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Perfect Snogging In Eastbourne

Follow The Trail Of Angus, Thongs

Hailed the Teen Brit flick of 2008, Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging is about to hit the big screen and showcase Eastbourne to cinema-goers across the globe.

A brand new film location map is being planned to highlight the places in Eastbourne that feature in Paramount Pictures’ summer release. From the huge purple VisitBandstand.com banner at Eastbourne Bandstand to the Chippy on the pier; from the boats at Fisherman’s Green to the seafront’s colourful Carpet Gardens; visitors from around the world will be able to follow the trail of Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging on an exciting new film map.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “I am really excited about the release of Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging and from early reviews, the film is set to be a huge success this summer. It’s even more exciting that the film is actually set in Eastbourne and viewers won’t be able to miss our iconic seafront landmarks. Hot on the heels of this superb film, we are really keen to promote Eastbourne as an upcoming film location and a map will be a great way of attracting interest from visitors and appealing to new film-makers too.”

Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging is the latest film from the Director of Bend it Like Beckham, Gurinder Chadha, and has already attracted promising reviews for its hilarious coming of age story.

Filmed in Eastbourne last October, the resort’s famous seafront Carpet Gardens feature in the opening scene of the film as main character Georgia runs along the seafront dressed as an olive!

With references to the town throughout, producers even bought in Eastbourne bins, recycling boxes, and deckchairs to ensure continuity and establish the film’s setting when filming took place outside the town.

Featuring Eastbourne in such a huge way, marketing bosses at Eastbourne Borough Council are keen to use Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging to promote the town’s Film Liaison Unit and market Eastbourne as a film location.

With the resort also being used to shoot scenes from Harry Potter, Notes on a Scandal and TV’s Miss Marple over the past couple of years, Eastbourne is attracting growing interest from top film companies all vying for the seaside resort’s charming setting.

The Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging film location map is being planned to coincide with the release of the film on DVD and will also be available to download online from

www.VisitEastbourne.com

North Cornwall retreat licensed for weddings

The Roundhouse at Fentafriddle, recently licensed as a venue for weddings and civil partnerships.

The Roundhouse at Fentafriddle, recently licensed as a venue for weddings and civil partnerships.

Couples are now able to marry in surroundings of spectacular isloation at one of North Cornwall’s most luxurious holiday cottages.

With far-reaching views over the craggy north Cornwall coast, the ‘Roundhouse’ at Fentafriddle, near Trebarwith Strand, is a strong contender for one of the most scenic wedding venues in Britain. And being completely enfolded by 50 acres of farmland the property, which has recently been granted a license as a venue for weddings and civil partnerships, offers complete seclusion.

With preparations well advanced for Fentafriddle’s first wedding this September, owners James and Lucy Scott are confident many happy couples will enjoy the attentive service so highly valued by their self-catering guests.

“We have been very careful not to impose a formula for weddings at Fentafriddle, it’s really up to the couple and their families to decide how best to make use of the venue and plan the wedding they really want,” said James Scott.

“Lucy and I are here to help however we can, whether it’s putting the couple in contact with the registrar, arranging marquees, or liasing with caterers. But aside from the legal constraints of a civil marriage ceremony, the couple involved have a free hand in every aspect of the day.”

The ‘Roundhouse’, a stunning circular room which originally housed the farm’s donkey-powered mill wheel, has been licensed as the venue for the ceremony. The room has been tastefully renovated to make the most of the far-reaching views of the coastline and surrounding countryside from its three floor-to-ceiling windows.

The room can be specially prepared for weddings with a rose trellis, registrar’s desk and seating for up to 75 guests. French windows open onto the terrace, from which marquees for the reception can been linked to the room if required, or stand alone in the adjoining garden and paddock.

Recently renovated at a cost of over £750,000 Fentafriddle’s three self-catering cottages can accommodate a total of 16 guests in complete comfort, allowing for family members and guests to stay at the property before or after the wedding. Furthermore, the property’s 50 acres of farmland offer ample space for guests to camp or stay in campervans on site.

The newly-installed helipad gives yet more options, whether’s it’s a celebratory flight along the North Cornwall coast, or a glamorous honeymoon departure.

“One couple who are getting married later this year are planning to make the most of the property, with a group of their friends coming down to stay with them here for the weekend before the wedding,” said James. “They will get married on the Monday afternoon, and are then staying on for the rest of the week for their honeymoon.”

