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UK
A Right Royal Day Out
Blenheim Palace has announced the launch of its brand-new Palace and Play Pass, which gives visitors unlimited access to Adventure Play as well as to Blenheim Palace, Park and Gardens*.
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Hotels
It's A Dog's Life!
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Doggy dinners of the highest order!
As much as dog owners enjoy staycations the majority wouldn’t dream of leaving their faithful friend behind……..explaining why The Inn Collection Group has cottoned on to this niche aspect of the hotel stay market. The company has inns in handpicked coastal, country, town, and city locations - and in The Lake District there are 10, in the likes of Windermere, Ambleside and Bassenthwaite.
1:00 AM 6th May 2024
Hotels
Refurbished Brackenrigg Inn Reopens,
Newly renovated country pub with rooms, The Brackenrigg Inn, has opened its doors to Lake District locals, walkers and guests of Another Place, The Lake. Another Place, The Lake is tapping into local Cumbrian spirit with its latest venture – a refreshing take on a traditional country pub.
1:00 AM 4th May 2024
UK
Pancakes, Crumpets & Pies: LNER Launches New Onboard Menus
LNER's new first class menu revealed Photo: LNER
LNER has revealed its new First Class menus, which continue its long-held commitment to championing and celebrating local food and drink producers along its route. LNER’s handpicked suppliers stretch from Caithness in the Scottish Highlands to London, with producers based in destinations across LNER’s almost one-thousand-mile route.
1:00 AM 29th April 2024
Europe
'Bluebird Effect' Boosts Lake District Tourism
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
The pulling power of Donald Campbell’s famous jet hydroplane Bluebird has made the village of Coniston one of this year’s hottest Lake District destinations says Cumbria Tourism Visitor numbers to Coniston’s Ruskin Museum have rocketed to record levels since the iconic craft, which crashed on Coniston Water in January 1967, returned to its spiritual home.
1:00 AM 24th April 2024
Short breaks
‘Harry Potter’ Duke Lines Up For Storytelling Session
A new book by the Duke of Northumberland – peer in residence at Alnwick Castle, also hereditary home to ‘Harry Potter’s’ Hogwarts Academy – will kick off a series of literary events at the Cumbrian estate this Thursday.
1:00 AM 22nd April 2024
holidays
Foodies Given Green Light To Visit Cumberland
A new campaign showcasing Cumberland’s food and drink businesses has launched. Cumbria Tourism is working with Cumberland Council’s Destination Management team to run a new three-month campaign which aims to shine a light on hospitality businesses from small producers, family run cafes and fish and chip shops, through to fine dining restaurants, breweries and distilleries.
1:00 AM 19th April 2024
Short breaks
UK Glampsite Promises African Safari With English Countryside
A luxury glamping retreat in Lincolnshire has just opened promising a touch of Africa mixed with English countryside luxury! The Nest, made up of three dog friendly, lakeside glamping lodges is an alternative way to spend summer with friends and family this year.
1:00 AM 17th April 2024
Short breaks
Buckingham Palace East Wing Tours On Sale TODAY!
The East Wing of Buckingham Palace will be open to visitors for the first time this summer, when special guided tours of the Principal Floor become available to tourists visiting in July and August.
4:53 AM 10th April 2024
Hotels
Blackpool's Imperial Hotel - A Mint Legacy 157 Years On
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
As you enter the lobby at Blackpool’s Imperial Hotel it is hard to deny that you are following in the footsteps of political greatness and, as you check in, you wonder whether or not you will hear the tattyfilarious tones of Ken Dodd or one of his mother-in-law jokes!
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
UK
The 5 Most Photogenic Landmarks In Northern England
York Minster has officially been crowned Northern England’s most ‘photogenic’ landmark, according to a new study. The UK is home to many iconic landmarks that pay homage to its rich history. But when it comes to the nation’s most papped locations, what are they?
3:59 PM 22nd March 2024
Cruising
Fred Olsen Offers Newcastle Seasonal Sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is the first cruise operator to have departed from Newcastle this year, offering a variety of sailings to warmer climes. Smaller ship Balmoral set sail on her first cruise of the season from the Port of Tyne, taking guests on a nine-night ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise.
