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Late Deals – Mexico & Domincan Republic
MexicoExpedia offer a seven-night B&B stay at the 5 star Hotel Mousai in Riviera Nayarit from £2,401pp, based on two people sharing – saving 57%. Original price was £5,583pp. Based on 17 May departures. Expedia offer a seven-night all-inclusive stay at the 4 star Sunset Plaza Beach Resort & Spa…
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Saga Launches Latest Holiday Range As It Looks Ahead To Return Of Travel
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Moscow's Red Square in Russia
Over 50’s holiday specialist, Saga, has launched its 2021/22 range – including some new destinations – as it prepares for the re-emergence of tourist demand. In Europe they have many long-stay offers such as four weeks for the price of three in popular winter sun destinations, many rooms for solo…
8:00 AM 24th January 2021
Jan Blues Rhapsody-Next Year’s Trip Of A Lifetime Today!
Guests looking to beat the January blues can take advantage of early booking deals from small ship experts, Emerald Waterways. Book a 2022 river cruise through Europe or Southeast Asia before 28 February 2021 to enjoy *savings of up to £1,900 per couple and a free **Premium Drinks Package, entitling guests…
8:00 AM 23rd January 2021
Dancing Down The Danube With Dame Darcey Bussell
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Former ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge, Dame Darcey Bussell, is to join guests on a special dance-themed river cruise. Travelling from Budapest to Nuremberg along the iconic Danube river, Scenic’s limited edition, eight-day Dancing down the Danube with Dame Darcey Bussell itinerary departs 20 October 2021. Prices start from £2,320 per…
8:00 AM 22nd January 2021
Jet2 Plays The Long Game With Early 2022 Offering
Jet2 has put its Summer 2022 offering from Leeds Bradford Airport on sale earlier than ever before. With the vagaries of the pandemic varying from week to week, Jet2.com and Jetholidays appear to be playing the ‘long game’, anticipating that 2022 will be a key year in the…
8:00 AM 20th January 2021
Over 50’s Raring To Travel Again
The travel hungry 50+ market is set to resume its travel adventures now that the inoculation programme is well on its way. That’s the view of Chris Simmonds, CEO of Holidays at Saga, the leading provider of products and services for customers over the age of 50. So far, there has been: …
8:18 AM 19th January 2021
Spain Tourism Update 2021
As Spain battles the pandemic, like so many other Western European countries, tourist bosses are keen to maintain awareness of this country, highlighting some of the ‘must sees’ between now and 2022. Here’s some food-for-thought once the vaccine programme kicks in and things start to return to some kind of normality: ANNIVERSARIES Burgos…
8:00 AM 18th January 2021
New Hotel & Restaurant Openings - The Balearics
Despite the challenging year, the Balearic Islands continue to develop its tourism proposition with a range of new hotel openings and other tourism developments. Here are some of our top picks of what’s new in the archipelago (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera). NEW OPENINGS Mallorca: El Vicenç, new boutique hotel to…
8:00 AM 17th January 2021
Make Way For The President!
The recently renovated Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa has unveiled its new Presidential Suite following a £27m re-fit. Reflecting the brand’s signature design aesthetic, built on clean, contemporary lines, the suite continues to showcase the blend of modern and local touches, inspired by traditional Maltese crafts and heritage, which transmit a…
8:00 AM 16th January 2021
Happy Planning Travel Guide For 2021
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Feeling a bit sorry for yourself? Locked down? No cha-cha-cha in Chattanooga, drinks in Dortmund or bevvies in the Balearics? Worry yee not! With (late!) 2021 being hailed as the time for an ‘epic holiday’, you’ll be spoilt for choice so we’ve put together a travel guide to give you some…
8:00 AM 15th January 2021
Late Deal – United Arab Emirates (Fujairah)
UAE – Fujairah from £729: Treat yourself to this luxury seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 10 Feb and seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. Visit www.southalltravel.co.uk or call on 0208 705 0086…
8:00 AM 15th January 2021
Turkey Special On Menu!
SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines is launching a direct flight between Manchester Airport and Antalya in Turkey on 26th March 2021. The route will be served twice a week before increasing to four a week from 30th May. Karen Smart, Managing Director of Manchester Airport, said:…
8:00 AM 14th January 2021
Wallace Without Gromit & A Slice Of London’s Neighbourhood Village!
