Europe Travel
Angry Birds Land - Thorpe Park Resort’s brand new attraction flies in
The amazing new Angry Birds themed land is preparing to nest on 24 May at Thorpe Park Resort, promising a world first experience for families and fans of all ages of the feathered flocks and piggy characters.
Discover the mountains of France on 2 wheels this summer
Electric-assisted mountain bikes are now widely available in the mountain resorts of France, enabling even complete beginners (and the lazy!) to enjoy the thrill of riding in the mountains, without the need for thighs like tree trunks!
Family Whitsun escape to Wales
Rare Hideaways still has some availability for families looking to escape during the Whitsun half term break at the end of May.
The Gleneagle Hotel in Kerry hosts Irish Country Music Festival
The scenic town of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland plays host to the 22nd Irish Country Music Festival from 7th to 12th September 2014 with performances from leading country music bands at The Gleneagle Hotel.
Alacati: New Turkish destination for foodies
Foodies of the world who have long-known about Turkey's distinguished cuisine can now add the Aegean town of Alacati to their must-try destinations.
Horsing around at the Palio
The Palio horse race in Sienais one of the largest and most spectacular festivals in Italy, and arguably the most dramatic horse race in the world. But despite the scale of this vibrant event, the crowds in attendance remain predominantly Sienese and contain less tourists than you might expect.
Gypsies and Guca, Bold as Brass in the Balkans
Songlines Music Travel, the UK’s leading organiser of unique, music-themed holidays, has created a brand new itinerary to Romania for 2014, ‘At Home with the Gypsies’.
Super-central apartments in Spanish cities
Offering a variety of rich and eclectic experiences – from cultural through to culinary – Spain’s cities appeal as short break destinations to all ages.
New hotel in Santorini, Greece for 2014
A brand new gem in beautiful Santorini, the luxury Angels & Stars Suites and Spa is unveiling this season. An utterly sumptuous, elegant choice in a modern Cycladic style, it’s the grandest hotel on the island with a record of 30 lavish suites.
Conquer Normandy this summer
The 70th Anniversary of D-Day is clearly the biggest event in Normandy during 2014 but beyond this there is plenty going on during 2014. Delve a little further and there are plenty of other reasons for the British interest in this area. Pierre & Vacances has a range of apartments across Normandy that are ideal for visiting this year’s hidden spots and exciting events.
Post exam family adventure (meet the Gufsats!)
Specialist family and tailor-made operator Adventure Worldwide and sister company Families Worldwide has noticed a growing number of families who continue to travel together well past previous expectations, and is referring to them as the Gufsats (Grown Up Families Still All Travelling Together).
Save almost 30% on a villa holiday in Greece’s Southern Peloponnese
Greece specialist Sunvil Holidays is currently offering a generous discount of almost 30% on a week-long stay at the Kalamaki Villas in the Southern Peloponnese, departing 25 May.
Region of Murcia serves up Spain's best kept secret for food and wine
Food and wine lovers are being offered the chance to experience some of southern Spain's finest cuisine with fantastic gourmet breaks on offer in the Region of Murcia.
Walpole Bay Hotel announces ‘writer in residence’ grants
The iconic Margate cliff top Walpole Bay Hotel has announced it is offering ‘writer in residence’ grants, in the form of complimentary accommodation.
Celebrate the May half term in Shakespeare’s England
Celebrate the May half term in Shakespeare’s England from the 24 May – 1 June with a host of exciting family activities and special events.