Europe Travel
Sustainable snowsports’ seminars announced
Sustainable travel charity The Travel Foundation, in conjunction with the Ski Club of Great Britain, Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) and Ski Andorra have carried out detailed assessments of how ski resort operations can be adapted to reduce their impact on the environment.
Coastal retreats in Denmark
DFDS Seaways collection of Danish coastal self catering holidays offer beach lovers a variety of options. All holidays offer a wide range of activities, either on or near the beautiful sandy beaches, some of which are the widest and whitest in Europe.
Round the world sailing holidays
The ultimate in activity sailing holidays on Round the World ocean-going yachts are being offered for the first time this summer with the launch of a 4-yacht Challenger Fleet by Tall Ships Adventures.
Bareboat sailing in Turkey and Croatia
New for 2008 Sunvil Sailing will be offering bareboat charter in Turkey and Greece for those with sailing experience from April to November in addition to its operation in Greece. There is also the option of a second week at a hotel in both the new destinations.
Learn to sail in Greece with Sunvil
Sunvil Sailing run yachting holidays off Lefkas island in the Greek Ionian Sea with a choice of accommodation either on board the boat or shore-based in a hotel, villa or apartment.
SAS adds Croatia, Norway and Nice to summer program
SAS Sverige is to introduce the new summer destinations of Zagreb and Stavanger. In addition, two routes to Nice will be opened in the summer, one from Ängelholm and one from Växjö. The Stockholm - Tromsö route will also be operated during the summer.
Walking the wild coast of Catalonia
With over 200 destinations in 70 countries Ramblers Worldwide Holidays literally offers ‘The World at Your Feet’. Britain’s longest established walking holidays specialist operator has added many new destinations to its extensive and exciting new programme for 2008.
Winter sunshine sailing holidays
The ultimate activity sailing holiday on Round the World ocean-going yachts is being offered for the first time in 2008 with the launch of a 4-yacht Challenger Fleet by Tall Ships Adventures.
Prestige Holidays introduces Music Tours
Independent tour operator, Prestige Holidays, is offering three special interest music tours through the Travellers Club for 2008: A Baltic Experience: Tallinn, St Petersburg and Riga (22 May – 2 June), The Aix-en-Provence Music Festival Tour (9-13 July), and the Puccini Opera Festival at Torre del Lago (7-11 August).
IHG signs first hotel in Denmark
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of the Crowne Plaza brand, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with CPH Hotel Management A/S for the new Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers. The new-build hotel will open in late summer 2009, comprising 365 guest rooms.
Fairytale short breaks to Odense in Denmark
DFDS Seaways, one of the leading cruise ferry operators, is offering a fantastic offer on a trip to Odense in Denmark, so why not treat yourself and book a trip today.
Belgium celebrates with biggest ever gin bar
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Jenever Museum (Gin Museum) in Hasselt, the largest jenever-bar in Belgium is due to be built during the 8th Jenever Festivities on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October.
Mix modern with traditional in Denmark this Christmas
Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark and the capital of Jutland can really provide the sense of the old-fashioned Christmas that so many of us are longing to rediscover. Flight times to Denmark are less than two hours, making it ideal for a pre-Christmas weekend away. The city centre is very easy to explore on foot and it offers some of the best shopping experiences in Denmark.
VLM Airlines introduces new Luxembourg schedule
VLM Airlines introduces new schedule for the Luxembourg – London City route and further strengthens its Luxembourg – Manchester connection. VLM Airlines has been operating the route Luxembourg – London City since 1998, and offers more flights at London City airport than any other airline.
Heavenly honeymoons in Croatia
The Croatian coast was named as one of the top honeymoon destinations in a survey conducted last year*, but with the average price for a honeymoon revealed to be £2,963, those about to tie the knot may want to book their holiday well in advance in order to save some pennies.