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Winter Well-Being in Puglia
Once a Palazzo Rosso, the newly opened and lovingly restored Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa is a unique addition to Puglia’s White City in Italy. Nestled seven meters underground, the palace’s former water chamber has been transformed into an elegant bijou spa, home to a Turkish bath, Himalayan salt wall,…
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UK Days Inn & Days Out With Wyndham
As October half term approaches, Days Inn by Wyndham has a number of properties within easy reach of some of the UK’s best attractions, making them ideal for a family staycation. Whether it's touring Warwickshire’s historical landmarks or following a woodland walk to the spectacular High Force Waterfalls in the North…
8:00 AM 21st October 2020
Best Suite In The House (Boat)!
Scenic Eclipse is offering guests a £500 per person suite upgrade credit on new 2021 bookings. It only applies on selected itineraries made before 31 October 2020, still enabling guests to upgrade their suite for the ultimate luxury cruising experience. Upgrade options include Verandah Suites or the 245-square-metre two-bedroom Penthouse Suite…
8:00 AM 20th October 2020
Jet2 Pushes Crete Less Than 24 Hours After Quarantine Removal
Jet2holidays has responded rapidly to the government announcement that Crete is off the government’s quarantine list, by adding more holidays in October and November from six of its UK bases including Leeds Bradford and Manchester Airports. A series of weekend flights are being offered to Crete (Heraklion) and Rhodes. After the Scottish…
7:00 AM 19th October 2020
Dubai - Gushing About Its Latest Feat!
The world’s largest fountain is set to launch at The Pointe, one of Dubai’s premier lifestyle and dining destinations by Nakheel Malls. ‘The Palm Fountain’, Palm Jumeirah’s latest waterfront attraction, will attempt to break a Guinness World Records™ (GWR) title on Thursday, 22 October during its inaugural launch event, and…
8:00 AM 18th October 2020
Saga Adventure Awaits
The latest addition to Saga’s ocean cruise fleet, Spirit of Adventure, has arrived in the UK. She joins her sister, Spirit of Discovery, in Tilbury, where she will lay up for the winter before welcoming her first guests for her inaugural cruise on the 5th February sailing to the Canary Islands. Saga…
8:00 AM 17th October 2020
Jet2 Increases Seat Capacity As Demand Rises
Flight and package holiday capacity to Rhodes and Madeira has been increased by Jet2 in response to rising demand for the two destinations. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is adding more November services to Rhodes from five of its UK bases including Leeds Bradford and Manchester, with seats expected to sell fast given…
9:29 AM 15th October 2020
The Secret Guide To Leeds
It is an unlikely alliance but take a recent photography graduate from Glasgow University’s School of Art and couple him with a Belgian based award-winning feature writer and what do you get? A book about ‘must see’ places in….you’ve guessed it…..Leeds! But it’s not quite as crazy as it first seems.…
8:00 AM 14th October 2020
Book Early And Save - United Arab Emirates
UAE – Fujairah from £657: Treat yourself to this seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 27 Jan and seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. All holidays are priced per person and subject to availability To book visit…
7:00 AM 14th October 2020
Grylls Launches ‘Explorers Camp’ Atop Uae’s Highest Mountain
The world’s first Bear Grylls Explorers Camp (BGEC) has opened in the Middle East following the huge success of the celebrity’s UK Survival Academy. It opened this month close to the Via Ferrata on Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. As travellers across the globe navigate through the ‘new normal’, the opening…
8:00 AM 13th October 2020
Wizz Air - £8.99 Tickets Doncaster Sheffield
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Wizz Air has today launched a 24-hour promotion offering 10,000 passengers one-way tickets for just £8.99* on selected flights to and from Gatwick and Doncaster Sheffield Airports. The offer is for an unlimited travel period and is bookable at wizzair.com. Ahead of the official opening of its Gatwick and…
1:00 AM 13th October 2020
Big Game Hunters…But No Shooting!
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Explore Poland’s fabled Białowieża Forest as part of ‘The Travelling Naturalist’ photography break departing December 5th. This small group guided tour focuses on the large, yet elusive mammals of Poland’s Biebrza Marshes and Bialowieza Forest. Studying tracks in the snow, the group will look out for European bison, wild boar, elk,…
8:00 AM 12th October 2020
Malton – God’s Own Staycation!
