Travel & Holiday NewsNew savings on holidays to Disneyland Paris Leger Holidays is offering savings of over £300 per family with the launch of its new Disneyland Resort Paris brochure for 2008. The specialist brochure, which includes all of Leger’s great new savings and deals, aims to make it even easier for families to experience the magic of Disneyland Resort Paris. Take-off this summer with hot offers to top destinations with key2holidays Online luxury tour operator key2holidays has put together a selection of tantalising offers to hot and sunny destinations. Short breaks in stunning Norway with DFDS Seaways Norway really is remarkably beautiful and a short break with DFDS Seaways to the picturesque Fjord region and its cities of Bergen and Stavanger is the perfect way to whet your appetite for this Scandinavian country. Eurocamp goes Haute Couture Europe’s leading camping operator, Eurocamp has teamed up with eco designer Bill Brown to develop an exclusive eco beach bag for holiday makers. The Bill Brown beach bag is exclusive to Eurocamp and fashioned from only natural products; hand loom cotton and coconut shell, making it the perfect travel companion for a trip to the beach or supermarket. Bordeaux Wine Festival raise your glass to 10 years The 2008 Bordeaux Wine Festival will take place from the 26th to the 29th of June on the quays of the left bank of the Garonne River, from the Pont de Pierre to the Bourse Maritime. Fresh snow and late availability for families Family specialist Ski Famille’s properties sit at the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil ski domain; an area currently enjoying fantastic late season snow conditions. The past week has seen over 50cm of fresh snow falling on an already excellent base and the company’s Chris Thompson reports unprecedented last minute demand. Its crystal clear with Alamo Alamo car hire pioneered all-inclusive rates so that all the renter’s basic needs are covered and recently launched GPS inclusive rates for North America. To give customers greater flexibility and choice over their rental, these inclusive rates are complemented by a range of additional options in each destination such as child seats, additional drivers and GPS which are often paid for locally. easyJet launches two new routes from Luton easyJet, has launched two new services from London Luton to Jersey and Pisa. The new daily service to Jersey will provide the region's travellers with access to some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, whilst Pisa, which dates back hundreds of years, boasts its world famous leaning tower and is the gateway to the breathtaking region of Tuscany, in Italy. Ski holidays in Spain If you’ve so far missed your chance to go skiing this year and are longing for a chance to pull out all the stops on the piste there’s still time to grab your thermals and make a dash to Spain’s Sierra Nevada. Easter suprises from easyJetHolidays With Easter just over a week away, why not pack a bag, head for your local easyJet airport and escape to a choice of cultural or relaxing destinations. Whatever your reason for needing a break, easyJetHolidays can help you jet off with fantastic ‘Deals of the Week’. Canada for Singles on Holiday Frontier Canada’s tours are proving popular with single travellers. The opportunity to visit Canada’s wonders with likeminded individuals is a great attraction and with tour groups formed of singles, couples and friends there is no emphasis on ‘dating’ at all, so solo travellers can relax and enjoy the sights in good company. Interhome rental properties throughout Europe Rental specialist, Interhome has an impressive portfolio of privately owned quality residences across Europe, ranging from castles and chateaux to villas and apartments. Interhome is renowned for offering properties that are bursting with character and individual charm and now the company is proud to present the most unusual residences in its collection – those that will ensure a truly memorable holiday. Make the most of family time this Easter This year with Easter coming early and in many areas the school holidays occurring at different times, there are now two opportunities to get away for a family break – a short break over the Easter Weekend and a holiday or a short break in the school holidays. Discover wine in Bordeaux with Gourmet Touring Bordeaux specialists, Gourmet Touring, have unveiled their ‘Vignobles’ wine touring itinerary. Targeted predominantly at people who know what wines they like, but aren’t sure why, ‘Vignobles’ unravels many of the mysteries of Bordeaux wine. Ryanair reports record St Patrick's Day bookings Ryanair has announced that a record 1 million passengers are set to enjoy the lowest fares guaranteed with Ireland’s national airline over Paddy’s weekend, a 20% increase on last year. easyJet launches easyJet Plus easyJet has launched easyJet Plus, a membership card which will give passengers the opportunity to enjoy unlimited Speedy Boarding on every flight without prior reservation. bmi takes off for Tel Aviv bmi, London Heathrow’s second largest airline, has launched daily non-stop flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv. The introduction of the service marks the latest phase in bmi’s successful mid haul route strategy and takes the total number of destinations served by the airline from Heathrow to 38 this summer. Fly to the 2008 Champions League Final in Moscow with Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has announced that it will operate a special one off flight to Moscow (Sheremetyevo airport) for