Europe Travel
Arctic destinations a top holiday pick for 2014
Major publications globally have declared Arctic destinations among the most desirable places to head in 2014, even as the president of the leader in polar adventures, Quark Expeditions predicts an exceptional year for Arctic tourism. Increased accessibility and tour options, with greater awareness of polar destinations and activities, have piqued adventure-hungry travelers’ interest.
Fans can buy tickets for Rugby World Cup 2015 now
Rugby fans can buy tickets to Rugby World Cup 2015 for the first time through the Official Travel Programme, thanks to England Rugby Travel.
Brits looking for adventure, culture and value choose Romania
Holidaymakers seeking adventure, exploration and culture are looking at Eastern European countries like Romania to fulfill their needs, according to travel experts at HomeAway.co.uk.
Knitting with a Tuscan backdrop
The Watermill at Posara – a 17th century mill in rural, north-west Tuscany known for its painting and writing courses – expands into knitting with a brand-new holiday which combines leisurely knitting sessions with wonderful food and wine, plus time to soak up the Italian atmosphere.
Walk away with a super value, quality holiday
The word ‘cheap’ normally means poor quality; not so with specialist operator Walks Worldwide which has great, week-long holidays, at exceptionally good prices – many are under £500 for a week (land only).
Stunning stately Warwickshire home provides venue for meetings & events
Ragley Hall, Warwickshire’s stunning stately home, can now be hired exclusively as a spectacular venue for conferences, product launches, gala dinners and outdoor events. Located on the Warwickshire and Worcestershire border, Ragley is enviably positioned and within easy reach of Birmingham (1 hour’s drive) and central London (2½ hours’ drive).
Top 5 alternative European carnivals in 2014
It’s that time of year again; Carnival season is underway, promising raucous parties, fantastic food and loud laughter – not to mention a questionable costume or two. 2014 isn’t the year to stand squashed amongst the crowds in Notting Hill but rather the year to enjoy the carnivals that were a secret to you until now.
Five Sochi Hotels worth staying in
Hotels in Sochi have earned a bad reputation during the 2014 Winter Olympics, with the popularity of the #SochiProblems Twitter hashtag and reports of poor handiwork, uncompleted hotel rooms and even wolves roaming the hotel corridors. Hotel comparison website trivago.co.uk is here to defend Sochi with five hotels you would actually want to stay in.
Be treated like a pro with VIP Ski & Hammer Sports
VIP SKI and Hammer Sports have again teamed up to offer a great package for avid cyclists to take on the Morzine Sportive. VIP SKI’s experience in chalet accommodation combines with Hammer Sports’ cycling experts to provide a week to remember tackling the French Alps.
New gastro-treks to Italy help holidaymakers walk up an appetite
This month sees Hedonistic Hiking launch its European range of gourmet guided walking tours in the UK.
House parties with Spain-holiday.com
With such an extensive selection of properties to be found on Spain-holiday.com, perhaps this is the year to arrange a house party with family or friends? From architect-designed properties to traditional country houses and from contemporary mountain retreats to sleek modern designs, there is something to suit every taste and budget.
Putting the ‘markets’ back into the Grassmarket
Edinburgh’s Greater Grassmarket has been granted a new licence enabling the area to host a market every Saturday. And to celebrate, the market will hold a Mad Hatter's Tea Party on Saturday 1 March.
Tackle the triathlon in Lanarkshire
As Strathclyde Country Park prepares to welcome Commonwealth triathletes from all over the world this summer, families can run, cycle and swim ahead of their heroes with a half-term break in Lanarkshire.
New hovercraft ice tour in north Sweden
The city of Lulea, which sits on the scenic coast of the far north of Sweden, has some truly astonishing landscapes waiting to be explored. This part of the coast of the Bothnian Bay is home to an archipelago of over 1300 islands, which sparkle with ice throughout winter, creating a magical atmosphere.
Celebrate the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth!
Celebrate the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth in Shakespeare's England. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon on the 23rd April in 1564 and many of the region’s key attractions will mark the anniversary with a year round programme of productions, events, festivals and exhibitions.