Go look for the sun with Brussels Airlines

When the sun moves away after the summer, you can still find it elsewhere: down South! Eg. Nice, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca…with flights from the UK and Brussels.

Join Brussels Airlines this Thursday evening to book a flight to the Mediterranean in the autumn: from €49,99 one-way, all-in and make sure you keep your tan all year round.

* When to fly? Between 01/10/08 and 31/12/08
* When to book? This Thursday May 22th between 6PM and midnight
* Privilege: earn miles with every flight you book!
* Save time: use the online check-in from home, accessible 24h before departure
* Want more? Choose b.flex economy+ for a delicious meal on-board & more flexibility!

Hotel deals
Book your hotel and save €30. Special discount valid for bookings made between 21/05/08 and 31/5/08. Travel before 31/12/08. To claim, enter the code MAY30 when the hotel pricing summary is displayed, by clicking "I have a voucher". Offer only through bookings via the Brussels Airlines website. Only valid on E-special rate hotels.

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Fantastic Offers on Ferry Routes to Northern Europe

Do you know about DFDS Seaways ferry routes to Northern Europe?

If you are travelling from the North of England to the Continent, DFDS Seaways' route from Newcastle to Ijmuiden Holland will save you over 200 miles of driving.

For great deals on North Sea ferries with DFDS Seaways, click here

They have some great ideas on offer at the moment:
* Explore Amsterdam for 2 nights from just £49.
* Sail to Norway for 3 nights from just £99.

* Family cruise breaks from Newcastle to Norway from just £35 per person.
* Caravan goes free on selected sailings to Holland and Denmark, a saving of up to £72.

4 night City Cruise Break to Hamelin from £189ppFamous for the Pied Piper fairytale, charming medieval Hamelin nestles by the delightful Weser River. This package is based in one of the best hotels, just two minutes walk from the centre of the old town and next to the park.

These are the routes offered by DFDS Seaways:
Newcastle - Amsterdam
Newcastle - Bergen
Newcastle - Stavanger
Newcastle - Haugesund
Harwich - Esbjerg
Copenhagen - Oslo


The sailings are overnight and customers can enjoy an award winning maritime experience. Guests can stay in their own cabin and have the option to take their car, motorcycle or indeed caravan. There are a lot fewer stresses that other forms of transport often have, plus there are no baggage restrictions so guests can take all they need.

The best part of all is that the holiday begins the moment passengers step on board. There is so much in between, discover delicious cuisine and fine wines in our selection of restaurants and bars. Enjoy the live entertainment, see a film in the cinema (on selected routes) or maybe enjoy a spot of retail therapy in the shops. At the end of your great ‘night out’ on board, your own comfortable cabin is waiting for you to ensure you sleep soundly ready for your onward journey.

For great deals on North Sea crossings with DFDS Seaways, click here

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Winter European Flights from Just £14.99

If you are thinking of booking flights for winter 2008/2009, you will want to visit TUI Fly. They are offering real bargain tickets to several beautiful destinations all over Europe from just £14.99 - an all inclusive price! Bargain flights from Manchester and Newcastle in the UK.

They are also offering flights from March 2008 onwards from just £22.



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Photos from Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium

I took these photos walking around Hasselt, capital of Limburg province in Belgium.

a chocolate flower for Valentine's Day from Chocoladehuis Boon in Paardsdemerstraat 13


a piano shop doorway

These seesaws hang on the side of an optician to "catch your eye" (sorry for the pun); the close-up says "God Ziet U" (God sees you).

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Book a Balloon Flight for a Valentine Day's Gift

Few experiences are as serene and at the same time thrilling - the sensation of time suspended as the world glides gently by. Your fun begins with the inflation of the balloon. Then away you go where the wind dictates. Once landed and the balloon packed away, you will be taken back to the launch site. Includes a safety briefing and participation in setting up the balloon and one flight for one person of 30-60 minutes (depending on weather conditions) as member of a small group of 8-16 passengers. The experience lasts 3-4 hours.




Book a Balloon Flight with Virgin Experience Days

Price:
Balloon Flight Discovery (for one) £179
Balloon Flight Explorer (for two) £349

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Bargain Flight Offers All Over Europe

TUI Fly have a great offer - tickets to several beautiful destinations from just £14.99 - their all inclusive price!

TUI Fly and sister airline HLX fly all over Europe with destinations in the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, the Canaries and Morocco.

You can book up to Wednesday, at 12 pm.

Every week on Tuesday is "happy hour" between 1800 and 2400 hours during which time a wide range of cheap flights will be first issued. Even outside of our happy hours there are always many good offers to be found under "Bargain Flights".

bargain flights from Manchester with TUI Fly

flights from Birmingham for one penny

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Dover to Calais Ferry Offer

P&O Ferries have a fantastic offer for ferry travellers.

