Europe Travel

Get off the blocks in the Windermere Relay with a Lakes Aquarium visit
Lake District visitor attraction, Lakes Aquarium, has linked up with five other attractions, to foster an Olympics spirit in the Lakes this year through a special family-focused challenge for summer 2012 that will reward both tortoises and hares competing in a Peter Rabbit Windermere Relay.

Celebrate National Walking Month in the Lake District
The Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel in Bowness near Windermere is celebrating National Walking Month by allowing its guests to step into Spring and rock it out in the Lake District’s glorious outdoor playground thanks to a Lake District Experiences package.
Italian city sightseeing on a budget
Visit some of Italy’s classic and historic cities – including Florence, Sienna, Pisa and Lucca – on a bargain-priced two-centre holiday, courtesy of camping and mobile home operator, Venue Holidays.
Ullswater Steamers to put the ‘B’ into Jubilee!
Award-winning lake cruise company, Ullswater ‘Steamers’, is planning some exquisite JuBilee celebrations this year, with a big emphasis on the B, as it lays on brass, bunting and boats for those drinking bubbly, bringing a basket and celebrating being decidedly British!
Short breaks in Jersey and Guernsey
Leading short-haul tour operator, Channel Islands Direct is offering special discounts on travel by sea for three night stays in Jersey and Guernsey during May. Book now to take advantage of the discounts, the three packages start from just £159 per person.
Stars turn out on the Champs Elysees for Levi’s store opening
One of the world’s most iconic fashion brands has opened its new European flagship store in the heart of Paris on The Champs Elysees.

Prom Art welcomes BT Olympics 2012 artist
The biggest open air arts and crafts gallery in Cumbria will be welcoming BT Olympic 2012 artist Christine Rooney when its sets out its stalls on Sunday, May 27, giving visitors the chance to find out more about the Olympics through the eyes of an artist who has already had access to some of the venues and preliminary events.
New lodges lead to Devon's secret "peach of a beach"
Lovers of natural beauty are being given the once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a luxury holiday lodge just a short stroll from one of Devon's most picturesque yet least crowded beaches.
Time running out to become a millionaire at Druids Glen
Golfers are running out of time if they want to register for the chance to become a millionaire with Druids Glen resort's fantastic Shot in a Million competition.
Three Valleys, the largest linked ski area in the world
Skiers and Snowboarders are always looking to go bigger and better, especially to find a resort that’s larger than their last conquest.

Swim with dolphins and enjoy whale watching in the Azores
Where in Europe can you swim with wild dolphins or have the chance to see a blue whale migrating through? The beautiful islands of the Portuguese-owned Azores are considered by many marine biologists to be the best place in Europe to see whales.
Heavenly shopping in Düsseldorf - A woman's paradise
The debt-free metropolis on the Rhine is famously regarded as one of the hot spots of international fashion. So much fashion competence concentrated in one area means that the opportunities to shop in Düsseldorf are just endless - it's where "shopping at its best" can be enjoyed!

A tour inside the magma chamber of a volcano in Iceland
Discover the World has launched a new 'Up Close and Personal Volcano' adventure to Iceland, a short break featuring a new thrilling experience which is also a world first, the chance to journey 'inside the volcano' into the inner cavity of Thrihnukagigur, a volcano which has been dormant for 4,000 years.

Rural bliss for Ibiza party lovers
Sa Talaia Boutique Villa has opened its doors, offering a perfectly rural setting combined with 24 hour access to Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel.

Making Alpine mountaineering affordable to all
Action Outdoors, the UK partners to the French organisation UCPA, have launched their summer programme.