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Rail – UK – France Eurostar to Lyon and Provence

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, is launching a new direct service from London and Avignon to three popular holiday destinations in the South of France – Lyon, Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. The new weekly spring service, which complements Eurostar’s existing Avignon services, is perfect for travellers looking to secure an early […]

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Rail – UK – Orient Express

In 2013, the British Pullman and Northern Belle, sister trains to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, will be taking guests in style and comfort on a number of new exciting and interesting day trips across Great Britain, departing from a host of regional stations year-round. Included in the varied programme, which offers something for all members of […]

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Rail – USA – Boston to Cape Cod

Summer 2013 sees the return of a rail service from South Station in Boston to Hyannis in the heart of Cape Cod. With the price set at $30 for a weekend return this is an inexpensive and reliable way to travel through Massachusetts and down to the Cape and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and […]

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes back wine expert Jilly Goolden on a Braemar ‘Wine Regions of Bordeaux and Rioja’ cruise in 2013, featuring a ‘Wine’ theme as part of its award-winning Vistas on-board enrichment programme. The 10-night cruise, M1325, departs from Dover on 4 October 2013, and visits Nantes (France), La Pallice (for tours to […]

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Saga Cruises

Saga Cruises has continued its philosophy of supporting producers of British food by signing a contract with award-winning Yorkshire ice cream producer Yorvale to create all-British ice cream exclusively for its new ship, Saga Sapphire. Visit www.sagacruises.co.uk or call 0800 300 500

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Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises is expanding its Culinary Discovery Tours to the South Pacific on the award-winning mid-sized luxury cruise ship Marina. Culinary Discovery Tours provide guests with the opportunity to explore local food markets, vineyards and farms in small groups, side-by-side with an expert chef from the ship’s Bon Appétit Culinary Center. Participants then join the […]