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Star Clippers Introduces Multiple New Mediterranean Ports of Call for Summer 2026 Sailing Schedule
The specialist cruise line has announced seven brand new ports of call for their summer 2026 schedule, including Ouranoupolis in Greece and Barletta, Monopoli, Crotone and Pesaro in Italy. Star Flyer will visit Ouranoupolis, a small city in the Halkidiki region, following a day of sailing along the Athos peninsular and viewing the monasteries as a part of a 7-night Greek Islands sailing in June 2026. Pesaro will be a tender port, allowing multiple excursion opportunities including day trips to the Republic of San Marino – one of the smallest countries in the world - and the UNESCO-recognised town of Urbino. There are currently no other cruise ships scheduled to visit Ouranoupolis or Pesaro in summer 2026.
Experience the Magic of Festive Stays at NH Collection
With Christmas around the corner and properties in key festive destinations across Europe and the Americas, NH Collection Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its tenth anniversary by sharing its top ten recommendations of Christmas markets to visit this year. Travellers looking to celebrate the anniversary and book a last-minute Christmas escape can take advantage of the current winter offer with discounts of up to 25% off (if they are a member of the NH Discovery loyalty program) on new bookings for stays until the 29th of April 2025 for bookings made by the 11th of April 2025.
TruTravels’ Biggest Sale of the Year - Huge Discounts on Epic Social Adventures!
Social adventure specialists TruTravels are gearing up for the final few days of their Black Friday Sale. The 2024 discounts have been the biggest the tour operator has ever offered and the reception of these deals has been unprecedented.
Madeira Wins Big at World Travel Awards and World Golf Awards
Madeira has once again enjoyed great award success at the World Travel Awards (WTA) and World Golf Awards 2024 respectively. For the 10th consecutive year, Madeira was crowned “World’s Leading Island Destination” at the 31st edition of the World Travel Awards, which took place at the Savoy Palace Hotel in Funchal. Madeira was also awarded “World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination” at the World Golf Awards (WGA) at the same venue, with two of the archipelago’s renowned golf clubs also receiving individual honours.
New Displays Turn Abu Dhabi and Al Ain into Open-Air Galleries
Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has launched the inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, as part of the Public Art Abu Dhabi initiative. This landmark event transforms Abu Dhabi and Al Ain into vibrant open-air galleries, celebrating creativity and culture.
Emirates to deploy its A350 to Edinburgh on 3 January
Emirates has announced it will bring forward its daily A350 scheduled service to Edinburgh starting from 3 January 2025. The advancement of the scheduled service reinforces Emirates’ commitment to providing customers with enhanced travel experiences and greater comfort onboard.
Get More from a Bargain Winter Getaway With the Inn Collection Group on Black Friday
You can get more for your money where you’ll fit right inn this Black Friday, as The Inn Collection Group announces 20% off monetary voucher purchases between November 29 and December 2.
Holiday Like an Elf in Scotland this Festive Season
Escape to Scotland this Christmas with Largo Leisure Holidays and experience a fun-filled getaway in their enchanting ‘Elf Pods.’ These charming wooden pods provide everything you need for a magical December holiday, making it the perfect retreat for those who have made Santa’s nice list!
Cape Verde Experience Expands Gatwick Flight Options for 2025
Cape Verde Experience is excited to introduce three additional Gatwick to Sal flight options with EasyJet as part of its 2025 holiday programme, providing customers with even more convenience and choice. The specialist tour operator is now offering five weekly Gatwick departures to Sal with Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday flights. This also complements the operator’s extensive regional departures from Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Manchester, Newcastle, and Glasgow, ensuring greater accessibility for customers across the UK. Further island flights as well as inter-island routes are also offered by the company, ensuring seamless exploration of the archipelago.
Lisbon Provides Warm Welcome to Winter Golfers
Having just hosted the 2024 edition of the International Golf Travel Market, Lisbon reinforced its reputation as a well-loved choice for golfers worldwide. With an average of 290 days of sunshine a year and warm weather year-round, Lisbon is a popular choice for golfers looking to tee off under the sun, especially as winter temperatures approach the UK. Here Visit Lisboa highlights what makes the city so unique for those looking to plan their next golfing break.
Veranda Paul Et Virginie in Mauritius Reopens After a Sophisticated Refurbishment
The Adults-Only hotel, Veranda Paul & Virginie in Mauritius re-opens having been elegantly redesigned to offer guests a fresh, new experience. Nestled in the picturesque village of Grand Gaube in the north of Mauritius, this stylish boutique hotel offers breath-taking views over the islands of the northern coastline.
Cloudbeds ranked among North America’s fastest-growing companies
Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today announced it has been named as part of the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ – a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. Over the past three years, Cloudbeds has achieved a revenue growth of 473%, driven in part by its pioneering technological innovations that have solidified the platform’s position at the forefront of the hospitality industry.