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Hello! magazine's pick of the pistes

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2006 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Magazines, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Western Europe

With the Winter Olmypics now underway, Hello! magazine gives us their pick of the pistes. Chamnoix, Val d’Isère and the French resort of Tignes all get a special mention. Tignes has slopes galore for beginners, as well as more challenging runs for advanced boarders. They recommend you stay at the cosy converted farmhouse Chalet Trafalgar

Follow your heart... to The Howard

By Paul Johnson on Feb 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Sweep your loved one of their feet, by treating them to a romantic night at The Howard – a 5-star Georgian retreat in the city centre of Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh – and enjoy a stay filled with treats, including chilled pink Champagne and a rose petal turndown. Get loved up in the afternoon

Bathing in Berlin

By Paul Johnson on Feb 10, 2006 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

Currently, you can find a series of pools – named Badeschiff (or ‘bathing ship’) – in cargo containers anchored out in the Spree River, East Berlin. The pools are or varying temperature and the idea, apparently, is that you go in a warm pool before submerging yourself in another that’s freezing cold, and you go

Valentines at the K West Hotel & Spa in London

By Paul Johnson on Feb 09, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

From 10th to 19th February 2006, couples can celebrate the most romantic night of the year at London’s K West Hotel & Spa. You can enjoy an overnight stay in a stunning Deluxe Room with a king-size bed for only £119 per person. Or why not spoil yourself and upgrade to an Executive Room

Hotel Babylon

By Paul Johnson on Feb 09, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

A new eight-part drama starts on BBC1 tonight, at 9pm, and it’s all centred around a luxury five-star hotel. Hotel Babylon has been produced by Carnival Films, of ‘As If’ and ‘Poirot’ fame. Judging by the trailers, it looks to be being shown after the watershed for a reason. Indeed, Carnival Films describe the

Valentines at Pavilion de la Reine, Paris

By Paul Johnson on Feb 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The Pavilion de la Reine on the romantic Place des Voges in Paris has suites on special offer for the Valentines period (from 9th to 20th February 2006). Prices start from 385 euros per night and include a bottle of Champagne, fine chocolates and roses, as well as a surprise gift from Tiffany & Co.

Oslo - the most expensive city in the world

By Paul Johnson on Feb 07, 2006 in Europe, Norway, Regions, Western Europe

Welcome to Oslo, the most expensive city in the world, where a pint costs between £5 and £7 and a packet of cigarettes £6. Yes, that’s right… according to a biannual survey by the Economist Group, Tokyo no longer ranks as the world’s most expensive, after a reign of some 14 years at the top.

Family fun at Warwick Castle, UK

By Paul Johnson on Feb 07, 2006 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Family Travel, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Schools across the UK will be breaking up for February half term very soon. And if you’re looking for something a little different to occupy them, get yourself along to Warwick Castle between 11th and 26th February 2006. During the two weeks there will be a series of displays and activities, highlighting the ‘terrible tortures

Hotel Sacher Salzburg, Austria

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

In the heart of Salzburg, on the quiet Salzach River, stands the city’s grand hotel: the Hotel Sacher Salzburg. Since 1866, the hotel has remained at the very centre of Salzburg’s social life. Recently renovated rooms and suites, some with river views and all featuring a host of luxurious amenities, await you. They even

The Vineyard At Stockcross extends January Sale

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Looking for a UK hotel outside of London where you can enjoy exceptional food? Then look no further than The Vineyard At Stockcross. It’s situated in Newbury, Berkshire, just 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport and has a Michelin-starred restaurant serving delicacies such as roast Anjou squab with treacle, and turbot with oxtail. What’s

Top 10 World's Most Romantic Luxury Hideaways

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bed & Breakfasts, Brazil, Central America, Colorado, Europe, France, Hotels, India, Italy, Magazines, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide

Luxury Travel Magazine has unveiled what they regard to the be the Top 10 World’s Most Romantic Luxury Hideaways. The hotels that make the list are sublime escapes in pristine surroundings offering unparalleled seclusion for romance. The top ten are: Villa Le Scale, Capri, Italy Ponta Dos Ganchos, Brazil Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado Hosteria Las

The Winter Olympics, Turin, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Europe, Events, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The biggest event in the winter sports calendar – the Winter Olympics – kick off in just one week’s time (10th-26th February 2006). You’re a bit late if you’re thinking of entering, but possibly not to late if you simply wish to marvel at the skiing, sledding, skating and more against the spectacular backdrop of

Orchid Restaurant in Torquay (UK) awarded third AA rosette

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Orchid Restaurant at the Corbyn Head Hotel has just received a highly coveted 3 AA rosette rating, making it Torbay’s highest rated restaurant and within the top 10% of all restaurants in the UK. Situated on the first floor of the hotel, with spectacular views across the bay, the 25-cover restaurant was first awarded

Noordam leaves Venice for New York

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

Holland America Line‘s Noordam has left its Venice shipyard today, bound for its new home in New York where it will be christened on 22nd February 2006 by actress and godmother Marlee Matlin. The ship will then embark on its maiden voyage in the Caribbean. This is the fourth and last of Holland America’s Vista-class

Heston Blumenthal OBE

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Heston Blumenthal, Chef Patron of The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire, one of just a handful of restaurants worldwide to have three Michelin stars, has been awarded an OBE by Her Majesty The Queen, in the New Years Honours List. After a tremendous year of accolades culminating in the Fat Duck being voted The Best

Ski St. Moritz with Badrutt's Palace Hotel

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Majestically situated amid breathtakingly beautiful and unspoiled scenery, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is a haven of tranquillity. The hotel’s Ski St. Moritz package starts from 2,110 CHF for two and includes 3 nights’ accommodation in a Superior Room, daily buffet breakfast, daily set dinner at Le Restaurant or Trattoria, a two-day ski pass valid for the

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