Europe Travel
Brand new Larnaka International Airport officially opens
The brand new Larnaka International Airport has officially opened. The new state-of-the art airport, which is three times bigger than its predecessor, will be able to handle up to 7.5 million passengers each year.
Loch Ness to host New Year boot camp
Counteracting the abundance of short-term diets and fitness plans that appear in the media at this time of year, the New Year sees the launch of the inaugural Loch Ness Boot Camp which has been developed to deliver considerable long-term results.
Andorra opens for business
Initial snow fall over the weekend of 28th and 29th November has provided a good layer of snow with up to 40cm of snow on the high slopes and 20cm on the lower slopes of Andorra’s ski resorts.
JLA welcomes early snowfall
Snow at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) is usually greeted with concern by Airport employees, but snow flakes appearing across the front of the terminal building, have been welcomed by staff and passengers as this wintery downpour is all part of an initiative with pupils and teachers from nearby St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School in Speke, who have helped to bring a festive feel to the Airport.
New ferry route opens gateway to Iceland’s ‘Pompeii of the North’
A new ferry pier on Iceland’s south coast is set to provide the first high-speed link to the Westman Islands - the site of Iceland’s ‘Pompeii of the North’.
Henry VIII: Man and Monarch at the Mary Rose Museum
The British Library’s major exhibition on Henry VIII will be touring to the Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from 12th December – 17th January, celebrating 500 years since his accession to the throne and of course 500 years since the commissioning of the Mary Rose!
Festive accommodation offers in Wiltshire
Enjoy the seasonal festivities in Wiltshire with a stay at one of the many excellent accommodation providers offering cosy deals.
Pop the question at the Feversham Arms Hotel
Christmas and New Year are almost upon us, the time of year many people consider asking a loved one that all important question, Will You Marry Me?
Air Malta introduces online “Manage My Booking” facility
Air Malta has recently made it even easier for its customers to manage their own flight reservations with the launch of the “Manage my Booking” facility online at airmalta.com.
Don’t play Russian roulette with your healthcare
Russia has more physicians, hospitals, and health care workers than almost any other country in the world on a per capita basis, but since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the health of the Russian population has declined considerably as a result of social, economic, and lifestyle changes.
Holiday home rentals: Cape Town scores while Dubai suffers
Holiday home rentals will continue to grow in popularity in the coming year, according to HomeAway UK. In its “HomeAway Holiday-Rentals Marketplace Report”, released today, the company reveals that 89 percent of travellers surveyed plan to stay in a rental in 2010, a significant increase from the 62 percent who said they had stayed, or plan on staying in a rental in 2009.
Glasgow’s newest luxury hotel opens its doors
The former Royal Scottish Automobile Club, one of Glasgow’s most iconic buildings has been transformed into a luxurious five star hotel. Blythswood Square has opened its doors to the public this week.
Environmental innovation at Blythswood Square
In one of the greenest spots in the heart of Glasgow stands the magnificent new five star, 100 room, low carbon and energy efficient Blysthwood Square.
Walking holidays on Turkey’s Aegean Coast
HF Holidays - the UK’s largest walking and leisure activity holidays company - has expanded its Turkey programme for 2010 with the introduction of a seven-night guided walking holiday on the Bodrum Peninsula.
Christmas in a log cabin - last-minute festive breaks
With Christmas looming, many of Yorkshire Cottages’ holiday homes are now available for flexible short breaks – and at a bargain price.