Couples interested in booking Fentafriddle for a wedding or civil partnership ceremony should first check availability with James or Lucy Scott, who will then be able to advise them of the appropriate registrar’s office to contact.

The Scotts can arrange the entire day if required, including catering and menus, wine, marquees, accommodation and preparation of the venue.

The Scott’s daughter Emily, who runs The Harbour Restaurant in nearby Port Isaac, can provide catering from canapé parties to table-service dining. Before opening The Harbour, Emily ran a successful outside catering company and can suggest menus, and offer guidance and support throughout every stage of the planning.

A fee is payable to North Cornwall District Council to conduct the ceremony, which must not contain any religious content. It should be noted that the property has to be open to the public on the day of the wedding.

More information can be found at www.fentafriddle.com  

or by telephoning James and Lucy Scott on 01840 779190.

Fentafriddle, Little Fentafriddle and Tremanon are luxury self-catering holiday cottages near Trebarwith Strand on the North Cornwall coast. Occupying a secluded, elevated position surrounded by almost 50 acres of its own peaceful farmland, Fentafriddle Farm enjoys magnificent panoramic sea views stretching for miles in each direction. The accommodation itself is outstanding, blending stylish, contemporary luxury with delightful period character. ‘Fentafriddle’ provides flexible holiday accommodation for up to eight people - ‘Little Fentafriddle’ and ‘Tremanon’ offer comfortable holiday retreats for up to four.

‘Fentafriddle’ has been awarded the top rating by independent inspectors from Visit Britain. The five star rating is only awarded to properties which are furnished, equipped and maintained to the highest standards of quality and attention to detail. The properties are also featured on Smith & Friends and Alastair Sawday’s Special Escapes.

Libra Holidays winter Red Sea flights

Libra Holidays is offering passengers in the Leeds/Bradford airport area weekly flights to Sharm el Sheikh each Friday for winter.

Departures are available from February 13 to May 29 with prices leading in at £478 per person for seven nights at the Tsokkos Cleopatra Hotel.

MUSIC in the AUTUMN AIR IN ATLANTIC CANADA

New Brunswick Has Jazz Artists, Nova Scotia Presents Celtic Stars

ATLANTIC CANADA,– While there may be a crispness in the autumn air, Atlantic Canada heats up in the fall with two renowned music festivals.

Fredericton in New Brunswick is home to one of Canada’s largest jazz festivals – the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival – this year set for September 9 to 14. The 18th annual edition will feature more than 120 performances, including 40 free shows, held on 23 stages in Fredericton’s historic downtown.

Both well-known and up-and-coming artists from around the world will play electric blues, jazz and funk. Five-time Grammy Award Winner Buddy Guy from Chicago will perform (9/12) as will British pop stars Bloc Party (9/13);

Georgia guitar-wizard Derek Trucks (9/11); Vermont’s promising young rock band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (9/13); Amsterdam’s Ana Popovic (9/13); France’s Nano (9/11), and Britain’s premier jazz vocalist Sarah Jane Morris performing with Sting’s long-time guitarist, Dominic Miller (9/13.)

Ticket prices range from about $5 to $51 and can be booked on the website: www.harvestjazzandblues.com

Melodic voices and the sounds of pipes and fiddles fill the air in Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island at the Celtic Colours International Festival, October 10 to18. Celebrating the island’s Celtic culture, this world-class event features more than 300 performers in up to seven concerts a day.

The 12th annual edition will focus on Celtic cultures from around the world with artists from Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Cuba and of course, Nova Scotia (or New Scotland, as it was named.) Kicking off the festival will be the Galician musician, Carlos Nuñez on October 10.

Other performers include: Shooglenifty, Archie Fisher, Mairi Smith and the Inverness Gaelic Choir (Scotland); Buddy MacMaster, Ashley MacIssac, J.P. Cormier, Men of the Deeps (Cape Breton); Brock McGuire Band (Ireland), and Gaiteros de La Habana (Cuba), among many others.

The festival wraps up with “Home She’ll Be: a Tribute to Rita MacNeil” on October 18. Venues range from local community halls and a restored 18th century French chapel to new state-of-the-art performance facilities. One of the festival’s most popular features, the Festival Club, offers informal settings for invited artists to jam with colleagues from around the Celtic world. Although the bar closes at 3:00 AM, the music often continues well into the wee hours.

