United Kingdom Travel Deals

The Virgin Group, which seems to be everywhere these days, has a little known outfit called Virgin Balloon Flights operating flights from over 100 launch sites around the UK.

Their Adventure Pack is usually priced at £285 but for a limited period they can be bought for half price just £142.50. This gets you a voucher which can then be used at any time up to one year after its issue date.

The package involves a 3 to 4 hour ballooning experience with approximately 1 hour in the air, plus celebratory champagne and a certificate signed by Sir Richard Branson. Free extras included in the price are a Virgin Flight shoulder bag, a set of compact binoculars, a baseball cap, pen, DVD and key ring.

To get this special price phone 0870 444 2768 quoting Metro Balloons

Stay Friday and Saturday and get Sunday night free. Innkeepers Lodges are, I think, generally a cut above some of the other UK Budget chain Hotels.
They often have Special deals - last year we stayed for 5 nights in Perth City, Scotland for £29.99 B&B per night (generous continental style breakfast) for two people. It is worth checking the web site now and then to see if that great deal is available at any of their establishments.

Currently the special offer is 3 Nights for the price of 2.
Stay Friday and Saturday night and stay Sunday night free.
The price is £39.99 per Room, per night, B&B for two people.
This offer runs until April 2009.

Please visit the below website for additional details, blackout dates, etc.

Log fire, gourmet dinners, forest walks, great views. If this sounds appealing to you then why not join a 3-day hogmanay celebration!
Coul House is a secluded country house hotel with 21 en suite bedrooms, a great restaurant and spectacular views.

DATES: 30th December 2008 - 2nd January 2009:

This Hogmanay (Scottish New Year) break includes:
> 3 nights accommodation with dinner each evening
> Full Scottish breakfast daily
> Afternoon tea
> plus activities and entertainment.

PRICES:
> Single £ 425.00 forest view;
> Single £ 455.00 mountain view.
> Double £ 445.00 forest view;
> Double £ 475.00 mountain view.
> King / Twin £ 475.00 forest view;
> King / Twin £ 505.00 mountain view.
> Master suite with mountain view £ 535.00

Spoil that special someone with a 2-night Punting Break, staying at the Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge hotel, which is set overlooking the river and just minutes from the city centre.

Also included in your package is a delicious dinner on your first night and the famous Hilton Breakfast each morning. If you'd prefer to stay on dry land, you can exchange the Punting Tour for a one-hour walking tour of Cambridge city.

Prices start from just £177.50 per room per night based on two adults sharing - book online now!

>>> INCLUDES:
2-night stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge hotel
Dinner in the Riverside Brasserie Restaurant on your first night
Doubletree Breakfast each morning
Complimentary glass of wine or beer
45-min Punting tour on the River Cam (or 1-hour Walking Tour)
Complimentary use of the LivingWell health club

Validity:
26 March 2008 - 31 December 2008

Prices start from £177.50 per room per night based on 2 adults sharing a double/twin room; subject to availability.

>>> CONTACT DETAILS:
Doubletree by Hilton
Granta Place, Mill Lane
Cambridgeshire
Cambridge
CB2 1RT
United Kingdom

Telephone: (0)1223 259988
Fax: (0)1223 316605
Email: reservations.ca
mbridgegardenhouse@hilton.com
Bookmark:
http://www.hilton.co.uk/cambridgegardenhouse

There are several specialty weekends available. Prices are per person sharing a standard twin/double room for the stated number of nights and are inclusive of dinner, bed, English breakfast and entertainment.

To secure booking a deposit of £25 per person will be required at the time of booking.

**Please note these weekends are not suitable for children.**

Dates are as follows:
* 5th September 2008 Murder Mystery Weekend - £159 p.person
* 12th September 2008 Photography Weekend - £185 p.person
* 10th October 2008 Falconry Weekend - £179 p.person
* 17th October 2008 Murder Mystery Weekend - £159 p.person
* 24th October 2008 Cabaret (70s Disco Tribute) - £139 p.person
* 7th November 2008 Mushroom Foray Weekend - £159 p.person
* 27th December 2008 Xmas Entertainment - £120 p.person


--> For bookings call 0800 374 692

Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel
Wotton-under-Edge
South Gloucestershire
GL12 8HH

Tel: 01454 263000
Fax: 01454 263001
Email: tortworth@four-pillars.co.uk

One of the finest and most popular small hotels in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, The Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure Club possesses a character and charm which sits peacefully and calmly with the qualities of its surroundings.

