Up in the Air . . .

BRISTOL Airport has become the first airport to launch a Trip Finder feature on their website. The innovative feature allows passengers to search for flights using the month or day they want to fly and to filter results by types of holidays – including winter sports and city breaks. This gives passengers the flexibility to plan a holiday around their busy schedule and is ideal for those searching for a weekend getaway.

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My America Last Minute Deals

MY AMERICA HOLIDAY is a tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays to the USA. The company offers everything from city breaks with flights and accommodation to multi-destination holidays, tailor-made fly drive itineraries, escorted tours, cruises, rail holidays and much more.

They have some spectacular offers saving up to 35% on deals to Las Vegas, New York, Orlando and Cancun but booking must be made by September 30th.

www.myamericaholiday.co.uk

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InstaCamping - last of the summer sun

OUTDOOR accommodation provider, Pitchup.com has complied its top ‘InstaCamping’ breaks. No tent required, those wanting to enjoy the great outdoors and the last of the summer sun can simply book a rental tent and go, choosing from a number of locations throughout the UK

Commenting on the rise of #InstaCamping, Dan Yates said: “Allowing customers to rent a traditional tent opens camping up to all and enables potential campers to enjoy the experience without the hassle and outlay.”

Some of Pitchup.com’s top InstaCamping sites include:

Harbour Lights Campsite, Cumbria:
Hire a ready pitched Kiowa Tipi tent here from £50 per night (£12.50pppn). The tent sleeps up to four people.

National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham:
A tipi costs from £60 per night (£15pppn) and can sleep up to four people in single beds.

Oak Valley Camping, Hastings:
A family friendly site offering two-bedroomed rental tents which cost from £35 per night (£17.50 pppn) based on two sharing, and sleep up to four.

Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre, Bransgore:
Pre-pitched electric woodland tents cost from £40 per night (£8pppn) and can sleep five people.

Treverven Touring Caravan and Camping Park, Penzance:
A Thorn three-bedroom rental tent costs from £75 per night (£12.50 pppn) for up to six people and comes with two single rooms, a double futon, dining area and kitchenette.

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Coming up … in Cyprus

Wine & music 

NICOSIA’S first Old Town Wine & Music Fiesta runs from December 20 to December 22 at the Patio Cocktail Bar in the city centre.

There will be wines from producers around the world, and live music by Cypriot bands.


Tickets at €20 are available at the bar and via www.tickethour.com.cy. Part of the proceeds will go to charity.

For the full schedule, go to www.facebook.com/events/880022272105123

Chocolate

THE third Nicosia Chocolate Festival (December 19-20) at Famagusta Gate offers families two days of Christmas celebrations.

Tickets are €5 (free for children under 12), with a substantial sum from the net proceeds being given to the Arodafnousa Palliative care centre of the #Cyprus Anti-cancer society, and to low income families in Nicosia. www.nicosiachocolate.com

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Spain tops for last-minute get-aways

RESEARCH by On the Beach points to Spain as the top choice for Brits planning last-minute getaways this summer.

#Spain and its islands dominate the top five most popular destinations, with Majorca, #Tenerife, Lanzarote, and Ibiza making up the top four spots. The Turkish resort of Dalaman is the fifth most popular destination.

While Spain dominates overall, #Cyprus has seen the biggest increase in last-minute bookings, up 44% on the previous year, followed by Egypt, up 22%. Other destinations showing a significant increase in last-minute bookings include Turkey (up 19%), and Greece (up 17%).

Resorts in Turkey are offering the cheapest deals compared to last year, with last-minute holidays on average 15% cheaper.

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Spanish air traffic control strikes imminent

THE start of peak summer flight schedules to Spain face disruption due to planned strikes by air traffic controllers over two weekends. Industrial action by Spanish air traffic staff is due to start tomorrow (July 11) and Sunday (July 12). 

A second walk-out is also threatened for the weekend of July 25-26.

