Europe Travel
Christmas breaks – home and away
With Christmas fast approaching, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals has discovered Santa’s hideaway between 16th and 24th December: Leeds Castle in Kent. Parents and children alike can meet Santa and enjoy traditional Christmas festivities at the beautiful 900-year-old castle.
Slovakia offers an exciting new experience for skiers
Slovakia is this winter’s hottest new ski destination for British skiers, combining both quality and value. Starting on 6th December Slovak airline Danube Wings are launching a new route from London Luton, Manchester and Dublin, direct to the heart of Slovakia’s Tatry Mountains at Poprad-Tatry.
Monarch launches onboard recycling in Manchester
Award winning airline Monarch is rolling out its onboard recycling programme to include flights from Manchester, meaning that all aluminium, plastic, glass and paper used during a flight will now be recycled on landing.
UTracks introduces snowshoeing and ski touring breaks
European activity holidays specialist UTracks is about to launch its first-ever selection of winter breaks. Starting in December, the new itineraries give travellers a chance to experience the exhilaration of snowshoeing or ski touring amidst some of Europe’s most dramatic winter landscapes.
SWISS PrivateAviation attracts new customers
SWISS PrivateAviation, the business-aviation subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines, added two further transports to its managed-aircraft portfolio last month.
TAP reports traffic growth on Italian routes
The Italian routes operated by TAP showed their first signs of traffic recovery in October, with the company transporting over 61,000 passengers during this month, compared to 59,000 during the same period last year.
TAP and SATA expand code-share agreement
TAP Portugal and SATA have stepped up a commercial cooperation by expanding their joint offer in new markets, with the same objective in mind - to promote the Azores and increase tourist flows to the region.
United Airlines introduces Rome to Chicago service for summer
United Airlines has announced that it is to offer customers a new daily service from Rome to Chicago between May and August 2010.
CityJet celebrates company milestone
CityJet celebrated an important milestone in the company’s history last month by carrying the 500,000th passenger on its service between Luxembourg and London City Airport.
An alternative New Year on the Isle of Man
Why not do something different for New Year’s Eve this year and see in 2010 with a visit to the Isle of Man, one of the best kept secrets of the Irish Sea. The Isle of Man offers the perfect alternative to the usual New Year antics.
Drinkable installation to open in London this month
The Emperor’s Shrub has been chosen as the punch that fills the Courvoisier Architectural Punch Bowl, a drinkable installation so large you can boat across it. Alex James will be among the first to toast this incredible feat of engineering and raise the first glass of this bespoke Courvoisier punch.
Virgin Atlantic launches new Gatwick Clubhouse
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a new Clubhouse at Gatwick featuring a luxurious Cowshed Spa. The new Clubhouse has re-opened after a complete refurbishment. It’s over 795 square metres in total, with seating for 130 passengers and offers a choice of areas to cater for different needs.
Ghostly Grizedale exhibition extended into the new year
A striking art exhibition on the Forestry Commission estate at Grizedale Forest in the Lake District has proved so popular that it has now been extended until Sunday 17 January.
Get up close and personal with your favourite Strictly stars
Foxtrot, samba, waltz, jive - yes, it’s Strictly season and the nation is once again gripped by dance fever. But rather than just watch the dramas unfold from the sidelines, for those who are inspired to leave their sofas and experience the magic of the dance floor firsthand, Warner Leisure Hotels is launching the perfect experience for you.
Follow Jay-Z and The Strokes to the Isle of Wight in 2010
With news that Jay-Z and The Strokes will be headlining the 2010 Isle of Wight Festival, Wightlink has announced it will be offering 1,000 Early Bird ferry-inclusive festival tickets at a reduced price.