And here's to 2019

Here's to wealth, health, happiness and more holidays in 2019!

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In the mood for love

FOUR Seasons hotels across Europe are getting in the mood for love ahead of the year’s Valentine’s Day with a host of offers and packages bound to set hearts racing. Couples can indulge in a Secret Dinner in a Florentine palazzo, a Sweet Valentine experience in Milan, or warm their hearts with romance in Russia with offers in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Four Seasons Hotel Moscow is turning up the heat this February with a unique Valentine’s Day offer to keep lovers cosy on a Russian winter night. On the evening of February 14, just one lucky couple will have exclusive access to the Hotel’s Amnis Spa, Moscow’s largest, for an evening of romantic relaxation. To begin their special journey, the couple can choose any 85-minute treatment from the Spa menu to enjoy wherever they wish in Moscow’s largest Spa – the entire space and all of its facilities are reserved just for them.


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Croatia in May

RED sunsets are a feature of Crvenka Luka (Red Port) resort on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. A £40 million hotel upgrade makes this a top holiday spot with three beaches (one sandy) and possibly the best infinity pool over the Adriatic in #Croatia. There’s also tennis, aqua aerobics, bikes, canoes and a rather funky beach bar.

Dubrovnik is on most peoples’ hit list but the UNESCO listed fabulous walled city can sometimes feel a touch crowded. So stay at the luxurious 5 star Hotel Admiral Grand in the picturesque town of Slano, around 45 minutes away and visit for the day. The hotel stands on a delightful beach and features an excellent spa, pedaloes, kayaks and three tennis courts. The city is easily reached by bus and day boat trips to the islands including Jakljan which locals call the "desert island".

Stay at the stylish Hotel Nautica in the charming medieval fishing town of Novigrad on the Istrian Riviera this half term. Set on the waterfront at the marina it’s ideally situated for enjoying the restaurants, bars and Neo Gothic buildings the town has to offer. A lovely pebble beach is also just a short walk away.

Prestige Holidays has huge savings on these and many other holidays but they must be booked by April 28th - www.prestigeholidays.co.uk/croatia

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Manchester to New York

STAY at the W Hotel New York this June for 3 nights, from just £545 per person. 

Standing tall in the heart of New York City, this inviting hotel is nestled amidst some of the New York City’s best dining, shopping and entertainment. 

Based on two adults on a room-only basis with direct Thomas Cook with a 15th June 2017 departure, flying from Manchester. 

Offer must be booked by 26th March 2017 

www.myamericaholiday.co.uk

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South Devon's top-ten romantic escapes for two

RESEARCH has revealed that South #Devon is among the nation's most romantic destination for lovers, with more than one in three citing its romantic appeal as their top reason for visiting and staying in the area.

The survey, conducted by Visit South Devon, asked more than 700 regular visitors what they most strongly associated South Devon with. The resounding response was romance, followed by recuperation retreats, foodie breaks, and beach escapes.

Sarah Stride, acting general manager for Visit South Devon comments: ‘South Devon is undoubtedly a beguilingly beautiful destination with many breathtaking beaches, bays, hidden coves, charming villages, wild walks, romantic restaurants, remote boltholes, and enchanting hotels.  You only have to take a walk along the coast to become swept up in the #romance of the location. 

‘However, not everyone has had the chance to be seduced by all that South Devon has to offer, so we've put together our top ten places for romantics to revel in, just in time for the #Valentine's weekend.’

1. Take a walk along Bigbury Beach, indulge in fresh seafood, then cross to Burgh Island to explore this iconic South Devon landmark.  Book a local cottage overlooking the island for an unforgettable escape from it all.

2. Take a walk through the Smugglers Tunnel at Shaldon and discover the dramatic beach on the other side. 

3. Take a trip to Noss Mayo and delight in the raw beauty of the peninsular and its isolated sandy beach.

4. Treat yourself and your beau to a spot of luxury in delightful Dartmouth.

5. Stargaze at Slapton Sands and Blackpool Sands in the stunning South Hams, both of which have dramatic dark skies.  Catch a shooting star, spot Start Point Lighthouse in the distance and listen to the waves as they wash up on the shore. 

6. On a bicycle ride for two, explore the scenery along the Exe Estuary trail, taking in Starcross and Dawlish Warren. Stop off at Powderham Castle Food Hall for a warming drink and a slice of something nice.

7. Get all steamy on the South Devon railway with a return trip for two from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. 

8. Choose a section of the South West Coast Path to explore and don't forget to pack a bottle of sparkling Sharpham wine, one of South Devon's finest.  

9. Head to Dartmoor, climb Hay Tor and spot wild ponies. 

10. Promenade your partner on Teignmouth Grand Pier and then take a trip to Teignmouth River Beach.  Cross the river Teign on the oldest ferry in the country and enjoy views of Dartmoor and trawlers as they return with their daily catch. 

www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk 

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Hide-aways just for Valentines

FOR couples planning a West Country get-away over #Valentines, Toad Hall Cottages has properties just for two. 

New for 2016, Rose Cottage is a #luxury bolthole in Newton Ferrers on the South Devon Coast. 

The Cutch, few miles from Polperro in #Cornwall, is in a secluded spot – surrounded by pretty gardens – on a farm. Both the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are within a 30-minute drive. 

For people who want the convenience of being in a town, Riverside Loft in Totnes could fit the bill.  Totnes has historic buildings, cobbled streets, art galleries, museums, alternative health practices, and live music venues. The house overlooks the River Dart in the heart of Totnes.

www.toadhallcottages.co.uk   

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