From 10am on Friday 25th January to midnight on Monday 28th January, tickets will be available to buy on the Dover - Calais route for just £25 each way and the tickets are available for travel anytime throughout 2008. Up to 9 people may travel in the car.

Go to Dover to Calais ferry offer with P&O Ferries to book TODAY.



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Disneyland Paris Great New Year Offer

Kids Under 12, Stay, Play & travel for Free and adults save 15% on packages!
Come celebrate our 15th Birthday before it ends and bring children under 12 for free.

Just book a package to arrive any day from 6th January to 19th March 2008 inclusive.
For each adult package booked, children (aged 3-11) receive accomodation and Disney Parks tickets for FREE!



Disneyland Paris great New Year Offer

Disney. The place where dreams come true.

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There are now over 130 different companies linked from EuroTravel, the one-stop site for travel to and within Europe.

From this one site, you can compare flights with hundreds of arlines whether budget, chartered, full price or exclusive. You can book all European ferries, the Channel Tunnel and trains including Eurostar, UK train tickets and train passes throughout Europe. You can choose from thousands of hotels or rather let the sites do the searching for you according to your destination and budget. You can choose from thousands of package holidays or short breaks ideas, even themed holidays such as golf, spa or family.

If you prefer self-catering, there are sites comparing thousands of private hotels and apartments, even castles and other unusual choices.

On the UK page, you can book everything you need including theatre tickets, passes saving you entrance charges on top tourist choices, bus tours and more.

For families, you can book theme parks, Legoland, Disneyland Paris - even a trip to visit Father Christmas in Lapland.

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Finally, the other page links you to airport lounges, language courses, travel books, travel insurance, photographic and travel equipment and online photo printing.

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Special offers at Disneyland Paris

4 nights for the price of 3 at Disneyland Paris




Kids Under 12 Stay, Play & Travel for FREE
From 6th January – 19th March 2008

Come celebrate the 15th Birthday and bring your kids under 12 for free. Just book a package to arrive any day from 6th January to 19th March 2008 inclusive. For each adult package booked, your kids (aged 3-11) will get accommodation, transport and unlimited entrance to both Disney® Parks for FREE when sharing the same room and booked at the same time as the adult package (and used within the offer period).

And the cherry on the cake, for each adult option booked, one child (aged 3-11) can experience the same option(s) for free.

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Ryanair Flights in January for €2

Ryanair's January sale in December!
Ryanair are offering 2 million seats from £10 ALL INCLUSIVE for travel in January across 17 COUNTRIES. Bookings must be made by midnight Monday 10 December.

They are also offering 250,000 flights for €2 ALL INCLUSIVE for travel from 7-31 January across 17 COUNTRIES. Available only for bookings made on Thursday 6 & Friday 7 December. All offers subject to availability.



Book now the cheapest Low Budget tickets across Europe






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Magical Christmas Markets in Belgium

It is cold this weekend so time to think of warm cheer and the enjoyment of a Belgian Christmas market. St Nicholas (Sint Niklaas) arrives on 6 December to visit good children. Shops abound with yummy treats such as marzipan, flat hard cakes known as ‘klaasjes’ and ‘speculoos’, a hard gingerbread molded in the form of St. Nicholas.

Christmas markets are an old holiday tradition in Belgium where both locals and visitors can shop for original and traditional decorations along with other Christmas goodies at open-air stalls in the heart of the city.

Many towns and villages throughout Belgium hold Christmas markets. Most will be aglow with colorful illuminations around their main streets and shopping centers.

In all major cities, shopping will be possible on the four Sundays preceding the holiday. The local Tourist Offices can provide visitors with details on the numerous nativity scenes on display, Christmas markets, concerts and other seasonal events.

Brussels will hold its annual European Christmas market on the Place St. Catherine, from 1 December to 1 January. (M-F: 11-20h & Sat/Sun: 11-22h)

An array of products will be available in a warm and friendly atmosphere. This market with its cheerful lights, delicious aromas and a vast number of stalls promises a true holiday atmosphere. In addition to the Christmas Market the Brussels ice skating rink offers fun for all. This year for the first time a separate small skating rink invites toddlers to enjoy this wonderful winter sport too. And the holiday atmosphere would not be complete without a visit to the Grand’Place decorated in festive lights for the occasion. For more information: www.plaisirsdhiver.be

Antwerp – 7 December to 6 January

Bruges 24 November to 6 January Christmas Market in the historical center of the city, also on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Gent – 7 to 24 December

Ieper – 30 November to 26 December

Leuven – 12 to 16 December

Liege - 155 decorated wooden cottages form a magical Christmas Village throughout December. Details 011-324/254 9797. The East Cantons is an area to spend a few hours. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a Christmas concert given by regional choirs and musical societies during the period of Advent, when the Christmas lights appear! Tourism Office of the East Cantons at Tel: 011/328022.

Mechelen – 14 to 16 December

Ostend 30 November to 24 December, Christmas market with ice rink – 8 December to 6 January

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