Europe Travel
Festive breaks with Fine Individual Hotels
For the vast majority of the British public, a typical family Christmas might involve too much port and an argument about over-cooked sprouts, closely followed by a communal nap in front of the telly - but if this all-too-familiar image has you channelling your inner Scrooge instead of the spirit of goodwill, perhaps it's time to try something a little different.
Free treats for kids on Monarch holidays to Lapland
The UK's longest established Lapland specialist, Monarch Holidays*, in its 22nd year of operation, is offering kids to stay and eat for free** at one of its most popular hotels in Finnish Lapland, making the annual search for Santa more affordable this winter.
Stratford Halloween Festival attracts record numbers
The annual Victorian Halloween Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon, which took place from 1 – 31 October, attracted record numbers and has been hailed the town’s most successful Halloween Festival to date.
Christmas shopping? Try a Museum
With nearly 350 museums across South East England, there’s no shortage of cultural, historic and quirky experiences waiting to be discovered.
Ski Republic launches 'two for one' deal
For the 2010 / 11 ski season Ski Republic (ski-republic.com) is offering a free day’s ski and snowboard equipment hire for every one day booked, and the seventh day free for bookings made online, or on site in their 32 Ski Republic shops in 24 resorts in the French Alps, regardless of the resort or the time of year.
Land Rover Legacy exhibition at Solihull Central Library
A new exhibition about the history of the Lode Lane Solihull factory will take place at Solihull Central Library from 9 – 25 November.
Festive fun in Shakespeare Country
Celebrate festive fun in Shakespeare Country with spectacular Christmas lights, carol concerts, festive markets, Christmas tales, craft fairs, candlelit ghost hunts, and a Royal Shakespeare Company performance of ‘Matilda, A Musical’. With so much on offer, Shakespeare Country offers all the components for a magical break this Christmas.
Enjoy a Victorian Christmas in Stratford-upon-Avon
Step back in time to experience a magical Victorian Christmas as the award-winning Creaky Cauldron Museum transforms all three floors of the historic and quirky building into a Victorian Winter Wonderland based on the novels of Frank L Baum.
Christmas shopping in Paris with Eurocamp
As we count down the days left before Christmas, shoppers seeking a Parisian trip to remember will be pleased to know that Eurocamp offers fantastic long weekend breaks in Paris throughout the festive period.
Playcations at La Manga Club
Holidaymakers have the perfect excuse to enjoy some pre-Christmas winter sun and their favourite pastime without breaking the bank thanks to La Manga Club's new ‘playcations’.
Santa and sandcastles in the Western Algarve
Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, the all new luxury resort in Portugal's sunny Western Algarve, has created a pair of unique festive packages that temptingly combine the traditional excitement of the season for all the family, with less than three hours travelling time from the UK and in temperatures above 20 degrees with an average of six hours sunshine each day.
New lease of life for Condover Hall
Condover Hall, near Shrewsbury, is about to be given a multi million pound refurbishment by new owners JCA. The leading school trips provider has purchased this property with the intention of bringing Condover Hall back to life by filling the halls with the voices of eager children. The revamp will transform and develop the site providing 500 school children each week a unique opportunity to explore this state-of- the- art residential and activity centre.
Experience Valencia Gastronomic Week in London
Valencia Tourism is delighted to bring Valencia Gastronomic Week to London on the 4-10 November at the esteemed Iberica restaurant. It offers a unique opportunity to sample the best ingredients, cooking and discover the passion behind every bite of Valencian cuisine!
All in good spirit
A haunted 16th Century stately home was blessed by a priest yesterday in preparation for it being turned into a state-of-the-art children's activity centre.
See Father Christmas at the Heritage Motor Centre!
Children are in for a magical treat this Christmas when Father Christmas makes a special appearance at the Heritage Motor Centre on the 11 & 12 and 18 - 23 December.