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Costa Navarino offers introduction to Greek wine culture
Costa Navarino offers its guests the opportunity to become acquainted with the Messinian and Greek wine culture, through a series of seminars and participation in the traditional wine harvesting process, which has been a significant part of people’s lives for centuries.
Top 10 things to see and do in Shakespeare Country this summer
Watch a performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” at The Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 26 July – 15 September. Meera Syal and Paul Bhattacharjee play the sparring lovers, Beatrice and Benedick in Shakespeare’s comedy of love and deceit for the RSC.
The 2013 Northern Lights spectacular
It is predicted that 2013 will be one of the best years for a long time to witness the magical Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) high above the Arctic Circle.
South Pembrokeshire family activity holiday
Get away with the family to Pembrokeshire in West Wales for a week of pure and simple fun.
Nikki Beach Mallorca - Hosts the best parties on the island
Combining the elements of dining, music, fashion, art and entertainment into one, relaxing days on oversized white luxury sunbeds and the hottest parties featuring world class DJs are just some of the features that have made global luxury lifestyle brand Nikki Beach the ultimate destination at the hottest addresses and trendsetting locales around the world.
And they’re off! Tirol cycles to London 2012
On 19th July, a team of 20 cyclists from the Austrian Tirol have begun their Charity Cycle Ride from Innsbruck to London for a British charity, Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK).
The gain in Spain for families ‘self-catering on a shoestring'
Families planning self-catering holidays in Europe to keep costs down should head to Spain or Portugal to avoid getting caught out by higher supermarket and food shop prices in other eurozone destinations, according to Post Office Travel Money’s Self-Catering on a Shoestring report.
New cycling map to explore Champagne-Ardenne
Along the valley of the River Meuse, through the Ardennes and around the lakes of the Der and the Orient Forest, passing through the Marne valley, a network of 280 miles of cycle tracks across Champagne-Ardenne offers endless possibilities for exploring the region by bike.
Turkish gulet sailing for single parent families
Fun-filled holidays for single parents and their children – sailing aboard a Turkish gulet where swimming, snorkelling and a relaxed taste of sea life are the order of the day – is the offer this summer from specialist operator, holidaysforsingleparents.com.
It's fiesta time In Andalucia
If the Diamond Jubilee and Olympic fever have whet your appetite for street parties and celebrations, where better to head this Summer than Andalucia.
Top extreme activities in Mallorca
The idyllic Balearic island of Mallorca is known for its calm Mediterranean waters, quiet sandy coves, sleepy little villages and majestic mountains.
Star-crossed lovers: Tie the knot at the Paradores of Spain
Situated within a 9th century medieval castle, Parador de Cardona's historical foundation exudes extravagance and romance.
Restored Welsh castle opens as a luxury guesthouse
An imposing Grade 2 listed Regency gothic revival castle with dramatic views of the Dyfi estuary and the mountains of Snowdonia is now open for business as a luxury boutique guesthouse.
Greek getaways for less
Greece has always been a top holiday destination for international travellers and despite recent political and financial turbulence; tourism has remained resilient with only a slight drop in arrival figures.
Take a Lakes embroidery break and be inspired by Beatrix Potter
Keen embroiderers, or those just starting out in this form of craftwork, can combine a stay in the beautiful Lake District with a truly unique workshop, at which they will gain skills, enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and be inspired throughout their stay by the works of Beatrix Potter.