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Escape To Shakespeare Country
Darwin Escapes has further developed its offering of premium UK breaks with the opening of a new Stratford-Upon-Avon Lodge Retreat, deep in the heart of Warwickshire. The 44 luxury lodges sit in an area of outstanding natural beauty, guaranteeing a getaway full of stunning sights but with the added intrigue of…
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New South American & Antarctica Grand Voyage In 2023
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
A 78-night South American adventure, offering the chance to sail the mountainous Chilean fjords and wonder at the Antarctic Peninsula’s rugged, icy coastline has been unveiled by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Balmoral’s epic journey will begin in Southampton on 5th January 2023 and circumnavigate South America and – for the first…
9:00 AM 29th July 2021
Spain’s Cycling Secret – Cost Calida
Spain’s Costa Cálida in the south east Region of Murcia, has partnered with Love Velo, one of the UK’s fastest growing cycling business, to launch two new itineraries targeting British cycling enthusiasts. The partnership campaign focuses on Murcia as an alternative to more traditional cycling destinations and is targeting experienced riders…
7:00 AM 28th July 2021
A Peace Of Northern Ireland You Will Never Forget
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
In a land riven by historic conflict, Northern Ireland may still be at the forefront of the continuing battle for peace, but if there’s one survivor from The Troubles of the 70’s it is the Province’s indomitable sense of humour: ‘trespassers will be composted’ reads a garden sign in one…
6:00 AM 27th July 2021
Bargain ‘Glamping’ Opps As Eurocamp Entices UK Tourists
Couples looking for a tranquil and quiet escape can get 30% off luxury breaks this September and October with Eurocamp. During these off-peak months, guests can book into one of the high-end Aspect holiday homes available in France and Spain for a bargain basement price. Just an hour’s drive from Paris…
7:00 AM 26th July 2021
Cruise Line Smashes Its ‘Carbon’ Goal
The goal of sending ‘zero to landfill’ in the refurbishment of one of its ships, has been achieved by Fred Olsen Cruise lines. The company purchased the now 1,360-guest ship Borealis last September, and has conducted a large refurbishment, including upgrades to public areas and guest cabins and the replacement of…
7:00 AM 25th July 2021
In Need Of KOREA Advice?
If you can’t currently contemplate Korea, then the next best thing – in preparation for your long haul jaunt – is to look to the The Korea Tourism Organization London (KTO) which has just launched a vegan K-Box campaign to showcase the diversity of the country’s cuisine. The smart idea also…
4:00 AM 24th July 2021
Euro Freedom For The Fully Vaccinated
Now that Freedom Day has passed maybe the time has come to start making new ‘foreign’ travel memories…..albeit cautiously. And what better way to populate your phone camera than with an Inntravel ‘Slow Holiday’ which will not only give you views to die for, but also enable you to take a…
7:00 AM 23rd July 2021
The Art of Five-Star Hospitality In Belfast
When you see a double decker bus on the front lawn, quickly followed by the torso of a headless woman and a bear donning boxing gloves…..you know you are not staying in a run-of-the-mill hotel. Welcome to Belfast’s Culloden Estate & Spa! For fear of suggesting that you might have just…
7:00 AM 22nd July 2021
Croatia Boost As Leeds Bradford Airport Starts To Wind Up
The number of flights to Croatia and Bulgaria have increased out of Leeds Bradford Airport now that both countries have been added to the Green List of travel destinations.
12:10 PM 21st July 2021
Parisian Chic Meets Yorkshire Eccentricity
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Pop art, period patterns and a Nordic ski lodge are the hallmarks of Clementine’s, a newly renovated hotel in the heart of York. The facelift of the former gentleman’s townhouse has cost a cool £1m and, says its owners, is where Parisian chic meets Yorkshire Heritage……with a touch of eccentricity thrown…
7:00 AM 20th July 2021
Valencia Opens Its Doors To UK Travellers
Valencia in Spain stands poised and ready to welcome UK holidaymakers back to it’s warm Mediterranean waters following the government's changes to international travel rules from amber list countries. From today July, UK travellers who have been fully vaccinated will no longer need to quarantine on return from Valencia. Upon…
7:00 AM 19th July 2021
Hilton Hampton Debuts In Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island has opened its doors to guests, marking the debut of Hampton by Hilton in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Located on a 750-metre beach, the hotel, the largest Hampton by Hilton in the world, featuring 515 guest rooms, boasts spectacular sea and island views. Half of the rooms…
7:00 AM 18th July 2021
Lake Windermere vs A 1970’s Cop Show!
