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SPONSORED: Places you need to know about before booking your winter getaway
Winter is that time of year when we want to treat ourselves before we spend on others in the run up to the festive period, and a pre-Christmas getaway is never far from our thoughts. Before the shopping begins and the stress levels rise, take a little time out to relax and unwind. Here we bring you some inspiration for the perfect winter getaways…
Ryanair stops flight to popular destination from Aberdeen
Ryanair services from Aberdeen to Malaga will be grounded later this year.
Learning about Nagasaki’s north-east connections and how Aberdeen is missing a trick
Nagasaki has a surprising variety of things to do and see, and very close connections with Aberdeen. It is unusual in that when you go there you keep discovering more and more things to experience and explore.
Seven holiday destinations to explore in 2018
Returning to work after the Christmas break isn’t easy for anyone.
How dream holiday to Oz became nightmare
A north-east mum claims she was forced to change her twins’ nappies on her plane seat after she was stuck on an aircraft on the runway for almost five hours.
North-east family win chance to stay in Lego house
A Mearns girl will wake up on her fifth birthday with her family in a house made entirely of Lego.
Rejuvenated Riga
Riga has become a popular city to visit, with temperatures in summer an average of 17 °C. Travelling to Riga is also very easy, with Air Baltic offering 3 direct flights a week from Aberdeen with a flight time of just 2 hours 40 minutes. There are many high quality hotels to stay at, in particular the Hotel Radisson Blu Daugava, Riga – offering stunning views across the River to the city. Iona MacGowan travels to Riga to find out what the city has to offer.
Cocktails, giggles, and a brush or two with royalty – who could ask for anything more?
It’s often the unexpected, smaller things that happen during a mini-break that make you remember it long after your overnight bag has been packed away.
How to cruise in style and experience the beauty of Norway’s fjords
Standing on deck, dressed in finery and sipping a cocktail, I gazed open-mouthed at the spectacular scenery surrounding me.
Seven hostels along the NC500 route that make perfect bases for adventures
You've decided that your next holiday will take you around the North Coast 500 route.
The four items you need to have in your holiday suitcase this summer
With the summer holidays approaching, it is easy to get carried away preparing your summer wardrobe especially if you have booked that sought-after holiday in the sun.
Faroe Islands: Take a walk on the wild side and discover paradise lost
If you love exploring Scotland’s great outdoors then you’ll fall heavily for the Faroes.
Nine reasons why Orkney should be top of your holiday destination list
Travelling around the NC500 is a truly magical experience.
How can you travel around the NC500 in style? Let me count the ways…
There are many ways you can enjoy the 500-mile route that is the NC500.
Going on holiday? Make sure you have these five gadgets packed in your suitcase
Whether it’s a short hop, sabbatical or annual sojourn, the following kit can help keep you in good holiday mood
Six caravan sites along the NC500 that make great bases to explore from
Driving along the NC500 you will be able to see the most magnificent views and maybe even lucky to spot wildlife in their natural habitat.
Aberdeen Airport announces new flights to popular sunshine destination
Aberdeen Airport has announced new flights to a popular summer sunshine destination.
Take the stress out of packing your suitcase with our 7 handy tips for your next holiday
When it comes to packing, many of us face the inevitable question ‘Do I really need this?’
Time for a holiday? Dublin’s got its own Cadbury Creme Egg cafe
The doors to a Cadbury Creme Egg cafe have opened in Dublin but you have all but a few precious days to visit.
Old-school luxury: How the other half live
Nostalgia, glamour, and perfectly poached eggs consumed in bed as Edinburgh starts to wake up - welcome to The Principal.
A job where you get paid to travel around Europe
Is it your dream to travel the world? What about if you got paid to do it?
Hidden gem is a five-star treat
Located slightly off the beaten track, nestled in the Serra de Monchique mountain range above the Algarve coast, lies a hidden gem - the five-star Macdonald Monchique Resort and Spa, which has something to offer everyone.
Fancy travelling on a gin tour bus around different UK cities?
If you are a gin lover, then this holiday will be right up your street.
The thinking person’s luxury cruise
Despite torrential rain trying hard to dampen the spirits of those waiting to board the comfortable launch taking us out to join the Viking Sea, moored just off Newhaven, Edinburgh, my mood was buoyant because it’s not every day I have an opportunity to enjoy a taste of the high life, on the high seas.
Alpine perfection
If a lifelong love affair with snow sports compels you to seek out different ski resorts, then it pays to unpack your preconceptions as you pack your suitcase.
Get your hiking boots on to see the changing face of Norway
As I sailed out of Stavanger with the wind blowing in my hair and a strapping bearded Norseman at the helm, it would have been easy for me to close my eyes and picture myself on board a Viking ship steering to war.
All things Parisian
Ernest Hemingway once described Paris as a “moveable feast” – an enchanted place that once lived in, would forever stay with you.
Glasgow loves Christmas!
The city’s lights are sparkling, the shops are packed with seasonal delights and there’s a host of fun packages just waiting to be unwrapped in Glasgow.
Grangemouth is the gateway to fun
Be prepared to be shaken, stirred and inspired with a visit to Grangemouth.
Make memories at Moness
Is it possible for one resort to be all things to all people?
Time travel in luxury to Lisbon
When I lived in Lisbon 14 years ago, I stayed, rent-free, in a dilapidated 12-bedroom palacio owned by a bon vivant called Jorge who wafted through its crumbling corridors with an air of faded grandeur.