Europe Travel

Travel interest to Venice increases by 39%
Travel interest to Venice has increased by 39 per cent following George Clooney’s marriage to Amal Alamuddin, according to hotel search website trivago.co.uk.

Finnish Lapland introduces 'locals on call'
For the upcoming winter, 16 locals from each area of Finnish Lapland will be 'on call' to those considering or those having booked a holiday to the area.

Book now to experience a never-ending summer in Sicily this autumn
Golfers, couples and spa-seekers are being enticed to the sunshine island of Sicily this autumn, with the prospect of a never-ending summer at the five-star Donnafugata Golf Resort & SPA – with rooms available from only €170 per night for bookings confirmed by October 10, plus a reduction of 20 per cent on spa treatments.

New Austrian mountain fitness holiday for women
Whether you've signed up for the Snowdonia Marathon this month or put your name down for November's Peak Raid series, this sweat-inducing Austrian alpine escape is guaranteed to inspire and condition in equal measures.

What’s new in Verbier
The classic Swiss ski resort has undergone a transformation ahead of the 2014-2015 winter season. With everything from hotels to restaurants having gone under the knife, there’s never been a better time to head out this firm favourite.

Cork Jazz Fest: travel and stay package from Irish Ferries
The 2014 Cork Jazz Festival – sponsored by Guinness – is held over five days from 23 to 27 October, with top-selling singer Imelda May expected to fill Cork Opera House on the first two nights of the festival.

Finish the 2014 golf season in style at La Manga Club
Spain's La Manga Club has enjoyed another momentous year on the golfing front and is set to bring a memorable end to a successful 2014 by staging its popular Murcia Golf Open for the 14th year running.

Club Med launches its newest resort at Val Thorens
Club Med opens its doors to a brand new Val Thorens 4T destination this December.

A shopper’s guide to Lisbon’s most unusual stores
Autumn is the ideal time to take a shopping city break to Lisbon – the weather is mild, flights are daily and affordable from the UK, and centrally located hotels cater for all budgets.

Six luxurious Scottish golf hotels
This year the acclaimed Ryder Cup golf competition is coming home to Gleneagles Hotel, host of the first ever international golf match between Great Britain and the USA in 1921.

Unique Cottages’ locations star in new Billy Connolly film
What We Did on Our Holiday – a humorous and touching drama filmed in Scotland and starring Billy Connolly – is released on 26 September.

Why Scotland’s Watersports Coast is the perfect place for athletes and golfers to relax and unwind
As Scotland’s summer of sport comes to an end and the Ryder Cup fast approaches, Ayrshire & Arran’s Watersportscoast.com is inviting some of the world’s biggest golfers and sport stars to unwind and prepare for their next big events in one of Scotland’s premier watersports destinations.

Best snow parks in the Austrian Tirol #GoFreestyle
Following the inaugural success of Snowsport England’s national snowsports participation Go Ski Go Board campaign, for 2014-15 there will be two new elements to the programme, Go Freestyle and Go Race.

Brits flock to retro seaside resorts as Indian summer rolls on
According to new figures, Expedia.co.uk is seeing a huge increase in bookings for traditional seaside resorts in the UK, as the hot weather continues into September.

10 secret places to discover in Snowdonia
A region in North Wales with a national park of 823 square miles, Snowdonia is best known for its breathtaking views, rocky terrains, stunning seascapes and hidden valleys.