The launch of American Airlines’ new direct flight route to Philadelphia International Airport from Edinburgh in April allows Scottish travellers to plan a long weekend exploring the East Coast city of Philadelphia, which is rich in history, arts and culture, vibrant neighbourhoods, plus tax-free shopping hotspots. Continue reading Spend a weekend In America’s East Coast World Heritage City: Edinburgh welcomes new direct flight to Philadelphia
While sterling may remain in a period of flux in the coming weeks, one thing more certain is that bargain-hunting holidaymakers will find their pounds stretch furthest in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, which is best value of 20 European beach resorts surveyed for the Post Office Travel Money Holiday Costs Barometer. Continue reading Holiday costs fall across Europe
Friday 19th April at 10.30am
The Easter holidays are fast approaching and can prove a challenge when it comes to finding fun activities for the children. Pets at Home has the answer, with its free interactive ‘My Pet Pals’ workshops, held in store between 30th March and 14th April. Continue reading Pets At Home to host free workshops across Scotland this Easter
People who live in Lothian are being reminded to make the most of the Easter weekend by taking a few simple steps to look after their health. Continue reading Lothian residents encouraged to prepare for a healthy, happy Easter
Planning a holiday or a short break? Have a look at Leipzig
Hardly any other German city can boast as great and vibrant a cultural history as Leipzig. In 2019, the city will celebrate important anniversaries of events that had significant effects on the development of Germany. Continue reading Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig
Holidays are among the top five things that children influence most in their parents’ lives (along with amount of sleep … !) Continue reading Kids in Charge: travel agency where kids call the shots
On The Go Tours have analysed the average winter temperatures, daily average sunshine hours, transfer time from London and number of Instagram hashtags, to reveal the top 20 locations to embrace or escape winter. Continue reading Best places to embrace – or escape – Winter
Edinburgh folk planning their getaway to Europe next year have been urged to carry out a Brexit ‘MOT’ before Britain officially leaves the EU. Continue reading Edinburgh holidaymakers urged to carry out ‘post-Brexit MOT’
VisitEngland has launched a campaign to inspire more young Brits to discover the UK by taking mini gap-year style breaks.
The £2.5 million ‘Join the World – #MyMicrogap’ campaign targets young people with experiences and activities typically taken during a gap-year that can be condensed into a micro-holiday of one to three nights in the UK. The campaign kicks off today with the first in a series of short films that are being rolled out across digital display and social media channels during the coming months. Continue reading #MyMicrogap campaign urges young Brits to take more short breaks in the UK
