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Best destinations for your last minute cheap holidays Oct 13

 Best destinations for your last minute cheap holidays

If you book online, you are sure to find cheap holidays available throughout the year, with some really big bargains to be found out-of-season. The Mediterranean, for example, is packed with last-minute deals, with low-cost all inclusive holidays to Spain, Greece, the Balearics, Cyprus, Malta and Turkey. The Canary Islands are another popular destination; lying just off the African coast, you’re guaranteed plenty of winter sun.

If you want an exotic holiday, look for last-minute deals in the Red Sea resorts of Egypt. Sharm el Sheikh is the undisputed leader here, with literally dozens of all inclusive holidays in family resorts. Avoid the hot summer months, which are generally too much for British skins to bear, and book cheap holidays in the autumn and winter months instead.

If you don’t mind some of the resort attractions being closed, you will find some great bargains in the Spanish Balearic islands of Majorca and Menorca. All inclusive holidays are available in apartment complexes near historic towns like La Palma and Ciudadella, and while some of the theme parks may be closed for the season, you’ll still find plenty to do on the beaches – which are just the right heat to get a tan without burning.

The Canary Islands of Lanzarote and Tenerife are year-round destinations offering cheap holidays in a truly outstanding location. There’s no need to worry about tourist attractions not being open – in Lanzarote, the live volcanic vents and geysers are always open for business, and kids will love the thrill of a camel ride across the desert.
But for true fun in the sun, you can’t beat the Caribbean playground that is Jamaica. All inclusive holidays at Negril have everything – magnificent beaches, waterfalls, glass-bottom boat trips, scuba diving and crocodile safaris. The resort is as popular with couples as families – after all, honeymoons can be cheap holidays, too.

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Majorca Holidays – Things to do as a Family Oct 13

 Majorca Holidays – Things to do as a Family

Many people book cheap holidays to Majorca knowing there will be something for everyone. Scenery and cultural attractions for the parents; lively discos and water sports for the teens, beaches and water parks for the little ones. Going all inclusive to Majorca guarantees you will have a great family holiday.

If you have young children, there are plenty of family resorts with safe, sandy beaches and child-friendly activities. Most resorts have kids clubs, children’s entertainment and child-minding facilities. Among the best resorts for families are Puerto Pollensa, Santa Ponsa, Magaluff and Alcudia, which has the longest beach on the island.

Majorca’s water parks are found everywhere. Aqualand, near El Arenal, is popular with families booking cheap holidays to Majorca’s south west coast. Close to La Palma airport, there are slides, flumes and splash pools for every age group – as well as a dolphinarium and spa area. Aquacity in S’Arenal, and Aquapark in Magaluf are equally entertaining

Go all inclusive to Majorca’s popular Costa d’en Blanes resort, and you can visit Marineland, an award-winning marine zoo with sea lion, parrot and dolphin shows. There’s also a penguin pool, mock pirate ship, mini-train and shark aquarium. Cala Millor, a popular resort with some great diving beaches, has the Auto Safari wildlife park, where you will find giraffes, zebras, elephants, monkeys and reptiles.
Whether you book cheap holidays to Majorca’s capital of La Palma, or to one of the quieter resorts like Porto Cristo, you’ll never be bored. La Palma has a beautiful mediaeval Old Town and Europe’s biggest aquarium, while Porto Cristo has an aquarium with piranhas and electric eels, and the magnificent Caves of Drach to visit.

Glass-bottom boat rides are found throughout the island. Go all inclusive to Majorca’s largest resort, Magalluf, and you can even have an underwater adventure on the Nemo Submarine. Alternatively, book tickets to the Pirates show – one of Majorca’s top family attractions.

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Relaxing Weekend Breaks…Just What You Need! Oct 05

Relaxing weekend breaks are just the thing to rev up your production and efficiency during the week. Simply taking a weekend at a luxury hotel in London renews your energy and makes you feel like the most important person in the world. That feeling translates when you go back to your busy work life.

A luxury hotel, London often treats you like a king and doesn’t take a require hours of travel. Even though the hotel might be close to home, you’ll feel miles away on an exotic island created just for your pleasure.