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
If Mauritius or Manila are not to your taste and Mexico seems somewhat morbid with its Day of the Dead…..then look no further than Malton in North Yorkshire, one of the county’s undiscovered gems. There’s never been a better time to head out to the East coast with all the uncertainty…
8:26 AM 11th October 2020
Staycation Highway To Hell
As thousands of Brits travel to explore new corners of the UK this summer, research has revealed a correlation between driving on unfamiliar roads and motoring offences. A survey of 2,007 British motorists, carried out by motoring solicitor specialists, Kenway Miller, has exposed the vulnerability for a lapse in concentration when…
8:00 AM 10th October 2020
Wilderness Safaris Rwanda Welcomes Guests To Bisate And Magashi
Now that Rwanda has re-opened its borders to international travellers, Wilderness Safaris has also started welcoming guests once more to Bisate Lodge at Volcanoes National Park, and Magashi Camp in Akagera National Park. “Our experienced teams at both Bisate and Magashi are thrilled to be welcoming guests back to these…
8:00 AM 9th October 2020
Tuscany Collaboration Bodes Well For Kids
A collaboration between Tuscany’s Villa Lena and UK-based mentoring company, Oppidan Education, has resulted in a great opportunity for youngsters this October half-term. At the time of writing Italy was one of a handful of ‘airbridge’ destinations still in place and not requiring quarantine upon return to the UK. So, with…
8:00 AM 8th October 2020
London Lifestyle Hotel – New Opening
Lifestyle hospitality brand Locke has opened its third London property in bustling Bermondsey. Comprising 143 studio apartments, Bermonds Locke will also be home to Robin Gill’s newly relocated restaurant The Dairy Bermondsey; third-wave coffee shop and all-day dining destination Shaman; co-working space and wellness studio. Designed to be lived in, each…
8:00 AM 7th October 2020
Walking In Cyprus
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Remaining on the travel corridor list, Cyprus has much to recommend it for some late season sun and Inntravel suggests a week of autumnal walking on the island’s south-west coast. Experience two landscapes – the coast and the Troodos Mountains – on Inntravel’s self-guided, two-centre walking holiday to Cyprus. The…
8:00 AM 6th October 2020
Private Scottish Island Cottages For Rent
Getaway for an autumnal break on a private Scottish island where there are a number of cottages still available. Sleeping just two people on the private Scottish island of Eilean Shona, romantic Sawmill Cottage is guaranteed to be romantic and quiet. This quaint property faces west over-looking its own bay…
7:55 AM 5th October 2020
Wow! Anyone For Badders On The Lawn?
Don’t let the ‘rule of six’ deny you a sumptuous festive stay at the gorgeous – and extensive - Clarendon Manor in Dorset this Christmas, where hot tub splendour and Winter badminton on the lawn await! And they’re keeping the prices down because of Covid challenges: £5,000 cheaper than last year. Located…
8:00 AM 4th October 2020
Just In A Day! – Beamish Museum
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
“Shall I go in fancy dress? “No love, it’s not that sort of museum.” Pause. “Well it is and it isn’t.” “What do you mean? I thought you said it was an ‘old-fashioned’ place about history and that everyone would be in vintage clothes.” “Well it is and they are but that doesn’t…
9:00 AM 3rd October 2020
Row Like a Gondolier – Post Covid-19 Tours In Venice
In a city famed for flooding, Venice is opening its waterways to would-be gondoliers with an equal penchant for gardening! The Grand Hotel Dei Dogi has created a series of new experiences which will enable visitors to savour Venice whilst enjoying peace of mind in the new post Covid-19 world of…
9:00 AM 2nd October 2020
Wilderness Ireland And No Quarantine!
Join a new small group walking tour to Northern Ireland’s Mourne Mountains and Causeway Coast, with a departure on October 10th. On this new trip, guests will visit both Northern Ireland’s Mourne Mountains and sweep down to the Causeway Coast, enjoying challenging hill walks, coastal hikes, wildlife spotting and more than…
7:38 AM 1st October 2020
Wellness ‘First’ For Bangkok
A new wellness and medical retreat incorporating both ‘modern’ and traditional medicines – claimed to be the first of its type in Thailand - opens in Bangkok this December. Set in the capital’s preserved ‘Green Lung’, a protected jungle-clad island on the Chao Phraya River, RAKxa will deliver tailored wellness programmes…
8:00 AM 30th September 2020
Vintage Luxury Boating For Croatian Travellers
Travellers bound for the new five-star Maslina Resort on the Croatian island of Hvar, can relax minutes after disembarking from their plane, thanks to a luxury boat ride directly to their Relais & Chateaux property! The new, customised Colnago 45 TS will transport guests directly from Split Airport across the crystal-clear…
8:00 AM 28th September 2020
'Rule of Six' Reduced Rates On Luxury Properties
Oliver’s Travels is offering some of its largest UK properties at a discounted rate in response to the government’s new rule of six, featuring savings of up to 50%. From medieval castles to beautiful country manors, groups of six will not be short of room this autumn and winter! Here’s a…
7:12 AM 27th September 2020
Yule Be Glad You Booked A Santa Special!