Ticket prices range from $15 to $88 and are available at www.celtic-colours.com

Maxxim Vacations offers reasonably-priced packages to all four provinces for the fall. A three-night package to take in the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival includes: roundtrip airfare to Fredericton, accommodations, a rental car and admission to the Kings Landing Historical Settlement for $979, per person, double occupancy from New York, Boston and Atlanta (and from $1059 to $1139 from Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami.)

 The “Cabot Trail Discovery” package allows travelers to catch some of the performances of Celtic Colours. The seven-night package includes: roundtrip airfare to Halifax, accommodations, a rental car and admission to Halifax’s Citadel, Pier 21, the Fortress of Louisbourg and the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Prices range from $1579 to $1749, per person, double occupancy for the same gateways listed above.

The Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership (ACTP) is a nine member pan-Atlantic partnership comprised of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the four Atlantic Canada Tourism Industry Associations and the four departments responsible for tourism for the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Go to www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca  (1-800-561-0123), www.novascotia.com  (1-800-565-0000), www.newfoundlandlabrador.com (1-800-563-NFLD) and for Prince Edward Island, go to www.gentleisland.com  (1-800-463-4PEI).

Classic Cars in Scotland this Fall

Classic cars and other vehicles head for Culzean Autoclassica in Ayrshire Scotland

CLASSIC and prestigious vehicles from all corners of the UK will gather together at Culzean Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland for the first Culzean Autoclassica International Concours d’Elegance, which will be held during the 23rd - 24th August bank holiday weekend.

AYRSHIRE, SCOTLAND - CLASSIC and prestigious vehicles from all corners of the UK will gather together at Culzean Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland for the first Culzean Autoclassica International Concours d’Elegance, which will be held during the 23rd - 24th August bank holiday weekend.

“Octane”, the international publication for enthusiasts and owners of classic and supercars, has announced its sponsorship of the event, and competing for its prestigious trophy will be 25 of the country’s top show vehicles, with judging being held in a specially designated area on the lawns surrounding the castle.

To open the concours to the many classic and prestigious vehicles that will be on show, a street concours will be held on the Saturday, with the top three vehicles going forward to join the international event on the Sunday.

Destined to become a five-star event, the Culzean Autoclassica has been created by Autospirit Ltd in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland, and will feature displays from top and significant prestigious marques, single entrants and vehicle clubs.

Veteran, vintage, historic, classic and today’s high performance modern exotic road and racing machines will be represented, and will be joined by product, service providing companies and associated lifestyle exhibitors, all reflecting the heritage of the motorised vehicle.

To celebrate the association with the race days of the 50’s at the disused Turnberry airfield nearby, many of the single vehicle and club entrants will be dressed in the appropriate apparel to reflect the age of their vehicle. For entrants with post 1970s vehicles they will be asked to arrive in period dress of the 40s to 60s.

Visitors to the event are also being invited to join in with the theme and help create a surreal spectacle that will be unique to a classic vehicle gathering in Scotland, and spot prizes will be awarded over the weekend to the best “Retro” dressed entrants and visitors.

Fashion shows, live Jazz and 50s-style bands accompanied by appropriately dressed dancers will also entertain visitors relaxing in the castle’s magnificent courtyard.

With a Soap Box Grand Prix driving challenge, auto art display, vehicle sales enclosure, memorabilia and vehicle auction and auto jumble amongst the many other attractions over the weekend, the Autoclassica promises to be a great day out for all the family.

Downloadable images available at this link

For further information please visit the website at:

http://www.culzeanautoclassica.com

http://www.culzeanexperience.org

E-mail : info@culzeanautoclassica.com

Telephone: +44 (0)1655 880045 or + 44 (0)1563 811151.

Edinburgh Pass The Edinburgh Pass, it your passport to explore Edinburgh, allowing you to see and save more. The Edinburgh Pass lets you visit as many attractions as you wish from museums, art exhibitions, fine dining and shopping. Using this electronic smart card is a quick and hassle-free way to see the best of Edinburgh.Every card comes with a FREE guidebook with helpful information on the establishments associated with the card, as well as area maps - BOOK NOW!

