Europe Travel

Eurostar announces new direct service between London and Amsterdam
Eurostar has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Dutch railways to launch direct services between London and Amsterdam from December 2016.

New moorland walk for Sherlock fans
For fans of Sherlock, due back on television screen this Autumn, this new two Moors way walking trip from Macs Adventure is the ideal way to explore the landscape of Dartmoor, inspiration for Hound of the Baskervilles, and neighbouring Exmoor first hand.

One day painting classes in Barcelona
Are you already in Barcelona? Would you like to spend a morning painting one of Barcelona’s superb views from the local streets or beachside?
Painting and writing courses at The Watermill, Posara
With eight brand-new courses – including painting and creative writing courses – confirmed for 2014, now is the time to think about pushing your creative boundaries.

Aquarium lays on spine-tingling activities for half term
Lake District visitor attraction, Lakes Aquarium, has a frighteningly good array of activities lined up for October half term week, when children can get up close and personal with creatures, give themselves a few scary moments and also enjoy a ‘Wondrous Witchy Wednesday’ with a children’s author.
Greece: What's new in 2013 so far
With new luxury hotels, exclusive tours, more flights and even a new cruise terminal, 2013 has been a busy year for the Greek tourism.

The Stratford Halloween Festival
As the nights grow longer and Horribly Hideous Halloween approaches, the Tudor World Halloween Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon is busy organising even more ghoulish going-ons for this spine-chillingly spooky time of year.
Essential eleventh hour travel guide for Oktoberfest
Cost savvy Brits wanting to book an eleventh hour trip to Munich for Oktoberfest don’t need to worry about the impact of airfares on their wallet as a price analysis, carried out by travel comparison website Kayak.co.uk, shows that flight costs can decrease by as much as 29 per cent during the second week of the festival.

Last-minute sunshine and yoga duo for singles
The opportunity to enjoy a spot of late summer sun in Turkey - plus enjoy complimentary yoga sessions under the instruction of a British yoga master - is the offer to singles looking for a last-minute getaway from specialist operator, Friendship Travel.

Stirring up a treat for Christmas at Lakeside Hotel & Spa
The Lakeside Hotel & Spa, located on the shores of Lake Windermere, is stirring up a fantastic weekend break for visitors to take part in a one off cookery class and learn how to make a traditional Christmas Pudding.

Lisbon in 48 hours - Sun, sights and savings
One of Europe's sunniest capitals, September and October temperatures in Lisbon still reach the low 60s and high 50s making it the perfect escape from the autumn chill in the UK.

Bristol's golden greats
Some of the UK’s finest autumn nature experiences can be had in the south west of England this autumn.

Yoga and mindfulness meditation in Suffolk
Healthy holiday specialist Satvada Retreats is hosting a four day ‘Art of Relaxation’ retreat near Framlingham in rural Suffolk from 29 November – 2 December 2013.

Freedom, space and value in classic French resorts
Pierre & Vacances offers a range of apartments through a number of French ski resorts including La Plagne, Les Arcs and of course Avoriaz.

Dorchester Collection to manage Rome's iconic Hotel Eden
Dorchester Group has acquired the 121-room Hotel Eden from Starman Hotels.