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has begun its countdown to Christmas with tickets now on sale for the attraction’s popular Santa Specials. However, even though things will be a little different this year, there’ll still be plenty of festive cheer at the UK’s most popular heritage railway as visitors are…
8:00 AM 26th September 2020
Saga Launches New Holiday Range
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Saga has launched its 2021 holiday range including its new Stay & Discover offering. The new style holiday, designed to explore an area from the comfort of just one hotel base, claims to provide a gateway to authentic experiences, in-depth exploration and culture, enabling travellers to take a closer look at…
9:00 AM 25th September 2020
Stonefield Castle: Otterley Fabulous For An Isolated Escape
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
Sensational setting: Stonefield Castle
A family of otters meandering up the driveway, dolphins and seals splashing by the loch and deers roaming the woodland set the scene for a stay at stunning Stonefield Castle. The Scottish baronial manor house set in 60 acres of woodland gardens proudly overlooks Loch Fyne. Switching off is guaranteed…
8:43 AM 24th September 2020
Euro Cruising Bucks The Covid Trend
Rising demand for Euro Cruises has prompted Emerald Waterways to open its bookings for 2022 early. Here are three itineraries from the 2022 collection available with immediately: Foodie HeavenWith its terraced slopes, historic quintas and close proximity to the seafood larder of the Atlantic, Portugal’s Douro Valley is among the most…
8:00 AM 24th September 2020
New Yorkshire Travel Brand For Wanderlust Women Takes Flight
Yorkshire-based lifestyle brand, Girl About, has announced the launch of Girl About Travel, an online community for travel-loving women. Led by a team of travel industry experts, it began its first flight over the weekend and is designed to empower wanderlust women who want to create family members from holidays that…
9:49 AM 22nd September 2020
VIVA Continues Its Covid Comeback!
After the successful restart of its European itineraries post lockdown, river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, is expanding its offering for 2021. As well as continuing with the programmes on board MS TREASURES and MS INSPIRE, the newly renovated SWISS DIAMOND will be joining the VIVA Cruises family next year, resuming the…
9:00 AM 21st September 2020
New Celebrity Endorsement Campaign Promotes Lake District
Baywatch icon, David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff and actress Anna Friel are just two of the celebrities throwing their weight behind Cumbria Tourism’s new campaign designed to promote more visits to the Lake District. Other familiar faces getting behind the campaign range from TV personality and regular visitor Julia Bradbury, comedian and…
3:44 AM 20th September 2020
Road Trips Up, Plane Trips Down!
There has been a 10% surge in enquiries for road trips compared to this time last year, as the desire to go on holiday whilst avoiding a plane rises. That’s according to Little Emperors, the private members luxury hotel club which has seen members booking 20-day road trips through France, Switzerland…
9:00 AM 19th September 2020
Hilton Opens First Conrad Resort In Mexico
Long before the challenges of Covid, Hilton was most probably planning another of its virgin brand forays into Mexico. As a result the first Conrad-branded resort in the country, the new Conrad Punta de Mita, set on a two-mile-long beach on the Pacific coast of the Riviera Nayarit, has started to…
9:00 AM 18th September 2020
Heaven’s Spa Sends Angelic Respite For Tired Travellers!
