search
date/time
Cumbria Times
Weekend Edition
frontpagebusinessartscarslifestylefamilytravelsportsscitechnaturefictionCartoons
No cookies. No tracking. No advertising.
all articlesAfricaAmericasAsiaCruisingDealsEuropeholidaysHotelsLuxuryMiddle EastShort breaksSkiSPAtravel tipsUK
Khao Lak – A Slice of Authentic Thailand
“I love this place because there aren’t too many Brits, there’s not an English breakfast in sight and it is still very much ‘authentic Thailand.’” Angela** who was holidaying with her husband and two young children, didn’t pull her punches. After all she ran a 500-student dance school in London: clearly organisation was her middle name and she knew exactly what she wanted from a vacation.
Chef Hopkins at one of Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort's master cooking classes
One UK Pound is currently worth:
USD
US Dollar
1.41156
BTC
Bitcoin
0.00002849
CNH
Chinese Yen Offshore
9.0784
JPY
Japanese Yen
153.956
EUR
Euro
1.15847
AUD
Australian Dollar
1.82289
PHP
Philippine Peso
67.558
Deals
Choctastic Offer At Northern Hotels
Three northern hotels are taking part in a Willy Wonka style competition in which Golden Tickets have been hidden in choclaty treats with hotel stays as prizes. INNSiDE by Meliá, part of Meliá Hotels International, is eggcitedly ushering in its special #StayCurious Easter Golden Ticket Competition, in partnership with renowned Chocolatier, Oli The Choc.
1:00 AM 17th March 2024
Deals
Euro Train Shuttle March Discounts
The rapid ‘Chunnel’ service to France, LeShuttle, is offering 20% off* Day Trip and Short Stay Saver tickets when you book before 24th March. The popular cross-channel service takes just 35 minutes to transport vehicles and their passengers under the Channel from Folkestone to Calais.
1:00 AM 13th March 2024
Americas
Shiver Me Timbers! What A (Mexican) Deal!
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
HolidayPirates have got a 52% saving on a 7 night all-inclusive stay at the beautiful 5* Crown Paradise Club Cancun, Mexico with return flights from Manchester and checked bags for £878. The best-value departure date available is 18th March but other dates also available.
10:11 AM 5th March 2024
Cruising
Significant 2024 Sailings For The Northern Lights
With the Northern Lights at the top of many bucket lists, this year is probably one of the best times to see the vivid aurora displays since 2024 marks the ‘solar maximum’ giving travellers the best possible chance of spying Norway’s dancing skies. Fred.
1:00 AM 18th January 2024
Africa
Grandma’s Wisdom And Globetrotting In 2024
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Group Travel Editor for the P.ublished.com Media Titles, Phil Hopkins, takes a brief look back at 2023 and overviews where he’ll be visiting in the first quarter of 2024. So, sit back and take some inspiration from our very own resident globetrotter!
1:00 AM 2nd January 2024
Deals
Black Friday – Deal Round Up
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Until Tuesday 28th November based on two people sharing a twin cabin: Save up to £300 per person on a selection of salings on board Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral. Additional savings on selected suites and single cabins. Sailings out of Southampton, Liverpool and Newcastle.
12:00 AM 24th November 2023
Deals
Aer Lingus Launches Black Friday Sale – Nov 24th
Aer Lingus has launched its Black Friday Sale with fares for transatlantic flights from Manchester to New York, Orlando and Barbados. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Nov 27th) offers have discounts of £100 available on bookings to these top transatlantic destinations from the airline’s northern hub.
1:00 AM 18th November 2023
Deals
Jet2 Winter Sale
Holidaymakers can warm up their winter for less as Jet2holidays launches its seasonal sale with up to £50 per person off all winter 23/24 holidays from November 2023 to January 2024. The sale also includes 10% off flights with Jet2.com throughout November, December and January.
12:00 AM 23rd October 2023
Cruising
Have A Drink On Us!
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests a free drinks package on a selection of 2024 itineraries. Running until 31st October, the drinks package will be available free of charge on cruises ranging from five to 32 nights on board Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral.
1:00 AM 13th October 2023
Cruising
Double On Board Cruise Spend – Any Destination
P&O Cruises has announced double on board spending money on applicable new Select Price holidays departing before December 31, 2024 when booked by October 2, 2023. It can be used for a variety of experiences including dining in the speciality restaurants, spa treatments, shore experiences or retail outlets.
