Europe Travel
Norwich braces itself for big tourism boost
To celebrate the release of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa in cinemas from 7th August, VisitNorwich and Norwich City Council Blue Badge Guides are launching a new walking tour of the city, designed with Partridge fans in mind.
Wizz Air’s low fares land in Russia
Wizz Air has announced a new route from Budapest to Moscow Vnukovo which will commence on 23 September. The new service will initially operate five times a week.
Navarino Bike Festival
The first international mountain bike race in the southwest Peloponnese, which is also the only one included in the 2013 international calendar of bike racing by the International Cycling Union (UCI) in Greece, is taking place on 11th to 13th October 2013.
Beat the heatwave! - New thrilling Thames Rockets boat ride
It’s fast, furious and a world first. Thames Rockets is a new thrilling, high-speed boat ride blasting off this summer in the Capital and operating exclusively in the new Thames ‘High Speed Zone’.
A trip down Finland's magical Glass Trail
Long known as the hub for innovative art and quirky design, Finland’s creative and cultural heritage encompasses a huge range of industries, with glassware considered one of the most distinctive art forms by the Finns.
Ischgl dishes up heaven for hungry hikers
Mountain hikers are in for delicious dishes when they stop for lunch along the historic pilgrims’ path of Jakobsweg in the Paznaun-Ischgl region of the Austrian Tirol.
Heatwave leads to Blackpool getting its first Beach Butler
A Blackpool hotel has responded to the heatwave by launching what it believes to be something totally unique within the resort – a Beach Butler service.
Deserted isle bliss
Med Experience is one of the only sailing companies to visit the deserted islet of Proizd off the coast of Croatia. Located west of larger isle Korcula, this rocky outcrop peeping from the Adriatic Sea boasts stunning turquoise waters, stone plates for sunbathing and just one restaurant located in the harbour.
Cool holidays to Iceland
The best way of discovering the geothermal wonderland of Iceland is on foot, with its volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mud pools, waterfalls, mountain lakes, canyons and wooded valleys.
Murray mania boosts tennis breaks at La Manga Club
Andy Murray's historic win at Wimbledon has seen fans of the game flock to pick up a racquet with tennis break business booming at Spain's five-star La Manga Club since his victory this month.
Tuscan holidays have it all
Holidaymakers are positively spoiled for choice these days when they’re deciding where to jet off to and Tuscany is popular destination among discerning travellers.
Big Bridge’s Little Brother
A stylish new city landmark is helping celebrate Hull’s rich maritime heritage — a £7m innovative footbridge that plays birdsong and even offers pedestrians a UK first-of-its-kind “bridge ride”.
Headwater launches new trips in Portugal’s ‘Wild West’
New for autumn/winter 2013/14, cycling and walking holiday specialist, Headwater, has launched two trips in the Algarve’s ‘Wild West’ – a little known, unpopulated region of deserted beaches, lush forests, white villages and tiny fishing communities where life continues as it has for centuries.
Top 5 tips for watersports holidays
Gran Canaria is the go-to destination for water sports holidays - often dubbed as the European Hawaii thanks to its ideal surfing conditions – and with activities such as, sailing, paddle surfing, water skiing, deep sea fishing, boating and yachting, your trip can be as jam packed or as laid-back as you like.
Look, no hands! The hot, new massage trend
Thought you’d tried every treatment under the sun? Hot stone massage, check. Chocolate wrap, check. Vampire facial, check. Well, enter ‘Padaghata’or ‘pressure by foot’, an Ayurvedicfull-body massage performed using only the therapist’s feet.