France
New budget Champagne tours that won’t break the bank
Break out the bubbly – specialist operator Grape Escapes has uncorked a new budget range of Champagne tours for 2010 for cash conscious wine lovers. The new packages offer a flexible and affordable introduction to the Champagne region and its celebrated wines from just £184 per person.
Add some sparkle to your Christmas shopping
Have you started your Christmas shopping or stuck for gifts for loved ones? Then why not extend your journey across the channel with Norfolkline and visit the various Christmas markets in Brussels and France?
Flexible ski fly-drive holidays in France
Flexible duration, fly-drive holidays to 12 French resorts have been launched by Skiweekends.com. The resorts featured are Flaine, Les Caroz, Les Arcs, Val d’Isere, Alpe d’Huez, Les Menuires, Courchevel, La Plagne, Chamonix, Avoriaz, Valmorel and Isola 2000.
Ryanair announces four new routes to Bordeaux
Ryanair, has announced that it will open four new routes to/from Bordeaux starting 17 December 2009 which will offer consumers and visitors to the Bordeaux region competition, choice and low airfares.
Maximum ski time for minimum expenditure this festive season
For festive ski breaks for around half the price of an equivalent air-inclusive package, there’s a choice of departures and durations on SkiWeekends.com’s coach travel options to France’s Three Valleys.
Guaranteed snow or your money back
Following on from the success of Pierre & Vacances’ popular ‘sunshine guarantee’ insurance policy this summer, the European accommodation specialist is now offering a ‘snow guarantee’ on all winter ski holidays.
Have a ‘Bonne Année’ in Paris
If you’re looking for an exciting way to welcome in 2010, there’s nowhere better than Paris - and with four nights at Keycamp’s Val d’Europe Apartment Resort costing from just £137 per person, now’s the time to book your New Year break.
Top ten affordable ski resorts in France
As the new ski season beckons, it's time to air out your woolly hats, blow the dust off your skis and grab a great deal to the slopes. In the chilly economic climate, the French Alps are still your best bet both for quality resorts and accessibility.
A festive Christmas break with added fizz
Fill your stockings with some vintage Champagne on a festive wine-tasting weekend during Reims’ Christmas Market with specialist operator Grape Escapes.
Workers at Canary Wharf should head straight for the slopes
Skiweekends.com is, for the first time, offering weekly coach departures direct from Canary Wharf for ski weekend breaks to Brides les Bains (France’s Three Valleys region).
Walking in a winter wonderland
Winter walking in the Auvergne – complete with snowshoe and cross-country ski hire for snowy conditions – is the offer from specialist operator, Belle France.
Top ten tips to ski and save this winter
Directski.com, the online ski holiday specialist and the UK's fastest growing ski tour operator, has come up with the top ten ways to ski and save this winter. Book online from £199, get a day free by taking the train, or cut the cost of childcare and bring a granny. These are the hot tips to keep Britain skiing this winter.
Halloween at Disneyland Paris - without the scary price tag
Only the bravest of families would go looking for Minnie and Mickey during the Halloween season at Disneyland Paris – as they might find themselves coming face-to-face with Cruella de Vil or Captain Hook instead.
Enjoy a sailing holiday this autumn with Dream Marine
Dream Marine is offering a range of great deals on sailing holidays this autumn, with choices available throughout the Caribbean, Europe, Seychelles and Thailand.
Forget the winter blues with Keycamp
Forget the winter blues – with selected apartment resorts offering extended opening and savings of up to 25%, families can escape the humdrum of home and experience stunning locations across Europe from only £305 per party with Keycamp.