Life in Bristol Online Guide

Launches at www.guide2bristol.com

Guide2Bristol is Bristol’s first complete online guide for visitors, residents, and those thinking of moving to the city of Bristol in the South West of the UK. The site brings together event & business listings, reviews, news, property and discussion, classifieds and tourism all in one place.

BRISTOL, Uk - The Guide2Bristol.com website is Bristol’s first complete guide for visitors, residents, and those thinking of moving to the city.

The site brings together event and business listings, reviews, news, discussion, classifieds, jobs, property and tourism all in one place. According to Guide2Bristol.com director Brendan Murphy the city has long needed an easy to use online guide covering every aspect of life in the city.

Locals can join free of charge to discuss living in Bristol, reviewing subjects and giving their take on everything from single life in the city to festival life after Ashton Court, by commenting on blogs by local writer Palminder Kaur.

Bristol biggest events such as the Balloon Fiesta are featured plus regional news and weather sections updated on a daily basis.

For visitors, those relocating or buying property in Bristol there are photographs and details of each district with information on nearby shopping and attractions.

The site has full listings including agency properties for rent and sale, jobs, a free classifieds section and a business directory.

Jennifer (38) a site member and life long resident of Bristol says ‘…it has always been a pain searching in one paper or website for the listing for some event then another for the full details then another for the weather, it’s great having it all together.’

Bi-weekly blog writer Ms Kaur (30) said ‘We’re hoping to create a real community where Bristolians can log on and ask each other questions, discuss events and venues or even just have a good old moan about the city centre traffic.’

Brendan launched the site just three weeks ago and spoke with excitement about its future ‘I was determined that it be easy to navigate and good to look at and I’m thrilled with how the site has been received so far. I’ve lived in Bristol all my life and know first hand how all the different Bristol sites were frustrating and time consuming to use.’

Guide2Bristol.com is part of the Guide2TheWorld.com franchise launched in 2008. If you would like to find out more please email enquiries@guide2theworld.com , visit www.swnewmedia.com or call 0845 838 8868.

Sun Sets on Long Haul Air Travel

With the UK economy faltering and oil prices nudging the 150$USD a barrel mark (more than double January 2007) long haul travel is quite simply becoming prohibitive for a large sector of British citizens. It’s time to holiday closer to home.

MALAGA, SPAIN, - With the UK economy faltering and oil prices nudging the 150$USD a barrel mark (more than double January 2007) long haul travel is quite simply becoming prohibitive for a large sector of British citizens. Major airlines are hiking their fuel surcharges to up to 500 for a family of four flying over nine hours and the recently announced EU carbon emissions trading scheme will pass on a further financial burden to the consumer. It’s time to holiday closer to home.

Adam Gale, Managing Director of Costa del Sol based Duchy Estates, comments, “Ironically this is possibly the best news we’ve had to help kick-start the faltering Spanish property market. We know that the majority of Brits still favour a property on the Iberian Peninsula over and above any other destination. Rightmove Overseas has just released figures for the first six months of 2008 and, of the 10 million searches recorded, the largest slice went to Spain with the Costa del Sol topping the list. The problem is that these searches are not converting into sales as people play a waiting game to see firstly how safe their incomes are in the UK and secondly how low house prices are going to dip in both the UK and Spain. But the cost of long haul travel will probably end up making the decision for them and those waiting on the sidelines will flock to start buying in Spain once more.”

Firmly in the short haul bracket (Málaga is around two and a half hours from London) Spain is served by pretty much every no-frills carrier you can think of from even the smallest of UK airports like Norwich and Newquay, and with such fierce competition fares are kept low. At the time of writing Ryanair had single fares between London and Málaga for a pocket monety 10 to include taxes, fees and charges. But getting to Spain isn’t all about the plane.

If you prefer to keep your feet closer to the ground it’s surprisingly easy to travel from the UK to Spain by train. In fact, it’s amazing that some people still think you need to fly. Take an afternoon Eurostar from London to Paris in just two hours 20 minutes, then the overnight trainhotel from Paris to Madrid and finish up with the onward AVE train connection to Málaga taking just two and a half hours. Fares are affordable, from 59 return for Eurostar, 51 each way for the trainhotel and 55 for a single on the AVE. Comfortable, convenient and certainly more scenic than acres of sky.