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
When faced with the prospect of a six-course ‘Discovery Menu’ containing words that you may struggle to understand, or the odd course that will raise an eyebrow, stay calm and do not panic! However, prepare yourself for a culinary experience that will remain in your memory long after the flavours of…
8:00 AM 17th September 2020
Royal Armouries Museum To Re-open
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds reopens today following a six-month closure. And Master of the Armouries and Director General, Dr Edward Impey, says they are poised to welcome tourists back after the Museum's unprecedented Covid shutdown. “We have been keeping in touch with audiences via digital activity during closure," he said,…
9:00 AM 16th September 2020
Aer Lingus Regional’s New Service To Belfast City Takes Off
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air, has this week marked the beginning of its new route from Manchester to Belfast. The airline is now operating up to four daily return flights from Manchester Airport to Belfast City Airport with fares starting from £29.99 one way including taxes. Stobart Air,…
8:00 AM 15th September 2020
New Lanzarote Hotel Targets ‘Younger’ Market
A new five-star hotel which has just opened its doors in Lanzarote after a major refurb, is targeting the ‘Younger Market’ with an offering of laid-back luxury, food and bars Hotel Fariones, has been given a luxurious lick of paint by PY Hotels & Resorts who also own the island’s acclaimed…
9:00 AM 13th September 2020
Clans, Kings, Ghosts. Tulloch Castle - The Ultimate Host
Arguably the castle with the most colourful history in Scotland, the goings-on and comings-off at Tulloch Castle over the centuries reveal riveting revelations for the modern day visitor. And that’s before you start to unravel the ghostly visitations which have attracted the attention of scientists, psychologists and a 16-strong group…
11:25 AM 12th September 2020
£550,000 Spa Refurb Completes
The Slieve Donard Resort & Spa in Northern Ireland has announced the completion of its £550,000 renovation. The investment programme, which started in January, includes the introduction of a double-treatment room, a private relaxation room for small groups and a shared relaxation room. As part of the enhancements, the sauna, steam room…
9:00 AM 12th September 2020
Limited-time Offer On 2021 ‘French’ Cruise Itineraries
Emerald Waterways is offering discounts to travellers booking one of their French cruise offerings this month. The award-winning cruise line has unveiled a selection of experiences included in its France 2021 programme featuring a silk workshop onboard Emerald Liberté, a canoeing excursion in Avignon and a regional wine lecture onboard. And they…
8:46 AM 11th September 2020
Flight Only Deal - Maldives
Maldives from £644: Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport with Emirates. Book by 12 Oct for travel until 15 Dec. Visit www.southalltravel.co.uk or call on 0208 705 0086 All holidays are priced per person and subject to availability.…
8:00 AM 10th September 2020
Victorian Charm Of Buxton Gets Boost
One of Britain’s most significant Georgian architectural buildings, the Buxton Crescent Hotel in Derbyshire, is re-opening next month following a major restoration. It is the first UK property from Ensana Hotels, Europe’s largest health operator and widely regarded as a custodian of European thermal spas utilising powerful natural resources.Thanks to The…
7:33 AM 9th September 2020
Brits Just Wanna Have Sun – Special Offer
As foreign holidays remain ‘challenged’ with ever-moving restrictions, Jett2.com and Jet2holidays have today announced a special sale. From midnight gone holidaymakers can take advantage of a £100 off per person on package holidays with Jet2holidays for Summer 21, meaning a saving of £400 for a family of four! …
8:00 AM 8th September 2020
Manchester Late Deal - Turkey
Marmaris from £402: Get a taste of Turkey on this seven-night holiday staying at the 4* Club Hotel Pineta. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 6 Oct and seven nights’ accommodation on an all-inclusive basis. Visit www.southalltravel.co.uk or call on 0208 705 0086…
8:00 AM 7th September 2020
‘James Bond’ Hotel Re-opens With Special Offer
DUKES LONDON, the hotel famous for its James Bond inspired cocktail, has reopened for business with a ‘post-shutdown’ offer designed to welcome back loyal guests and first-timers alike. The Edwardian country house in the heart of Mayfair and just a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace, is redolent of a time when…
8:00 AM 6th September 2020
Alton Towers Twist On German Festival
A German style festival makes its debut at Alton Towers Resort later this month as the famous theme park prepares to take delivery of more than 150,000 Bratwurst sausages and 3,000 gallons of ice cream! September 11th – October 4th sees the resort’s first Octoberfest when around a million traditional Belgian…
8:00 AM 6th September 2020
Caravan Fit For A Queen!
Scarborough’s Cayton Bay has a new tourist attraction…Her Majesty’s Royal Caravan! HMRC – not to be mixed up with the tax collection service! – is now welcoming visitors to Parkdean Resorts and features a raft of Right Royal trimmings. The static, costing just £159 for three nights – a fraction of the…
9:00 AM 4th September 2020
WIZZ AIR Makes Second ‘Doncaster’ Announcement
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Wizz Air UK has announced the expansion of its recently launched base at Doncaster Sheffield airport with the addition of a second Airbus A320 aircraft and six new routes. They include: Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Lisbon and Eindhoven starting from 22nd October. Also, by adding WIZZ Flex to a…
8:00 AM 3rd September 2020
Home Grown Hotel Gets Covid Boost
As foreign countries frantically try to dodge changing quarantine announcements in the UK, ‘local’ hotels are reporting bumper bookings. The luxury Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa near Keswick in the north of the Lake District says it has seen a large spike in late summer bookings following its successful reopening in…
9:00 AM 1st September 2020
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