Europe Travel
Corsica – The perfumed island
From early spring until late autumn the sweet, spicy scent of the maquis emanates from the wild shrubs and plants which cover much of Corsica, giving it the delightful title: The Perfumed Island.
Cyprus boasts best bathing waters in Europe
Cyprus has been awarded its highest ever number of ‘Blue Flag’ beaches in recognition of the quality and safety of its beaches.
Cut price Corsica
Head to Corsica and save up to £395 on seven-night hotel and self-catering breaks - departing Gatwick or Manchester on 12 and 19 July - courtesy of Holiday Options.
More to Malta property investment
A traditional favourite with British holidaymakers, the small island of Malta is hoping to attract the luxury property investor. Once home to mass-market developments, Malta has learnt from its mistakes in the past and is now concentrating on high-end developments.
Renowned chef creates new menu for airBaltic
Martins Ritins, a renowned chef in Latvia, has created a new menu for the business class passengers of the Latvian airline airBaltic, based on organic products provided by local farmers.
Iceland Airwaves 2009 to rock Reykjavik
The world’s coolest music festival and party is set to rock Reykjavik for five days from 14 – 18 October.
Montenegro for less
Head to Montenegro this July – courtesy of specialist operator Holiday Options – and save up to £165 per person on week-long breaks. The reduction applies to departures on 12 July and means a seven-night holiday at the four-star Hotel Queen of Montenegro now costs £629 per person (twin share) inclusive of return Gatwick flights, transfers and accommodation with breakfast.
Air Malta to increase flights from Gatwick
From 1st November 2009 Air Malta will increase capacity on the London Gatwick – Malta route, with 2 flights per week during the months of November and March. This means that instead of a daily service to London Gatwick, Air Malta will operate 9 weekly flights.
Midnight golf in Iceland
Due to Iceland’s northerly location, the country experiences 24 hours of sunlight every day over the summer months of June and July. This means that committed golfers are able to go out and play golf whenever they feel during the day or night!
A festive summer in Lithuania
Lithuanians and guests from abroad will enjoy the exceptionally festive summer of 2009 in Lithuania. The country entered the European history when it was first mentioned in a medieval German manuscript, the Quedlinburg Chronicle, so the present year of 2009 is a festive year of the Millennium of Lithuania. Also, Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania is this year’s European Capital of Culture.
Head to Croatia for the Dubrovnik summer festival
Enjoy Dubrovnik’s annual summer festival – celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2009 – courtesy of leading Croatia specialist, Holiday Options. Taking place between 10 July and 25 August, this annual event starts with a dramatic opening ceremony of fireworks and music, followed by six weeks of theatre, concerts, opera and dance, with performances by a range of international artistes.
Open the gates to Eastern Germany
Get ready for a memorable trip to Germany with the “Welcome to the country without border” map. 20 years after the fall of the Wall, this informative map introduces travellers to sites of change and commemoration in Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Denmark is all jazzed up for summer
With warmer days and longer nights, Denmark is swinging into summer with an exciting calendar of Jazz festivals and performances across the country that will have visitors tapping their toes in delight.
Olympic adds Malta to weddings offer
As many more couples choose to marry abroad – saving on the high cost of a UK wedding – Olympic Holidays has launched its biggest ever dedicated weddings and honeymoons programme, expanding its product range in Greece and Cyprus and introducing another short haul destination, Malta, with a selection of four- and five-star hotels.
Summertime in Estonia
Summertime in Estonia is a colourful mix of old and new – lying on the Baltic Coast, this diverse, culturally-rich country boasts sandy beaches in the north, a vibrant café culture, stunning lakes, rivers, wildlife and a refreshing sense of space. Even better, Sterling goes a long way in Estonia, certainly further than the Euro.