12:20 AM 23rd September 2023
Deals
Free Meals In The Sun For Kids
Families looking to escape for some well-deserved summer sun without breaking the bank, should check out two resorts which are offering kids aged 12 and below the chance to stay and eat free at their various properties.
2:00 PM 18th May 2023
Deals
Just 5 Days Left To Nail A Summer Sale Bargain
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Jet2 has launched its summer sale but you only have until 15th May to take advantage of the £50 off per person deal. It applies to all Summer 23 bookings and there is also 10% off flights. To be applicable, bookings must be made by 15th May 2023 and travel must be taken between now and 31st October 2023.
7:00 AM 11th May 2023
Cruising
40% Off Booking Offers As Cruise Line Launches New Season
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Ambassador Cruise Line has today launched its 2024/25 season, which will see the premium value, no-fly cruise line offering guests up to 40% off full fare bookings. The all-new season will see Ambassador increase its number of regional departures from 32 to 39.
1:00 AM 1st May 2023
Asia
Get Away in May — to Khao Lak Beach in Thailand: Up To 20% Off
Photo: Mathew Schwartz on www.unsplash.com
Kenwood Travel is offering seven nights in the Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort in Thailand for two adults and one child in a Deluxe Garden Balcony Room. The package, which works out at nearly 20% off, includes daily breakfast. Prices, inclusive of taxes, are from £1005 per adult, £765 per child, based on 15 May 2023 departure from Manchester on Etihad.
7:00 AM 18th April 2023
Cruising
Cruise Line Launches Spring Offers
Ambassador Cruise Line is offering free cabin upgrades across a range of itineraries – along with other seasonal offers – on bookings made between now and April 3rd.
7:00 AM 12th March 2023
Americas
20% Off Easter Breaks - IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts
With Spring and the long-awaited Easter break just around the corner, IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts is urging travellers to make the most of that extra day out of the office, and plan a well-deserved getaway.
2:00 AM 4th March 2023
Asia
Hotel Deals To Put A ‘Spring’ Into Your Step!
ISLA BROWN CHANIA, CRETE Opening in May 2023, Isla Brown Chania by Brown Hotels is a new luxury design resort, ideally located a 15 minute drive from both the city of Chania and Chania International Airport on the coastline, with panoramic views that stretch across the Mediterranean Sea.
3:00 AM 18th February 2023
Cruising
Fred Olsen Unveils Cruise Sale
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its Cruise Sale, with sailings from Newcastle starting from £749 per person, plus a choice of a free all-inclusive drinks package or on board spending credit, when booked by 31st January inclusive. The offer features 25 sailings, with durations ranging from five to 23 nights, with each cruise including Fred.
3:00 AM 21st January 2023
Cruising
New Year Cruise Line Offers
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Ambassador Cruise Line is helping travellers tick off bucket list destinations with a variety of new offers, valid for bookings made from now up to 31st January 2023.
7:00 AM 27th December 2022
Americas
Bumper Discounts on Manchester to US Flights
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Aer Lingus is today launching a summer flash sale on a selection of direct transatlantic routes across the US. Between now and August 21st, customersflying out of Manchester Airport will be able to enjoy £100 off Economy and Business Class flights to New York and Orlando when booked as a return journey.
1:00 AM 16th August 2022
Deals
Destination Ideas For Valentine's Day Dining
OULTON HALL HOTEL & SPAValentine's Retreat – From £199 per room Stay between 11 - 14 February at this five star property in Leeds, West Yorkshire and enjoy champagne and chocolates in your room on arrival, dinner for two in the restaurant and a glass of fizz with breakfast the next morning.
6:00 AM 10th February 2022
Deals
Late Deals – 9th February 2021
Photo: Thomas Habr: www.unsplash.com
USA – New York from £649: Discover the Big Apple on this four-night holiday staying at the 4* Row NYC Hotel in the heart of Manhattan. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 10 March and four nights’ accommodation on a room only basis.
1:00 PM 9th February 2022
Deals
Deals 19th January 2022
Thailand – Phuket from £903: Jet off on this 10-night holiday staying at the 4* Sawaddi Patong Resort, close to the beach and Patong’s incredible street markets. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 15 Feb and 10 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.
7:00 AM 19th January 2022
Deals
Discounts Announced As France Lifts Restrictions On UK Travellers
Eurocamp has announced a flash sale on 71 parcs in the wake of France lifting restrictions on UK travellers. And the savings extend to school holiday periods. The company is offering guests an extra £50 off trips to 71 of its French parcs.