1:00 AM 21st March 2024
Deals
Choctastic Offer At Northern Hotels
Three northern hotels are taking part in a Willy Wonka style competition in which Golden Tickets have been hidden in choclaty treats with hotel stays as prizes. INNSiDE by Meliá, part of Meliá Hotels International, is eggcitedly ushering in its special #StayCurious Easter Golden Ticket Competition, in partnership with renowned Chocolatier, Oli The Choc.
1:00 AM 17th March 2024
UK
London Life – Overnight At The Wesley Camden Town
Much of my childhood was spent in and around Camden Town, a well-known area of Northwest London. Somewhat down at heel in the ‘70s, it underwent a resurgence that began with the proliferation of markets and trendy shops. I seem to recall that at one stage Camden Lock was London’s third largest tourist attraction.
1:00 AM 9th March 2024
Hotels
21st Century Makeover For 18th Century Hotel
The bedroom suites at Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort on the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire, have been upgraded as part of an improvement programme. Seven suites, including the up-market Richmond Castle Suite, famed for its modern glamour, have been given a makeover.
1:00 AM 6th March 2024
Short breaks
Dark Knights At Mediaeval Muncaster!
A new Mediaeval Weapons Hall opens at Cumbria’s historic Muncaster Castle later this month. The immersive experience is one of the biggest developments at the castle for years and will enable visitors to try their hand at skills learned by mediaeval knights of old.
1:00 AM 4th March 2024
UK
The UK’s Best TV & Film Locations That You Can Visit, And They’re All FREE
The UK is home to stunning scenery, iconic landmarks and beautiful beaches, so it’s no surprise to see so many of these feature in blockbuster films and hit TV shows. And with award season now in full swing, film buffs can now explore a handy new road trip map from GAP insurance provider, ALA Insurance, which showcases the most iconic filming locations that won’t cost you a penny to visit.
1:00 AM 2nd March 2024
holidays
Kids Go Free In Cornwall
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
A Cornwall hotel has introduced a ‘Children Should Be Seen (And Not Paid For) package to coincide with the Easter holidays. The St Moritz Hotel + Cowshed Spa, in Trebetherick, near Rock and Polzeath, already has a dedicated kids club with its unique Mini Moritz programme of daily activities.
1:00 AM 28th February 2024
holidays
East Coast ‘Light Night’ Set For Encore Tonight
Light Night, the dazzling spectacle that captivated the east coast last year, makes its 2024 debut tonight, marking the second year running that large swathes of Scarborough, Bridlington and Whitby will hit the limelight!
1:00 AM 26th February 2024
holidays
Haven Holiday Parks Go Solar With £18m Investment
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Leading UK holiday park operator, Haven, has announced plans to invest £18m in energy saving measures across 39 of its 41 parks. The investment, to be completed by June this year, will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of more than three million guests and the 25,000 holiday homeowners who visit Haven’s parks.
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
Short breaks
Writing’s On The Wall For Historic House
Historic graffiti dating back 400 years will reveal King James I’s beliefs that witches and witchcraft may not have all been of the Harry Potter variety!
1:00 AM 22nd February 2024
Hotels
Cumbrian Hotel Changes Hands In £1m+ Deal
Ravenstone Lodge, a nine-bedroom boutique hotel in Cumbria overlooking the Bassenthwaite Valley, has been acquired by the owners of the neighbouring Ravenstone Manor Hotel. The specialist Hotels team at commercial real estate firm Colliers sold the hotel which sits in three acres of mature gardens off a guide price of £1.245 million.
1:00 AM 16th February 2024
Africa
No Valentine? It Doesn’t Matter, Solo Travel Is Booming
Many couples will be enjoying a romantic Valentine getaway today, however, having a partner isn’t essential when it comes to travel. Taking a solo holiday, or “soliday”, is the latest travel trend that has been increasing in popularity over recent years.
1:00 AM 14th February 2024
Short breaks
Pandemic Pub Reopens Following £1.6m Refurb
The Ashford Arms, a 17th century country pub in Ashford-in-the-Water, near Bakewell in Derbyshire, opens again on 4th March after it was ‘claimed’ as a Pandemic Shutdown despite its 400-year-old pedigree. Despite thriving for nigh on four centuries, The Ashford Arms couldn’t survive the pandemic and was forced to close its doors in 2020.
1:00 AM 12th February 2024
UK
Kids Go Free!
