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Archive for November, 2008

Say sacre bleu to seasonal stress and take a pre-Christmas cruise across the channel to the Château de Brélidy. This 16th century château has been superbly restored to its former glory and stands on high-ground with commanding views across the undulating rural Brittany countryside. Set in a small village, this historic gem is teeming with period character as well as modern touches, such as a heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi.   Read More ...

Brittany Holidays in France

Eurostar is celebrating huge growth in traveller demand from the regions after its first year of operations at St Pancras International, the newly restored terminal for High Speed 1, the UK’s first high-speed line. Traveller numbers from the regions north of London have increased by up to 150% in the year since Eurostar move to the new station, thanks to the introduction of through fares from more than 130 towns   Read More ...

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A right royal Christmas – Monaco from £264 pp Wake up to the sun rising over the glistening Mediterranean in majestic Monaco this Christmas. Stay at the boutique Port Palace on the harbour’s edge and luxuriate in a jacuzzi (in all rooms) before enjoying a decadent Christmas Eve meal. Hang stockings from your elaborate Hermés headboard and keep fingers and toes crossed that Santa will know where to find you!   Read More ...

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