Category: Western Europe

Short stay: SCHLOSS Roxburghe, Kelso, Scotland, UK

Short stay: SCHLOSS Roxburghe, Kelso, Scotland, UK

By on Jan 31, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The SCHLOSS Roxburghe has a long and interesting life and could tell many a tale of romance, war and uprisings since the 12th century, which include Bonny Prince Charlie and a white rose bush said to still bloom today.
5 best luxury hotels in Mallorca in 2023

5 best luxury hotels in Mallorca in 2023

By on Jan 31, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
Mallorca is one of the most beautiful and popular tourist destinations in Europe. With its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and luxurious resorts, it attracts thousands of visitors each year. So if you're looking for the best luxury hotels in Mallorca, you've come to the right place.
The top 5 clubs in Ibiza for the 'jet set'

The top 5 clubs in Ibiza for the 'jet set'

By on Jan 28, 2023 in Clubs, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Ibiza is the luxury island of the rich and famous and a popular destination for "top end" villa renters looking for sun, fun and party time. If you're planning a trip, it's likely that you are hoping to immerse yourself in the legendary world of nightclubs.
Swimming in the crystal-clear natural pools of the Canary Islands

Swimming in the crystal-clear natural pools of the Canary Islands

By on Jan 23, 2023 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
When you swim in one of the strikingly beautiful natural pools of the archipelago, where the Atlantic Ocean relaxes and the sun shines every single day of the year it becomes an unforgettable experience.
Short stay: Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds, UK

Short stay: Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds, UK

By on Jan 23, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Looking down on Chipping Campden’s slanting yesteryear high street, this elegant hotel is within yards of the town’s covered market. It was the tradition of the market, or the chipping as it was known in medieval times, that gave the town its name.
Austria 2023: Dates for your diary

Austria 2023: Dates for your diary

By on Jan 21, 2023 in Austria, Europe, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
What do Belvedere Palace, the Opera Ball and Europe's largest music festival have in common? A milestone birthday in 2023!
£50 million of funding announced for the Eden Project North in Morecambe, UK

£50 million of funding announced for the Eden Project North in Morecambe, UK

By on Jan 18, 2023 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
More than 2.1 billion worth of levelling up funding has been set out by the UK government across more than 100 projects across the UK. The projects are designed to create jobs and spread opportunities throghout the UK.
12 quirky reasons to visit Finland in 2023

12 quirky reasons to visit Finland in 2023

By on Jan 18, 2023 in Europe, Events, Finland, Fun Stuff, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
From playing air guitar to sauna-heating and wife-carrying competitions, here’s our list of unconventional events celebrating Finland that will take you to new places and experiences – and put a smile on your face in the World’s Happiest Country.
Short stay: Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa, Billesley, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

Short stay: Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa, Billesley, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

By on Jan 16, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Set in Shakespeare Country, Billesley Manor Hotelis just five miles rural north-west of Stratford-upon-Avon. On the short drive in to Stratford, you will pass Mary Arden’s farm where Shakespeare’s father grew-up and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.
5 new short-haul services added to the British Airways London Gatwick network

5 new short-haul services added to the British Airways London Gatwick network

By on Jan 15, 2023 in Air Travel, Austria, Europe, France, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network, in addition to a new summer Salzburg service.
Some of the world's best seafood is at its best right now, plus the top 15 seafood restaurants in Fjord Norway

Some of the world's best seafood is at its best right now, plus the top 15 seafood restaurants in Fjord Norway

By on Jan 14, 2023 in Europe, Going Out, Norway, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe
The seafood from the coast of Fjord Norway is regarded as some of the best in the world. During winter, it is at its very best, with flavours that will take your visit to Norway to a whole new level.
10 of the most romantic places in Berlin

10 of the most romantic places in Berlin

By on Jan 14, 2023 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
With Valentine's Day only a month away, Berlin is one of the most visited cities in Germany and an ideal place for a romantic break. With 916 bridges, the city, like Venice, offers a fairytale backdrop for romantic strolls.
Hochfirst Alpen-wellness Resort, External pool

My favourite places to stay in Obergurgl

By on Jan 13, 2023 in Austria, Europe, Regions, Western Europe
If I had to book an Austrian ski holiday with reliable snow, Obergurgl would probably be at the top of the list. Obergurgl is the highest parish in all of Austria. Located at the head of a snowy valley, close to the Italian border.
The classic Italian Grand Tour around Naples, the Amalfi Coast and down to Sicily aboard a luxury charter yacht

The classic Italian Grand Tour around Naples, the Amalfi Coast and down to Sicily aboard a luxury charter yacht

By on Jan 12, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
New year, classic destination. Naples and the Amalfi Coast are at the heart of one of the most glorious areas in Europe to explore and is perhaps why they were a ‘must’, on the Grand Tours of the early 19th century.
Star Alliance lounge at Rome's Fiumicino Airport now available on a pay-per-use basis

Star Alliance lounge at Rome's Fiumicino Airport now available on a pay-per-use basis

By on Jan 11, 2023 in Air Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Star Alliance, winner of the world’s best airline alliance and best alliance lounge at Skytrax, is now offering pay-per-use access to the Star Alliance lounge at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airport.
The newest luxury hotel in Reykjavik

The newest luxury hotel in Reykjavik

By on Jan 08, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe
In high anticipation, Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton has opened its doors to guests. In a complex of seven rebuilt and new buildings, the 163-room hotel sits at the doorstep of the Icelandic parliament – Alþingi.