Travel Connect Newsletter - January 2007
Short BreaksBeachesFaraway DestinationsUK BreaksFive of the Best



Don’t panic, there’s still time to plan and book your ideal summer holiday. With offers such as 7 nights in Mexico from just £263pp; 7 nights self catering in Majorca, with free child places, from £145; plus four star Euro Disney trips from £313, we can help you get away, whatever your tastes and budget.

But if you’re in need of some inspiration, we’ve got that covered too, with destination ideas all the family can enjoy, new up and coming long haul must-dos and city break guides to Cologne and Malaga, unfairly overlooked European cities.

As well as our monthly Where Are We ‘name the place’ competition, we also have a fabulous competition offering you the chance to win a Spain travel pass for you and a friend, taking in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and more Spanish sights. Happy Travelling.


Travel Features

Family Holiday Hotspots: Taking the kids on holiday doesn’t mean you have to miss out too. Take a look at our destination ideas for fun-packed breaks for all the family.

City Break Retreats - Cologne: Founded by the Romans in AD50, ancient Cologne straddles the river Rhine in Western Germany and is a superb short break destination.

New Long Haul Getaways: Done Dubai? Bored of Bangkok? For travellers looking for new and exciting holidays we showcase five of the best up and coming long haul destinations.

Magnificent Malaga: A destination synonymous with bargain breaks to the Costa Del Sol, Malaga, with its architecture, culture and cuisine offers a refreshingly authentic taste of Spain.

Party Hotels: When money isn't an object, make like the celebrities and check out five of the hottest hotels in the world, where you can party till dawn without even having to leave the building.

Flavours of Cyprus: There's more to Cyprus than just bargain beaches. George Shaw went in search of the real Cyprus and discovered a great destination for an active family break.

Top Five Ireland: Whether you’re after a swinging city break, a tranquil fishing weekend or an energetic hiking expedition, you’ll find the perfect destination in Ireland.

Five of the Best: Beaches: From fun in the sun to out-of-the-way natural wonders, chill-out beaches to a poser’s paradise, we've scoured the globe to bring you five of the best beaches.


Competitions

My Town

Send us a photograph of where you live and you could win £20.

View the 2007 entries to our Perfect Photos Competition

To send in your latest pics, Click Here

Win a Spain Travel Pass



Visit Spain’s major sights - Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia & more - without breaking the bank: enter our fantastic competition to win a pair of FREE Spain travel passes.



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The Travel News Round-up

What travel stories caught our eye this month!

UK Hotel Prices Soar: The average price for a night in a UK hotel reached £98 in the last quarter of 2006, up by 17 per cent on the same period in the previous year.

Heathrow's Terminal 5 'One Year From Opening': Airport operator BAA has revealed that the new Heathrow terminal will be up and running on March 27th, 2008! Do you think it will?

Teach English and Travel the World: A new TEFL expedition gives volunteers the chance to become English teachers in the beautiful region of Phang Nga in Thailand.

Margate the New Marbella?: Margate has hardly had a glamorous reputation in years gone by. According to a new report, however, the charming coastal town is becoming the new Marbella!

Wanderlust Leads Brits to Abscond: Millions of Brits are contemplating an escape from the daily grind of working life, according to new research.

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