7:00 AM 15th January 2022
Cruising
Ambassador Cruise Line launches New Year Saver Fares
The first British cruise line to launch in the UK in over decade has today unveiled its “New year Saver Fares” . Ambassador Cruises’ discounted sailings including spring in the Fjords, exploring the Baltics and summer in Iceland and Greenland. Offers are available until 8pm Tuesday 1st March 2022.
1:00 AM 27th December 2021
Cruising
Ambassador Deal
Ambassador Deal Hi Phil I hope you are well and festivities have truly set in! Ahead of the new year we wanted to share with you some of the most aspirational cruises and itineraries from Ambassador Cruise Line, the first British cruise line to launch in 10 years. We are sure these bucket list adventures will whet travellers appetites and inspire their next adventure for 2022/23!
3:31 PM 23rd December 2021
Deals
Late Deals - Mon 20th January 2021
Photo: Michael Discenza: www.unsplash.com
Away Holidays USA – New York from £676: Head to the Big Apple on this four-night holiday staying at the 4* Grand Hyatt Hotel in the heart of Manhattan. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 6 Jan and four nights’ accommodation on a room only basis.
7:00 AM 20th December 2021
Cruising
Black Friday Travel Deals
Photo: tamanna Rumee at www.unsplash.com
Award-winning cruise line, Emerald Cruises, has exclusive offers today for those looking to sail on a European river cruise or luxury yacht cruise in 2022.
1:00 AM 26th November 2021
Deals
Deals – November 7th
Photo: Sean Oulashin: www.unsplash.com
UAE – Ras Al Khaimah from £889: Relax in Ras Al Khaimah on this seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Cove Rotana Resort. The beachfront Cove Rotana has two restaurants, four bars, a private beach and two pools. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 24 Nov and seven nights’ accommodation on a half board basis.
7:00 AM 7th November 2021
Deals
Deals For November
Frank Mckenna, unsplash.com
Indian Ocean – Sri Lanka from £978: Chase the sun on this 10-night holiday staying at the 4* Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa in in Bentota featuring four restaurants, a beautiful pool, and a spa. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 10 Nov and 10 nights’ accommodation on a half board plus basis.
7:00 AM 31st October 2021
Cruising
Scenic Reveals Inaugural Wonder Savings Event
Small ship specialist, Scenic has unveiled a raft of offers across its portfolio of river cruises and expedition voyages for travellers looking to secure their preferred suite, itinerary and sailing date for less.
7:00 AM 26th October 2021
Deals
Late Deals - 15th September
Canary Islands – Tenerife from £454: Relax and unwind on this seven-night holiday staying at the 4* Hotel Blue Sea Puerto Resort in the ever-popular resort of Puerto De La Cruz. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 20 Oct and seven nights’ accommodation on a half board basis.
6:58 AM 15th September 2021
Deals
SPECIAL LONDON HOTEL OFFER – May 28th-30th only. BE QUICK!
YOTEL London has announced its exclusive Bank Holiday Threedom rate for those looking for a last-minute city getaway. It is available for use in conjunction with next week’s May Bank Holiday on 31st May (details below).
6:00 AM 27th May 2021
Americas
Deals – 6th May 2021 MALTA & CARIBBEAN
Malta – St Paul’s Bay from £358: Check out Malta on this seven-night holiday staying at the 4* Il Palazzin Hotel in St Paul’s Bay. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 10 June and seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.
7:49 AM 6th May 2021
Deals
Deals - Abu Dhabi 21st April 2021
Holidays UAE – Abu Dhabi from £828: Discover Abu Dhabi on this fabulous seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 15 June and seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.
6:00 AM 21st April 2021
Deals
Discounted All-inclusive Luxury - Spain
Families looking to save a whopping £1,809 on a summer holiday this July can book seven nights at Ikos Andalusia, the fifth addition to Ikos Resorts' collection of luxury all-inclusive resorts and its first property in Spain.
8:00 AM 14th April 2021
Deals
Spain: Top 5 Best Summer Hotspots
Now that we have a roadmap out of lockdown, Spain is once again one of the most hotly searched summer destinations online by British holidaymakers. There are many reasons why this European country is so popular: stunning coastal scenery, picturesque countryside villages, culture, it’s superb climate and excellent food.