Windermere’s Beech Hill Hotel & Spa reminds me of my favourite programme from the 70’s: Starsky and Hutch! The detective duo’s sidekick, Huggy Bear, would create a ‘diversion’ so that the two main protagonists were able to apprehend the bad guys who rarely spotted the truth of what was happening. And my…
7:00 AM 17th July 2021
UK’s Most Luxurious Staycation Package?
Forget beaches, bikinis and The Balearics, this year it’s all about the British staycation and luxury boutique Dakota Hotels has announced one of the UK’s most premium staycation experience which comes in at £2,500. Dakota Hotels’ new Summer Staycation package promises a luxury, hotel experience that encourages Brits to stay…
7:00 AM 16th July 2021
Northern Hub Opens New Terminal Extension
Manchester Airport has welcomed the first passengers through its new terminal extension marking a major milestone in the Northern gateway’s 83-year history. A Jet2.com flight to Menorca was the first to take-off from the expanded Terminal Two.... which is the centrepiece of the hub’s £1bn Manchester Airport Transformation…
7:00 AM 15th July 2021
Pura Aventura Pioneers Carbon Labelling
Pura Aventura, the specialist in sustainable holidays to Latin America, Spain and Portugal, claims to have become the first tour operator in the UK to carbon label all of its trips including international flights. Thomas Power, Pura Aventura’s CEO and Co-Founder, said:"Measuring and publishing the carbon produced on all holidays is…
7:00 AM 14th July 2021
Three Hikes Through Italy’s Aosta Valley
Home to over 2,000 trails Aosta Valley in Italy is a hiker’s paradise. With trails surrounded by 4,000 metre summits featuring beautiful chapels, delightful hamlets, alpine nature and spectacular mountain vistas, the options for outdoor enthusiasts are aplenty. Here’s an overview of some of the best hiking routes to get…
7:00 AM 13th July 2021
Airbaltic Launches Flights Between Manchester And Riga
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Latvian airline airBaltic has launched new scheduled flights between Manchester and its country capital, Riga, connecting both cities with two weekly flights. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic, said: “Riga is a dynamic city, the key business centre of the Baltic states and has a lot to offer to both…
7:00 AM 12th July 2021
New Walking Break To Jersey
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Whilst COVID travel restrictions mean that a foreign trip remains tantalisingly out of reach, Jersey, the location for Inntravel’s brand new walking break offers the chance to enjoy a holiday with all the hallmarks of a European jaunt. The island lies just 14 miles from the French coastline, there’s a…
7:00 AM 11th July 2021
Celebrating Gin With A Distillery Tour
Set off for a distillery tasting while letting someone else take care of the driving! Eco tour operator, Rabbie’s offer tours allowing guests to embark on adventurous days out to some of the UK’s best gin distilleries, in the company of an expert driver-guide. Hit the road with Rabbie’s for a gin-tasting…
7:00 AM 10th July 2021
COVID Phrases You Need For Travelling Across Europe This Summer
Britons looking to soak up the sun this summer are being offered a comprehensive list of translated COVID terms to help with their travels. The language experts at Busuu have compiled a list of key phrases including ‘Do you have hand gel?’, ‘How do I scan in?’ and ‘I got the…
4:02 AM 10th July 2021
International Injury Experts Reveal Top Travel Safety Tips For Holidaymakers
As further countries announce they are joining the travel green-list, millions of keen holidaymakers eagerly anticipate jetting off to a host of non-restricted destinations. While international, green-listed travel in the coming months is set to soar, Stewarts, the UK’s litigation-only law firm, provide essential tourism safety advice as the world gradually…
4:01 AM 10th July 2021
Avoiding First-time Campers Mistakes
With travel abroad hugely limited this summer, families, couples and groups of friends are all looking for staycations to get their holiday fix this summer. Campsites and equipment retailers are experiencing incredibly high demand as regular campers have been joined by swathes of those pitching a tent for the first…
7:00 AM 9th July 2021
Top Tips For A Fun-filled Staycation On A Budget
Holidaying in the UK this year? Money conscious? Here are some useful tips and tricks on how you can still have a fun-filled staycation without breaking the bank. Prep is key While searching through hundreds of websites at all the different options available, it’s always best to do your research thoroughly before…
7:00 AM 8th July 2021
Late deals 7.7.2021
Malta – Valletta from £464: Jet off on this seven-night holiday staying at the 4* Palazzo Paolina Boutique Hotel in the beautiful city of Valletta. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 29 July and seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.Greek Islands – Crete from £432:…
12:00 PM 7th July 2021
Top Villas For The Multi-generational Family Getaway
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
