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Make A Splash This Summer With Eurocamp
Family holiday specialists Eurocamp know all too well that a holiday isn’t a holiday without a pool…and if you share this mentality too then it’s probably time to consider a trip to one of their splash parcs. Eurocamp’s splash parcs are situated all over Europe and although each one has…
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Palma’s Best Bars Bar None!
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
If the erratic British weather has been getting you down recently then rest assured, the Balearic capital of Palma is already welcoming the Spring sunshine and its vibrant rooftop bars are rapidly coming to life. From the quirky to the sophisticated, there is a terrace for everyone, with new bars…
9:00 AM 20th February 2020
Cunard Event Voyages - 2020
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Queen Mary 2 at sea
Luxury cruise line Cunard continues its series of special Event Voyages in 2020 by introducing music, theatre and space. The event schedule on board is specially curated to create cinematic experiences and features exclusive speakers, activities and workshops. The itineraries allow guests to pursue creative passions, casual interests and overall curiosities…
9:00 AM 19th February 2020
Salinda Set To Capitalise On Growth In Vietnam Euro Tourists
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
With growing European interest in Vietnam and an increasing appetite for all things ‘eco’, the luxurious Salinda Resort on Phu Quoc Island is poised to take advantage of increasing Western demand for Asian holidays. It prioritises sustainability as a strong focus and as part of the hotel’s key core values. Whilst…
9:00 AM 18th February 2020
North Yorkshire Tourism Gets 16% Boost
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Squire's Cafe Bar Campsite near Selby, N Yorks
Europe’s largest outdoor accommodation provider has revealed that North Yorkshire’s caravanning and camping sites saw a 16% increase in bookings in 2019 compared with the previous year. North Yorkshire is now the company’s third best-selling UK destination, with camping and caravanning bookings through the site generating well over £1.2 million to…
4:24 AM 16th February 2020
Cumbria's Dark Skies Festival Line-Up Revealed
A packed programme of events has been revealed ahead of Cumbria’s first Dark Skies Festival, set to take place over the weekend of 21-23 February 2020. The three-day programme includes sensory twilight strolls, moonlight bike rides, art installations and even a chance to get up-close and personal with rocks from…
9:00 AM 15th February 2020
Pedal Power Passion – Romance On Two Wheels
Rather than getting caught up in the gimmicks of Valentine’s Day organising some quality time together can be much more fun…….especially if it’s on two wheels! What better than to jump on a tandem together and roll through French vineyards or along the coastal cliffs of Portugal with your other half? Riding…
9:00 AM 14th February 2020
Bridging The Gap – Marvel At Europe’s Best Bridges This Summer
Enjoy a front-row seat to admire some of Europe’s leading architectural bridges in five-star all-inclusive luxury this summer. Budapest’s Széchenyi Chain Bridge is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Built in 1849 the bridge played a crucial part in connecting the former segregated districts of Buda and Pest on the…
9:00 AM 13th February 2020
Celebrate Carnival Time Around The World
Lent Carnival season is kicking-off for 2020 and is the perfect excuse to immerse in local cultures across the world. With over 9,200 hotels in more than 80 countries, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has picked a selection of hotels as the perfect base to join this year’s celebrations. From the…
9:00 AM 12th February 2020
Emerald Waterways Expands Into Yacht Cruising
Emerald Waterways has entered the yacht cruising market with the launch of its first custom built 100 guest ocean-going super yacht – Emerald Azzurra. It will become the first vessel owned by the new Emerald Yacht Cruises brand and will sit alongside Emerald Waterways as the two brands making up the…
9:00 AM 11th February 2020
With Love From LBA!
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching here’s some last-minute deals you’ll love from Jet2holidays and city break specialist Jet2CityBreaks. They all fly out of Leeds Bradford Airport. Budapest, Hungary With grand buildings, thermal baths and bags of European charm, why not take a tour of the historic sites and sip on a coffee…
9:00 AM 10th February 2020
New Year Turkey Celebration For La Quinta
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of its La Quinta by Wyndham flag in Europe with the opening of a new 404-room property in Istanbul, Turkey, bringing the brand to travellers outside of the Americas for the first time La Quinta by Wyndham is a leading upper-midscale brand at…
9:00 AM 9th February 2020
Supersonic Treat For Half Term Kids
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park is offering a variety of exciting ways to keep the kids entertained this February half-term. The Runway Visitor Park, which offers tours of retired aircraft including the iconic British Airways Concorde and the RAF Nimrod, has announced a ‘Midweek Madness’ offer on Concorde tours with prices…
12:00 AM 8th February 2020
ROMEance The Italian Way!