Or if you want to load up the car and soak up the sights consider the Channel Tunnel or ferries to France or perhaps Bilbao and Santander on the northern Spanish coastline and take to the open road. The time it takes will depend on how much of the scenery you wish to take in and how much you wish to put your right foot to the floor.

So, as the sun sets on affordable long haul travel, seek out the sunshine closer to home and save both money and the environment.

On the Market - Cortijo del Mar, Estepona

The one two and three bedroom apartments and three bedroom townhouses at Cortijo del Mar share the same vicinity as El Campanario and residents of the project have automatic membership to its exquisite Country House. This Indonesian-Mediterranean styled facility accessed by a decking bridge straddling an ornamental water feature houses a gymnasium with personal trainer on hand as well as classes such as yoga and Pilates; a Spa and wellness centre with steam baths, Jacuzzi and 20 metre indoor heated pool; a restaurant with gourmet cuisine and well-stocked wine cellar and a members’ lounge with games room offering billiards, backgammon, chess, playing cards and - if you must face the real world - wireless internet access.

Stepping outside of the Country House there is an outdoor pool flanked by sunbeds and parasols, a brace of tennis courts, the same of paddle tennis courts, each offering coaching, competitions and racquet hire and the ultimate accessory - a 9-hole golf course. The handiwork of Manuel Piñero, the man behind nearby La Quinta Golf, El Campanario’s course is accented by lakes, fountains, plenty of olive trees and is a very attractive place to perfect the swing. Coaching, club hire, a pro shop and a putting green are also on hand.

Turning attention back to the properties, the pueblo-style Cortijo del Mar spoils owners with luxurious materials, stylish designs and state-of-the-art technology. Orientated to the south and southwest, homes are light and airy with plenty of outdoor space in the shape of terraces or private gardens which access the communal swimming pool area. Master bathrooms are equipped with hydromassage baths and twin glass washbasins whilst the remainder have refreshing hydrojet shower cubicles. Kitchens benefit from marble worktops, Siemens appliances and stainless steel ovens and bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. Intelligent domotics complete the picture enabling residents to remotely control lighting, air-conditioning, electric blinds and appliances.

Prices start from 288,000 euros for a one bedroom apartment and up to 80% is available. Bespoke interior design packages are on offer from the developer to suit both budgets and tastes. The first phase at Cortijo del Mar is scheduled for completion in June 2009 with the final phase following by May 2010. Distance to Málaga International Airport 70km.

Contact Duchy Estates on spain@duchyspain.com  visit http://www.duchyestates.co.uk  or telephone UK freephone 0800 849 8089 or call the Spanish office on 00 34 952 906 944.

Ryder Cup 2008 at Valhalla Golf Club

The 37th Ryder Cup will take place from 19th to 21st September, with top golf professionals from both continents battling it out in one of the last great sporting events founded on prestige rather than prizes.

England, UK, - Ryder Cup 2008 at Valhalla Golf Club Once again, the biannual Ryder Cup tournament is set to send shivers down the spines of many golf aficionados in both Europe and the United States. The 37th Ryder Cup will take place from 19th to 21st September, with top golf professionals from both continents battling it out in one of the last great sporting events founded on prestige rather than prizes.

With the European Tour golfers having won three consecutive (and five of the last six) Ryder Cups, the US PGA team wants to make sure that it takes full advantage of its home turf. This year’s Ryder Cup will be hosted at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, which previously hosted the Senior PGA Championship in May 2004 and the PGA Club Professional Championship in June 2002. Outside of tournaments, it generally serves as a private golf club, and was designed by professional golfer Jack Nicklaus.

US Team Captain Paul Azinger intends to give his team another slight advantage, announcing a change to alternate shot format, citing past performance of the US team when playing under this format. For the first time in nine years, the opening matches of the Ryder Cup will feature this format, which over the last three matches was replaced with what is known as Four Ball Better-Ball. Azinger has also revamped the method of team selection, using the amount of prize money earned by a golfer in order to determine the top eight golfers, and then manually picking golfers nine to twelve.

As for the European team, three time masters winner Nick Faldo is the team captain, and believes that playing on US courses may be to his advantage too. After all, Faldo won Augusta in 1989, 1990 and 1996, and even does commentary for US based ESPN and ABC television networks. The European team will be selected via two qualifying measurements, the World Ranking Points List and the European Tour List.

