Europe Travel
Flybe to help expectant island mums
When a globally successful business can trace its roots back to having started out by simply fulfilling the need for lifeline travel to and from an island community, it’s no surprise that it continues to listen and respond to the ongoing travel challenges of those same islanders.
Passengers put Lufthansa Navigator app to the test
How do I get to the check-in counter, to baggage reclaim, to the lounge and then to the right gate? With the Lufthansa Navigator – a new application that runs on the iPhone – finding one’s way around the airport is child’s play.
Lufthansa adds new summer flights from Munich
This summer Lufthansa is launching three new routes from Munich – to Tallinn and Rostock on the Baltic Sea and to Zadar on the Adriatic coast. The airline is also increasing its flights to popular Mediterranean destinations.
Lufthansa launches new long-haul routes from Munich
This summer Lufthansa will be offering flights from Munich to three new long-haul destinations. From the end of March, Tashkent, Teheran and Miami will be included in the timetable. In addition, services to Cairo, which were launched this winter from Munich, will be extended until 30 May 2010.
The ultimate ride for Alex Reid
The most anticipated attraction of 2010, the Alton Towers Resort’s new rollercoaster, TH13TEEN, already has a queue! Theme park bosses have been inundated with so many requests from fans who are desperate to try out the ride, that they have decided to launch a national search for the UK’s ultimate ‘adrenaline junkies’ to be first in line.
Glasgow restaurateurs serve 10,000 meals during 'Dinearound'
Members of Glasgow Restaurateurs’ Association (GRA) are on track to beat their target of serving over 10,000 meals during this year’s Celtic Connections Dinearound 2010.
A romantic hideaway in the heart of the Trossachs
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the award winning Lake of Menteith Hotel in Perthshire has been featured in the new edition of Peter Irvine’s 'Scotland the Best' in his list of Top 10 Romantic Hideaways.
The smell of success for UK self-catering holidays
The comforting smell of a traditional English breakfast instantly conjures up our happiest holiday memories, a new study out today reveals. A quarter of holidaymakers claim that scent is the thing that most reminds them of their best British self-catering or cottage break.
Aer Lingus launches Cork summer programme
Aer Lingus has launched its largest ever summer programme at Cork Airport. A total of 140 weekly departures will operate to the UK and continental Europe, an increase of 44 flights per week.
Valentine’s and February half-term deals
Families still looking for a last minute half term break this February can find great deals from European self-catering accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances.
Europe’s top 10 romantic hotels
Every year couples exchange gifts such as flowers and chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Those who want to impress their beloved one, offer an unforgettable romantic weekend getaway instead.
Escape to Guernsey for a luxury Valentine's weekend
Why not take your loved one away and indulge in a Valentine’s weekend in the secluded island of Guernsey?
Spring has sprung in Ibiza
For many the most magical time of year in Ibiza, signifying rebirth, and the coming of spring is the month of February. With temperatures already between 11C to 14C and clear blue skies, Ibiza is the perfect escape for a long weekend.
UK farms, barns and cottages for half term
CV Travel has family houses, cottages, farms and barns available for half term, including a Suffolk farmhouse for £125 per person, per week (8 sharing), a week's stay for up to 10 in a Victorian house by the Tweed for a rental of £1350 and an 18th century Cornish barn near to the family-friendly Polzeath beach for 4 sharing, for £300 per person.
Half term family fun breaks
Amazing family deals are to be had at TLH Leisure Resort’s 3 star Toorak and Carlton Hotels where Kids under 10 stay free and prices start at only £47.50 a night for dinner bed and breakfast per adult – that’s just £380 for a family of 4 with 2 children under 10 sharing their room.