Feel the love with these two exquisite Valentine getaway deals. ROME, Italy Keep your ‘Romance on Record’ at Palazzo Naiadi, a historic palace located in the heart of the Italian capital. The Dedica Anthology’s property encapsulates the pure essence of a romantic getaway, especially on Valentine’s Day when the hotel can…
5:01 PM 7th February 2020
Love At Langley Sure To Succeed!
Break for the English-Scottish border this Valentine’s Day and stay at a ‘Best for Romance’ award-winning property - Langley Castle Hotel located in Langley-on-Tyne, Northumberland. The authentic, medieval, English castle hotel, located just 34 miles from Carlisle and 29 miles from Newcastle, close to the historic town of Hexham, has…
4:35 PM 6th February 2020
Bath Butler For Passionate Valentiners!
Valentine’s Day falls on Friday this year and one hotel in the Spanish capital of Madrid is preparing to welcome Northerners with the ultimate experience in luxury……..a bath prepared by their very own ‘bath butler’! BLESS Hotel Madrid, which opened last year, is one of the city’s leading contemporary luxury hotels. And…
9:00 AM 5th February 2020
World At Their Fingertips
Grand Central Hotel Belfast – part of Hastings Hotels - has just become the first property in Northern Ireland to introduce the digital media service, PressReader, granting all guests complimentary access to over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from more than 120 countries. As well as offering newspapers from around the…
9:00 AM 4th February 2020
A Cognac Collection Bar None - Hôtel Chais Monnet
Whether you’re a Cognac connoisseur or a total novice, discover the art and science of this sophisticated liquor by visiting Hôtel Chais Monnet where you’ll have an experience bar none! That’s because the property is home to the French city’s largest Cognac bar stocking over 400 varieties of the famed tipple.…
9:00 AM 3rd February 2020
Love Is In The Air-port For Lucky Couple
Manchester Airport is set to play Cupid by offering passengers the chance to get their holidays off to a romantic start on Valentine’s Day. The Northern Hub is on the hunt for couples flying through the airport on February 14th and will be offering one pair of lovebirds the chance…
11:00 AM 2nd February 2020
Bussell Has A Ball In Budapest!
Royal Ballet principal and Strictly Come Dancing judge, Dame Darcey Bussell, will trip the light fantastic in Vienna and Budapest this April as part of a dance-themed river cruise down the Danube. The special eight-day journey – Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours’ ‘Dance down the Danube river cruise’ - departs 8…
9:00 AM 1st February 2020
Keep Visas Simple Appeal As UK Prepares To Exit EU
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
As the UK prepares to leave the UK in a matter of hours, speculation remains about potential future visa requirements for holidaymakers. Nick Wyatt, Head of R&A and Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, said: “Nobody gains from a tightening of tourist entry requirements, so…
4:00 AM 31st January 2020
Latest Additions To The Greek Villas Portfolio For 2020
The Greek Villas has announced a selection of new properties for 2020, taking the company’s portfolio to over 400 villas. The organisation claims to be one of Greece’s leading renters of villas. New additions this year: Villa Barthez in Paros; sleeps up to 6 guests. A newly built villa on the beautiful island…
9:00 AM 30th January 2020
Popular Tourism Experiences Safe For Visitors - Melbourne, Australia
Many of Australia's most popular tourist destinations and attractions in Melbourne, Victoria, are open, safe and welcoming visitors from near and far. That's the urgent message that it being put out by tourist chiefs Down Under. While bushfires have had a significant impact in parts of far east and north-east Victoria,…
9:00 AM 29th January 2020
Saga – Late Tour Deals
Some deals from Saga: Australian Adventure ¬ – SAVE £600 now £4,799 from £5,399 Features the highlights of Australia including Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Opera House. Tours of Perth and Melbourne are also on the itinerary which includes all breakfasts, two lunches and five dinners. 19 nights (inc. 2 nights…
12:00 PM 28th January 2020
What A ‘Grape’ Experience!
