Europe Travel
Head to Holland for October festival fun
As late October approaches two of Amsterdam’s most exciting 2009 events – Halloween and Holland’s annual beer festival – are looming.
Cut the cost your nuptials with a wedding in Greece
What could make your wedding more memorable than hiring your own boutique hotel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea? Ionian Weddings offers couples the opportunity to hire luxurious boutique hotels in the Greek islands on an exclusive basis so they can enjoy the ultimate in privacy and pampering for their wedding day.
Have a ‘Bonne Année’ in Paris
If you’re looking for an exciting way to welcome in 2010, there’s nowhere better than Paris - and with four nights at Keycamp’s Val d’Europe Apartment Resort costing from just £137 per person, now’s the time to book your New Year break.
A drink to feel good about
From a cocktail served in a musical jewellery box, to one with a male and female version and another which must be served on a blue leather coaster with a pure silver stirrer. A collection of brand new, never-before-sampled cocktails has been unveiled, courtesy of some of London’s most historic hotels.
A new gourmet offering for South Tenerife
In its continuous quest for offering excellence to customers in all products and services, the Iberostar Grand Collection is now inaugurating “El Cenador”, the new gourmet restaurant of the Iberostar Grand Hotel El Mirador, a five star hotel situated just by the shore in Costa Adeje, on the south of Tenerife.
Around the world in 80 fays for Children in Need
The Adventure Company is supporting this year's Children in Need campaign by donating £5 for every one of its adventure tours booked to destinations featured in the new celebrity BBC series Around the World in 80 Days.
Top ten affordable ski resorts in France
As the new ski season beckons, it's time to air out your woolly hats, blow the dust off your skis and grab a great deal to the slopes. In the chilly economic climate, the French Alps are still your best bet both for quality resorts and accessibility.
Norway launches first 365 day ski lift pass
Four ski resorts in Norway have launched the first 365 day lift pass to enable skiers to enjoy the snow all year around. The resorts – Voss, Myrkdalen, Røldal and Folgefonn, are based on the west coast of Norway and are in near proximity. Season pass holders can now use all four resorts on one lift pass.
A festive Christmas break with added fizz
Fill your stockings with some vintage Champagne on a festive wine-tasting weekend during Reims’ Christmas Market with specialist operator Grape Escapes.
The K Club named Ireland's leading golf resort
Exclusive Irish golf and spa resort The K Club has retained its position as Ireland’s Leading Golf Resort, after receiving the award at the World Travel Awards 2009. This is the sixth time The K Club has won, making it the record-holder in this category.
Bath - Christmas capital of the west
Imagine a picture perfect place for Christmas shopping with great shops in an historic setting. Bath is that place with its successful Christmas Market, twinkling lights and a high percentage of independent shops (almost 50 percent). Exquisite Georgian architecture provides a delightful backdrop and festive entertainment plus traditional “panto” at the Theatre Royal contributes to the festive atmosphere.
New direct flights open up Iceland’s next ‘must see’ destination
In Iceland the old idiom ‘it’s grim up north’ does not apply and with the launch of new direct flights next summer to Iceland’s second city, Akureyri, UK visitors can now find out why.
New website offers a guide to Britain’s finest
Looking for a memorable hotel – perhaps a former Castle complete with battlements? Maybe you need a Dog-friendly inn for a country weekend? Or a romantic retreat with a four poster bed?
Winter sun is just the ticket for credit-crunched Britons
A selection of new winter sun city break destinations – such as Benidorm, Faro and Fuengirola – have been added to city break specialist, Cities Direct’s programme with departures available from the beginning of November through to the end of March.
A New Year on the slopes for singles
For singles who fancy seeing in the New Year on the slopes, a special deal from specialist operator, Friendship Travel should appeal.