Letter from France: May 2013
By: Frederic de Poligny | May 19, 2013 – 6:42 am | No Comment

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

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Hyde Park, London, England – The traditional German Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:55 am | No Comment
Hyde Park, London, England – The traditional German Christmas Market

[ January 3, 2013; 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. ] The traditional German Christmas Market returns to Hyde Park on the edges of the Winter Wonderland Hyde Park, London, EnglandHyde Park, London, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – Edinburgh Highland Village Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – Edinburgh Highland Village Christmas Market

[ January 3, 2013; 8:00 pm; ] Sun Wed: 10am 8pmThu Sat: 10am 10pmChristmas Eve: 10am 8pmChristmas Day: ClosedBoxing Day 11 8pmNew Years Eve: 10 6pmNew Years Day: 12 8pmDiscover the best of Scotland at our Highland Market. With foodie treats, woolly hats and, this market is ec

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England – Nottingham Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England – Nottingham Christmas Market

[ January 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Nottinghams Old Market Square and Smithy Row will once again be transformed into a magical Christmas card scene this festive season. Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England

The Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, Newport City, Newport, Wales – Christmas Kingdom 2012
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
The Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, Newport City, Newport, Wales – Christmas Kingdom 2012

[ January 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Experience all the magic and sparkle of the festive season as you enjoy a wonderful winter adventure at Celtic Manors sensational Christmas Kingdom in 2012.Feel the cold tingle of winter as you glide around the sparkling ice rink, then watch your children

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City Hall, Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff, Wales – Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
City Hall, Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff, Wales – Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland

[ January 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] With over 6 weeks of skating and the the spectacular Star Ride this is a must do Christmas experience for all the family. City Hall, Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff, Wales

London – Hyde Park, London – Winter Wonderland,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
London – Hyde Park, London – Winter Wonderland,

[ January 3, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Hyde Park Winter Wonderland can be enjoyed by everyone it is absolutely FREE to enter. Experience the wonderment of the festive season with an array of magical and dazzling activities, rides and attractions to explore! More details of events on the websiteLondonhttp://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/London

London – Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
London – Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

[ January 3, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Throughout late November and December the section of Hyde Park near Hyde Park Corner is transformed into a Winter Wonderland, complete with fairground rides, giant wheel, circus, Christmas market, food and drink stalls, Santas grotto and, of course, an ice rink. Its the fifth consecutive year that the Winter Wonderland has come to Hyde Park [...]

Maidstone, Kent – The Christmas Trail
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:17 pm | No Comment
Maidstone, Kent – The Christmas Trail

[ January 3, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The whole family can blow away the cobwebs after Christmas and follow a festive trail through the beautiful grounds of Leeds Castle. Children completing the trail will receive a reward. An additional charge of 1 per trail card applies.Maidstone, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1022&GroupId=1&venue=3090549&easi=trueMaidstone, Kent

Leeds – The Christmas Trail
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:17 pm | No Comment
Leeds – The Christmas Trail

[ January 3, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The whole family can blow away the cobwebs after Christmas and follow a festive trail through the beautiful grounds of Leeds Castle. An additional charge of 1 per trail card applies.Leedshttp://www.leeds-castle.com/land.phpLeeds

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London – Winter Wonderland’s Angels Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:16 pm | No Comment
London – Winter Wonderland’s Angels Christmas Market

[ January 3, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The best time to go to Winter Wonderland is after dark, when the Christmas lights bring out the festive spirit in everyone. Winter Wonderland has become an annual fixture in Hyde Park, with its fairground rides, huge ice rink, giant Observational Wheel offering great views of Londons skyline, Santas grotto (free, first-come-first-served), Zippos Circus, Alpine [...]

The Luxury Travel Fair
By: The Editor | October 18, 2011 – 8:01 am | No Comment
The Luxury Travel Fair

[ January 3, 2011 10:00 am to January 6, 2011 6:00 pm. ]
Olympia, London,
Tickets are £12.50 in advance and £15.00 on the door. A transaction charge of £1.20 will apply to advance purchases.
On the last day it closes at 5pm.

Chester Magic
By: | January 13, 2011 – 4:47 pm | No Comment
Chester Magic

[ January 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Just imagine the scene? the twinkling of fairy lights, snow frosted trees, the smell of chestnuts roasting on crackling fires and the air of excitement that Christmas is on its way. The magic of Christmas lives on in Chester, and this year you?ll be taken back over 100 years to experience an enchanted, family Victorian [...]

Chester Magic – Santa’s Grotto
By: | January 13, 2011 – 4:47 pm | No Comment
Chester Magic – Santa’s Grotto

[ January 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Santa will be welcome children to his festive grotto during Chester Magic.No need to book.Castle SquareChesterCheshireCH1 2ANWeb:www.chestermagic.co.uk

Chester Magic – The Ice Rink
By: | January 13, 2011 – 4:47 pm | No Comment
Chester Magic – The Ice Rink

[ January 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Gather your friends and family for a spell on the real ice rink and practice your spirals, jumps and lunges at Chester Magic.Castle SquareChesterCheshireCH1 2ANWeb:www.chestermagic.co.uk

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Chester Magic – Victorian Christmas Village
By: | January 13, 2011 – 4:47 pm | No Comment
Chester Magic – Victorian Christmas Village

[ January 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Visit the Victoria Christmas shopping village, set amongst Christmas trees and selling delicious food, drink and craft gifts from Cheshire, North Wales and the North West – ideal for special presents.Added to the festive atmosphere will be spellbinding street entertainers, fabulous choirs and not forgetting the promise of snow.It’s Chester Magic.Castle SquareChesterCheshireCH1 2ANWeb:www.chestermagic.co.uk

Pantomime: Dick Whittington
By: | January 13, 2011 – 4:47 pm | No Comment
Pantomime: Dick Whittington

[ January 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Dick Whittington and his Cat are the stars at the Grange Theatre in Harford this year. Starring the flamboyant Rowetta, an X Factor finalist, playing the bad Queen Rat. Andy Scott Lee, formerly of Boy Band 3SL plays the loveable Dick Whittington.There will be a fabulous supporting cast, all of whom have appeared in major [...]