The Spanish island of Formentera has launched a new ‘slow food map’ so that post-COVID visitors can savour the delights of the Balearic Isle’s traditional cuisine, local products and distinct flavours. The smallest of the Balearic Islands has long been recognised for its slow and laid-back way of life and, thanks…

A surge in demand has prompted small ship specialists Emerald Cruises to unveil the 2023 programme for its new ocean-going 5-star luxury superyacht, Emerald Azzurra. The 2023 collection features the highly anticipated yacht’s first voyages to the Black Sea on two new itineraries. The 15-day Mykonos, Gallipoli & Essence of the…

Holidays Indian Ocean – Mauritius from £1127: Discover the magic of Mauritius on this seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa in the marine village of Azuri. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 15 Jan and seven nights’ accommodation on a half board basis. Visit…

Sicily and Sardinia have been added to Jet2’s flight destination list out of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) starting Summer next year. The addition of the two islands expands Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ LBA Italian programme to six destinations and comes in response to strong demand. The leisure airline and package…

An iconic part of the British seaside, dating back to the early 19th century, piers have been a seaside success story since the Victorian era - a unique heritage and tourism asset in our coastal towns. With more than 50 from which to choose, (more than one for every week…

Ruby Hotels, the Munich-based hotel brand and pioneer of the ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy has opened its first property in Germany’s financial centre, Frankfurt. 'Ruby Louise' comprises of 215 rooms spread over eight floors, an open-plan check-in, bar and café area and a co-working and chill out lounge, connected via a…

A new guide and promotional campaign highlighting the pleasures of traversing the Kennet & Avon Canal has been published so that people can enjoy more of Britain’s spectacular network of waterways. The Guide is part of the Great West Way’s suite of maps, specifically promoting the waterway and its neighbouring attractions.…

The numbers of customers booking flights and holidays to Turkey have spiked massively following comments from the country’s Tourism Minister that UK holidaymakers will be welcome this summer. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.com has been forced to put on an additional 100 flights to cope with demand…

Flight Only UAE - Dubai from £417: Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport with Emirates. Book by 21 April for travel until 9 July. Visit www.southalltravel.co.uk or call on 0208 705 0086 All holidays are priced per person and subject to availability Hotel / Flight UAE – Dubai from £1144:…

The quaint Portuguese city of Coimbra may be in grave danger of even being seen by tourists visiting The Hastens Sleep spa hotel…..one of Europe’s newest properties devoted solely to giving its residents their best night’s sleep ever! Swedish luxury sleep brand Hästens has 168 years of experience in the sleep…

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a new programme of cruising for 2022/23 as the line gears up for a return to sailing, with 126 new voyages and two new regional departures from Belfast and London Tilbury. The programme includes closer to home excursions around the British Isles and shorter,…

Greece will once again be welcoming travellers from mid-May following a vaccination, negative PCR or antibody test. So, here’s a couple of hotels to include on your consideration list: Kouros Hotel and Suites - 5* luxury in Mykonos Nestled on a prime spot overlooking Mykonos Town, Kouros offers guests the best…

A new range of cultural tours, designed for the serious enthusiast and covering a range of topics from music to astronomy, has been announced by Saga. And the leading provider of products and services for customers over the age of 50, has partnered with the Royal Academy of Music to ensure…

ART B&B is a brand new, one-of-a-kind small hotel, offering a staycation experience that will appeal to art lovers also keen to take in the Lancashire coastal air. Located in the heart of Blackpool on the famous sea front, the hotel is looking ahead to the forthcoming season with a…

Travellers looking for their next adventure can follow in the footsteps of explorer Phileas Fogg in a new ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ sailing just release by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. The cruise, departing in February 2023 from both Southampton and Liverpool, is timed to take advantage of a…

A ‘Yorkshire’ Euro Christmas markets programme has gone on sale. Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks are bringing back their popular Christmas Markets feature with flights and trips now on sale to six winter wonderlands from Leeds Bradford Airport. Included in the launch are a new mini-series of dedicated trips…

Eleven homes located in the medieval quarter of a beauitiful Spanish town are being made available to tourists as part of a ‘live like a local’ initiative. The Califa Group, the award-winning collection of hotels, restaurants and bars in Vejer de la Frontera, has launched a new website to promote Califa…

With immediate effect, LATAM Airlines' new flexible booking offer allows passengers to purchase tickets from Europe to any South American destination and receive a full refund in the event of a cancelation, including up to the moment of departure. Encouraging customers to book with confidence, the campaign provides future holidaymakers…

Saga has written to its Cruise and Holidays guests to inform them of its decision to extend the current suspension of travel operations following publication of the Government’s new roadmap out of lockdown. Saga’s holiday and cruise operations will now begin on 17th May and 27th June respectively. A spokesperson…

Flight Only Dubai from £413: Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport with Emirates. Book by 12 April for travel until 9 July. Fly from Newcastle Airport from just £458. Hotel Stay Canary Islands – Tenerife from £404: Hit the beach on this seven-night holiday staying at the 4* Hotel Blue Sea Puerto…

Ottawa’s latest outdoors attraction, Interzip Rogers, is set to give thrill-seeking visitors the chance to ‘zip’ between the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec in one exhilarating, breath-taking ride – all while soaring 120 feet above the Ottawa River. Spanning almost 1,400 feet, the new dual-line zipline experience will offer…

A conservation tourism company with safari lodges in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe is adapting to the new challenges of the worldwide pandemic by equipping its properties for longer stays aimed at so-called ‘slow travellers’. Noticing the increasing number of solo traveller and family guests staying for longer and combining work with…

UAE – Dubai from £538: Save up to 50% on this seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Grand Hyatt Hotel. Price includes return flights from Newcastle Airport on 27 April and seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. Indian Ocean – Seychelles from £1273: Save up to 30%…

Staffordshire theme park, Alton Towers Resort, will re-open its historical gardens next month ahead of the Theme Park reopening on April 12th. The announcement follows latest Government guidance on the reopening of outdoor visitor attractions and hospitality businesses. Alton Towers Resort will begin to welcome local families to enjoy The Alton…