Regardless of who wins, the 2008 Ryder Cup is expected to be one of the highlights of the sporting year, with millions of viewers in several markets.

THE MAY FAIR OFFICIAL HOTEL OF LONDON FASHION WEEK

May Fair Mixologists To Create LFW Exclusive Cocktails for Fashion Industry Elite

LONDON – The May Fair (www.themayfairsuites.com), a perennial favorite on London’s luxe landscape, is set to get an added dose of sparkle this September when it serves as the official hotel of London Fashion Week, the most talked-about event on the city’s crowded social calendar. The hotel will also host the British Fashion Council’s International Party, which is widely considered the week’s most sought-after ticket. In celebration of London Fashion Week, Sept. 14 – 19, 2008, the hotel will cater to the industry’s designers, models and journalists with a series of custom amenities and services designed to ward off fashion fatigue. In the May Fair Bar (named the “Best Hotel Bar” in London by readers of the Evening Standard), mixologists will unveil cocktail classics, modern interpretations and custom drinks while spa therapists offer mini-massages, wheatgrass shots and oxygen in a dedicated “Reviver Corner” of the Bar.

“We are honored to be selected the official hotel of London Fashion Week,” said General Manager Charles Oak. “It’s hard to imagine a more glittering event and complement to the hotel’s opulent architecture and interiors. While much of London Fashion Week is only accessible to industry professionals, we are infusing every inch of the hotel with the event’s trademark glamour. Even our guests who aren’t in London for LFW will feel the high-spirited energy of this celebrated event.”

The May Fair will also serve as a drop-in center for designers and industry elite to conduct impromptu meetings in privacy. The hotel’s 13 signature suites afford a colorful and luxurious backdrop in which to showcase the latest collections. Among The May Fair’s features are the Crystal Room, the Danziger Suite and the Amba Salon, as well as a private cinema for special event screenings.

London Fashion Week showcases the best of British fashion design talent to a global audience of approximately 5,000 media and fashion buyers from 50 countries. The five-day event features more than 50 catwalk shows and 200 ready-to-wear and accessories designers.

Set in the heart of London, The May Fair hotel is within close proximity to the city’s best shopping districts on Piccadilly and Bond Street; Knightsbridge, Green Park and Buckingham Palace. Following a $150 million renovation, the celebrated hotel’s 406 guest rooms have been completely refurbished, bringing an eclectic luxury style to the historic West End hotel that first opened in 1927 with King George V and Queen Mary in attendance. From Fendi furnishings; Baccarat chandeliers, including the largest Baccarat chandelier in Europe; the largest private theater in London, to ten new spacious signature suites, and the Asian-inspired May Fair Spa, The May Fair is leading a renaissance of luxury hotels in London.

For further information on The May Fair hotel, visit www.themayfairsuites.com

St. Lucia For Less

As the credit crunch hits home, a trend of ‘staycationing’ is beginning to emerge in the UK. However, with holidays to St. Lucia in August offering such incredible value for money there is now no need to miss out on your well-earned break abroad. Why choose to stay in the UK when you can escape the unpredictable English weather and book a holiday in the sun for the whole family, for less than a trip to the British seaside?

If you dream of relaxing on soft, sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees and tucking into fresh seafood as you watch the sun set over the Caribbean Sea, then St. Lucia is the place for you.

This August your dreams can become a reality with a holiday to this stunning Caribbean island.

Remarkably, a two week holiday to the Cotswolds will cost you approximately £3630 where as a trip to St. Lucia with this incredible offer wins, hands down. You’ll even have some change to put away for those rainy days (when you get back to England!).

14 nights in St. Lucia from £1309 per adult and £479 per child

14 nights in St. Lucia with Virgin Holidays, including scheduled flights with Virgin Atlantic from Manchester direct to St. Lucia, accommodation at the 4* Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa on an all inclusive basis with transfers included.

Prices based on two adults travelling and sharing a standard room price includes all applicable taxes and fuel surcharges which are subject to change.

Prices are based on departing 21st Aug-31st Aug.

Child prices are for under 12’s.

Only available through - www.virginholidays.co.uk

With a direct flight every Thursday from Manchester Airport with Virgin Atlantic, it’s never been easier to get to St. Lucia.

Don’t wait…book now to get your summer sun for less in St. Lucia.