One of Britain’s leading heritage railways, West Yorkshire’s Keighley & Worth Valley Railway’ is offering hard-pressed parents a special travel deal during the forthcoming school half-term breaks.
8:22 PM 8th February 2024
UK
Steam Locomotive Royal Scot To Replace Britannia For February Half-Term Services
Royal Scott - credit John Hunt
The NYMR have announced that the iconic No. 46100 Royal Scot will now be the guest locomotive during February half-term for a series of special pre-booked services. Named Royal Scot after the Royal Scots regiment, the original 6100 was the first of its class, built in 1927 by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow. No.
8:00 PM 8th February 2024
travel tips
Airport Moves Towards Completion Stages Of £1.3bn Re-Vamp
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
One year on from the start of the final phase of its £1.3bn transformation, Manchester Airport is preparing for the last push which will see work completed by 2025. Over the last 12 months, a number of milestones have been reached. This includes the installation of a new baggage system, the demolition of the old security hall in Terminal 2 and the creation of hundreds of new jobs.
1:00 AM 8th February 2024
Africa
Valentine Love In London And Beyond
London love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a romantic getaway to the Big Smoke? We've handpicked some of the most enchanting hotels to make your Valentine's Day truly special in the nation’s capital.
1:00 AM 6th February 2024
travel tips
Cumbrian Lodge Resort Back Before Planners
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
An artist's impression of one of the properties
Specialist hospitality developer, ILM Group, has submitted a revised planning application for Roanhead Lodge Resort, a sustainably-designed destination that, it claims, will deliver over £10m of additional annual visitor spend to Cumbria’s economy.
1:00 AM 3rd February 2024
Hotels
Lakeland Inn To Reopen After Makeover
The Brackenrigg Inn overlooking Ullswater in the Lake District will re-open on April 22nd as the first step in a three-year makeover transformation. The hostelry is just five minutes’ walk from its ‘sister’ outlet: Another Place, The Lake.
1:00 AM 2nd February 2024
Short breaks
Lancashire Coach Operator Grows Property Portfolio
Lancashire based coach tour and hotel package operator Alfa Leisureplex Group, has acquired two more hotels to add to its 24-strong portfolio. Alfa Travel, owned by its employees, and part of the Alfa Leisureplex Group, has welcomed the Royal Hotel, Weymouth and the Waverley Castle Hotel, Melrose in the Scottish borders, to its UK portfolio.
1:00 AM 31st January 2024
travel tips
5 Things You Must Know When Travelling On The London Underground
When in London most of us have travelled on the London Underground. Here Get Licenced share some tips for staying safe.
1:00 AM 27th January 2024
Americas
Three Top Sailing Destinations To Guarantee Peace and Quiet
Are you yearning for peace and tranquillity? Then a private yacht charter might just be the answer. Here is a meticulously curated list of top destinations for sailing enthusiasts seeking to escape the crowds, unwind, and relish in a peaceful boating experience.
12:00 AM 27th January 2024
Hotels
A Wee Dram On The Wild Landscapes Of Skye
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
A former Scottish clan shooting lodge on Skye has partnered with the island’s newest distillery to market a whisky-themed stay package. Kinloch Lodge has joined forces with Torabhaig Distillery – 10 years old this year - to introduce its new whisky-themed package, so that the duo can showcase both the hotel and distillery, which are set in the wild landscapes of of the Scottish island.
1:00 AM 24th January 2024
Hotels
The World's Best New Luxury Hotels
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI) has named the world’s top luxury hotels of 2023. LTI is a members-only organisation that provides digital reporting for affluent travellers. It said: “Extraordinarily, three of the top four new properties come from renowned jewellers and watchmakers, Bulgari and Chopard.
12:00 AM 16th January 2024
UK
Top 10 Health And Wellbeing Experiences On The Yorkshire Coast To Kick Start 2024
Photo: Route YC
The organisation behind Yorkshire’s ultimate road trip, ‘Route YC’, has revealed its top 10 health and wellbeing experiences to kick start 2024 on the Yorkshire Coast. During the winter months we need to make sure we take time to look after our health and wellbeing by getting outdoors in the countryside and coast.
1:00 AM 13th January 2024
Europe
Galway Invites ‘Bucket List’ Consideration!