With 68% of British adults eager to do something special after more than a year apart from extended members of the family, a luxurious getaway to a ‘multi-generational’ Italian villa may be the perfect option. Sicilian villa company Villatravellers has a bespoke collection of properties, each chosen with this popular section…
7:00 AM 7th July 2021
Asian Serenity Meets The Hustle & Bustle Of London
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
There was a famous 1979 advertising campaign in which American millionaire businessman Victor Kiam proudly announced that Remington Razors were so good ‘he bought the company’. You might say that Mrs Christina Ong and her daughter, Melissa, have a version on a theme. For one they are among the richest ladies…
7:00 AM 6th July 2021
Green List Boosts LBA & Jet2
Jet2 has reported a huge surge in bookings to the Balearic Islands, Malta and Madeira following the government’s announcement that they were to be included on its Green List. The leading leisure airline and package holiday specialist – Jet2.com and Jet2holidays - reported the highest volume of bookings…
7:00 AM 6th July 2021
Five Star Cliffside Luxury In Greece
Nestled on the rocky cliffside of Greece’s Mononaftis Bay, in the northernmost part of Agia Pelagia stands ACRO Suites - a boutique, eco-friendly haven, where guests can feel at one with mother nature. This little slice of paradise offers – so named after the ancient Greek word ‘Akros/Akron’ which means ‘on…
7:00 AM 5th July 2021
Easyjet Boosts Domestic Flights To Meet Staycation Demand
easyJet adds two new domestic flights to its roster this month, boosting links between Manchester and Scotland. Flights to Aberdeen take off 9 July, operating four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with fares starting from £22.99. The flight to Edinburgh launches the same day, operating four times…
7:00 AM 4th July 2021
Manchester Airport Bolsters Onsite Testing
Manchester Airport has announced plans to quadruple the number of testing centres on site. MAG – which also owns, East Midlands and London Stansted airports – also confirmed Randox will join existing partner Collinson to operate the sites, which will be a combination of walk-through and drive-through testing centres. Together, they…
7:00 AM 3rd July 2021
Weekend Staycations: Brits Get Ready For Vegas On Sea
Five UK towns and cities could emerge as Britain’s answer to Las Vegas if predicted environmental concerns lead to the creation of a future UK gambling hotspot, according to experts. The team from Casino.co.uk have looked at some of the UK's most popular gambling destinations, including Blackpool, and visualised how they…
4:00 AM 3rd July 2021
Rural Yorkshire At Its Best – The Gamekeeper’s Inn, Skipton
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
The Gamekeeper’s Inn near Skipton in North Yorkshire, is masquerading as a pub but has all the style and panache of something a little more up-market. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this posh hostelry...once a gamekeeper’s cottage for nearby Netherside Hall, is just over a…
7:00 AM 2nd July 2021
Singapore Airlines Relaunches Flights From Manchester Airport
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its nonstop Manchester-Singapore route beginning on 17th July. Initially, the flight will operate three times weekly to and from Singapore, with an A350-900 aircraft although it is hoped the frequency will eventually increase and start to include the return of the westbound transatlantic…
7:00 AM 1st July 2021
Beach App Helps Spain’s Battle With Covid
The Balearic Islands are rolling out a new app titled SafeBeach, enabling tourists to check real-time visitor levels at beaches and authorised bathing areas across the Balearic Islands. The app will display which beaches are less crowded and which are at full capacity so that both tourists and residents can make…
7:00 AM 30th June 2021
Spain Promises Extra Special Fireworks
Valencia in Spain has announced that it will finally hold its famous Las Fallas celebrations this September, as both March 2021’s festival and last year’s event were cancelled due to the pandemic. The new dates for Las Fallas are 1-5 September and have been selected as the school holidays will still…
7:00 AM 29th June 2021
First Look At New All-Weather Courtyard And Bar
Harrogate’s newly refurbished destination restaurant and hotel, The West Park Hotel, has opened its all-weather terrace. It will include a retractable roof and outdoor bar with heated seating made exclusively for its ‘The Courtyard’ offering. Tom Patrick, Head of Marketing at Provenance Inns said: “The privilege of welcoming back our loyal customers…
7:00 AM 27th June 2021
Scenic Unveils European & Mediterranean Collection
Scenic has released details of its 2022/2023 Scenic Eclipse Europe and the Mediterranean voyages /land journeys programme. It features five new voyages in Andalucía, the Greek islands and Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula. The custom-built six-star Discovery Yacht has been reimagined for long summer days in the Mediterranean, featuring new cabanas, deck chairs, two…
8:00 AM 26th June 2021
Lord Of Burlington Manor!