8:00 AM 10th April 2021
Deals
Dubai Deals - Wed March 2021
Flight Only UAE - Dubai from £417: Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport with Emirates. Book by 21 April for travel until 9 July.
6:00 AM 31st March 2021
Deals
Deal - Canary Islands & UAE
Flight Only Dubai from £413: Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport with Emirates. Book by 12 April for travel until 9 July. Fly from Newcastle Airport from just £458. Hotel Stay Canary Islands – Tenerife from £404: Hit the beach on this seven-night holiday staying at the 4* Hotel Blue Sea Puerto Resort in the popular resort of Puerto de la Cruz.
8:08 AM 9th March 2021
Africa
April & May Deals
UAE – Dubai from £538: Save up to 50% on this seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Grand Hyatt Hotel. Price includes return flights from Newcastle Airport on 27 April and seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. Indian Ocean – Seychelles from £1273: Save up to 30% on this seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Constance Ephelia Hotel.
8:00 AM 3rd March 2021
Deals
Deal - Thailand. June 2nd
Thailand – Phuket from £769: Save up to 15% on this seven-night holiday staying at the 4* Centara Kata Resort. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 2 June and seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. To book visit www.awayholidays.co.uk or call 0208 705 0107
10:00 AM 24th February 2021
Deals
OMMAGod…Scintillating Valentine Escape To Santorini!
OMMA Santorini, the boutique hotel with 360° views of the Santorini caldera and Aegean Sea, is once again welcoming guests for a COVID-19-safe getaway….and offering a romantic gesture ahead of Valentine’s Day. This Santorini gem is found in one of the most desired spots on the island. Set away from the crowds, it is both secluded and spacious; ideal for social distancing.
8:00 AM 8th February 2021
Asia
It’s A Deal – Sri Lanka & UAE
Indian Ocean – Sri Lanka from £1095: Save up to 30% on this 10-night holiday staying at the 4* Club Hotel Dolphin. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 21 March and 10 nights’ accommodation on an all-inclusive basis.
8:00 AM 31st January 2021
Cruising
Flash Sale For Super Yacht Sailings
A flash sale has been launched across a super yacht’s entire portfolio of itineraries 12 months ahead of its maiden voyage. Emerald Cruises’ new lady of the sea, the Emerald Azzurra, takes to the water as a coastal cruiser in January next year. It will carry just 100 guests in 50 deluxe suites and staterooms.
8:00 AM 27th January 2021
Americas
Late Deals – Mexico & Dominican Republic
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
MexicoExpedia offer a seven-night B&B stay at the 5 star Hotel Mousai in Riviera Nayarit from £2,401pp, based on two people sharing – saving 57%. Original price was £5,583pp. Based on 17 May departures. Expedia offer a seven-night all-inclusive stay at the 4 star Sunset Plaza Beach Resort & Spa in Riviera Nayarit from £1,063pp, based on two people sharing – saving 50%.
8:00 AM 25th January 2021
Deals
One 'Manchester' Late Deal - Away Holidays
Indian Ocean – Seychelles from £1319: Head to the Seychelles on this seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Savoy Resort & Spa. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 27 Jan and seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. To book visit www.awayholidays.co.uk or call 0208 705 0107
1:00 PM 31st December 2020
Cruising
Diamond Discounts From Emerald
Emerald Yacht Cruises has rolled out its portfolio of ocean itineraries aboard its first custom built ocean-going super yacht – the Emerald Azzurra.
9:00 AM 3rd December 2020
Cruising
Expedition Adventure Abroad VIVA ‘First’
River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, is launching four new itineraries on the North and Baltic Seas on board the company’s first ever expedition ship, MS Seaventure. The new cruises will start in April 2021 and have a capacity for just 164 guests. The vessel, formerly MS BREMEN, was acquired by VIVA Cruises’ parent company, Scylla AG, from Hapag-Lloyd at the beginning of this month.
9:00 AM 27th November 2020
Cruising
Black Friday Travel Deals - 27th November 2020
A range of travel deals are available to coincide with Black Friday on November 27th.
9:00 AM 26th November 2020
Deals
Train Deal Opens ‘Discounted’ Europe to Travellers
Europe’s fastest-growing hybrid hotel-hostel brand is partnering with the company behind Eurail and Interrail train passes, to offer travellers affordable and flexible adventures. Starting next year Generator has partnered with Eurail to deliver a deal that will see a Eurail or Interrail train pass linked to a series 20% discounted properties across Europe.
8:00 AM 20th November 2020
more