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
‘We must just KBO’ was one of Churchill’s favourite maxims, usually delivered to colleagues and family, and abbreviated in polite company: it stood for ‘Keep Buggering On’! And if ever there was a time to take inspiration from the great man, surely it must be now as the country finds itself…
9:00 AM 13th January 2021
Jet2 'Flight & Holiday Suspension' - COMPANY STATEMENT
“Due to the ongoing uncertainty and travel restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision to extend the suspension of flights and holidays up to and including 25th March 2021. “Where customers yet to travel are affected by any programme changes, our approach to providing smooth and speedy…
8:00 AM 13th January 2021
Palma Bucks Trend With Increased Luxury Travel Proposition
Despite challenges brought about by the international pandemic, Mallorca’s capital city, Palma, continues to attract significant hotel investment with the conversion of four historic buildings in the Old Town into luxury boutique properties which will collectively accommodate 200 people. Over the last decade, Palma’s authorities have invested significantly into the repositioning…
9:00 AM 12th January 2021
On Yer Bike Or Shanks Pony!
‘Slow Holiday’ specialist Inntravel continues to seek out the lesser-taken path in the most beautiful corners of Europe with a selection of new self-guided holidays for 2021. Having boosted its UK programme for 2021, Inntravel offers 17 home-grown walking breaks that stretch from the recently introduced route in the Borders…
9:00 AM 11th January 2021
Brit ‘Pilgrims’ Head For Spain’s Camino
The Camino de Santiago is top of any hispanophiles’ bucket-list and, with an array of exciting new developments plus the first Holy Year for a decade, 2021 may prove the ideal time for aspiring pilgrims to travel the route, starting from their doorstep in the UK. On 31st December 2020,…
9:00 AM 10th January 2021
Luxury Accolade Bodes Well For Croatian Resort
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Maslina Resort on the Croatian island of Hvar, has been named one of the ‘World’s Best New Luxury Hotels 2020 ‘by Luxury Travel Intelligence. The resort was praised for its outstanding quality of service as well as the property’s dedication to wellness, by the portal, widely respected by the likes of…
9:00 AM 9th January 2021
Online ‘Life Adventure’ Event – 14th January
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Exodus Travels is creating a new collection of ‘Epic Adventure Challenges’ to encourage travellers to make 2021 their year of adventure. And to support you in your travel ambitions, one of the world’s top adventurers will offer some online inspiration on 14th January. Whether it’s an off the beaten track Himilayan…
9:00 AM 8th January 2021
Luxury Rail Offering Takes Inspiration From York
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
A travel company specialising in First Class train and rail holidays to Europe and beyond, is expanding its 2021 itineraries…..and has taken some of its inspiration from the Roman city of York Among Planet Rail’s new bespoke trips for 2021 are: a luxurious Trans-Siberian Express trip inspired by a new…
12:00 AM 5th January 2021
Wizz Air UK To Launch Six New Holiday Routes
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Wizz Air UK is adding six new low-fare holiday routes to its network. Launching in Spring this year, the new routes will provide connections between the airline’s Doncaster Sheffield, Gatwick and London Luton bases to sunshine destinations in Turkey, Bulgaria, Spain and Greece. Tickets are available now on wizzair.com or…
12:00 AM 3rd January 2021
Extra Greek Services For Sun Starved Brits
Continuing demand for more Euro destinations from sun starved Brits has prompted Jet2 to add more flights and holidays to Greece for Summer ’21. With Greece continuing to enjoy enormous popularity with holidaymakers, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has responded quickly by adding additional flights and holidays to Kefalonia and…
9:00 AM 2nd January 2021
Stop Wasing Time It's 2021!