Luxury tour operator and Algarve lifestyle specialist, Iberian Escapes, are offering guests a unique opportunity to rejuvenate their skin………….in a bath of grape extract! Apart from expanding into Spain next month to offer a variety of experiences in Andalucia and Valencia, the Portugal specialist already has a range of health and…
9:00 AM 28th January 2020
Manchester Airport Strengthens China Link
The Year of the Rat is set to be a significant one for the UK’s third large airport, Manchester, as flights to Shanghai commence in March with leading Chinese carrier, Juneyao Air. The route will be of huge importance to the 183,000 people in the airport’s regional catchment area who…
9:00 AM 27th January 2020
California Stargazing At Mammoth Lakes
Whether you’re a hobby astronomer, a first-time stargazer or planning a quiet getaway to California’s Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Lakes is the perfect destination for some jaw-dropping stargazing. A bustling mountain town and world-class ski resort by day, by night Mammoth Lakes becomes a gateway to the heavens. Discover five of the…
9:00 AM 26th January 2020
Unique 'Wool Market' - Industrial Museum Bradford
A Wool Market is being held for the second time at Bradford Industrial Museum to celebrate the patron saint of wool-combers, Bishop Blaise and the history of wool in Bradford. The event, which takes place at the Bradford Council-run museum on the feast day of St Blaise, Sunday 2 February,…
9:00 AM 25th January 2020
Saga Late River Cruise Offers
Check ‘em out! Saga’s late offers for the Yorkshire and Lancashire Times’ cruising fraternity: Majesty of the Rhine – Now £,1299. Down from £1,929. Sail the magnificent Middle Rhine passing vine-clad riverbanks and enchanting castles to explore medieval towns and vibrant cities including the cobbled streets of Rüdesheim and magnificent Cologne. This…
9:00 AM 24th January 2020
Manchester Puts Qatar Deal To Bed
Qatar Airways’ award-winning Business Class experience, Qsuite, will launch on flights to and from Manchester next month. The announcement comes just six months after the airline increased its flight frequency from Manchester Airport to three flights a day, demonstrating Qatar’s commitment and confidence in the UK market. Qsuite is due to…
9:00 AM 23rd January 2020
Pampered Kids Prepare For Eco Education
A Maldives Hotel is encouraging kids to ‘switch off’ as they introduce a programme of eco education for children of all ages, designed to make them more environmentally aware. Little Griffin’s has been introduced by JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa and features a 13m pirate’s ship, kid’s sleeping area, and…
4:20 PM 22nd January 2020
VIVA Cruises Launches First Owned Ship
River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, is re-launching its flagship vessel VIVA TIARA in March 2020. The ship, currently under comprehensive renovation, will become the first ship owned by the young European river tour operator. Formally operating for VIVA Cruises under the name MS SWISS TIARA, the ship will be refurbished by…
9:06 AM 22nd January 2020
Holiday Hacks That'll Stretch Your Vacation
It’s that time of year again and, as we all start booking in our 2020 breaks, making the most of your holiday entitlement is a must. Whether you’ve got the standard UK minimum - 28 days - or the British average, 33.5 days (both including Bank Holidays) there are lots…
9:00 AM 21st January 2020
Baby Have They Changed – Sani’s ‘Little Guest’ Offering
Guests staying at the world-class luxury Greek holiday destination, award-winning five-star Sani Resort, can expect a host of new experiences when it re-opens for the season this April. The resort, nestled in a peaceful 1000-acre reserve, features five award-winning hotels - Sani Beach, Sani Club, Porto Sani, Sani Asterias and Sani…
9:00 AM 20th January 2020
Beat Blue Monday With A 40% Cruise Discount
Today is officially the most depressing day of the year…….just in case you had thought about booking a holiday to warmer climes! Blue Monday is the name given to a day in January - typically the third Monday of the month - said to be the most depressing day of the…
9:00 AM 20th January 2020
BA Flights To Europe From £40 Each Way
British Airways has made thousands of hand-baggage-only flights to Europe available for £40 or less each way*. Customers can choose from a wide selection of over 70 routes across the airline’s comprehensive European network including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Kefalonia, Faro and Verona. The airline is also including domestic flights between London and…
12:00 PM 17th January 2020
High Energy Holiday For Athletes – Spring 2020
Italian Hospitality Collection is inviting athletes to take part a week of high-octane sporting events during Chia Laguna’s third Chia Sport Week in Spring 2020. Events include Chia’s third cycling Gran Fondo and second open-water swimming competition on Friday 24th April, as well as the annual Chia Sardinia Triathlon 70,3…
9:00 AM 17th January 2020
Banff Mountain Film Festival In Yorks & Lancs!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back for 2020, bringing a brand-new selection of gripping action and adventure films to Yorkshire, Lancashire and beyond. The tour features two different collections of extraordinary films from the world’s best adventure film-makers, with super-human challenges, soulful journeys and spectacular cinematography from the…
9:00 AM 16th January 2020
BA Appointed Official Airline Partner Of Team GB & ParalympicsGB
British Airways has been appointed the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. The airline will fly hundreds of athletes and support team, along with their equipment to and from the Games as part of the partnership. British…
9:00 AM 15th January 2020
Single Parent Holidays From Two Point Four
Two point four is launching single parent holidays this year including a 12-day adventure to Bali and a 10-day trip to Costa Rica. Exclusively for parents travelling solo, two point four’s family adventures will support parents and enable them to meet other likeminded adults. The tours are open to all…
9:00 AM 14th January 2020
It’s a Dog’s Life in York!
