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Enjoy an Egg-citing Easter in Shakespeare’s England!

Enjoy an egg-citing Easter with a host of fun activities for all the family in Shakespeare’s England from 18 March – 4 April.

Newly restored Pulitzer Amsterdam unveiled

Pulitzer Amsterdam, the iconic 45-year old hotel has announced that phase one of its extensive restoration project is complete, with the Keizersgracht canal side of the hotel now open to guests.

Ten private island hotels to cure your winter blues

Due to the short daylight hours and ongoing cold weather, January often feels like it’s going on forever. In order to lift your spirits and help you get through the last few days (and the next month), hotel search website trivago.co.uk has selected ten of the best private island hotels.

Greek Easter kicks off holiday season

Holiday forecasters are predicting that Greece and Spain are set to enjoy bumper seasons in 2016 and Greek Easter – which is later than the UK’s (Greek Easter Sunday is on 1 May) – is the traditional curtain raiser for arrivals in the Ionian Islands (and the flights are very reasonable).

South Devon's top-ten romantic escapes for two

New research has revealed that South Devon is among the nation's most romantic destination for lovers, with more than one in three citing its romantic appeal as their top reason for visiting and staying in the area.

The best National Trust holidays for 2016

Whatever's on your holiday wish-list for 2016 the National Trust has a whole host of inspiring ideas.

After-dark activities in La Plagne

For many, completing the last run of the day leads to a well-deserved après-ski drink and a bit of a boogie in the local bar.

Living the Gospel announces four new tours for 2016

Celtic pilgrimage specialists Living the Gospel has announced four new tours for 2016; three to the Western Highlands island of Iona and one to Durham in the north east of England to discover The Northern Saints.

Secret Campsite publishes “escapee’s handbook”

The growing network of Secret Campsites, described as the “antidote to glamping”, has published an “escapee’s handbook” which instructs suburban and city dwellers on how to evade the pressures and stresses of modern, tech driven, living – and cope with mobile phone withdrawal symptoms.

Sumak Travel & Cafédirect launch Fair Trade Adventures

Sumak Travel, the UK based social enterprise that specialises in Latin American ecotourism, has partnered with the Cafédirect Producers’ Foundation (CPF) to launch a range of Fair Trade Adventures in Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru.

Romance is well and truly alive in Shakespeare’s England!

Romance your loved one in the beautiful and romantic setting of Shakespeare’s England over the Valentine’s weekend.

Celebrate Breakfast Week with a ‘Full English’ holiday

Whether you’re a full English type or opt for a trendy smashed avocado on toast with a green smoothie, celebrate Breakfast Week (24-30 January 2016) with leading property letting specialist, holidaycottages.co.uk, for a break filled with brilliant breakfasts.