Europe Travel
See Denmark in a different light
For Brits up and down the country who are desperate to get away from the impending autumn and winter months, a trip to Aalborg and Northern Jutland is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. There are so many fabulous events and activities – adventurous, cultural and food related that make Aalborg the place to visit.
Hvar Wine – from the sunniest island in Croatia
Hvar has a wine making history stretching back thousands of years - wine from the Dalmatian region of Croatia is considered amongst the best in the world. A key product of the economy, the grapes in Hvar flourish in the warm Mediterranean sun – the island receives, on average, an amazing 2697 hours of sunshine each year.
Walking wonderland in Greece
For those that enjoy scenic walks through spectacular mountain landscapes or aspire to walk the world’s deepest gorge, popular European destinations such as the Pyrenees in France or the Dolomites in Italy might spring to mind – but all this is available in a country better known for its islands and beaches – Greece.
Quality camping assured in Denmark
Denmark has almost 500 camp sites scattered across the length and breadth of the country, some just a few metres away from the beach. To experience the range of camp sites available VisitDenmark is arranging a number of press trips for families and couples.
Cycling in Croatia - get active in Gradac
Getting around by bike is one of the best ways to take advantage of a holiday in Croatia’s beautiful countryside. Hidden Croatia is pleased to have the perfect holiday package for those wishing to do so in Gradac, which is located halfway between Split and Dubrovnik. You will be staying at Hotel Marco Polo, named after the locally born adventurer, from where you can hire bicycles to have an adventure of your own.
Lithuania to host European Culture workshops
There are only 506 days to go before we can greet Vilnius as the European Capital of Culture 2009. The Lithuanian capital is the first city in the post-Soviet block to be awarded this distinguished status. The 20-year-old tradition, which has seen a total 30 European cities being designated European Capital of Culture, will now enable Vilnius to present its distinguished cultural identity to the world.
San Lucianu, Corsica – A chic new look for summer 2007
Mark Warner’s small friendly family resort of San Lucianu in Corsica has been transformed for the summer ‘07 season with a fantastic £500,000 refurbishment. Situated on the stunning east coast of the island, the hotel boasts a fantastic new boutique look mixed with a Moroccan style using natural woods and local stone mixed with opulent colours.
Lithuania to host the largest entertainment festival in the Baltics
The largest music and entertainment festival in the Baltics will take place in Norviliskes, cultural crossroads by the Belarusian border on the 24—26th of August.
The Sea Festival – Lithuania’s biggest summer event
The Sea Festival is the biggest traditional summer festival in Lithuania attracting half a million visitors every year and has been organized for more than 70 years in Klaipeda. Klaipeda is the only seaport in Lithuania and is the most northern ice – free port in the Baltic Sea.
Belgium wins group-friendly award
Belgium accepted the award for the most Group-Friendly Overseas Destination category in the recent Group Travel Organiser Awards held on Friday 22 June 2007.
Get active in Finland this summer
“An active holiday in Finland offers excitement, variety and a real opportunity to experience one of Mother Nature’s finest adventure playgrounds” says the Finnish Tourist Board. The thousands of lakes, wide expanses of open countryside and forest, the rolling northern fells, the river valleys and spectacular archipelago combine to make Finland a number one destination for anyone seeking an activity holiday with a difference.
World Lithuanian Song Festival returns to Vilnius
After a four years gap Lithuania’s largest cultural event – the World Lithuanian Song Festival - will take place on 5th to 8th July in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and, the first time, in Kaunas, Lithuania’s second largest city.
A perfect family destination this summer - Finland
Families in search of an unforgettable holiday need look no further than Finland for a break with a difference. Not only does the country offer a wealth of natural features that combine to provide a true adventure playground, but its specific family venues across all parts of the country promise an exciting and – in many cases – breath-taking experience.
Wyndham Hotel Group launch in Belgium
Hotel Group International today announced the opening of the first Ramada hotel in Belgium, the 210-room Ramada Plaza Antwerp. The Ramada Plaza Antwerp is owned and managed by The PREM Group, an Irish-owned company based in Dublin that develops and manages hotels, serviced apartments and serviced offices in Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern Europe.
All aboard to explore Finland by train
Getting out and about using Finnish trains is comfortable, convenient and inexpensive. Frequent services run several times every day between major cities of Finland, offering a relaxing and economical way of touring the country.