The Grange Hotel in York is inviting pooches for a stylish mini-break following the launch of its menu of ‘dog-friendly extras’. All dogs staying at the hotel will receive a homemade Pooch’s treat bag along with a dog bowl for them to use during their stay. For the ultimate indulgence, The…
9:00 AM 13th January 2020
Princess Cruises Ups Euro Presence In 2021
The Pacific Princess
Princess Cruises has announced that in 2021 it will have seven ships in the UK and Europe, its largest ever deployment. The line has confirmed its smallest ship, the 670-guest Pacific Princess, will join six other vessels in the region. Pacific Princess will sail from June to October on a series…
9:00 AM 12th January 2020
Four Active Adventure Holidays For 2020
With the Tokyo Olympics just around the corner, 2020 promises to be a sporty year as people look to shake up their routines, get fit and go on an adventure. Here’s four holidays that will challenge you in 2020. MOUNTAIN BIKING IN MAURITIUS Mountain biking – Mauritius Tour Beachcomber 2020 30th April –…
9:00 AM 11th January 2020
PR Firm Launches Fundraising Campaign To Help Save Australia's Koalas
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
A fundraising campaign to help save Australia's koalas has been launched by Cheshire based Three Little Birds PR. WWF has stated that 95% of the koala population has been wiped out in the devastating bushfires sweeping Australia, potentially accelerating the extinction timeline of these vulnerable marsupials. Donations will be strictly funnelled to…
9:39 AM 10th January 2020
Short-burst Adventures For Time-poor Professionals
Exodus Travels has launched Exodus Edits – a new compact collection of meticulously curated adventure-grabbing small-group itineraries aimed at busy professionals in their 30s and 40s. The lead-in tour is a five night ‘Summit and Spices in Morocco’, requiring three days off work, and is priced from £599, excluding flights. Designed to…
9:00 AM 10th January 2020
Blue World Voyages ‘Holiday On Water' Concept Launch
Blue World Voyages, is to launch the first sports and wellness ‘holiday on water’ cruise concept to capitalise on the rising trend in 18-35 year olds wanting fitness whilst they sail. Set to launch in 2021, the company will provide guests with access to unparalleled on-board sports and wellness facilities,…
9:00 AM 9th January 2020
Major Travel Show Returns North
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show, the UK’s leading and longest-running travel event, returns for its 9th year at EventCity Manchester from Thursday 16th until Sunday 19th January. With a diverse range of travel companies exhibiting, alongside expert speakers, cultural performances and global flavours, the show is set to provide…
11:31 AM 8th January 2020
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Launches Manchester Services
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has launched a direct air route between Manchester and Bangladesh, signalling the start of a new era of collaboration between the two locations. The three-times-a-week service to Dhaka and Sylhet has been welcomed by more than 70,000 people of Bangladeshi origin living in the North and comes on…
9:00 AM 8th January 2020
BA Offsets Carbon With 2050 In Its Sights
British Airways has begun offsetting carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK, as part of the airline's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Customers flying within the UK on flights operated by BA will have the carbon emissions from their flights offset by the airline and…
9:00 AM 7th January 2020
January Offers From Scenic Cruises
Scenic is offering travellers New Year savings across itineraries for 2020 and 2021. Available immediately highlights of the offers include: European River Cruises 2020. Guests can save up to 40% on all 2020 European River Cruises as well as free door-to-door private chauffeur transfers. With this offer, travellers can experience the new…
9:00 AM 6th January 2020
Manchester Airport Tackles Rogue Car Parking Firms
Manchester Airport and Manchester City Council have published the names of meet and greet parking companies that have signed up to a “Buy with Confidence” scheme. Six operators have achieved the standard, which involves them giving a commitment to trading fairly. The businesses listed have undergone a series of…
9:00 AM 5th January 2020
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