Dubbed “Ireland’s most charming city” by the New York Times, Galway is extending a welcome to all and sundry this year as it prepares to host the Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF). Renowned for curating extraordinary experiences, organisers are promising a exceptional multidisciplinary program between July 15 and July 28.
12:00 AM 13th January 2024
holidays
ATOL Campaign Urges Holidaymaker Caution
ATOL, the financial protection scheme run by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, is reminding those booking a holiday in the first month of this year, to check their trip is financially protected by ATOL before taking the plunge.
12:00 AM 8th January 2024
Africa
Cruising – The New Ambition
If the people you meet onboard ship, as much as the ports you visit, are a measure of a cruise line’s overall quality, then Ambassador has to sit alongside many of its more expensive counterparts.
12:00 AM 5th January 2024
Africa
Grandma’s Wisdom And Globetrotting In 2024
Group Travel Editor for the P.ublished.com Media Titles, Phil Hopkins, takes a brief look back at 2023 and overviews where he’ll be visiting in the first quarter of 2024. So, sit back and take some inspiration from our very own resident globetrotter!
1:00 AM 2nd January 2024
holidays
Sustainable Hotel Scheme Gets Green Light
Jet2holidays has launched a new hotel labelling scheme, meaning customers and independent travel agents can now choose from a collection of certified sustainable hotels that meet Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Recognised standards.
10:24 PM 30th December 2023
Short breaks
Cumbrian Castle Signals Full Steam Ahead In 2024
Booming visitor numbers have led to a call to arms from Muncaster Castle in Cumbria – We Need You! The historic building is attracting an increasing number of visitors and the family who’ve lived there for over 800 years are looking to strengthen their team in preparation for new visitor developments in 2024.
1:03 PM 27th December 2023
UK
NYMR Celebrates 45 Years Of Pullman Dining With Seasonal Dining Services
Pullman dining train - Charlotte Graham
Next year marks 45 years of Pullman Dining services at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), and to celebrate the occasion, it has announced its seasonal Pullman Moorlander services for 2024.
6:16 PM 24th December 2023
Hotels
A Winter Spa Experience In North Yorkshire
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
If the guilt of Christmas over-eating becomes too much to bear after December 25th, then prepare to purge at the Coniston Hotel near Skipton in North Yorkshire! Here are some New Year / Winter deals that might help ease your mind or even (marginally) reduce your calorie intake!
12:01 AM 24th December 2023
Europe
Manchester Airport Reignites Stuttgart Link
German airline Eurowings has confirmed that it will operate direct flights from Manchester to Stuttgart starting spring 2024. The new service will operate four days a week (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday) on an Airbus A319, with fares starting from £39.99pp one way. The inaugural flight will be on 6th May 2024.
12:00 AM 14th December 2023
UK
NYMR Announces Winter Excursions To Whitby
Make the days between Christmas and New Year extra special with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s (NYMR) latest announcement of special steam-hauled excursions to Whitby. The pre-booked, seat allocated services depart from Pickering Station at 11:10am every day (10:15am on Sundays) from Thursday 28 December 2023 to Sunday 7 January 2024 through the North York Moors National Park to Whitby.
6:40 PM 12th December 2023
UK
New Holgate A New Boutique Hotel
Our business writer, Ian Garner, and his wife, Sally, recently spent a very enjoyable night at New Holgate, a luxury boutique hotel that recently opened in York.
1:02 AM 9th December 2023
UK
The UK’s Best Christmas Road Trips For 2023 Unveiled
As the festive season approaches and the UK’s streets are decked with lights and decorations, families across the nation are setting off on road trips to see the festive scenes. But with so many festivities to choose from, it can be hard to know which area to visit first.
1:00 AM 9th December 2023
holidays
Wonderful Wonderful Copenhagen
Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, has entered Jet2’s destination list for the first time, this winter, as flights to Europe’s Christmas markets take off. The brand is celebrating its biggest ever Christmas Markets programme which include destinations such as Vienna, Prague, Krakow, Berlin and Budapest.
12:00 AM 28th November 2023
UK
All Weather Coastal Breaks In Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cumbria With England’s Coast
Filey Photo: ©Alex Catt
Celebrating the Year of The Coast 2023, englandscoast.com is the clever tool that offers you the chance to browse over 2,000 coastal businesses – including hotels, B&Bs, self-catering properties, activity and attraction operators, transport companies, restaurants and much more.
1:00 AM 25th November 2023
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