Irish football fans wishing to travel to the 2008 Champions League Final. The service will operate on Wednesday 21st May from Dublin and Thursday 22nd May from Moscow to bring passengers to and from the match. Easter breaks with Haven Holidays from £5 per night For many people the Easter Holidays is the first weekend of a summer’s travelling - the time when you take the covers off your caravan, hitch up and hit the open road. Don’t be put off that Easter is early and that the weather still hasn’t made up its mind – book a pitch on a Haven Holiday park and get all the benefits of your own home from home combined with everything that Haven has to offer. Attractive new airfares to India Alternative Airlines, the UK's innovative on-line booking site and Jet Airways, Asia's fastest growing premium airline, have launched a range of affordable fares to India. South Africa short breaks with a difference Native Escapes, specialist tour operator to Southern Africa, has come up with a solution to meet the demand for shorter breaks combined with destinations that are culturally interesting, out-of-the-way and which offer unique activities and experiences. Ten hot hotels from Hyatt It is a well known fact that Hyatt is expanding across the globe with a number of remarkable luxury hotels opening year upon year. In celebration of this fact we have picked some current short-haul Hyatt hotels that really showcase what the Hyatt brands already have to offer, setting a high standard for what is to come. Bordeaux - Attractions and Events in 2008 Arguably the wine capital of the world, Bordeaux, in northern France, has even more to offer than its famous Châteaux and wines. A true tourist destination, the region is full of 18th-Century architecture and many outstanding museums. Harbour Bridge named Sydney’s major attraction BridgeClimb Sydney was awarded the top gong for best “Major Tourist Attraction” at the 2007 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards last night, Friday 29th February 2008. Tirol launches new website for wheelchair users Despite its mountainous terrain the Austrian Tirol is one of Europe’s most wheel chair friendly destinations and has set up a new website detailing activities and accommodation that cater specifically for the less able - Easyaccess.tirol.at. Learn to write about your travel in Spain On May 18 - Travel writer Daniel Scott, a regular contributor to the travel sections of several top Australian newspapers including the Sydney Morning Herald, Sun Herald and Melbourne Age, is offering the rare opportunity to learn the tricks of his trade in the captivating Alpujarra Mountains in southern Spain. Travel to Asia this Easter Any families still not sure what to do with the kids for Easter? Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina have some amazing deals on a selection of Easter breaks for the entire family – spaces are limited so places should be reserved as soon as possible. Surfs up in the Maldives Sun Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives offers a wide variety of watersports activities in its two luxury resorts, Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort in South Male Atoll and Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort in South Nilandhe Atoll. Valentine's Day Offers Valentine's Day is almost upon us and if you feel like doing something extra special for your loved one then we have a large selection of accommodation with special Valentine's Day offers. Virgin Atlantic offers loveable fares this Valentine’s Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today announced that love is in the air this Valentine’s Day with a four day seat sale this weekend for Economy and Premium Economy tickets to selected destinations in the US for February and March. Round the world sailing holidays The ultimate in activity sailing holidays on Round the World ocean-going yachts are being offered for the first time this summer with the launch of a 4-yacht Challenger Fleet by Tall Ships Adventures. A brand new Crowne Plaza hotel for Las Vegas IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world's largest hotel groups has announced its plans for a new-build 386-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Las Vegas. The hotel is expected to open in 2010. By-car.co.uk launches guide to Switzerland The online car hire website, by-car.co.uk and its German counterpart im-mietauto.de, has now launched its new Guide to Switzerland. The website provides advice about car hiring, as well as information about a number of different holiday destinations. Cape Verde goes green Strange as it may seem for an archipelago of sandy islands submerged in constant sunshine off the coast of Africa, Cape Verde – as its name suggests – is going green. South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival The first South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival will be taking place between 10 and 26 May giving visitors and local people alike the chance to explore the Suffolk countryside with the aid of local guides, historians and naturalists. lastminute.com smashes ski bookings Adventurous skiers are heading to emerging ski destinations this season with Bulgaria and Austria leading the way, says online leading travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com. Jet2.com offers package holidays for less In a move designed to attack the heart of traditional tour operating. Low cost airline Jet2.com has teamed up with leading dynamic packager the On Holiday Group to create Jet2holidays.com a tour operator with a difference. |