Whisky Packages:

> Day 1
Arrive at your leisure to the Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure Club.
A Miniature Bottle of Glengoyne will be in your room on arrival
Dinner will be served in Tapestries Restaurant

> Day 2
Full Scottish Breakfast will be served in Tapestries Restaurant
Morning visit to the Glengoyne Distillery
Afternoon visit to the Auchentoshan Distillery
Return to the hotel in time for your Whisky Themed Dinner served in Tapestries Restaurant

> Day 3
Depart after a hearty full Scottish Breakfast

WHISKY PACKAGE PRICE: £ 125.00 per person.
fully inclusive of the Whisky Tours,
Dinner & Bed & Breakfast accomodation for 2 nights.

> UPGRADE OPTION: Master Blender Glengoyne Distillery:
Special VIP Tour including the tasting of 3 drams of Whisky (10,17 & 21 year old single Malt). You then get to make your own blend this is produced and put into your own personalised sample sized bottle.
(Please note that this VIP Tour must be booked in advance)

PRICE: £ 149.00 per person:
fully inclusive of the Master Blender Tour and Tour at Auchentoshan Distillery, Dinner Bed & Breakfast accomodation for 2 nights.

--> If you choose to stay a Friday & Saturday Night on the Whisky Package why not take advantage of their Special Offer of £ 15.00 per person Bed & Breakfast for the Thursday or Sunday Night (subject to availability)

The Hotel is part of "Scotland's Hotels of Distinction" and takes its name from the beautiful bay on which it stands, in an area of Galloway that is romantic in its isolation, and which was once full of intrigue. Hestan Isle, the hide-out of 17th century smugglers, fronts the hotel's view across the Solway coast, while beyond rise the majestic peaks of the Cumbrian Lake District.

Available: July 1st 2008 - 1st December 2008

Autumn Breaks per person per night includes:
> 4 course table d'hotel dinner with coffee
PRICING:
> 2 night stay from £ 67.00 (Garden view)
> 2 night stay from £ 74.00 (Bay view)
> 4 night stay from £ 63.00 (Garden view)
> 4 night stay from £ 70.00 (Bay view).

Balcary Bay Country House Hotel
on the Solway Coast
Near Castle Douglas
Kirkcudbrightshire
DG7 1QZ

This sounds like a lot of fun... with lots of bubbly on the side ;-)))

Enjoy a pampering package packed with treats for the ultimate girls weekend.


PRICE: GBP £ 335.- per person for two (2) nights

Valid from 1st May - 31st October 2008.

Package includes:
> 2 nights luxury accommodation in a Town House Suite
> A bottle of chilled champagne served in your suite on arrival
> A Luxury Jo Malone Gift
> A one-hour in-suite relaxation treatment
> A private 3-course dinner also served in your suite
> Personal Shopping Consultation at Harvey Nichols (including a glass of champagne)
> Full Scottish breakfast served in your suite

"Just 5 minutes from the world famous Princes Street the 5 star Edinburgh Residence houses a collection of townhouse suites offering a refreshing alternative to a hotel - a luxury home from home where you and your chums can be as independent or pampered as you wish."

For more information and to make a booking please contact:

Tel: 0131 274 7403
Email: reserve@theedinburghresidence.com

The Edinburgh Residence
7 Rothesay Terrace . Edinburgh. EH3 7RY

Coul House is a secluded country house hotel with 21 en suite bedrooms, a great restaurant, many log fires and spectacular views of Strathconnon and the mountains beyond. From here you can walk to the Rogie Falls, drive on the stunning Bealach na Ba road over to Applecross or watch the sun set over the five sisters of Kintail.

SPECIAL OFFER: Experience the Highlands in Autumn!
Available: 1st September 2008 - 31st October 2008.

