Holidays & Travel

The best ways to select Crete villas

Selecting the right villa in Crete requires a thoughtful approach that balances personal needs, comfort, and responsible travel. With the island's unique landscapes and varied accommodation options, travellers benefit from knowing how to filter choices that offer memorable experiences. This article explains essential strategies to help you choose well, considering quality, location, and sustainability every step of the way.

When planning a stay in Crete, the abundance of villa options can be both exciting and overwhelming. Determining what matters most—such as proximity to...

A guide to Northumberland and its attractions

Northumberland is one of the most beautiful areas of the UK. Located just south of the Scottish border, Northumberland’s windswept coastline, wildlife and majestic castles make it a wonderful place to visit for a romantic weekend or family holiday.

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle , the ancestral seat of the Armstrong family, occupies a windswept spot on the Northumberland coastline. You can tour the castle and learn about the castle’s long and interesting past. There are more than 2,000 artefacts to see, plus some amazing views to enjoy from the castle ramparts. Bamburgh...

Virgin Atlantic and Flybe partnership opens up new destinations for Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/30/2016 - 11:08am

Travellers in Exeter will soon be able to book flights to international destinations including Orlando, Las Vegas, and the Caribbean – thanks to a new codeshare agreement between Virgin Atlantic and Europe’s leading regional airline, Flybe.

From 2 April customers will be able to book tickets through Virgin Atlantic to travel from 18 UK and European airports served by Flybe, and connect onto their Virgin Atlantic flight at Manchester, Glasgow and London Gatwick airport.

The partnership will offer numerous benefits for customers, allowing seamless connections between Flybe...

Flybe launches Exeter to Norwich flights

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 03/24/2016 - 10:59am

The first new route to be operated under the Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund launches today with the start of Flybe flights between Exeter and Norwich airports.

Fares start from just £17.49 one-way including taxes and charges, and with a flight time of just over an hour saves around four hours on the equivalent journey made by road or rail. Bookings can be made at Flybe.com

The Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund was launched last year as a way of encouraging new routes to and from UK regional airports and improving connectivity for business and leisure...

RAC warns of a long ‘Bad’ Friday on the roads this Easter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/23/2016 - 10:35am

The RAC Breakdown Cover team is warning anyone planning to getaway this Easter to expect a long ‘Bad’ Friday on the roads as over five million motorists take to their cars for some well-earned time away. RAC Traffic Watch data shows a total of 16.8m car journeys will be made over the Easter weekend as people make the most of the long weekend visiting family and friends or enjoying a break in the spring weather somewhere different.

RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “Easter traditionally sees the first big getaway of the year but this time we are expecting an unprecedented number of...

Dawlish gets ready to ramble!

The pretty South Devon coastal town of Dawlish is readying itself for walkers of all ages and abilities as its inaugural walking festival gets ready to ramble from the start of April.

Lasting ten days and commencing on 1st April, the festival will offer more than 30 walks, most of which are free to join. Incorporating a variety of special interests and walks of different lengths, the Festival will take in pretty lanes, the South West Coast Path, woodlands, beaches and much more. Visit http://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/whats-on for full details.

Launching on 1st April in...

Holiday park raises thousands for Exeter Foundation

A holiday park in Devon has helped raise nearly £5,000 for the Exeter Foundation Charity to help a host of local good causes.

Staff at Ladram Bay Holiday Park raised £4565 for the charity of the Exeter Chiefs, through a series of events held at the park on the Jurassic Coast between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton.

Exeter Chiefs’ CEO and chairman, and Exeter Foundation Trustee, Tony Rowe, invited members of Ladram Bay’s entertainments’ team including manager Greg Crutcher and Pickles the Parrot, on to the pitch at half-time in Sunday’s clash with Bath Rugby. The foundation...

The rise in all-inclusive holidays

With us becoming a nation of money saving connoisseurs in recent years, along with the likely increase in cost of high-street booked holidays in 2016, it’s surprising to see such a rise in the all-inclusive travel package.

Even though the lesser boards available can save you a tidy sum of money and obviously give you the freedom to explore your destination (rather than just your resort), it’s not until you’re on your holiday, relaxed and calm, before you begin to notice the cash quickly disappearing from your wallet. And when you have multiple mouths to feed on your holiday things...

Exeter launches Official City Guide 2016

The biggest ever guide to Exeter has been published, offering residents and visitors an array of places to visit and stay, in what is fast becoming one of the region’s top city break destinations.

Comprising of 68 pages of essential visitor information, the Exeter City Guide includes pointers on how to make the most of a full day or 48 hours in the city, not to be missed events, details of top attractions in Exeter and the surrounding area, as well as information about cultural venues, shopping tips, exclusive special offer vouchers and inspiring ideas on where to eat out and stay...

Cofton Country Holidays launches new range of high-end holiday cottages

Authored by Gill Vosper
Posted: Tue, 02/09/2016 - 10:18am

Devon’s multi award winning Cofton Country Holidays, located near the pretty coastline at Dawlish Warren, welcomed over 40 guests to the unveiling of its new range of eight high-end holiday cottages this week, including guests of honour Beckie Bettesworth and Laura Wall, both of whom have artwork in the cottages.

Completely refurbished following a make over by interior designer Julie Cunningham, the collection includes three luxury cottages with hot tubs in the delightful rural setting of the Eastdon Estate, just two miles from Cofton, as well as five sumptuous cottages close to...

Gold and bronze for Highbullen Hotel in SW Tourism Awards

Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club were honoured to be named the winner of two coveted categories at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2015-2016, held in Exeter on 4th February.

Facing competition from over 100 finalists across the region, Highbullen were awarded Gold for Venue and Business Tourism and Bronze for Large Hotel of the Year.

Ronnie Orr, Resort Director, said, “It is a great honour to be presented with the Gold award for Venue and Business Tourism and the Bronze award for Large Hotel of the Year. It has been an incredible year since we first opened...

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