Europe Travel
Enjoy the darker side of Grizedale Forest this half term
The Forestry Commission’s Grizedale Forest is set to embrace the darker autumn evenings between October and December with its first ‘Dark Grizedale’ season.
Grosvenor celebrates the ‘Story of Belgravia’
A unique exhibition celebrating people’s memories of Belgravia – one of London’s most vibrant and prestigious destinations - will conclude Grosvenor’s successful ‘Story of Belgravia’ campaign, which kicked off in 2009 with a series of events and themed walking tours.
Great Rail Journeys boosts UK programme for 2010
Great Rail Journeys, the tour operator for escorted holidays by rail, has added five new British itineraries for 2010 to bring its choice of UK holidays to ten.
Scary plans for York Maze
York Maze owner Tom Pearcy has announced plans to open for October half term with a week of Halloween themed family activities during the day and four nights of scary attractions aimed at adults and teenagers.
Money saving tips for skiers
The only crunch you want to hear this coming season is the sound of your ski boots crunching through the freshly laid snow. So follow the Tirol Tourist Board’s top tips to survive the credit-crunch and still get out on the slopes for 2009-10.
Give your Christmas the x-factor
Summer is finally over and now, as long nights stretch ahead it’s almost time to deck the halls and stuff the turkey along with a hundred other things! Christmas, traditionally one of the most stressful times of the year, is almost upon us.
Discover exceptional value in Denmark this Autumn
Everybody knows that school holidays and half-term breaks are the most expensive times of the year to travel, with prices peaking accordingly during these periods.
The early holiday booker catches the deal
Purse-friendly prices from Eurocamp mean that you can set your sights on next year’s spring/summer holiday, without worrying about the pennies.
Swiss Extravaganza event returns to the capital
Emmi is one of Europe's leading providers of premium dairy products, and the brand is proud to be participating in a special Swiss themed Winter event taking place at Broadgate Circle in London on Wednesday 30th September and Thursday 1st October 2009.
Italy confirmed as top destination for UK tourists
Italy is once again a winner in the preferences of British tourists this year. Italy was already awarded first place in the Conde’ Nast Traveller Travel Awards 2009 as “Favourite country in the world” last month and now Italy has won top place at the prestigious Sunday Times Travel Magazine Travel Awards 2009 in the category “Favourite European Country for a longer holiday”, with Greece and Spain in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
All shook up in Donegal
Travel to Ireland’s remote, north-west coast this November and get ‘all shook up’ at the Bundoran Elvis Festival where some of the world’s best tributes to ‘The King’ will be competing in the final of the All Ireland Elvis competition.
Head to Morzine for weekend ski breaks
Skiweekends.com, the specialist in ski short breaks by coach and by air, has expanded its programme for the coming season to include air-inclusive weekend breaks to Morzine in France.
New boutique hotel offering for Slovenian capital of Ljubljana
The Allegro Hotel has recently opened in the old town square in Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. The location is just minutes away from cafés, restaurants, bars and tourist sites.
New countryside guide highlights Slovenia’s rural attractions
The Slovenian Tourist Board has produced a new ‘Friendly Countryside’ guide to showcase how tourists can make the most of the country’s beautiful nature and rural hospitality.
Runners and kayakers to take part in Ljubljana marathons
Entries are being accepted until 20th October 2009 for the Ljubljana Marathon, which takes place on 25th October. Local and foreign runners will take to the streets for the 14th year with the choice of three courses – a full marathon, half marathon, or a 10.5km fun run. In 2008 more than 13,000 runners took part in the event.