Types of trip
Add a dash of colour to your winter weekends
Banish the winter blues with a trip to London staying at Park Plaza County Hall. The four-star deluxe hotel in central London is helping Scottish residents banish Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) this January with rooms from only £75 per night including full English breakfast and VAT.
Frightening fun at La Manga Club
There are frights and fun for the whole family to enjoy at La Manga Club this Halloween. On October 31 the luxurious resort is hosting a children’s party in its Piano Bar from 7pm including a special buffet dinner for just €18.
A hidden gem in the Dolomites
High above the valley of Merano – nestling against the sundrenched southern slopes of the mighty Dolomites and commanding the most spectacular sweeping views over one of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes this is the positioning of the Castel Fragsburg, a fine 17th century Hunting Retreat of noble origins, now the smallest luxury hotel in the region.
Gastronomic enjoyment on Cyprus
Cyprus’ finest small luxury hotel, Thalassa Boutique Hotel and Spa, has launched its pioneering ‘a la carte blanche’ dining packages, individually tailored to each guest’s tastes and preferences to create a magical evening of elegance and gastronomic enjoyment.
Bag a bargain this Christmas
Take the strain out of Christmas shopping this year and bag yourself a bargain with a Westfield VIP shopping package at Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts.
Late bookings trends may increase spends this Christmas
For the best holiday deals and value for money this Christmas, travellers should shun the ever-expanding late-booking trend and secure their winter break by late October – according to leading small-group adventure company Explore.
Half term travellers risk holiday cash hangover
New research from First Rate Exchange Services has revealed that less than half (48 per cent) of UK holidaymakers calculate how much cash they will need for their for overseas holiday spend, resulting in many paying far more for their holiday money through costly cash withdrawals from ATMs whilst overseas.
Cologne hotel scoops a trio of top travel awards
The Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne scooped three of the top awards at this year’s Busche Gala awards held at the Old City Hall in Cologne last night. Including Hotel of the Year, Hotel Manager of the Year and Foreign Restaurant of the Year.
Going loco in Portugal
Britain’s leading guided walking holiday specialist, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, has just launched an exciting choice of new holidays to Portugal. They include an unusual 10 day rail and walk holiday which leisurely meanders through some of the country’s most stunning countryside and cities.
Head to Holland for October festival fun
As late October approaches two of Amsterdam’s most exciting 2009 events – Halloween and Holland’s annual beer festival – are looming.
Long-haul sunshine at short-haul prices
If you think a long-haul break to enjoy the sunshine this winter is prohibitively expensive, think again, says Premier Holidays. The tour operator is urging travellers to make use of the fabulous long-haul deals available to maximise their enjoyment of the winter sun.
Film festival puts Sri Lanka in the spotlight
Sri Lanka will host the second Galle Film Festival from December 2-6, 2009 in the historic coastal town of Galle. Presented in association with the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Tourism the festival will open with Sri Lankan director Vimukthi Jayasundera’s "Ahasin Wetei," which was in competition at this year's Venice Film Festival.
Stress free rail journey planning at your fingertips
Rail travellers who’ve missed their usual train home can avoid the stress of not knowing when the next one is, or even if there is a next one, thanks to the new journey planning iPhone app from thetrainline.com.
Cut the cost your nuptials with a wedding in Greece
What could make your wedding more memorable than hiring your own boutique hotel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea? Ionian Weddings offers couples the opportunity to hire luxurious boutique hotels in the Greek islands on an exclusive basis so they can enjoy the ultimate in privacy and pampering for their wedding day.
Ski club of Great Britain reports decline in snowsports market
The UK snowsports market fell by 6% across all sectors in 2008/9 according to the Ski Club of Great Britain’s annual Snowsports Analysis report. The total UK snowsports market is now reported at 1.27 million people.