Europe Travel
Enjoy an action-packed summer in Shakespeare’s England
Enjoy an action-packed summer from the 19 July – 31 August in Shakespeare’s England with a host of special activities and events for all the family.
Summer festivals in Italy & Sicily
Italy is a country famed for its passion, where celebrations are jubilant and festivals are pleasingly frequent and fantastically varied. From the traditional to the outlandish, there is a celebration or festivity to suit every interest.
A new and unique Northern Lights experience: Heated Aurora Sleighs
The Aurora Zone is launching a new form of Aurora hunting this winter in the tiny and remote village of Nellim in Finnish Lapland – heated Aurora Sleighs.
London poised for inward business expansion
More than a third of organisations which visit London regularly on business say they are expecting to do more work in the UK capital in 2014 according to the results of a new survey published today.
airBaltic launches Riga - Burgas, Bulgaria
Latvian airline airBaltic has launched its summer flights from Riga to Burgas, Bulgaria in cooperation with the international tour operator Tez Tour. The new twice weekly service offers convenient connections between the two cities and beyond to destinations in the Baltic region, Scandinavia and Russia.
Lisbon prepares to party in June with ‘Festas de Lisboa’
As football fever subsides and the summer nights draw out, Lisbon prepares to party with a line up of not-to-be-missed cultural events in June that will attract thousands of visitors and locals to the historic quarters of the city.
Reasons to head to the Belgian Coast this summer
The Belgian Coast isn't the longest stretch of shoreline, but what the 42 miles of wide sandy beaches misses out in terms of size, is more than made up by what it has to offer. Catering for families, gastronomes and thrill seekers, this small expanse of Flanders has plenty on offer.
Denmark's Randers - a Star location for a short break
Perfectly combining the best of nature with a mix of historic and 'star' attractions, Denmark's sixth largest city Randers is predicted to become the hot new short-break destination for British travellers this year thanks to its easy access from the UK with a simple 45-minute transfer from Aarhus Airport in East Jutland.
Night and day on The Roof Terrace at Grand Hotel de Bordeaux & Spa
This Summer, Grand Hotel de Bordeaux & Spa is delighted to announce the much-anticipated return of the 'Night Beach' rooftop bar, located on the seventh floor of the hotel.
Spain's unspoiled region of Murcia beckons spa-goers
Holidaymakers looking to unwind this summer can take advantage of some fantastic spa packages in the charming Region of Murcia, Spain.
Unique opportunity to see Bison 'Rewilding' in Romania
The European bison, the continent's largest wild land mammal, used to roam across Europe until it was hunted to extinction in the wild in 1927. Last weekend (17 May 2014), however, 17 European bison were brought into the Tarcu Mountain Reserve in Romania's Southern Carpathians, with a further 10 more due later this summer, as part of a complex rewilding operation.
Experience the glitz and glamour of the glistening French Riviera
With the Cannes Film Festival in full swing (14-25 May) and the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix (23-25 May) just around the corner, the chic Riviera hot-spots of Cannes, Nice and Monaco are shimmering under the spotlight and sunshine this summer.
Could 2014 be the busiest late Spring Bank Holiday for years?
This year’s Whitsun Bank Holiday is likely to be one of the busiest on the roads in recent years as it coincides with the start of half term for many families, according to the AA and traffic information specialist Trafficmaster.
Experience Europe's 'hottest resort' with sizzling May half-term breaks
La Manga Club has laid claim to being the hottest resort in mainland Europe after experiencing incredible weather this spring and families can take advantage of some sizzling prices at the award-winning destination during the May half-term holidays
Make a date with Henley's Festival Calendar
Henley is the town that knows how to throw a great party. The number and variety of festivals is testament to that. Here we look at the main event and festival reasons to visit Henley in 2014 - whether following interests that are sporting, cultural or social.