Europe Travel
Lights, camera, action at Park Plaza in London
Park Plaza Hotels in London are paying homage to the stars of the silver screen by introducing a blockbuster cocktail menu for the BFI London Film Festival 2009.
The summer of love for Premier Holidays
British travellers continue to look abroad for a relaxing holiday despite the recession. Premier Holidays, the leading independent tour operator, has seen an increase in both passengers and revenue over the summer.
Retreat to the country with a rural stay in the West Country
Farm & Cottage holidays offer the finest selection of hand-picked properties in superb rural and coastal locations throughout Cornwall and the West Country.
Up close and personal with Exmoor red deer
Porlock’s Rutting Weekend, Friday 16 – Sunday 18 October, which gives visitors an opportunity to get close to the magnificent Exmoor red deer in their natural surroundings, has now been reduced to £195 per person for double or single room occupancy.
Those in the know head for Ibiza this October
With temperatures still up in the mid 20 degrees centigrade and water temperature warmer than in May and June, Ibiza is a popular spot in October for those in the know.
Bewitched in Ireland this Halloween
Families can celebrate Halloween in style this year at Ireland’s leading golf and spa resort, The K Club, and enjoy a half-term holiday to remember at this luxurious hotel within easy reach of Dublin airport or Dun Laoghaire ferry port*.
Discover the South West of Ireland with Natural Retreats
For a truly unforgettable family break this October half-term why not visit the picturesque Ring of Kerry in the South West of Ireland, where the mild climate ensures palm trees grow year round.
Cosy cottages for October half term
For the first time since it launched its British collection in January 2009 CV Travel has half term houses and cottages available for the October half term weeks, including cosy Cornwall cottages for 4, a farm set amid 37 acres of pastureland for up to 8 guests and a gorgeous Enid Blyton style cliff-top family home near Land’s End.
Sing for your supper at Park Plaza County Hall
Fancy yourself the next singing superstar? Or just looking for a bargain at dinner time? Spectrum Restaurant at Park Plaza County Hall London is encouraging wanna-be popstars with a new ‘Sing for Your Supper’ promotion.
New ways to see the Northern Lights in 2010
The Northern Lights may be as old as the earth but in 2010 there are four new ways to discover this awe inspiring phenomenon. Chase it down or wait for it to find you, these are experiences for couples and families alike.
A walk through history and culture in Chania, Crete
Britain’s leading guided walks operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a week’s holiday based in Chania, Crete with a history dating back to the Venetians. Its old harbour ‘captures’ the Mediterranean lifestyle with its vibrant tavernas.
Classical music meets nature on a musical sea voyage
In January 2010, MV Trollfjord will transform into a musical stage as she travels south from Tromso to Oslo with onboard concerts and a performance in Oslo’s newly built opera house.
Homecoming Scotland launches finale celebrations
The Homecoming Scotland 2009 Finale Celebrations launched last week, creating the biggest programme of events ever co-ordinated to mark St Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s National Day.
A golden opportunity for last minute sun
The nights may be drawing in but October’s starting to look a little brighter with outdoor holiday company Keycamp offering up to 20% off accommodation at selected parcs for arrivals throughout the month.
Living history at Ingleby Manor
Ingleby Manor, a stunning Grade II*, 16th Century Manor House, was built from the generosity of Henry VIII to the powerful Eure family in the early 1500s, possibly with some of the riches from the Dissolution of the Monasteries.