Friday 28 February 2014

'No-frills' ferry service

Brittany Ferries’ new no frills “économie” line will begin sailing on March 25. It will offer four weekly services between Le Havre and Portsmouth and one weekend service out of Santander in northern Spain.

Bookings will open online at www.brittanyferries.com/economie in a few weeks. Until then, they can be made by calling 0871 244 1400.


Riviera Michelin stars come and go

Four restaurants in the Alpes Maritimes have been awarded their first Michelin star - the highest honour for chefs around the world. But it wasn't all good news with the release of the latest edition of the Michelin Guide, six restaurants actually lost their coveted star.

More information @ http://tinyurl.com/Restostars

Wednesday 5 February 2014

Save on InterRail Passes

A new special offer from Voyages-sncf.com, the UK’s leading expert in European rail tickets and passes, will see InterRailers saving 15% on the cost of their pass this spring.

Anyone booking a pass on or before 31 March 2014, for travel starting on or before 16 May 2014, can benefit from a reduction of 15% off the usual price.

Travelling on an InterRail pass is the best way to explore Europe by rail. Covering up to 29 European countries, a Global Pass offers travellers the flexibility to travel around the continent by train, visiting cities, beaches and mountains and anywhere in between. Valid in a variety of durations, there is a pass available for every style of holiday or break.

Promotional fares, including the 15% saving, start at £136 for a youth (12-25 years of age) or £208 for an adult (26 years+) standard class pass valid for 5 days of travel in a 10 day period. Alternatively, for those with time on their hands, a standard class pass valid for one month of travel throughout Europe starts at £327 for a youth or £494 for an adult.


Visit Voyages-sncf.com for more information on this new InterRail offer. This offer is only available to book until 31 March 2014, via the Voyages-sncf call centre on 0844 848 8885 and at the Voyages-sncf Travel Centre at 193 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EU.