INCLUDING:
> Two nights accommodation in a King size room with a mountain view
> Full Scottish Breakfast
> Dinner in the Octagonal room on both nights
(£ 25.00 allowance per person per night)

PRICE: £ 195 per person!

Arriva Trains Wales has slashed the price of travel between Cardiff and Manchester to just £10 each way on selected journeys. This takes nearly 60% OFF the regular return ticket price of £59!

The £10 fares are best booked in advance to ensure a wider choice of times for travel. Best availability can be found for early-morning or late-evening travel on weekdays. For return tickets, choose the option for 'two singles' above the regular return prices. The £10 fare is called 'ATW Advance Single A'.

National Express has released 25,000 1-way tickets for travel across the UK for just £1! These routes often cost as much as £30 each way.

You can travel until 30 September, but you must book before 14 September.There is availability on the following routes:

London to Manchester
Manchester to Liverpool
Leeds to Manchester
London to Brighton
Liverpool to Manchester

Still considering attending Ricky52's VT Meet in Halifax 5 - 7 September?

Well, if you're looking to fly from Marseille, RyanAir will get you to Manchester, return for 50 Euros! This price includes taxes but no RyanAir add-ons. Separate fees apply for airport check-in and checked baggage (15kgs per person).

Fly from Marseille on 3 September and return on 7 September and make a long weekend of it!

Book your bargain now!

Virgin Trains is offering London to Manchester from £1 to £9. The offer is available for travel Monday-Friday until 10 October.

If you live in the south east and fancy a day out in Calais you could travel as a foot passenger, Monday - Thursday for £2 return
on P&O's "summerfootpassenger" promotion.

"Enjoy a fantastic day out in France this summer for an unbelievable £2 per person* with P&O Ferries. Simply take a foot passenger day trip from Dover to Calais, departing Monday to Thursday. You can also travel at weekends, though supplements will apply.

*Price shown is per person return, based on a Dover-Calais foot passenger day trip travelling Monday to Thursday, departing and returning the same day. Travel after 8.25am and return before 9pm the same day. Supplements apply to travel Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Offer subject to restricted space, sailings and dates and applies to new bookings only. Once your booking has been confirmed to you, no amendments or refunds will be permitted. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or voucher. Book by 29th September 2008 for travel by 30th September 08.

Megatrain is an offshoot of Stagecoach who run several rail & bus franchises in the UK and also have a large stake in the Virgin Trains company. On this website, they offer a limited number of very cheap seats, either by rail or bus.

Tickets start at £1 and I would suggest trying this site if you are travelling shorter distances in the UK. The London to Bournemouth fares look especially good.

eg - the cheapest I can get a ticket from Edinburgh to Carlisle is £9.50 and that's with a railcard whereas booking a few weeks in advance on here only costs £1!

10% off per person for a train journey from London to Edinburgh to visit the ancient Scottish town and soak up the history and culture.

Inclusions Entrance to Edinburgh Castle, Hop on Hop off tour of Edinburgh, Free city map and information guide, Round trip train tickets with reserved seats
Exclusions Guide, Food & drinks, Hotel Pick up and drop off


Location: London
Schedule: Start time: 0630h (6.30am). Duration: 16 hours (approx).
Available Days / Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Unavailable Days / Dates: 25, 26 Dec , 24 - 25 Mar

Pickup: Hotel pick up not included, tour departs from Kings Cross Station (main ticket office).
Drop-off: Tour returns to Kings Cross Station

First Transpennine Express is offering single fares from Manchester for an astonishing £10. A ticket each way often costs over £34 -- and return fares are available for an extra £10 too!

The fare can be found on selected dates throughout October and November. To ensure you get this fare, try to choose off-peak travel times, such as early morning and late night services.

The Atholl Hotel, a privately owned 4**** star hotel in Aberdeen's West End, just minutes from the City Centre.

There are 34 bedrooms, which are all en-suite.

The Hotel offers special weekend rates throughout the entire year:

a) WEEKEND PACKAGE:
Two nights bed and breakfast:
£ 65.00 per person, based on 2 people sharing.
--> Valid Friday, Saturday or Sunday till 30th September 2008

b) Booking Incentive for 2008:

Two people staying 2 nights over any 3 weekends (Fri, Sat or Sun nights) will receive a complimentary 2-night stay (Fri, Sat or S nights) for two, bed & breakfast!
--> Valid between March and November 2008.

