Europe Travel
Music to eat scallops by, in Rye, East Sussex
Had your fill of oysters now that Valentine’s Day is over? Then why not head on down to Rye, East Sussex for some sizzling scallop sensations? 2010 sees a number of new events to tickle your taste buds.
Tenerife keeps the beat
If music is the rhythm of life, there’s no better place to find your beat than in Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. From ‘A’ lister pop star Whitney Houston and King of Rap, 50 Cent, to fabulous classical Music Festivals and the dazzling kaleidoscope of Carnival, Tenerife is alive with sound, offering an array of musical delights throughout the year.
Take a trip to Oxford, home of Alice in Wonderland
As stressed parents struggle to entertain the children for half term, why not give in to the "Alice fever" surrounding the release of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, with a short break to Oxford - the birth place of this classic novel.
The true cost of a French ski holiday
With the Winter Olympics in full swing, some may be inspired to book a holiday on the slopes. Ski reps from across France have teamed up with Confused.com to reveal the alarming price differences skiers face when travelling to France, with the most expensive resort being Courchevel.
Fall in business visits to the UK in 2009
There was a substantial decrease in business visits both to the UK and abroad in 2009 compared to figures from the previous year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Flirting and fitness in Malta
Flirtologist and Fitness Guru Jean Smith, a relationship and flirting expert will be running flirting and fitness weekends for singletons at the five star Fortina Spa Resort in Malta throughout 2010.
Kids learn to scuba dive at Camp Beaumont
Camp Beaumont, the original summer camp for children and teenagers, has introduced a brand new PADI Junior Scuba Diver course for 2010. Perfect for water sports enthusiasts and children who want to learn to dive, this course will enable youngsters to get to grips with some scuba basics and is the newest addition to Camp Beaumont’s mix of adventurous activities.
Cotswold walking holidays
HF Holidays has introduced more half-day walking options – which take place on selected dates at a choice of its UK Country Houses – into its 2010 Guided Walking programme.
Reduced price Perigord painting holidays
Save £50 on painting holidays in Perigord in central France throughout April, courtesy of specialist operator, Belle France.
Easter breaks, home and away
Mill View Cottage at the southern end of Robin Hood’s Bay is a good choice for families this Easter, sitting beside the old windmill on the edge of Ravenscar with panoramic sea views from the living room and direct access onto the Cleveland Way.
British Tourism Week needs you
It’s coming up to the annual British Tourism Week (15th – 21st March 2010), so if you’re thinking of exploring the British Isles, then visit the Isle of Man, a beautiful and well kept secret in the middle of the Irish Sea.
Set sail for St Patrick’s Festival in Dublin
Stena Line is offering customers the chance to visit the St Patrick’s Festival taking place from 12th to 17th March in Dublin.
Spring breaks in Jersey from just £129
Shake off the cobwebs of winter and head to Jersey for a spring break - at the extra special rate of just £129 per person - courtesy of Modern Hotels.
Flybe opens up Garden of England
Flybe has announced another brand-new route - a daily Edinburgh to Manston service that, apart from opening up the Garden of England to the Scottish market also offers regional travellers the only scheduled flight to be currently operated out of Kent International Airport.
Seven nights in Serre Chevalier from £319 per person
From just £319 per person, Rocket Ski is offering seven nights at the two-star ClubHotel Grand Aigle. The hotel is right on a piste with guaranteed snow and is a short stroll from the centre of lively Villeneuve, Serre Chevalier, which has lots of shops and restaurants.