Europe Travel
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.
Make way for eager explorers
Could the all inclusive era soon be over with Brits now going abroad to speak the lingo, sample the delicacies and see the sights? Contrary to the British tourist abroad stereotype of sun, sea and sangria, it seems we are a nation of explorers.
The perfect pre-Christmas break?
What makes the perfect luxury pre-Christmas break? How about an open fire to snuggle in front of as you listen to the waves crashing on the shore of the wide sandy beach just yards away, a large heated house to share with up to 8 family or friends where everyone has plenty of space and their own ensuite twin room, sea views, a championship golf course on your doorstep and a choice of celebrity chef restaurants within a short tax ride?
Christmas markets and chocolate saunas in Slovenia
Visitors to Slovenia’s compact, picturesque capital, Ljubljana, will not only be able to enjoy the sights, sounds and seasonal aromas of its festive Christmas markets this December, they’ll also be able to indulge themselves at the city’s Atlantis Water Park with a chocolate sauna treatment, too!
Escape the chaos for an eco-Christmas in West Wales
If you’re tired of endless shopping lists, unwanted gifts and the chaos of Christmas, why not spend the festive season away from home with the special people in your life? It’s not too late to find some gorgeous places and special deals in the UK and Ireland that’ll see you through Christmas in style.
Meet Santa and his reindeer in Covent Garden
After a 4000 kilometre journey from the North Pole, Santa Claus will be taking up residence at ‘A Very Merry Christmas’ in Covent Garden between Tuesday 1st December - Thursday 24th December 2009. Children and adults alike can experience the magic of Christmas and place their wish lists with the jolly man in red.
La Manga Club offers sunshine, golf and tennis this winter
The prestigious La Manga Club resort in south-east Spain has some incredible free golf and tennis offers for those looking to stay and play this winter.
EU plans to give DIY travellers better protection
Paul Green, Head of Communications at Saga, comments on this week's announcement that the European Commission plans to extend the protection that consumers get covering DIY trips abroad, and announces that Saga travel insurance customers will be covered for independently organised journeys from 1st December 2009.
Cycle your way through Jersey, Spain or the Czech Republic
The 2010 Cycling Holidays brochure with HF Holidays features the new destinations of Jersey, Spain and the Czech Republic as well as additional itineraries in Italy and Croatia.
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel has New Year celebrations covered
For a New Year break which ticks all the boxes – fabulous location, superb meals, log fires, luxury spa, Black Tie dinner on New Year’s Eve with entertainment, plus a great choice of outdoor activities – look no further than Lake Vyrnwy Hotel.
Vintage Travel expands Spanish portfolio for 2010
Vintage Travel – specialising, exclusively, in hand-picked houses with private pools – has expanded its portfolio of properties in Spain for 2010 with additions including El Torero, a grand and elegant country home in Andalucia.
Ryanair announces expansion at Trapani Airport in Sicily
Ryanair has announced that from March 2010, it will base two new aircraft (four in total), open thirteen new routes (thirty-four in total) and deliver two million passengers per annum at Trapani, Sicily which will sustain 2,000 local jobs.
Stock up on festive fizz at Reims Christmas Market
Stock up on some festive fizz during a last minute wine-tasting weekend to Reims Christmas Market with specialist operator Grape Escapes.
Ryanair announces new route from Bologna to Malaga
Ryanair has announced that, from March 2010, it will base one new aircraft (3 in total), open one new route (24 in total) and deliver 1.5m passengers per annum at its Bologna base, which will sustain 1,500 local jobs.
A really rubbish Orchestra heads for London
Ever wonder what happened to your old toaster that finally kicked the bucket, or the kettle that got replaced, or even your outdated corded telephone? If you were told that they were now starring in a free concert in Covent Garden in December, would you think you’d gone crazy?