Europe Travel

Put a spring in your step
Now that spring has sprung and the gloom of winter is hopefully past, here are some great holiday ideas from Ramblers Worldwide Holidays - the experts in guided walking adventures across the globe.

Explore Croatia's adventurous side with Sail Croatia
Bring the holidays alive and book a trip guaranteed to offer fun, laughter and adventure in the sun.
Learn to Paint & Draw in the New Forest
Cottage Lodge, the 5-star eco boutique B&B in the New Forest is starting 2-day ‘So you think you can’t paint’ courses with renowned local artist Mal Phillips; the date of the first course is 16 April.
NASA specifies Autumn 2013 as peak time for Northern Lights
It’s been well-documented that the ‘Solar Maximum’ – the summit of the sun’s 11-year cycle of activity, which translates into the best and most frequent Northern Lights – is about to occur. And now the absolute peak of this cycle has been identified: NASA says it will be autumn 2013.
Save your pot of gold with great flight deals for St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by heading to the Emerald Isle or revel further afield with incredible flight deals from CheapOair.

Mallorca for Easter: villas from just £400
The ‘any-day-arrival, any-length-of-stay’ villa company Freelance Holidays is highlighting Easter availability on Mallorca, ideal for matching with flights from 20 UK and Irish airports into Palma.

Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel gears up for third season
Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel, the hotel that has helped revolutionise the Ibicenco summer, has announced its 2013 opening date.

Puffins patrols by kayak on Herm
Nature lovers who want to see puffins in the most unobtrusive manner can join kayaking puffin patrols on the tiny English Channel island of Herm, from April until July.
Keane Trail - An alternative tourist tour of 1066 Country
Thanks to international super-group Keane, the East Sussex towns of Battle, Bexhill and Hastings will forever be remembered collectively as "Strangeland".
Monarch announces daily flight from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona
Monarch has announced that it is to increase the frequency of its Barcelona service from Birmingham airport from four times a week to daily, from 1 May 2013.

The world's 'Coolest Festival' - Iceland Airwaves
Iceland has once again been placed on the musical map with the success of folk band Of Monsters and Men. For those looking for a unique festival experience and want to be the first to hear Iceland's next big band, Airwaves is hard to beat!

Exceptional spring holidays afloat on the Canal du Midi
There are many reasons and several ways to visit the historic 330-year-old Canal du Midi in Southern France. However, surely European Waterways offers one of the best options this spring with its 6-night, all-inclusive cruises during March and April aboard a choice of three luxury hotel barges.
Benidorm - Always On Form
Are you ready for a spirited song and dance? Perhaps some tasty food and a crowd full of smiles? This all happens during the religious holidays in Benidorm.

Algarve beaches are among the best in Europe
Two of the Algarve’s beaches have come in the top 25 in Europe as voted for by millions of travellers around the world who were polled for the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards this month.

Ducati Dream Tours - A perfect weekend of Italian motorcycling
Ducati are gearing-up for the new riding season with “Ducati Dream Tours”, the perfect weekend of Italian motorcycling that combines the unforgettable experience of visiting the famous Italian motorcycle Factory and Museum with the pleasure of riding a Ducati along the legendary roads that surround Bologna.