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Save on winter sun with Sovereign Luxury Travel
Pack away the winter woollies and turn off the central heating; Sovereign Luxury Travel is offering some incredible deals to make sure that this winter is not only sun-guaranteed but savings-guaranteed too.
Time for a spot of ‘Afternoël Tea’
Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts is putting a festive spin on its ever-popular afternoon tea, introducing mulled wine, sultana and cinnamon scones and of course, turkey sandwiches.
Art Dubai announces participating galleries
Art Dubai has announced that its fifth edition, held from 16 to 19 March 2011, will feature displays by more than 75 renowned and upcoming galleries.
A luxury escape for couples in Vietnam
The exclusive La Perla Bai Tram Hideaway Retreat in Vietnam’s Phu Yen province has been rebadged as Bai Tram Hideout, after being taken over by recently-established management company Epikurean Villas Hotels & Hideouts.
New York triumphs in Christmas shopping guide
Sterling may not have quite the buying power it enjoyed in the heady days of two dollars to a pound, but the new Christmas Shopping Guide from Post Office Travel Money reveals there are still significant savings available on a long list of Christmas presents purchased in New York. With prices up to 53 per cent lower than in London, fashion victims can bag some of the biggest bargains, while parents can slash over 40 per cent off the cost of top toys.
Head east to halve the cost of family skiing
News that snow is falling in the Alps is likely to start a downhill dash by families to bag the best deals on a skiing holiday - especially as resort prices have risen by up to 15 per cent in Europe and North America, according to the Post Office Family Ski Resort Report 2010. However, cash-strapped families can halve the cost of their annual ski trip by swapping ski resorts and heading past the Alps to Bulgaria or Slovenia.
Brits spend £21.5 billion on weekend breaks
British adults have collectively spent £21.5 billion on weekend breaks in the past 12 months, according to new research from Santander Cards. The findings reveal that six in ten (61 per cent) adults have been on at least one weekend away in the past year, spending on average £719 each on shopping trips, stag and hen dos and wedding weekends both home and abroad.
Find a place to stay the easy way on VisitWales.co.uk
The first online ‘find engine’ for accommodation FindsYouAPlaceToStay.com, has partnered with the Welsh Assembly Government’s tourist team VisitWales to provide holidaymakers in Wales with a new, unique way to find the accommodation they want, from the vast choice available.
Brits risk unprotected skiing
As the ski season begins AXA Insurance estimates up to one million Brits will be playing financial Russian Roulette on the slopes as they head off without the insurance they need.
Festive offers at HomeAway.co.uk
Treat yourself to a magical Christmas and New Year celebration this year and save up to 30 percent on stays in private holiday rentals.
Countdown to the Christmas holidays
Whether you’re full of the joys of Christmas or a Bah Humbug in need of a holiday, there’s still time to plan an overseas adventure for the yuletide season.
Helena Bonham Carter illuminates the Burlington Arcade
Celebrated British actress and star Helena Bonham Carter last night (18th November) turned on the Burlington Arcade Christmas Lights in Mayfair, in association with The King’s Speech and Save the Children.
Insurewithease.com advises ‘Barmy Army’ to buy travel cover
Hoards of cricket fans will be heading down under this weekend and over the next couple of months to cheer on the England team – as well as grab some winter sun.
The time is now for T in the Park
Christmas has come early for T in the Park fans as DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent's Lager announce that a limited number of tickets go on sale for T in the Park 2011, at 9am on Friday 3rd December.
A boutique retreat for an emerald Valentine
Whisk your lover off their feet in style for Valentine’s Day with a blissful stay at Wineport Lodge, a luxurious lakeshore retreat in County Westmeath, Ireland where you can enjoy two nights including breakfast in bed each morning and dinner one evening in the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant for just £115 per person per night.*