Luxury hotels near London don’t have to be that expensive. Often you save the cost of travel allowing you’re budget to go toward other items such as a full body massage or a salt scrub. You might try a spa as your weekend escape and dine on luxury items that are also beneficial to your health.

Another luxury hotel, London, might offer fine dining with gourmet meals at every turn and a chance to avoid the phone and simply enjoy some quiet time. If you live in the suburbs, a luxury hotel in London can offer a weekend of shopping and sight seeing without having to find a place to park or the drive home. Consider a girl’s weekend in the city and you’ll see that the cost of the luxury hotel seems nominal compared to the fun and excitement of sharing several days in town with friends.

Maybe you just need alone time with your mate or want a romantic weekend without the children. You’ll find that a luxury hotel in London fits the bill perfectly. Worried parents have the peace of mind that they’re close to home and easy to reach and yet they have the romantic weekend to themselves without the interruptions of little ones. It’s the perfect solution for weary parents that want to renew the spark they had before life with the children.

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The city offers so much to do, you’ll find spending just one weekend at a 5 star hotel London, might not provide enough time. However, the beauty of a mini-weekend break is that you can do it several times through the year without the hassle of a long holiday. You can make a relaxing weekend in the city a tradition to look forward to as often as once a month without ever tiring of it. Even if you live in the city, staying at a luxury hotel, London, allows you to park the car and sight see on foot, close to the special places you love.

Of course, a jaunt out of town can be just as exciting. Staying at a spa created especially for health and relaxation can improve both your mental and physical health. Many of the spas are close enough that a quick flight has you at this type of exotic destination. You’ll spend the rest of the weekend enjoying health giving foods and exercise designed especially to calm the mind and improve the spirit. It’s amazing how a simple two or three day retreat away from your normal routine creates a new perspective.

Whether you decide to fly to your destination or choose one close to home, you’ll find that taking a weekend away improves all the areas in your life. Spas and luxury hotels near London are the perfect get retreats that make the rest of the year less stressful and far easier to handle.

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Top Christmas Breaks Oct 05

Planning a holiday at any time of year is exciting but around Christmas time it is even more magical as there are some brilliant places to visit. More people than ever before are choosing to get away at Christmas time and depending on what you are looking will determine the destination. Although organising flights, accommodation at Heathrow Airport Hotels and Heathrow Airport Parking can be stressful, a great time can be had by all.


Below is our pick of the top five Christmas break destinations for this year:


1. If you really want to escape the cold winter months then you might choose to go as far as Australia to enjoy their summer. You are guaranteed a hot break with beautiful weather, friendly people and amazing scenery. If you fancy spending Christmas day on the beach enjoying a barbeque rather than huddled around a fire place then this might be the ideal location for you.

2. To celebrate Christmas in a more traditional way then think about visiting Germany at this time of year is perfect as the Germans love Christmas time. There is plenty happening on the run up to Christmas with al lot of the big towns having Christmas markets and events, where you can wander around and enjoy the Christmas spirit. The weather also feels more like Christmas as it is likely to snow whilst you are there.

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3. For those with young Children and those looking for something magical, then a trip to Finland is essential. You are guaranteed a white Christmas at this destination and it is made complete with the reindeer, a visit to Santa and his helpers. You can also enjoy the winter sports of skiing and sledging before curling up in front of a roaring fire in a nice warm log cabin.

4. The US is another top destination for a Christmas break; especially New York where the shopping and atmosphere is amazing. If you want something warmer then you can head for the coast and enjoy Christmas in the sun. Or you can enjoy Christmas at Disney where you are guaranteed an amazing time with Mickey and all of his friends. There is something for everyone in the US and deciding which part to visit will be the challenge.

5. Finally there is Paris, which is an amazing place at any time of year but at Christmas it is light-filled, festive and is the ideal place to spend a romantic Christmas break. You can enjoy wandering through the streets and soaking up the Christmas atmosphere amongst the people and spending quality time with your partner away from all of the fuss.
Where ever you decided to spend Christmas you will have a fantastic time and you will love every minute of it. From romantic breaks to long hot days there is something for everyone and it shows you don’t have to have a traditional Christmas to have an incredible time.

This article was written on behalf of APH. For more information, please see Gatwick Airport Hotels and Gatwick Airport Parking

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