Short Breaks
Fall in love with the Isle of Man on Valentine’s Day
If you want to treat the one you love to a Valentine’s Day trip to remember, then look no further than the beautiful Isle of Man.
‘2 for 1’ breaks on Scotland's West Coast
Great “Winter Warmer” short breaks are on offer throughout January and February at Loch Melfort Hotel, the country house hotel near Oban.
Romantic Valentines’ retreats in Madeira
The Quintas da Madeira offer the perfect solution for a romantic February retreat with personalised service and a range of activities including spa treatments for two, horse riding, golf, levada walks and dolphin a whale watching excursions. Additionally, with February temperatures averaging around 18 to 19 Celsius, Madeira is a much warmer alternative to the UK.
Wallander themed breaks in Sweden
This month sees the return of popular Swedish detective Wallander back to our screens, as the BBC broadcasts the much-awaited second series.
‘Strictly Dance’ weekends at Macdonald Berystede Hotel
Dancing is more popular than ever but many of us lack the confidence to step onto the dance floor with a partner. The four-star Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa, near Ascot, has teamed up with DanceMakers to offer weekend breaks where you can have fun learning some popular dance routines.
Celebrate Spring Carnival in Cyprus
The Limassol (or Lemesos) Carnival takes place every year at the start of Lent, this year from 4-14 February. Enjoy the warm weather that arrives early in the year to Cyprus and stay at the über-cool award-winning Londa Hotel where chic Italian design meets legendary Cypriot hospitality.
Special offers on city breaks from Doncaster airport
With the introduction of new routes from Doncaster Sheffield airport in April, city break specialist, Cities Direct is featuring selected ‘free night’ offers on European city breaks which are linked with these new flights.
A London adventure with plenty of ‘cool’
For an adventure with plenty of ‘cool’, don’t miss London’s free ice sculpting festival – the perfect way to start a day out with the London Sightseeing Pass.
UK winter breaks
With Christmas over, the long months ahead provide ample opportunity for short breaks close to home and CV Travel has compiled its top suggestions for a UK winter break.
Start 2010 with a stylish vintage sports car break
Beechfield House Hotel in Wiltshire is inviting visitors to enjoy a short break of fun and frolics in the country thanks to its vintage sports car packages.
European city breaks with The Rocco Forte Collection
Banish the January blues with a luxurious winter break with The Rocco Forte Collection. Guests booking a three-night stay between 18 December 2009 and 1 March 2010 can enjoy up to a third off.
Sail away with Stena in 2010
Leading ferry company Stena Line has new 2010 fares on sale now. For customers who want the best deal for travel in 2010 the message is simple, just book early and book online.
Hotel de Russie celebrates Caravaggio in 2010
Hotel de Russie, the Rocco Forte Collection’s stylish hotel in the heart of Rome, is offering guests the opportunity to visit the cultural event of 2010 celebrating Italian Baroque artist, Caravaggio in Italy.
Bargain-priced Jersey
Cheer up the gloomy days of winter on a short break in Jersey – at the extra special price of just £119 per person – courtesy of Modern Hotels.
Cumbria is open for business
The newspapers and television news bulletins have been full of the images the devastation wreaked in Cumbria by the recent flooding. But as the festive period approaches the local authorities, emergency services and the locals themselves have been working hard to get their lives back to normal – and Cumbria is very much open for business.