Europe Travel
Elvis returns to Prestwick fifty years on!
On March 3, 1960, at about 7.30pm, twenty-five year old Elvis flew into what was then a US Air Force base at Prestwick on a brief re-fuelling stop. En route from Germany to the USA, Sergeant Presley was on his way home after two years’ military service.
Spa breaks in Gran Canaria
Only a 4 hour flight away, the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, home to the healing Aloe Vera plant, enjoys a microclimate averaging 24 degrees all year round and boasts some of the best spas in Europe.
Easter Cruise options from Louis Cruises
The Louis Majesty sails from Genoa on 1 April on a new nine-day/eight-night ‘Iberian Coasts’ itinerary starting at just £399 per person, if booked by 31 March under Louis Cruises’ ‘Smart Price’ early booking offer.
Ski festivals in the French Alps
As the Winter Olympics continue to inspire a new generation of snow enthusiasts, self catering ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances has released its round-up of the best ski festivals and events a little closer to home.
Six things to do during a stay at Hotel L’Avenida, Mallorca
With its sumptuous styling and elegant courtyard garden and pool, Mallorca's Hotel L'Avenida offers a serenely comfortable environment in which to escape the pressures of the outside world.
Leamington to celebrate style, arts & culture
Royal Leamington Spa is to host an exciting new two day event to celebrate style, arts and culture within the town. Leamington Live, which is being organised by BID Leamington, will take place on the 1 and 2 May and is free for visitors to attend.
Amazing March offer at Scottish island hideaway
Head for luxury Hebridean hideaway Broad Bay House this March and de-stress for less as you savour the unhurried pace of idyllic island life in this unspoilt and romantic corner of Scotland.
Great Yarmouth to host Family Darts Festival
Players from all over the country will be heading to Great Yarmouth’s 5 Star Vauxhall Holiday Park this March to take part in the International Family Darts Festival where £30,000 in prize money is up for grabs.
Easter break discounts for visitors to the Boat & Caravan Show
Visitors to the 5 Star Vauxhall Holiday Park stand, 4134, at the Boat & Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham, 23-28 February, can take advantage of a special 15 per cent discount on Easter Breaks – and there will also be the chance to enter a free draw with two holidays to be won.
An unforgettable Easter break at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel
Fine food and fine wines, plus an especially indulgent Chocolate Afternoon Tea are combined with springtime lakeside walks to make an unforgettable Easter break at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel.
Nothing less than Britain’s finest for Mother’s Day
Weekend away, Day Spa treat or Sunday lunch out – whatever the budget, desperate husbands and children can find inspiration for Mother’s Day treats at britainsfinest.co.uk.
easyBus gears up for Stansted service with £1 promo
easyBus already offered the cheapest fares between central London and Stansted Airport, but has just halved its previous lowest fare to just £1 for travel in March. The leading low-cost airport transfer bus and coach brand has just slashed prices on over 30,000 seats to coincide with an increase in frequency.
City breaks for Italy’s music festivals
The International Opera Festival at the Arena di Verona and the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino – one of the oldest traditional cultural events in Florence – are just two examples of music festivals within the Italian cultural calendar during 2010.
The Croatian grand prix of the sea
With its non-Euro currency, excellent flight connections and sparkling clear coastline it’s no surprise that the Croatian city of Split has been chosen to host a world championship Powerboat P1 race for the next three years, the first event being held from 15 – 19 April 2010.
Museum of London goes east
East is a festival that celebrates the best of East London. It focuses on drawing together cultural and creative organisations across East London.