Leading open-water swimming company TriSwim is redefining the landscape of adventure holidays with the launch of TriSwim Escapes. The series of holidays claim to go beyond traditional training retreats by presenting an immersive experience that provides comprehensive swim, run, and cycle adventures, enabling guests to connect with communities and immerse themselves in local life.

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.

Aer Lingus has launched its Black Friday Sale with fares for transatlantic flights from Manchester to New York, Orlando and Barbados. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Nov 27th) offers have discounts of £100 available on bookings to these top transatlantic destinations from the airline’s northern hub.

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collectively initiate and pursue cross-destination tourism promotion.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will soon welcome new CEO Samantha Stimpson, who has more than 25 years of commercial, operational and executive experience in the travel and hospitality industry. She joins the company from FTI Touristik, where currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer.

Save up to 30% on your Winter break with IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts! IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts are offering up to 30% off stays from 1st December to 22nd March 2024 for Spanish breaks including the Costa del Sol and Tenerife as well as some UK resorts.

Independent family-owned coach holiday group, Daish’s Holidays has strengthened the management team at its Esplanade Hotel in Scarborough with three new appointments. The new recruits have more than 40 years’ hospitality experience between them, including global experience in Egypt, Italy and India. Joe Devassy joins as general manager and will oversee a 36-strong team at the 73-bed hotel.

Taking a gap year or a career break to travel has become a rite of passage for many people, and Autumn is a popular time to set off on a backpacking trip. In fact, more than 1.2m people will fly from Manchester this month and many of them will be embarking on the adventure of a lifetime.

P&O Cruises has announced double on board spending money on applicable new Select Price holidays departing before December 31, 2024 when booked by October 2, 2023. It can be used for a variety of experiences including dining in the speciality restaurants, spa treatments, shore experiences or retail outlets.

Travellers looking for Asian luxury on a budget might want to consider Borneo’s Shangri-La Rasa Ria which has discounts on certain stays until 20th December this year. The award-winning resort is slashing 20% off rooms in its world-class Ocean Wing. Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-La Rasa Ria is situated in an incredible, unique location where the sea meets the rainforest.

The Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay Hotel in Greece has unveiled its latest raft of renovations, promising “opulence and sophistication.” The property is debuting a new seaside laguna and is also introducing Crete’s largest privately owned marina with direct ocean access to the Aegean’s crystal-clear waters: an ideal destination for yacht-fanatics and sailors alike.

Windermere marina waterside bar The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant is welcoming new captains at its helm. Entrepreneurs and local boaters to Lake Windermere Steven Whiston and Liam Clarke have taken on the lease at the popular local eatery which first opened under the management of Geoff Perrygrove and Ben Ashworth in 2013.