Europe Travel
Bristol shoppers treated to a taste of Cornwall
Tourism Newquay teamed up with VisitCornwall and Air Southwest to tempt visitors to Cornwall this winter as they launched the first Taste of Cornwall Roadshow on 24 November in Bristol. Taking advantage of the festive crowds, Tourism Newquay and VisitCornwall set up a demonstration kitchen in Bristol’s Cabot Circus to give stressed out shoppers a break from present buying with a taste of Cornwall.
Mistletoe and Gluhwein
Nobody enjoys Christmas traditions quite like the Europeans. If you're planning to head over to the continent for a spot of Christmas cheer, ensure you get the most out of your travel money.
Christmas markets and festive events in Slovenia
Slovenia’s towns will come to life with festive cheer, markets, decorations and lights during the run up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Slovenia to host cross-country skiing World Cup
The Slovenian resort of Rogla will play host to the cross-country skiing World Cup for the first time this December. From 17th – 20th December, the world’s finest cross country skiers will compete on the Pohorje ski centre’s renovated cross-country course.
Post Office survey votes Slovenia amongst top value ski destinations
Kranjska Gora in Slovenia has been named the fourth best value ski region in Europe and North America in a survey by Post Office Travel Services.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in the French Alps
Those still looking for a last minute Christmas or New Year break can take advantage of some great deals on ski accommodation in the French Alps with European ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances.
Enjoy a festive day trip to Ireland with Stena Line
Stena Line has launched a cracking Christmas day trip to Ireland from Fishguard to Rosslare from only £16* per adult and £8 per child and £40 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Don’t miss the boat for Irish Ferries' early booking offer
Irish Ferries has announced an early booking offer of a one-way fare - for car and driver - at just £69, 30 per cent less than scheduled fares for next year. To qualify, bookings must be made 21 days in advance of travel and before 31 January 2010.
Ryanair to open 37th base at Oslo Rygge
Ryanair has today announced that it will open its 37th base at Oslo Rygge in March 2010 with three based aircraft and 16 new routes (22 in total) being launched. Ryanair will offer 100 weekly return flights to/from Oslo Rygge in an investment of over $200 million in the airport.
Rocco Forte Hotels commemorates Prague’s Velvet Revolution
November marks the 20 year anniversary of the famous Velvet Revolution, a series of non-violent uprisings beginning in Prague in November 1989 that saw the end of communism in Czechoslovakia.
Special deals for hotel stays in top Christmas destinations
To coincide with Christmas markets opening across Europe this weekend, WorldHotels is offering special deals in magical destinations including Prague, Gothenburg, Vienna and Lucerne. All hotels and their Christmas offers can be booked online at worldhotels.com.
Give the gift of travel this Christmas
‘A city gift package is the perfect solution for those seeking the ultimate Christmas present’ says city break specialist, Cities Direct.
Luxury in Lapland
The white Christmas is traditional to British culture, but it is a rare occurrence in the UK. The last official Christmas snowfall was in 2004 and this year reports predict that the likes of London have just a 10% chance of seeing a single snowflake on the 25th December. However, if you are dreaming of waking up on Christmas morn to a blanket of the white stuff you could head to Lapland to enjoy the ultimate magical family break.
Ferrari Store opens in heart of Athens
The first Ferrari Store in Greece was inaugurated today in the very heart of Athens, in Kolokotroni Street.
Festive spa breaks in Cornwall
For people who are as yet undecided about what to do over the upcoming festive season, The Bay and Esplanade Hotels at Pentire, on the edge of Newquay, Cornwall, have the perfect answer. These family and spa hotels are offering festive get-aways from as little as £30 per night with no minimum stay requirements.