Types of trip
Nokia sponsors Regent Street Christmas lights
To celebrate the imminent arrival of the Nokia Flagship Store at 240 Regent Street, Nokia is sponsoring this year’s Regent Street Christmas lights. The unique illuminations, titled UNITY, have been designed to connect shoppers at the start of this year’s festive season. Built to respond to the movement of people in the street, for the first time people in the street will work together to turn on the world-renowned Regent Street Christmas lights.
Carnaby Christmas lights – A chain reaction
Carnaby, famous for its astounding Christmas installations, brings another notable display this year from 14 November 2007. Designed by James Glancy Design the oversized and brightly coloured ‘paper chain’ installations, interlink through the main thoroughfare of Carnaby Street and connecting all twelve streets of the Carnaby area.
Deluxe Copenhagen
Get ready for some deluxe shopping, dining and relaxing in Copenhagen this December, as this city is particularly wonderful at Christmas time. The cool capital of Copenhagen is a great weekend destination for splashing out on hot Danish designer items, enjoying great gourmet experiences (the city boasts eight Michelin-starred restaurants) and for relaxation at a chic design or boutique hotel.
Get your skates on to Wales this Christmas
Colwyn Bay will be introducing the first real-ice rink in North Wales this winter, to add to the usual festive celebrations in Swansea and Cardiff.
Experience a new culture this Christmas
There is nothing quite like that first moment every year when you start to feel a bit Christmassy. It could be the first card coming through the door, the advent calendars going on sale in Tesco, or the first time Band Aid gets played on the radio.
Experience Copenhagen’s festive markets
Experience the world famous Tivoli Gardens and fantastic Christmas markets in Copenhagen on a four or five night short break this festive season with DFDS Seaways.
Glasgow gigs strike a chord with Rough Guide
Catching a gig in Glasgow has been named as a “must-do” in the latest guide-book from influential travel publishers, Rough Guide. Their new book 'Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Rough Guide to the World', describes Glasgow’s live music scene as “enthusiastic, vociferous and utterly magnetic”.
Have a five star Croatian Christmas
This unique Christmas holiday break will be one to remember for years to come. Arrive in style at Zagreb where you will be transferred by a stretch limousine to the luxury five star Regent Esplanade Hotel. Once there, tuck the kids up in bed while you enjoy a relaxing massage followed by a candlelit dinner.
Discover the Byzantine origins of Ravenna & Venice
Unravel the mysteries of Ravenna and Venice’s Byzantine origins on The Travellers’ Club eight day tour (8-15 March 2008) bookable through independent tour operator Prestige Holidays.
Scrap stress with Heathrow Express
Brian Raven, Managing Director at Heathrow Express marks National Stress Awareness Day today by announcing that travelling to the airport by rail takes over one million cars off the road each year. Heathrow Express, the non-stop rail service between Heathrow airport and London Paddington, marks National Stress Awareness Day today by announcing that travelling to the airport by rail takes over one million cars off the road every year.
Booking.com opens Stockholm office
Booking.com, Europe’s leading online hotel reservations company has opened its 17th international office in Stockholm.
Pre-Christmas shopping breaks in Italy
Plan a pre-Xmas shopping break in Italy and spend, spend, spend! Here are some options to tempt you: A week in Florence, five nights in Milan and a week in Bologna.
Stelios supports The Sun’s 'Help for Heroes' appeal
easyGroup boss Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is offering half-price pleasure cruises to all service personnel plus a £10,000 donation from his own pocket in support of The Sun’s ‘Help for Heroes’ appeal.
easyJetHolidays – Autumn deals of the week
This autumn, easyJetHolidays, the new flight and hotel package from easyJet, is offering special ‘Deals of the Week’, ideal for those on a budget who need some inspiration when looking for a holiday destination or for those looking for a last minute getaway at an affordable price. easyJetHolidays has searched its website to offer the best deals for tailor-made holidays, including flights and hotels.
Renowned restaurant re-launches in Sydney
Rockpool (fish), located at The Rocks in Sydney, is the latest restaurant offering from Neil Perry and his business partner Trish Richards. Formerly known as Rockpool, one of Sydney’s most renowned fine dining establishments for over 18 years, Rockpool (fish) launched on Friday 2 November as a seafood restaurant combining simple Mediterranean and Asian flavours with many Rockpool classics.