United Kingdom
Olympic alternative? Try the World Badminton Championships
Only 36% of the 1.9 million people who applied for London 2012 Olympic tickets were successful in the first-round lottery, according to recent reports. Instead of waiting for the nail-biting ‘second chance sales’ period, why not guarantee the chance to watch an Olympic event in an Olympic venue?
Jet2.com ‘here to stay’ in Blackpool
Lancashire leisure travellers can continue to enjoy friendly low fares from their local airport following the ruling made by the High Court in London today that Blackpool Airport's "sudden and unilateral decision to refuse to honour Jet2.com's flights", was "a serious breach of contract".
Three-generation getaways with Daish’s Holidays
Three-generation families planning to take advantage of the predicted sizzling temperatures this summer, should check out the family-owned hotels on offer in traditional British seaside resorts from Daish’s Holidays.
Yorkshire flavour at The Copthorne Hotel Sheffield
The innovative 18Fifty5 restaurant at the Copthorne Hotel Sheffield is getting involved with the Sheffield Food festival by celebrating delicious Yorkshire produce.
CV Travel expands UK portfolio
Renowned for offering the most luxurious villas and houses across Europe and further afield, CV Travel is continuing the growth of its UK portfolio of properties, first launched in 2009, with the addition of an historic house in the grounds of Hever Castle, and a new mews house in Kensington.
Summer holiday home stays from HomeAway.co.uk
From beach houses in the UK to stylish villas in Greece and Turkey, find your perfect summer retreat on HomeAway.co.uk.
Spa by Kasia launches Decléor & Clarins with special offer
The renowned Spa by Kasia at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa in Cheshire, famed for its extensive range of Elemis treatments and products, now offers all three of the leading spa brands with the introduction of the exclusive Decléor and Clarins collections.
Up and coming Head Chef joins The Castle in Taunton
Jamie Raftery is one to watch. A promising chef at only 27, Raftery has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.
Carden Park chefs win royal praise
Three chefs from a top Chester hotel were among those commended by the Duchess of Cornwall on their three course menu at a luncheon following the opening of the National Assembly for Wales by the Queen in Cardiff.
Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge celebrates 40th birthday
The Capital Hotel, which has established itself as one of London’s leading hotels, and one of the last family-run, 5 star hotels in the city is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Visit Essex to brand shore as ‘Discovery Coast’
Visit Essex has called on the support of local tourism organisations and businesses situated along its 350 mile coastline to help brand the area as the ‘Discovery Coast’.
Oktoberfest in London returns for autumn 2011
The original German beer festival, “Oktoberfest in London”, is back in 2011 for a fun-filled, stein-fuelled six weeks celebration of authentic food, spectacular Oompah live entertainment and of course, premium quality German beers.
Boutique festival’s battle of the board games
This year’s most stylish boutique festival will come in the shape of Winterwell, a testament to the fact that big is not always best.
T5 improvements greet British Airways customers
British Airways customers flying through Terminal 5 at Heathrow are now benefiting from even more space and improved facilities following the opening of a new £340m third part of the terminal.
easyJet’s new Aberdeen to Gatwick route takes off
easyJet has launched the first flight on its new route from Aberdeen to Gatwick.