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Escape the chaos for an eco-Christmas in West Wales
If you’re tired of endless shopping lists, unwanted gifts and the chaos of Christmas, why not spend the festive season away from home with the special people in your life? It’s not too late to find some gorgeous places and special deals in the UK and Ireland that’ll see you through Christmas in style.
Meet Santa and his reindeer in Covent Garden
After a 4000 kilometre journey from the North Pole, Santa Claus will be taking up residence at ‘A Very Merry Christmas’ in Covent Garden between Tuesday 1st December - Thursday 24th December 2009. Children and adults alike can experience the magic of Christmas and place their wish lists with the jolly man in red.
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel has New Year celebrations covered
For a New Year break which ticks all the boxes – fabulous location, superb meals, log fires, luxury spa, Black Tie dinner on New Year’s Eve with entertainment, plus a great choice of outdoor activities – look no further than Lake Vyrnwy Hotel.
A really rubbish Orchestra heads for London
Ever wonder what happened to your old toaster that finally kicked the bucket, or the kettle that got replaced, or even your outdated corded telephone? If you were told that they were now starring in a free concert in Covent Garden in December, would you think you’d gone crazy?
Bristol shoppers treated to a taste of Cornwall
Tourism Newquay teamed up with VisitCornwall and Air Southwest to tempt visitors to Cornwall this winter as they launched the first Taste of Cornwall Roadshow on 24 November in Bristol. Taking advantage of the festive crowds, Tourism Newquay and VisitCornwall set up a demonstration kitchen in Bristol’s Cabot Circus to give stressed out shoppers a break from present buying with a taste of Cornwall.
Festive spa breaks in Cornwall
For people who are as yet undecided about what to do over the upcoming festive season, The Bay and Esplanade Hotels at Pentire, on the edge of Newquay, Cornwall, have the perfect answer. These family and spa hotels are offering festive get-aways from as little as £30 per night with no minimum stay requirements.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester introduces ‘The Twelve Gifts of Christmas’
Treat yourself this Christmas by booking a table at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester and you will have the chance to win one of the decadent gifts being given away in ‘The Twelve Gifts of Christmas’ competition.
New cookery school opens in South Devon
A new, ultra-modern cookery school on the edge of Dartmoor, South Devon, has opened its doors this autumn. The Ashburton Cookery School boasts newly built, custom-designed premises, with three new state-of-the art teaching kitchens equipped with the latest Siemens appliances.
Winter shopping breaks with Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
With the cold and dark nights upon us and the festive season around the corner, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has launched a Winter Leisure Breaks campaign. The campaign highlights stress-free shopping breaks over the festive and New Year period, while promoting the groups excellent city centre locations across the UK and Europe.
A year of great UK weekends in 2010
CV Travel has come up with a year of great UK weekends, selecting the best houses from its new British collection of holiday cottages for each season, from wintry walks by British beaches, to a Valentine's retreat in a cottage on the South Downs.
Flybe boost for West Country with new Isle of Man to Bristol route
Flybe has announced more good news, especially for travellers from the West Country , with the launch of an affordable thrice weekly service between the Isle of Man and Bristol effective March 28th, the start of its Summer Schedule.
Flybe signs new codeshare with Etihad Airways
Flybe has announced a new codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways which will provide air travellers in the UK greater and easier access to the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s rapidly expanding network of more than 50 destinations.
Leading businesses honoured at Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards
Two leading Highland hoteliers walked away with the top honours at the prestigious Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards 2009 on Friday (20th November).
Highland business stays afloat during recession
A long-established family firm whose winning combination of boats and location draws visitors back to the Highlands year after year is thriving despite the recession.
IPilot flight simulator lands in Westfield
London, home of great attractions including the London Eye, Madame Tussauds and The Tower of London, now also boasts its first flight simulator.