Europe Travel
Historic Hodsock Priory opens its doors to holidaymakers
Hodsock Priory, an unspoilt country estate located on the border of South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire, has recently completed an extensive renovation programme of its Old Dairy to provide stylish and comfortable holiday accommodation.
Room with a view in the Aosta Valley
In these financially challenging times, Italy's Aosta Valley has come to the rescue with great value escapes to fuel imagination for your next big short break.
Celebrate the grape harvest in the South of France
The annual grape harvest is one of the most important times in the calendar in the South of France and it kicks off at the end of August and continues through until October.
Forget me not at Park Plaza
Birthday suits and fuzzy teeth are the bane of going away for most. According to Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts’ latest survey, 32.1% of guests forget their toothbrush and 25% forget toothpaste, whilst a whopping 28.6% neglect to pack their pyjamas or nightie. There’s a limited chance of going commando, however; only 5.3% forget to bring underwear.
Malta – Exclusive & affordable luxury
The Maltese archipelago, consisting of Malta, Gozo and Comino, is one of Europe’s best kept secrets.
Spend Bonfire Night with South Lakeland Parks
South Lakeland Parks is inviting visitors to its Lake District parks this bonfire night where they can enjoy a spectacular weekend of fireworks over England’s largest lake.
Wellness and walking on Jersey
With Autumn Walking Week fast approaching (11th-18th September), Jersey is the place to be for fitness. Visitors will be able to see, smell and savour Jersey Island life while taking steps to greater wellness Hotel de France’s Ayush Wellness Spa.
Holiday like a billionaire in Courchevel 1850
Courchevel 1850 is one of the most sought-after ski resorts in the world with billionaires, oligarchs and film stars fighting it out for accommodation in this small and exclusive enclave.
Pro surfers select top 25 UK & Ireland surf spots
Two British surf companies have teamed up to produce a guide to the best surf breaks in the UK and Ireland.
Discover scuba for free at Malta’s Phoenicia Hotel
The ‘Discover Scuba – Just Breathe’ session, led by Oxygene Dive Centre, is perfect for beginners or those in need of a refresher course. With expert tuition from a PADI instructor to teach the basic skills of swimming underwater, ‘Discover Scuba’ is a pool-based activity which takes place in a nearby dive centre and gently builds confidence and prepares keen explorers for more adventurous sea dives.
Winter Wonderland returns to Hyde Park
After a phenomenal 2009 season, which saw a staggering two million visitors, planning for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2010, London’s largest and most dazzling winter event is well underway.
Festive wine-tasting holidays in France
Wish yourself a Joyeux Noël this winter on a festive wine-tasting holiday during Reims’ Christmas Market with specialist operator Grape Escapes.
Visit Bruges Beer Festival for less
Belgium is world-renowned for brewing exceptional beer and the 4th annual Bruges Beer Festival promises to take visitors on a thirst-quenching tour of some of the country’s most popular and most unusual varieties.
TripAdvisor reveals UK’s top free attractions
The best things in life are free, or so goes the song. And according to TripAdvisor travellers, it could well be true.
100’s of Bank Holiday breaks for under £100
Travellers yet to book their Bank Holiday getaway need look no further than accommodation web site BookDirectRooms.com.