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UK holiday makers seek out ‘mid-term’ breaks for 2010
Leading tour operators Thomson and First Choice are increasing the number of ten and eleven night holidays available for customers travelling next summer, to reflect a reported 64% increase in demand throughout this summer season.
Holiday Options introduces Malta and Gozo
Holiday Options has introduced Malta and Gozo to its line-up of Mediterranean and Atlantic Islands for 2010. To celebrate the launch of this year-round programme, the company is offering – for bookings made by 31 October – a discount of £50 per person on all flight-inclusive packages taken between 1 November 2009 and December 2010.
Half Term offers at Windjammer Landing make a splash
A leading family-friend resort in Saint Lucia is offering some great last minute half term deals. Windjammer Landing Beach Villa Beach Resort is providing seven nights for the price of five with prices starting from £550 per person for a two bed villa (excluding flights).
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Cornish style
Looking for a great UK escape this Christmas and New Year? Why not consider spending the festive break on the fabulous West Cornwall coast. Aspects Holidays has over 200 properties in and around the stunning harbour town of St Ives can offers everything from contemporary, luxury apartments to cosy fisherman’s cottages.
Foodies invited to get hands on in Scotland this autumn
A series of new hands-on experiences for food lovers has been launched by VisitScotland this autumn. This follows hot on the heels of a new survey which reveals Scotland as the area of the UK with most pride in its locally sourced food and dishes.
Five of the best winter holidays
As the nights draw in and the days get shorter, it is no wonder that many of us start to feel a little down, knowing that we won’t see the sun for another six months! Our lack of sunshine only makes us crave it even more and it should therefore be no surprise to hear that the UK has the highest occurrence of self-reported Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the world.
Book now for the best deals on Scottish boating breaks
Book a 2010 Caley Cruisers boating holiday on Loch Ness/Caledonian Canal before 24th October, 2009, and secure the reservation at 2009 rates.
See the image of spring in Holland
After a long and dark winter what better way to welcome in spring than seeing spring itself, thousands of flowers bursting in to bloom in the Tulip fields of Holland.
UK weddings to Aruba double
The sun-kissed Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is becoming a favourite for loved-up UK couples looking to tie the knot, with bookings for wedding packages for 2010 already at twice the number sold this year.
A traditional Christmas at Fishmore Hall in Ludlow
Fishmore Hall located in the heart of the foodie hotpot of Ludlow would like to welcome guests to the Shropshire countryside to sample the Christmas delights in the town including the town’s Medieval Fayre and Fishmore Hall’s Christmas fayre.
Head east for a sizzling winter break
For a sizzling winter break, why not head east this winter? Goa and Sri Lanka both combine stunning beaches, a fascinating culture and delicious food, as well as delivering a suitably exotic winter sun experience.
Driftwood scoops Cornish Hotel of the Year award
Driftwood Hotel, Cornwall has been recognised by the Good Hotel Guide as the “Cornish Hotel of the Year” and awarded a prestigious César – an award presented to just ten hotels in the UK that stand out for their excellence each year.
Elvis returns to Las Vegas
The brand new Cirque du Soleil’s production of Elvis – taking place at the brand new five-star Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas – is the winning combination from US specialist, Bon Voyage.
Wind down to Christmas at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel
It’s no wind-up - take a pre-Christmas, chill-out midweek break at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa and enjoy dinner ‘on the house’ in the romantic Tower Restaurant overlooking the lake.
The Gulf Hotel Bahrain opens Mexican fine dining restaurant
Bahrain’s oldest and most luxurious hotel, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain, has just opened the island’s first ever fine dining Mexican restaurant. The Gulf Hotel Bahrain officially opened its Margarita Mexicana restaurant with Margarita Tequila Bar on Saturday 2nd October 2009 for lunch and dinner.