Start 2021 well and retreat to the Berkshire countryside for a Wellness Weekend Break at Wasing Park. Give your mind and body a new year gift and enjoy numerous outdoor and indoor wellness activities including Forest Bathing, Gong Baths, Yoga and Meditation. Wasing Park’s newly-opened boutique hotel is set at the…
9:00 AM 1st January 2021
One 'Manchester' Late Deal - Away Holidays
Indian Ocean – Seychelles from £1319: Head to the Seychelles on this seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Savoy Resort & Spa. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 27 Jan and seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. To book visit www.awayholidays.co.uk or call…
1:00 PM 31st December 2020
Launch Of Scenic Eclipse 2022/23 Worldwide Voyages Collection
Luxury cruise operator Scenic has released Scenic Eclipse’s 2022/23 Worldwide Discovery Voyages, featuring new remote destinations previously inaccessible to many travellers. Scenic Eclipse will visit 35 countries across 48 voyages as part of an extensive worldwide programme now covering six continents. Many regions on the various itineraries are largely untouched…
9:00 AM 31st December 2020
New Rail Adventure Promises Breathtaking Mountain Views
York-based Great Rail Journeys has announced a new tour for its 2022 worldwide programme: experiencing the Colorado mountains on the brand-new South West USA route from Rocky Mountaineer.Guests will enjoy the spectacular scenery including mountains and national parks, travelling on the iconic railway’s brand-new Rockies to the Red Rocks route. The…
9:00 AM 30th December 2020
Hotel Opening Spring 2021 - MarBella Elix, Greece
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Opening in April 2021, MarBella Elix is a new 5* property in a previously undiscovered area of Greece. As the third hotel to join the MarBella Collection portfolio and the brand’s first property outside of the island of Corfu, MarBella Elix will be perched above the beautiful Karavostasi Beach in…
9:00 AM 29th December 2020
Life’s A Beach – SPOTLIGHT ON VILLA TURKUAZ, FETHIYE, TURKEY
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
With the recent news that a Covid vaccine may well be just around the corner, 2021 ‘foreign’ holidays (and sunshine!) may soon be back at the top of the menu. So, here’s one to consider: Sitting pretty on the hillside in charming Faralya village, on the outskirts of Ölüdeniz, is luxurious…
9:00 AM 28th December 2020
Life’s A Beach – SPOTLIGHT ON HOTEL FARIONES, LANZAROTE
With the recent news that a Covid vaccine may well be just around the corner, 2021 ‘foreign’ holidays (and sunshine!) may soon be back at the top of the menu. So, here’s one to consider: The brand new Hotel Fariones, that opened 1st September 2020, is perfectly located for a…
9:00 AM 27th December 2020
Life’s A Beach – SPOTLIGHT ON THE WYNDHAM GRAND ALGARVE, PORTUGAL
With the recent news that a Covid vaccine may well be just around the corner, 2021 ‘foreign’ holidays (and sunshine!) may soon be back at the top of the menu. So, here’s one to consider: Nestled in the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural Park, this all-suite resort is the perfect base…
9:00 AM 26th December 2020
Life’s A Beach – SPOTLIGHT ON THE ELVI SKIATHOS HOTEL
With the recent news that a Covid vaccine may well be just around the corner, 2021 ‘foreign’ holidays (and sunshine!) may soon be back at the top of the menu. So, here’s one to consider: ELIVI SKIATHOS HOTEL, Greece The ELIVI SKIATHOS is located on arguably the best spot of this…
9:00 AM 25th December 2020
Life’s A Beach – SPOTLIGHT ON THE IKOS ARIA
With the recent news that a Covid vaccine may well be just around the corner, 2021 ‘foreign’ holidays (and sunshine!) may soon be back at the top of the menu. So, here’s one to consider: Ikos Aria, Kos, Greece: Deluxe One Bedroom Bungalow Suite with Private Pool The luxury all-inclusive resort is…
9:00 AM 24th December 2020
New Year Discounts On ‘Enriching’ River Cruises
Guests booking a luxury river or ocean cruise with small ship specialist, Scenic, between today and February 15th, can enjoy additional savings as part of the brand’s Super Earlybird campaign. New bookings can save an additional 10 per cent across the entire river cruise collection, and up to 20 per…
9:00 AM 24th December 2020
Costa Rica Launches Euro Recovery Campaign
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) has launched Costa Rica Sanctuary – the new European recovery campaign to position the country as a ‘safe’ destination and to inspire visitors to travel post Covid-19. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, in the heart of Central America, Costa Rica offers visitors…
9:00 AM 23rd December 2020
Off The Beaten ‘Coach’ Track
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Small group coach tours specialist Rabbie’s, has lined up a string of UK and Ireland gems for 2021, that promise to build on the demand for staycation trips whilst encouraging more and more people to look to their own doorstep for a holiday. The company offers private or small group tours,…
9:00 AM 22nd December 2020
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Opens Today
The Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River opens today. Occupying 200 metres of pristine river frontage, the property provides a unique visitor environment unifying the natural beauty of Thailand with both the historic and modern aspects of the capital’s urban vibe. "The core challenge that drew me to this extraordinary project…
9:00 AM 18th December 2020
Virgin Atlantic Launches New ‘Manchester’ Route To Pakistan
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Virgin Atlantic is ramping up operations from Manchester Airport with the launch of a new service between Manchester and Islamabad. The new services will provide vital connectivity for the large Pakistani population living along the M62 corridor, in addition to serving growing demand for business and leisure travel. The new…