Airlines are putting contingency plans in place to try to avert delays and cancellations.

easyJet said: ‘Like all airlines flying to and from Spain, if this action goes ahead, we expect an impact to our flights during this period. We would like to assure our passengers that we are preparing for any disruption if the strike does proceed and will do everything possible to limit the inconvenience of this on your journey.’

The latest strike action follows partial stoppages by controllers over four days in June.

The Spanish air traffic control service expects to operate 80% of services during the strike periods while talks continue with the air controllers’ union.

The dispute dates back to the dismissal of a controller in Santiago de Compostela and a wildcat strike by controllers in 2010.

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Villa Martinez - Late Availability for August

Villa Martinez, Ciutadella , Menorca, Spain

#LateAvailability Monday 24th August for 7 nights £740 for the week (for 2 people) then an additional £30 p.p.p.n

In a quiet, residential area, this villa with its own private pool comfortably accommodates 4 adults, 2 children and 1 infant.

The villa is 10 minutes' slow walk from the pretty cove/beach at Cala'n Blanes and Cala'n Bruch's beautiful cove with bathing platforms.

Also close by is the busier atmosphere of Cala'n Forcat with its picturesque cove, sandy beach, Aqua Park and shops, bars & restaurants etc.

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Greek Islands last-minute bookings surge

GREEK euro crisis or no Greek euro crisis, online travel agent On The Beach reports a sharp rise in last-minute bookings for holidays on the country’s most popular islands. 

#Zante (also known as Zakynthos) leads the way, with sales up 115% on the previous year. Other islands performing particularly well include Crete (+62%), Corfu (+47%), Kos, (+42%), and Rhodes (+30%). 

Last-minute holiday bookings to #Spain are also performing well, up 54% on the previous year. The Costa Brava region looks like being the overall Spanish winner, with bookings up by almost 200% on 2014. 

Other destinations proving popular for #last-minuteholidays include the Turkish resort of Bodrum, the Balearic island of Menorca, and Paphos in Cyprus.

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Days out for dad

DAD’S go free when a paying son or daughter takes them to the The York Dungeon on Father’s Day. The 75-minute journey through the attraction takes visitors across 2,000 years of York's dark history. 

www.thedungeons.com/york/en/plan-your-visit/dads-day.aspx

ALTERNATIVELY, celebrate Father's Day at one of the 12 Treasure Houses of England.

Events include a Hot rod & Custom Drive in Day at Beaulieu, a Rolls Royce rally at Burghley House, a Classic Car Show at Woburn Abbey, and a Status Quo concert at Hatfield House. If he’s a Rolling Stones fan, he’ll just have to accept second best!

www.treasurehouses.co.uk

 

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Italian hide-aways - Special Offers

A little something for 2 in Umbria?

La Stalla (The Stables) converted into a studio apartment for two with a large terrace surrounding the cottage with views down in to the valley.

Discounted rate of €450 for the week Sunday 24th May to Sunday 31st May  
www.casasangabriel

STILL searching for an Italian villa for a large family or group holiday?

This eight-bedroom house – Chiesa del Carmine – is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in Umbria. 

Comprising an 11th century church with adjoining 18th century farmhouse, and sleeping up to 14 guests. 



It also has a pool, a children’s playground, gardens, terraces … and a 21st century kitchen.

The normal weekly rental is £3,969, but 20 percent discounts can be had for stays between May 30 and June 20.     

www.chiesadelcarmine

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SPECIAL OFFER - May Half Term

Fancy a family break during the half term? . . . why not try this gorgeous log cabin  . . . it's a VERY SPECIAL DEAL

Situated in Felmoor Park, just North of Morpeth. The cabins are situated around a lake and there is an abundance of wildlife, including, red squirrels, roe deer and a wide variety of birds.

Any Two bedroom luxury log cabin Monday 25th – Friday 29th May (Half term week) just £399 for up to four people.
Ring Wendy on 0191 3410189 for more info or to book.

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