Europe Travel
Volcanic ash disruption for airBaltic
Due to the continuing volcanic ash cloud, the airBaltic flights from Riga to London (Riga BT 651/652) and Riga to Amsterdam (Riga BT 617/618) have been cancelled for May 17.
Flybe announces early bird ski routes
Flybe has announced the early release of an attractive selection of its most popular ski routes from Birmingham, Exeter and Southampton to Chambery, Geneva and Salzburg all of which are now on sale for travel during Winter 2010/11.
CityJet launches two new routes to France
CityJet, the airline that flies from the heart of London, has announced the launch of two new summer routes to Deauville and Brive – the gateways to Normandy and the Dordogne, two of the UK’s best-loved French holiday destinations.
Lufthansa launches new route to Bursa, Turkey
Lufthansa is introducing a new service to Bursa in western Turkey on 1 August 2010. The city will then become the fourth destination in Turkey after Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir to be served direct from Germany by Lufthansa.
Wizz Air launches new routes from London Luton
Wizz Air, the largest low fare - low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced that it will add Split, Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Venice/Treviso (Italy) to its choice of destinations from London Luton, bringing the total number of routes to 20.
Enjoy views of the Solent from your own balcony
Stunning views are assured when you stay at 6 Pier View Court in Ryde as this second floor, 4 star apartment has its own balcony overlooking the Solent.
Parks Group urges new tourism minister to 'take a break'
Tourism minister John Penrose has been advised to start his new job by taking a few days off - on one of the holiday parks where millions of Britons will be staying this summer. The invitation has come from Tony Clish, director of Park Holidays UK, who says he will be delighted to provide Mr Penrose with use of one of his group's top holiday caravans.
May holiday savings at a family-friendly property in France
Save £100 this May half-term on a week’s rental of a superb family-friendly property situated close to the bastide town of Monflanquin in the Lot-et-Garonne region of South West France courtesy of specialist operator, Vintage Travel.
Fun family getaways for summer
For those who may think they have left it to the last minute to book over the summer holidays, the UK’s largest holiday letting agency, cottages4you is on hand with availability throughout July and August.
Narrowboat holidays on the Grand Union Canal
Savings of up to 10% are available this May half-term on selected narrowboats based at Linslade – close to Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire - on the Grand Union Canal courtesy of specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.
Discover the 'myths & legends' of England this summer
To celebrate the release of Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood, VisitEngland have brought together some of England’s most fascinating 'Myths & Legends' in a user-friendly online map, facebook character quiz and downloadable podcast series, all available at enjoyengland.com/mythsandlegends.
Discover southern Italy this summer
Set beside the bays of Pugnochiuso and Portopiatto, within the Gargano National Park, the stunning Hotel del Faro forms part of the idyllic Pugnochiuso Resort and offers the ideal holiday experience this summer, with prices from £980 per week* for two adults, whilst children aged up to 11 stay free** and those aged 11 to 18 enjoy a discount of 50%.
Discover Shakespeare's Birthplace by night
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) is yet again taking part in the successful “Museums at Night” campaign on Saturday 15 May. For one night only, Shakespeare's Birthplace will open from 5pm - 9pm (with last admittance 8.30pm) enabling visitors to enjoy the special qualities of the Birthplace at night.
Sun, sand, sea and World Cup celebrations
It is hard to ignore the World Cup but what if your chosen week in the sun clashes with the tournament? Fear not, as this June holidaymakers in Tenerife will have the opportunity to enjoy a week in the sun and the chance to watch the World Cup in the luxury of a brand new sports bar.
Ford Model T nostalgia in the New Forest
The Balmer Lawn country house hotel in the New Forest is to play host to an exciting and nostalgic Ford Model T celebration rally from 10-13 June 2010.