Europe Travel
Portugal best value destination for family meals
Despite widely varying costs of many beach items and family days out across Europe this summer, many UK families jetting off to Portugal look set to get good value from their travel money when eating out, according to Post Office Travel Money’s new Family Holiday Report.
See summer’s biggest blockbusters with Thistle Hotels
Hit the capital this school holiday and take the family to see some of summer’s biggest blockbusters at Empire Leicester Square with Thistle Hotels.
Ryanair encourages passengers to travel light
Ryanair has confirmed that its optional checked-in bag fees will return to £15 (per bag) and £25 (for heavy bags) for travel from 1st September onwards on all routes except international routes to/from the Canary Islands, which will remain at £20 (per bag) and £30 (heavy bag) to encourage passengers to travel light.
Bank Holiday bargains with Warner Leisure Hotels
Warner Leisure Hotels is offering big discounts on August Bank Holiday breaks from just £185 per person for three nights.
Bike your way round Britain with Independent Hostels
Mountain Bikers seeking value accommodation near to exciting trails will find a great selection on offer from the Independent Hostels UK network (IHUK) of over 300 houses, cottages, camping barns and bunkhouses, many of which have overnight bike storage.
Round off the summer at Solfest
The Solway Coast’s Solfest music festival, at Silloth on the Solway Coast in Cumbria, will be giving music lovers lots of reason to stand and cheer this year, as it lays on an event, from August 27-29, headlined by legendary Manchester rock band, James, perhaps best-known for their hit “Sit Down”.
Feast for £10 at Salisbury Food & Drink Festival
Fantastic feasts for £10 are the newest introduction to the annual Salisbury Food & Drink Festival which begins on Sunday 19th September 2010.
Sol Meliá to launch ‘Innside’ Barcelona
Sol Meliá has announced the introduction of the Innside by Meliá hotel brand in Spain with the signature of an agreement for a new hotel in Barcelona which will become the first hotel for the youthful urban brand outside of Germany.
St. Tropez with Star Clippers
Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has announced a special, one-off 3 night mini-cruise departing September 28, 2010, that includes viewing of the glamorous and spectacular yacht regatta, Les Voiles de St Tropez, from the decks of the 170-passenger square rigger, Star Flyer.
Autumn events in 1066 Country
Just when you think it’s all over, Hastings & 1066 Country revs up the engine for festival fun, fabulous food, fine art and fizzing fireworks to brighten up the ever-shortening days of Autumn.
Enjoy a feast of food in The Lakes this fall
Food lovers fancying some time away in The Lakes, and a foray into the world of artisan and local produce, should head to the ancient market town of Kendal, in Cumbria during October half term, when it will host its second Kendal Festival of Food (October 22-29).
Cricket legends head to La Manga Club
Cricket teams looking to keep their competitive edge during the winter months can do so under the watchful eye of some the game’s legends with the La Manga Club Charity Cricket Tournament.
Holiday homes - A great choice for young families
Travelling with young children and babies can be a daunting experience, especially for first time mums and dads. Will the hotel have everything you need? Will the kids like the food? And will it really feel like a holiday when you’re cramped together in one room? There may be more sleepless nights than there are at home! But having children needn't mean putting your travels on hold.
Hovertravel – the fastest way to Cowes Week
Hovertravel, the fastest way to the Isle of Wight, has been preparing for UK’s longest running and most successful sporting event, Cowes Week, beginning this week.
Discover Copenhagen’s modern art scene
This September why not take a long weekend in Copenhagen, a time when galleries, museums and exhibition halls open up their doors to show the high quality and great variety of Copenhagen's modern art scene today.