8:00 AM 17th December 2020
Lufthansa Group Extends Rebooking Fee Waiver
With immediate effect, all fares on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings can be rebooked as often as desired without incurring a fee. The offer, originally valid until the end of 2020, has been extended to 28 February 2021. Lufthansa Group Airlines had already made it possible for its…
9:00 AM 16th December 2020
P&O Ship Lines Up To Deliver World-First
As P&O Cruises prepares to launch the largest ship ever built to serve the UK market – the 5,200-guest capacity ‘Iona’ – plans are in hand for range of stunning entertainments. And Take That front man, Gary Barlow, is among the celebs who will be leaving his stamp on the LNG-powered…
8:00 AM 15th December 2020
Baggage Bonus From Jet2
A leading ‘Yorkshire’ airline has pledged to continue the friendly hand luggage policy which, it says, has been identified as a nice-to-have by passengers. Customers travelling with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays benefit from two pieces of free hand luggage as standard when they book and travel with the leisure…
9:00 AM 14th December 2020
Christmas Self-Indulgence Bath Style
If 2020 has felt like something of a chore after lockdown and a glut of Covid-19 news then perhaps it’s time for a festive break where someone else will do all the cooking? YTL Hotels’ The Gainsborough Bath Spa is inviting guests to celebrate Christmas in style this year.After months at…
9:00 AM 13th December 2020
Sail Into A Luxurious Festive Sunset
Fancy Christmas or New Year on a spectacular vintage yacht? Well, now’s your chance thanks to Escape to Hidden Chic, renowned for its portfolio of exclusive properties in stunning locations across the world. It is offering people the opportunity to spend the festive period on a 12-berth boat based in Bequia, St…
8:00 AM 12th December 2020
‘Anti Social’ Hotel Extends Festive Welcome To Cornwall
The hotel that hit the headlines with its summer dining concept designed to beat the Covid blues – The Anti Social Club – is back with a Cornwall Christmas welcome! Those who visited the St Moritz Hotel earlier this year got to sample the property’s stylish take on socially distanced dining. Now,…
9:00 AM 11th December 2020
Japan’s ‘Hot Spring Heaven’ Gets London Boost
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
An area of Japan famous for its hot springs and the first ever European Samurai, is set to boost its image in the run up to next year’s Olympics with the opening of a new office in London. Previously little known in the west – which is too often dazzled by…
9:00 AM 10th December 2020
Marriott Refurb Takes Inspiration From London’s Savile Row
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square has revealed its newly refurbished guestrooms and suites. Situated in the heart of Mayfair, the 237 guestrooms and suites, complete with alfresco terraces and private gardens, have been renovated by hospitality interior design practice, RPW Design, to honour the elegant architecture in which they reside and…
8:00 AM 9th December 2020
Wellness Getaways for December 2020
UK specialist, Healing Holidays, which contracts exclusively with many of the world’s finest spas and medical clinics, is offering some last-minute getaways for those wanting to restore body, mind & soul ahead of the New Year. Here’s some ideas: Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda, Italy Celebrate Christmas overlooking…
9:00 AM 8th December 2020
New Alpine Experiences - Introducing The Ski Butler!
As the upcoming ski season nears, Courmayeur Mont Blanc has announced new winter experiences unique to The Aosta Valley. Those seeking the long-overdue thrill of the alps can explore one of the most beautiful mountain ranges on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc and enjoy the ultimate winter break, equally…
9:00 AM 7th December 2020
5-Star Boutique ‘Hostel’ In The Heart Of Snowdonia
As the Snowdonia National Park celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2021, Wales’ very own ‘picturesque Paradise’ has revealed a new aspect of itself: a five-star boutique hostel fit for the most aristocratic of walkers! The Rocks at Plas Curig, a privately-owned luxury hostel and holiday cottage is just a stone’s throw…
9:00 AM 6th December 2020
Iceland 2021 From Leeds Bradford Airport
Iceland will welcome tourists from Yorkshire next year thanks to Jet2 launching a programme of ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trips The Winter 21/22 initiative out of Leeds Bradford Airport, will give holidaymakers eight opportunities to visit the popular bucket list destination whether it is the cityscape of Reykjavik, the spectacular Northern Lights, or…
9:00 AM 5th December 2020
Niseko Village – Japan’s Four Season Resort
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Japan’s all year round, Niseko Village is renowned as a ski utopia, with dry champagne powder at low-altitude, a variety of terrains, a world-class Niseko Village Snow School and guided snow activities. Opening on the 15th December 2020, Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz Carlton Reserve is the perfect outpost to…
10:06 AM 4th December 2020
Diamond Discounts From Emerald
Emerald Yacht Cruises has rolled out its portfolio of ocean itineraries aboard its first custom built ocean-going super yacht – the Emerald Azzurra. And the company is offering guests a ‘Super Earlybird’ limited time offer with savings of up to 30 per cent on selected cabins and itineraries aboard the 100-guest…
9:00 AM 3rd December 2020
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