All offers subject to availability.

Atholl Hotel
54 King's Gate, Aberdeen, AB15 4YN
Tel: 01224 323505
Fax: 01224 321555
info@atholl-aberdeen.co.uk

AIR NEW ZEALAND BLACKBOARD DEAL:
Travel from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch to London from only $1,352 per person one-way between 01 October - 19 November 2008.

Virgin Trains is now offering its excellent discounts on journeys between London to Manchester until October, with fares from an incredible £1 each way! A regular single can cost over £30.

The offer is available for travel Monday-Friday until 10 October. The fares range between £1 and £9 -- the £1 fares are already selling out but there is good availability at £3, £7 and £9.

You'll need to be flexible with your travel dates in order to find the lowest fares.

Still considering attending Ricky52's VT Meet in Halifax from 5 - 7 September?

Well, if you're looking to fly from Bremen, RyanAir will get you to Manchester, return for under 60 Euros!

Fly from Bremen on 4 September and return on 9 September and make a long weekend of it!

Book your bargain now!

Still considering attending Ricky52's VT Meet in Halifax 5 - 7 September?

Well, if you're looking to fly from Brussels, FlyBe will get you to Manchester, return for 100 Euros!

Fly from Brussels on 4 September and return on 9 September and make a long weekend of it!

Book your bargain now!

Still contemplating Ricky52's VT Meet in Halifax? Come and see the Scarecrow Festival and a full weekend of activities!

Looking to fly from Ireland? RyanAir are offering flights from Dublin to Leeds Bradford for under 65 Euros!

Fly out on Friday, 5 September and return to Dublin on Monday, 8 September and make a long weekend of it.

Price includes taxes only.

Still contemplating Ricky52's VT Meet?

Fly from Paris (Charles de Gaulle) to Leeds Bradford for under 85 Euros - return!

Fly out on Friday, 5 September and return on Monday, 8 September.

Price includes taxes.

Still considering attending Ricky52's VT Meet in Halifax from 5 - 7 September?

Well, if you're looking to fly from Shannon (Ireland), RyanAir will get you to Manchester, return for under 45 Euros! This price is inclusive of taxes but does not include any hidden extras associated with booking flights from this airline.

Fly from Shannon on 4 September and return on 8 September and make a long weekend of it!

Book your bargain now!

Still considering attending Ricky52's VT Meet in Halifax from 5 - 7 September? There's still time to book yourself a bargain.

If you're looking to fly from Knock (Ireland), BMIBaby will get you to Manchester, return for under 50 Euros!

Fly from Knock on 4 September and return on 8 September (with a chance to make it into work only slightly late that day) and make a long weekend of it!

Book your bargain now!

Still considering attending Ricky52's VT Meet in Halifax on 5 - 7 September?

Well, if you're looking to fly from Paris, FlyBe will get you to Manchester, return for under 90 Euros!

Fly from Paris (Charles de Gaulle) on 5 September and return on 8 September and make a long weekend of it!

Book your bargain now!

Megatrain has added a new East Midlands route to its list of destinations, with return fares from London to Sheffield at a fantastically low £10. You can expect to pay double this amount for a standard fare.

You can buy single or return journeys for any date up to six weeks in advance. The new route also offers cut-price fares to other destinations, with return prices including:

London to Leicester -- from £5
Loughborough to London -- from £3
Chesterfield to London -- from £2

At website above, enter promo code LWR-05_08 into the box and get a discount.

e.g. A £48 fare becomes £40.80.

I do not know when this offer will end.

www.ryanair.com

I found this very cheap RT ticket inclusive from London (Gatwick Airport) (LGW) to Dublin (DUB) with the following information:

Outbound Flight September 4, 2008 at 10:00H from London
Inbound Flight September 10, 2008 at 8:00H from Dublin

All fares, airport taxes/fees and charges are non-refundable.
Ryanair is a budget airline. I have tried this a couple of times and was satisfied with their services.

Have a safe trip!