelin Masters in Spain
A North Wales hotel is setting up a culinary academy in Spain using its links with the world's greatest restaurant.
Romantic bed and breakfast opens in Wiltshire
A stylish and romantic bed and breakfast has opened at Whaddon Grove House, Melksham, Wiltshire; offering peace and tranquillity in a country house, set within 30 acres of surrounding grassland.

Bath's in fashion
Bath’s big fashion event, Bath in Fashion, takes place Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th March 2011. The event spotlights the strength of on-trend fashion the city offers with its great independent designer boutiques and strong high street names; fashion heritage and a growing reputation as a hotbed for young designers. So gather your girlfriends for a fun time in the spa city.
Ryanair launches Santiago de Compostela schedule
Ryanair today (13 January) launched its Santiago de Compostela summer 2011 schedule which will see Ryanair operate 13 summer routes including three new routes to Milan (Bergamo), Frankfurt (Hahn), and London (Stansted).
Jet2.com announces more Edinburgh to Malaga flights
Since Jet2.com launched its new Edinburgh Malaga route on 9th of December it has proved extremely popular, exceptional demand has prompted the airline to add an additional Monday morning flight service to the Costa Del Sol.

Give your heart another reason to pound this Valentine's
Allow the Isle of Man to offer you a breathtaking Valentine’s Day experience this year.