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theround-up EMonarch will operate up to 11 flights


a week from London-Gatwick to Barcelona from October 30. One-way prices for the service, which begins on October 21, start from £36 one-way, including all taxes and charges (£57 return). Seats are bookable at www.monarch.co.uk.


EMamaison Hotels & residences, the


'non-standardised hotel chain' in Central and Eastern Europe with hotels in Budapest, Bratislava, Moscow, Ostrava, Prague and Warsaw, has joined the World Hotels group, an exclusive collection of some of the world’s most unique independent hotels. World Hotels features 450 affiliate properties in 250 destinations and 65 countries www.mamaison.com


EJumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury


hotel group, has opened Jumeirah Frankfurt. The 218-room five-star hotel, located within walking distance of some of the city's major attractions like the Frankfurt Opera House and the 'MyZeil' shopping centre, is spread over 25 floors with great views over the city. Features include a lobby bar, a chocolaterie on the ground floor serving specialist chocolates and French patisseries and a spa, Talise, with Asian-inspired tropical rain showers and zen-influenced relaxation areas. www.jumeirah.com


EThe number of foreign tourists


taking holidays in Lanzarote in the Canary Islands soared by 20 per cent during the first half of this year, according to AENA, the Spanish airport authority. The island saw 795,765 UK visitors last year and numbers have continued to climb this year by 13%. The island has been one of the main beneficiaries of this year’s unrest in the Middle East, particularly Egypt and Tunisia. Across Spain the upswing during the same period was 8.1 per cent.


ESochi, in russia, the venue for the 2014 Winter Olympics, is included for the first time


in Crystal's 2011/12 winter sports programme, which features 13 countries and 148 ski resorts. Finland is back in the brochure, with Iso-Syote and ruka both offering slopes for all standards plus dog-sledding, snowmobiles and even reindeer safaris. www.jumeirah.com


Poland the value choice New Radisson for Warsaw


The Rezidor Hotel Group’s ninth hotel in Poland, The Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, will be ‘re-branded and revitalised’ to place it among the country’s top luxury hotels. Presently featuring 435 rooms and still known as Jan III Sobieski Hotel, Warsaw, the name change and first upgrade takes place this autumn. The hotel will be completely ‘revitalised’ in the coming years. Upon completion of the renovation in 2015, the Radisson


Discover Egypt at reduced prices


Discover Egypt has savings of up to £750 on many of its Egypt and Jordan holidays during this month (September) and October. The reductions have in part been


fuelled by new low-cost flights with easyJet to Luxor and Amman. The seven-night ‘Classic Jordan’ tour


is down to £1,499pp,from £2,199. A private tour not based on minimum numbers, highlights include the capital, Amman, bathing in the salty waters of the Dead Sea, a private escorted tour to the ruins of Petra and a stay in the Red Sea resort of Aqaba. Those wanting to combine Egypt and


Jordan in one holiday can opt for the 15-night ‘Spectacular Egypt and Jordan’ package that is down to £1,999pp. www.discoveregypt.co.uk


Blu Sobieski Hotel will comprise 467 guest rooms with two restaurants, a lounge, a wellness area with Jacuzzis, sauna and gym, one of the largest conference centres in Warsaw and some retail outlets.


The hotel is located in the southern


sector of Warsaw’s central business district. A second Radisson Blu in Warsaw is located four kilometres north of the city, on the way to the popular Wilanow Palace. www.rezidor.com


Estonia’s diversity


The Baltic country of Estonia has enjoyed a huge increase in interest from UK and Irish visitors, according to the tourist board which reported a 90% increase in visitors in the first six months of 2011. Around 30,300 guests spent 35,893


nights in Estonia, an increase of 14,347 British and Irish visitors during the same period in 2010. A major contributing factor to the


growth is a big surge in airlift, with new Ryanair routes from Luton, East Midlands, Dublin and Edinburgh, and a new easyJet route from Liverpool to Tallinn in addition to Stansted. A sixth new Ryanair route between


Manchester and Tallinn is due to start operating in April 2012. In addition, Estonian Air operates a four-times-a- week summer service from Gatwick. Tarmo Mutso, director of the Estonian


Tourist Board in Tallinn commented: “Estonia and particularly Tallinn holds a


great appeal to British and Irish guests who love our great variety of historical and cultural activities, the unspoilt countryside, national parks, attractive towns and villages, beautiful beaches and spa resorts. "We can draw in city break guests,


birdwatchers, walkers, hikers, water sports enthusiasts and those just looking for peace and relaxation.” www.visitestonia.com


Poland offers the best value for money out of 30 worldwide destinations, according to a survey by Skyscanner. The research looked at comparative prices for a cup of coffee, a bottle of beer, a three-course meal with wine and one night’s accommodation. Syscanner concluded: “Those looking for real value should head to Poland, as it is a fantastic year-round destination, combining winter sports opportunities with beautiful summer beaches, excellent city break options – and a wide choice of cheap flights.” Regent Holidays is one operator that offers a range of holidays to the destination. A seven-day day city break combining Warsaw and Krakow starts at £499pp, flights with LOT Polish Airlines from London-Heathrow, staying in three-star hotels with breakfast, transfers and first-class train tickets between Warsaw to Krakow. Alternatively, a seven-day holiday combining Krakow and Tatra Mountains starts from £495pp, flights with Easyjet from Gatwick, staying in three-star hotels with breakfast, and return coach tickets from Krakow to Zakopane. www.regent-holidays.co.uk


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