Mark Lord is not your average copper! But, then again, the clue is probably in his uniform: braided frock coat and top hat! He doesn’t have a police station or a blue flashing light and there isn’t a truncheon in sight, but Heaven forbid that you should put a foot…
4:35 AM 26th June 2021
Government Travel Traffic Light Announcement - Mixed Reactions
Many of Europe’s leading countries failed to go green in the government’s latest update of its traffic light system for international travel. The Department for Transport (DfT) announced the second review of its green, amber and red lists, with changes due to come into effect at 4am on Wednesday 30 June. But,…
10:00 AM 25th June 2021
New Sailings For Fred Olsen’s Virgin Liners
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
An artist's impression of Fred Olsen's newest ship, Bolette.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled 16 new sailings for early 2022 aboard Bolette and Borealis, its newest ships. The new cruises include a 34-night sailing to the Caribbean and a 15-night Mediterranean discovery, as well as sailings closer to home with a five-night scenic Ireland sailing and a two-night ‘no…
7:00 AM 25th June 2021
Budget Airline Launches ‘Yorkshire’ Channel Island Service
Budget airline, Wizz Air UK, is launching its first ever domestic flight to Jersey out of Doncaster Sheffield Airport Beginning next month on July 9th, the flights will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, with one way fares starting from £17.99. Tickets are available now at www.wizzair.com…
7:00 AM 24th June 2021
An East Coast Vintage Weekend
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Scarborough has been keeping a secret for far too long but, worry not, the cat is out of the bag! Just outside the town on the A165 en route to Filey, at Lebberston, you will be met by a myriad of caravan sites, but one in particular is worthy of your…
5:00 AM 23rd June 2021
King Of The Keyboards Announces His Return
Scarborough Spa’s resident organist of 34 years, Howard Beaumont, returns to the venue next month. He will play a FREE Afternoon Music concert outside in the Spa’s Suncourt every Wednesday starting Wednesday 14 July. Howard is a well-respected organist on the UK circuit and this year’s 10 week season will be…
7:00 AM 22nd June 2021
Rooms, Range Rovers & Rifles
World Class Adventures have returned to Skipton’s The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa in North Yorkshire thanks to a renewed partnership with the Land Rover Experience. The challenge allows participants to get behind the wheel of a Land Rover or Range Rover on Yorkshire’s famously rugged landscape, and traverse grassy…
7:00 AM 21st June 2021
MarBella Hat-trick As ‘Elix’ Officially Opens On Mainland Greece
MarBella Collection has announced the official opening of its third property MarBella Elix. The much anticipated 5* hotel is situated in a previously undiscovered region of mainland Greece and is the brand’s first property outside of the island of Corfu. Perched above the beautiful Karavostasi Beach in the Parga region, the…
8:00 AM 19th June 2021
Weekend Staycation: 10 Money-saving Tips For A Domestic Getaway!
With ongoing uncertainty surrounding the green list countries, now is the perfect time to visit the rest of the UK for a domestic holiday. The UK is home to beautiful locations. But with domestic holiday prices seeing an increase of 41%, it’s imperative to be savvy when booking online. Couponhunt.org’s spokesperson…
4:20 AM 19th June 2021
Weekend Staycations: Yorkshire’s Seven Cities Celebrated As Destination Choices To Escape The Everyday
Welcome to Yorkshire is to encourage visitors back to the county with a Yorkshire Northern Cities promotion funded by VisitBritain as part of their national campaign “Escape the Everyday”. Supporting and showcasing our spectacular cities is a vital priority following turbulent times for tourism, particularly in the weeks and months…
4:05 AM 19th June 2021
Legal Challenge Calls For Government Travel Transparency
MAG (Manchester Airports Group) and Ryanair have launched a legal challenge calling for transparency in the Government’s handling of its “traffic light” travel system. The move is backed by a number of other major UK airlines. The aviation businesses say the Government has not been clear about how it has…
8:09 AM 18th June 2021
Tennis Partnership Promises Full Service
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
MarBella Collection has introduced a new tennis academy at its family friendly MarBella Corfu hotel, which re opened on 8th June 2021. In partnership with Active Away, the UK’s number 1 tennis holiday provider, the collaboration aims to bring together, guests with a shared passion for tennis. Alongside access to expert professionals,…
8:00 AM 18th June 2021
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