It has been an extraordinary first five years for Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, achieving an impressive array of milestones and international recognitions and the historic hotel located in a restored 12th-century abbey surrounded by vineyards in Spain’s Duero winegrowing region is celebrating the anniversary with an exclusive guest package. The LeDomaine 5-Year Anniversary Package combines … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
What’s new for 2017 in The Drôme?
For cyclists – a new guide will be published for 2017 on the 36 cycle routes through the department - in French-English and also in April the new guide on cycling the ViaRhôna route through the Drôme and Ardèche. By the way, the Tour de France Stage 16 will be passing through the department on 18th July 2017. New Château of Grignan exhibition - The first exhibition dedicated to the … [Read more...]
NEW HIGH-SPEED SERVICES TO BRITTANY AND BORDEAUX NOW AVAILABLE
As the days get longer and temperatures begin to rise, thoughts are turning to summer holidays. Voyages-sncf.com are embracing that summer feeling and today announce that tickets to two summer hot spots go on sale from 15 March 2017. The coastline of Brittany and the vineyards of Bordeaux will both be reached in a fraction of the current journey times this summer thanks to the opening of the … [Read more...]
Too busy for a break: Working Brits pass up on £650 of paid holiday each year
Hard working Brits are working through much of their annual holiday entitlement, losing out on over £650 and 10 days annual leave each year. Nearly nine out of ten British workers failed to take all of their holiday allowance last year, with almost one in 201 missing out on more than ten days of paid leave. In some cases, that meant workers missing out on as much as £675 of annual … [Read more...]
Team Loco, Voyages-Sncf.Com and Partners Enter the Sports Arena
Voyages-sncf.com launches their first e-sport team called Team Loco whose members are all employees of Voyages-sncf.com and SNCF. Presently there are 17 members, both semi-professional and amateur who are playing in FIFA, Overwatch and the League of Legends. Voyages-sncf.com and e-sport were made for each other. Leaders of e-commerce and e-tourism, it is not surprising we would be … [Read more...]
Short breaks for the Spring with AFerry.co.uk
AFerry.co.uk, the world’s leading ferry website, is the place to visit if you are looking for a short break at Easter or the May Bank Holidays. There are plenty of well-priced offers with less expensive options continually being uploaded. Visit Aferry’s special offer pages which have all the up to minute latest deals! If you prefer to stay in the UK for Easter, then a day trip to the Isle … [Read more...]
Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine Joins Virtuoso’s Exclusive Luxury Travel Portfolio
Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, the award-winning historic hotel located in a restored 12th-century abbey surrounded by vineyards in Spain’s Duero winegrowing region, has been accepted into Virtuoso, announced Managing Director Andrés Araya. "We can’t think of a better way to mark our fifth anniversary than being admitted into the incomparable Virtuoso network,” said Mr. Araya. “It is a seminal … [Read more...]
What’s New for Les Castels in 2017
Les Castels, France's most stylish group of glamping sites with 36 locations throughout the country, shares what's new for 2017 New for the 2017 season, Les Castels welcomes Les Princes d’Orange in the Hautes-Alpes area of Provence, to the family. Each of the 124 pitches and 50 self-catering hires all have stunning views over Orpierre and the surrounding cliffs - perfect for rock climbing. … [Read more...]
The Royal Albert Hall is Never Far Away
A little known fact about Kensington House Hotel, is that it is only eight minutes’ walk from the Royal Albert Hall. This year the schedule for the Hall is as eclectic as London itself and with rates starting at just £99 per room at Kensington House Hotel* everyone will be happy. This great value package includes; overnight accommodation, continental buffet breakfast and a bottle of house … [Read more...]
Blockbuster: David Hockney
What is it? This retrospective exhibition gathers together an extensive selection of David Hockney’s most famous works celebrating his achievements in painting, drawing, print, photography and video across six decades. Where is it? David Hockney is on at the Tate Britain, London until the 29th May 2017. Tickets cost just £19.50 for non-members. Why visit? David Hockney is arguably … [Read more...]
