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Cornish Cottages expands portfolio for 2010
Cornish Cottages (formerly Mullion Cottages), the specialist in self-catering coastal and rural properties in south-west Cornwall, has announced substantial expansion in 2010.
Honda partners with Dakar legend for new Off-Road Experience
Honda Motorcycles has partnered with Britain’s most successful Dakar legend, Mick Extance, to launch a new enduro and motocross experience – the Mick Extance Honda Off-Road Experience.
Cosy cottages for the Christmas holiday
Cosy cottages for two through to huge houses for families and groups of friends - there’s a choice of more than 250 properties on offer for Christmas from Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire.
Christmas tips and treats in the Cotswolds
Christmas is coming to Farncombe Estate near Broadway in the Cotswolds, from Sunday 22 November. This privately owned 300-acre estate will be hosting a Christmas Art and Craft Fair exhibiting work by course programme tutors as well as other local craftspeople.
Durham business leaders welcome new Southampton flight
Eastern Airways' new service from Southampton to Durham Tees Valley Airport, which launched at the beginning of this week, has been welcomed by business leaders in the region.
See in the New Year in your very own Scottish castle
Celebrating New Year in style is easy in Scotland with many stunning castles, large country retreats or cosy cottages that can be all yours for the festive period.
Take a multi-activity trip this winter and do more for less
Travellers are realising that snow is good for a lot more than just skiing, according to The Adventure Company. The adventure tour operator has seen its winter multi-activity trips rise in popularity this season as travellers look for more varied and unusual ways to embrace the European winter.
Head to Finland for a guaranteed white Christmas
You can be guaranteed a white Christmas this year with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays. Travel 150 miles inside the Arctic Circle to the Finnish town of Ivalo and have all the snow you want - and of course have the chance to meet Santa Claus!
Ryanair announces four new routes to Bordeaux
Ryanair, has announced that it will open four new routes to/from Bordeaux starting 17 December 2009 which will offer consumers and visitors to the Bordeaux region competition, choice and low airfares.
‘Small and intimate’ holidays in Croatia
With Croatia looking set to be a top favourite destination in 2010, market leader to the country – Holiday Options – has expanded its selection of carefully chosen boutique-style hotels for those seeking small and intimate properties.
All star line-up for Regent Street Christmas Lights switch-on
Regent Street has announced an all star line-up for the Christmas Lights switch on this year - Tuesday 3 November 2009. London indie pop rock band The Noisettes will perform live as part of the festivities to launch the Regent Street Christmas lights.
New website aims to encourage train travel to ski resorts
Snowcarbon is a new independent website about train travel to ski resorts. It explains exactly how to book rail journeys, how to get the best fares, and which resorts are easiest to reach by train.
Radisson Edwardian celebrates Da Vinci with a Moaning Lisa
The acclaimed Radisson Edwardian Manchester Hotel is the official sponsor of the ‘Da Vinci - The Genius’ exhibition at the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI). The inspirational exhibition, which opens its doors on November 14 2009 will feature the UK Premiere of the Secrets of Mona Lisa.
Maximum ski time for minimum expenditure this festive season
For festive ski breaks for around half the price of an equivalent air-inclusive package, there’s a choice of departures and durations on SkiWeekends.com’s coach travel options to France’s Three Valleys.
Glenton’s bookings boom sparks recruitment drive
Scottish holiday operator Glenton Holidays has seen bookings over the peak summer months soar by more than 100%, thanks to booming demand for tours in the UK. The Glasgow-based coach tour specialist expects to see bookings for the whole of 2009 rise by at least 35% as holidaymakers defy the recession.