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January Detox Spa Days at Blythswood Square
As if by magic - January is again upon us. Say au revoir to the post festive guilt of too many December delights. Spa at Blythswood Square in Glasgow is offering the perfect solution. Rejuvenate your mind and body this January with a post Christmas detoxing Spa day.
A family adventure in the Italian countryside
A great destination for an active family trip all year round, the Umbrian countryside will capture the interest of even the hardest to please young adventurers! Take the family on a memorable break in 2014 to embrace the authentic Italian lifestyle with pizza and pasta making, grape picking in the vineyards of Palazzone and long BBQ lunches amongst the olive groves.
Whale-watching season begins in Samana
The country’s whale-watching season is on the way. The annual pilgrimage of these marine mammals to the Bay of Samana, on the country’s northeast coast, attracts more than 40,000 tourists each year. Visitors take the 30-minute boat ride in order to get a first-hand look at the magnificent humpback whales. The whales usually stay in the warm waters until March.
DoubleTree by Hilton opens in the heart of cosmopolitan Barcelona
The Alexandra Barcelona, a DoubleTree by Hilton, has begun welcoming guests with all the hallmarks of the award winning upscale hotel brand. Opening in the exclusive Paseo de Gracia area, the hotel offers the perfect base for romantic getaways, family holidays or business trips with convenient connections to all parts of the city.
Scottish Snowdrop Festival returns
The much-loved Scottish Snowdrop Festival is to return this February with events running from 01 February to 16 March 2014. One of the first key festivals in the Homecoming Scotland 2014 calendar, visitors can experience this delicate bloom in a variety of stunning locations across the country.
A lasting legacy - Winter Olympic Games
Following the golden summer of 2012 there was as much emphasis on the legacy of London 2012 as on the Games themselves and it has become the buzzword of the decade so far.
England's hotspots for 2014
Calm your FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) - VisitEngland's guide to the top 2014 holiday hotspots will ensure you don't miss a thing next year. From litera-tours through Hardy's Dorset and Shakespeare's Stratford to top cycle rides in the wilds of Yorkshire and the curves of the Olympic velopark, here's a sneak preview of England's top hotspots for 2014.
Sublime long-haul sunshine escapes
Renowned for its exquisite short breaks to some of Europe’s top city, coast and countryside destinations, it shouldn’t be forgotten that Kirker Holidays also tailor makes superb long-haul itineraries.
Freedom on foot with new Eurocamp Active walking holidays
Hike over to Eurocamp Active for a walking holiday in 2014 that's sure to hit the mark when it comes to enjoying freedom on foot.
Wildwind sails into new waters for 2014
Long-established specialist sailing company, Wildwind, has launched a new winter-sun adventure programme for 2014 to the exotic paradise of Mauritius. Ideal for sailors and non-sailors alike, Wildwind Adventures’ new Mauritius holidays combine sailing with a variety of sea-sport action and land-based activities at this stunning new setting in the Indian Ocean.
Grass is greener as Brits go Dutch to celebrate NYE
One in five Brits travelling for New Year’s Eve will party in Amsterdam, reveals research from Only-apartments, the leading enterprise specialist on the reservation of quality short-stay apartments.
Hen parties with a difference
In recent years hen parties have been all about boozing in Benidorm wearing pink sashes and a fake veil, but one North Somerset spa is offering something far more relaxing for brides who want a hen party with a difference.
Magical Christmas packages at The Raithwaite Estate in Yorkshire
Luxurious, warm and cosy surroundings coupled with a sociable and friendly atmosphere await at The Raithwaite Estate in Whitby this Christmas.
Ice picks at the ready - Let's get climbing
If the closest your lips have been to ice is in a G&T, it's probably time you got off your bar stool... Ice climbing is fast growing in popularity - there's even an ice wall in London's Covent Garden! - and Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina is making it easy for you to get started by offering an ice-climbing package for beginners and families this winter.
Yukon: Trails worth exploring
In Yukon, you can hike over history, through a UNESCO heritage site jewel and even into an oxymoron... mountainous tundra. And you'll never forget the thrill. And this is no 9 to 5 experience. Under the midnight sun of summer, the lights are on almost 24 hours a day so there are things to do and see long after you've run out of the strength to do them.