Europe Travel
Connaught bartender named 'UK’s Best'
John Torode and Gregg Wallace last night crowned Erik Lorincz of The Connaught in London the UK’s best bartender in the UK final of World Class 2010 – the Oscar’s of the bartending world.
Victorian adventures in Shropshire
Fans of BBC TV’s surprise hit Victorian Farm are in for a fresh treat as the historic estate of Acton Scott, Shropshire, returns to the small screen in a new show next week.
Half price villa holidays in France
Lagrange Holidays are offering up to 50% off selected villas with private pools and holiday houses with shared pool in the south of France for stays between July 3rd and 31st – perfect for a last minute getaway.
Walking the Italian Peninsula
The UK’s leading guided walking holidays’ operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a one and two week holiday in the Trentino Highlands lying between the Italian Alps to the north and Po Valley to the south.
Luxury summer escapes in the Swiss Alps
Tempted to book a short summer getaway and want to try somewhere a little bit different? Well, there’s never been a better time for an alpine escapade in the Swiss Alps or a stay at The Lodge in Verbier, Sir Richard Branson’s luxury ski chalet in the mountains.
Hot oil massages at Ireland’s coolest boutique hotel
Chill Spa at the Ice House hotel in County Mayo is adored by cosmopolitan travellers and spa enthusiasts alike, thanks to its stunning setting on the River Moy, with panoramic vistas from the treatment rooms across the water, over to the woods beyond.
Picturesque train journeys through Cantabria
The Spanish rail road company FEVE has recently reopened its famous tourist train excursions in Cantabria with the addition of two new routes.
Exhilarating 4 x 4 courses at Circuito de Jerez
4 x 4 enthusiasts can now take to the ditches, mud banks, rivers and ponds of the Cadiz region with the new 4 x 4 courses offered by the Circuito de Jerez.
All inclusive spa hotel opens in Malaga
All inclusive hotel group Holiday World, located in the town of Benalmadena in Málaga, has recently opened their fourth property, the Hydros Boutique Spa & Wellness.
New five star hotel opens in Mallorca
A new five star hotel Cap Rocat, has recently opened its doors on 18th June in the south of the Bay of Palma, Mallorca.
Iberostar unveils refurbished hotels in Majorca
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has reopened two of its Majorcan hotels after an extensive renovation project. Both hotels were part of a 2010 international expansion plan; the €50 million program aims to provide its customers with a premium holiday experience and benefit the local tourism industry.
Surfboat racing returns to Watergate Bay
Brute force, determination and technique will all be required at Watergate Bay next Saturday (10th July) as surfboat racing returns to the Cornish beach.
A priceless summer of arts in Devon
The beautiful resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham are gaining a well-deserved reputation amongst art lovers as being an unexpected hotbed of creativity.
Simon Calder's holiday tips
Summer is finally here and as most of us look forward to enjoying a relaxing break, a holiday can also be a stressful time too. Recent events have shown how unnecessary extra stress can be added to a holiday. But while some of it is out of our control, there are also things you can do to minimise the stress of going away.
Tivoli Hotel opens in Copenhagen
Imagine a modern hotel which meets your every need for an important conference or business meeting, as well as a fantastic holiday trip with the family. The hotel’s design is inspired by the oldest amusement park in the world; the Tivoli Gardens of Copenhagen.