Gisburne Park Estate’s Ribblesdale Park launches summer staycations 1000 acres of wildlife feed our wild Sika Deer Onsite Outdoor heated pool, Pop-up Pilates by the pool Enjoy massages in your belle tent or by the river Hindelinis Restaurant and bar with live music, delicious food and drink Find your wild Ribblesdale Park at Gisburne Park Estate is one of Lancashire’s finest historic estates, set in the ancient and mythical landscape of Ribble Valley. This summer, discover the exclusive glamping village, featuring 10 luxurious, fully furnished bell tents all nestled on a site that has so much more to offer than…

Summer 2020 – Family Activities in the Loir Valley 2020 – from tots to teenagers – Now that the British are able to plan a family holiday to France once again, the unspoilt, green spaces of the Loir Valley – (yes, the one without an ‘e’) are very appealing. There is a panoply of things to do for children of all ages, from tots to teenagers. Cycling in the Loir Image courtesy of OT Vallée du Loir – Stevan Lira Many people have taken up cycling again since lockdown began, realising they enjoy pedalling for both fitness and for fresh…

British holidaymakers are set for even more travel chaos in the coming months, as British Airways staff have voted in favour of strike action amid a growing dispute over various issues including pay. Those who have flights booked with the airline or are hoping to fly with them throughout the summer could see their flights cancelled as a result. So what are your legal rights if your flights are cancelled or disrupted? For travellers looking to fly abroad this summer, the team of legal experts at BPP University Law School have explained your legal rights under UK law and what…

Royal Caribbean International Sailing from the UK’s Port of Southampton, Anthem of the Seas offers guests the opportunity to visit some of Europe’s most sought-after destinations without the need to fly – from Barcelona and Rome to the Norwegian Fjords. Accessing Anthem in Southampton is easy by car, with convenient parking available at the port, or by train, which takes just over 1-hour from London Waterloo. With activities for all the family from bow to stern, Anthem of the Seas is longer than 5x Boeing 747s and boasts over 2,000 staterooms. After catching waves on the ship’s surf simulator, defying…

First LNG ship on Brittany Ferries fleet and first ever LNG ferry to serve Ireland, from 2 November 2022 Salamanca to connect Ireland with Spain and France from Rosslare Europort Recent data from Brittany Ferries found that bookings on Cork and Rosslare routes have increased by 44% on pre-pandemic figures Brittany Ferries opens for 2023 Ireland-Spain bookings today 22 June 2022: Brittany Ferries has announced that its first LNG powered ‘cruise style’ ferry will serve Ireland from November this year. ‘Salamanca’ will replace freight-oriented vessel ‘Connemara’ and will operate for five months. Sister-ship Galicia will take over to complete the…

This Northern Italian region is ideal to be explored on two wheels The northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna will be hosting a new edition of the annual Italian Bike Festival 9-11 September 2022. Held for the first time at the Misano World Circuit, in the seaside town of Rimini, cycling enthusiasts and holiday seekers alike will be able to come together at what it is considered the leading event for the bike industry and for soft mobility. Emilia Romagna – which most recently hosted the F1 Grand Prix, the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini…

While the UK Celebrates the Platinum Jubilee in Honour of Her Majesty the Queen, European Waterways Cruise Guests Are Always Treated Like Royalty Gourmet Meals, Fine Wine and Private Tours of Palaces and Castles Highlight Exclusive Hotel Barge Cruises on the Royal River Thames While Her Majesty’s loyal, British subjects will be celebrating the historic Platinum Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II on the four days of June 2 – 5, 2022, European Waterways’ guests are “treated like royalty” all season long. The company’s elegant Magna Carta hotel barge, which cruises the River Thames, takes guests on daily, sometimes private tours…

​ Around 8.7 million phones were lost or stolen in 2021- that’s over 1,000 every hour. With plenty of people packing their bags for their summer holiday, it is important to take the right precautions in case your phone is lost or stolen. Brean Horne, a personal finance expert at the comparison site, NerdWallet, shares five precautions holidaymakers should take to protect themselves if their device gets lost or stolen abroad. Change your passwords on emails and social accounts Changing the passwords to your email and social media accounts is one of the first steps to take if your phone…

Over 4,000 flights from Belfast are now available to book between 1 March and 8 May 2023 Thousands of seats to and from Belfast are available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile app from just £22.99* easyJet is the largest airline in Northern Ireland serving Belfast International and Belfast City airports, offering up to 31 routes to 16 countries across the UK and Europe. easyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has put its spring 2023 schedule on sale today. Customers now have more choice to book a spring getaway to look forward to, with thousands of flights now available…

The Best of the North West will be showcased widely over the coming weeks as part of an exciting new collaborative tourism campaign launched today by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit Derry & Donegal Tourism CLG. The £90,000 domestic marketing initiative will shine a light on all the Northwest has to offer, aimed at encouraging local people and visitors across the Island of Ireland to book a staycation right on their own doorstep. This campaign is funded through the North West Development Fund, in conjunction with The Executive Office and…