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Pilgrim Country House Hotel launches cookery classes
The Pilgrim Country House Hotel in the Wye Valley between Ross-on-Wye and Hereford, has announced a series of cookery classes for 2014, with its award-winning chefs Deepak Kumar – who is a member of the British Culinary Federation – and Brent Castle, who trained under Rick Stein, and who is a winner of a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Discover new luxury apartments in Andorra
Pierre & Vacances is to open a magnificent new holiday complex in Andorra on 20th December. Located conveniently next to Grandvalira’s main lift, Pierre & Vacances Andorra El Tarter will boast 50 holiday apartments, all with the added luxury of hotel services.
Have piste of mind on the slopes this winter
Skiers and snowboarders set to hit the slopes this winter should ensure they have a sufficient level of travel insurance cover in place for themselves and families, and this must include winter sports cover, says MoneySuperMarket.com.
Djokovic focused on Grand Slams
Despite surrendering the number-one position in the world rankings, Novak Djokovic says he will focus on adding to his six Grand Slam titles, rather than regaining top spot in the rankings, during 2014.
New ‘La Folie Douce’ turns up the tempo in Alpe d’Huez
The Alpe d’Huez slopes will come alive to the sound of the best music in town this season following this week’s opening of La Folie Douce’s fourth venue in the French Alps.
School’s out, snow’s in
Murren, the cradle of Alpine ski racing and home of the Kandahar Ski Racing Club, launches the Murren Kandahar Snowsport Festival from December 18 to 20. This new family-friendly pre-Christmas ski racing festival guarantees an exciting start to the season at an affordable price.
Following the pilgrim trails
Best foot forward for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays choice of pilgrim trails following the launch of Simon Reeve's new series of television programmes featuring the World's most epic walking pilgrimages
Tour de France planning goes into overdrive
Staff and Members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority are stepping up a gear in their preparations for next year's Tour de France Grand Départ.
Food, festivals and natural phenomenon in the Faroes
For such a small destination, the newly-branded Faroe Islands present a range of experiences for the curious traveller.
Savour the festive atmosphere and unique Christmas shopping in the Grassmarket
Greater Grassmarket promises to turn into a Christmas shopping mecca this winter with a range of new shops and festive Saturday markets offering seasonal treats and gifts as well as helping visitors with their Christmas food shop.
Quark’s Arctic Season sees two favourite ice-class vessels back in the fleet
Quark Expeditions, the leader in polar adventures, announces the addition of two new ships to its Arctic 2015 fleet. The M/V Sea Adventurer and M/V Ocean Nova’s Arctic seasons will run from June to October 2015.
Skiing in Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia
Legendary Whistler Blackcomb is widely regarded as one of the top ski resorts in North America.
From safaris to sailing, 'big trips' become more accessible for families
Family holiday specialist, The Adventure Company has added a number of ‘big trips’ to its small group family adventures programme for 2014, including an island-hopping sailing adventure in the British Virgin Islands, a trip to see the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos, and a safari and island getaway in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Enjoy the spirit of Christmas in Shakespeare’s England
Enjoy the spirit of Christmas in Shakespeare’s England with a whole host of festive activities including traditional carols, candlelit tours, craft fairs and Christmas markets, a Royal Shakespeare Company performance of Wendy & Peter Pan and the chance to see the first Shakespeare Birthplace lightshow. Shakespeare’s England has all the magical ingredients for a short break this Christmas.
New Year retreat kick-starts La Manga Club 2014 fitness breaks
Losing weight can be a daunting prospect but Spain's La Manga Club is offering the ideal solution to help get a new fitness regime underway with a wide array of enjoyable health breaks for 2014 - and prices starting from only £495 per person.