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Cheap flights to Rome for hip Italian nightlife

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:26:00 GMT

With so many tourist attractions to offer - including the Vatican, Colosseum and even the opportunity to set out on a Dan Brown-style Angels and Demons tour - travellers who have booked cheap flights to Rome may be pleased to hear the fun does not stop at night.

Indeed, having recently been labelled a "unique" city in the Independent, Rome has plenty to offer holidaymakers.

The Times recommends that visitors "follow the hedonistic laughter" at nightfall to the city's parliament buildings where they will discover Salotto 42, "one of the hippest bars in town".

Following this, the newspaper advises holidaymakers to head to Palazzo delle Esposizioni, where the food is prepared by top chef Antonello Colonna and diners can enjoy the eatery's unusual glass roof.

And after having a bite to eat, travellers may wish to take a tour of the city again, as after dark all of the monuments are lit up, allowing them to be appreciated on a new level.

With so much to offer, people may find they need to book more than one set of cheap flights to Rome in order to get their fill.

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Follow the stars with cheap flights to Ibiza

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:12:00 GMT

People looking to get a taste of life as a celebrity this summer could do well to book cheap flights to Ibiza, the party island where all the stars have been heading.

While model Katie Price - also known as Jordan - recently hit the clubs on the Spanish island in the wake of her split from husband Peter Andre, she has not been alone.

The Sun reports that while the UK has been experiencing a heatwave in recent days, the WAGs and their footballer partners still prefer to head overseas when it comes to topping up their tans.

And Alex Curran and her husband Steven Gerrard recently headed to Ibiza to soak up the sun, with Alex spotted wearing a pale blue bikini with fringing and matching bangles.

The newspaper states that the couple's break proves "you can't beat the party capital of Europe".

Meanwhile, Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris have also headed to the white sands of the island to film the video for their new track Holiday.

It would seem that travellers who want to have the chance of spotting some of the UK's most famous faces would be well advised to book cheap flights to Ibiza, as soon as possible.

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Rock out with cheap flights to Paris

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:09:00 GMT

Gig-goers who love the latest in cutting edge indie and dance music could do well to book cheap flights to Paris this year in order to attend the La Route Du Rock festival.

Taking place from August 14th to 16th in the fortified town of Saint-Malo, the independent event boasts a lineup of some of the biggest names in music, along with some rising stars and hidden gems.

Concerts are held within an 18th century fort and this year's line-up will see The Kills - headed by Kate Moss' boyfriend Jamie Hince - My Bloody Valentine, Scottish indie band Camera Obscura, Four Tet, The Horrors and Simian Mobile Disco take to the stage.

And by extending their trip, holidaymakers could also fit in a visit to La Fleche d'Or to experience some live French music in Paris before they hit the festival.

The Times notes that the music venue offers visitors a "mosh-pit rawness that feels like Berlin" and is also situated close to Pere Lachaise cemetery, where Jim Morrison - lead singer with The Doors - is buried.

All in all, booking cheap flights to Paris could see travellers enjoying a very musical holiday indeed.

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Discover Spanish nightlife with cheap flights to Barcelona

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:59:00 GMT

Travellers who book cheap flights to Barcelona will find that the sightseeing opportunities do not disappear with the setting sun, indeed, there is plenty to keep visitors entertained after dark.

An article in the Times notes that a perfect way to discover the city at sunset is by bicycle and that the architecture of its buildings is at its most "strange and startling" when against the backdrop of the darkening sky.

And with Sian Williams, country manager for trivago UK, recently stating there are plenty of good value for money deals on cheap flights to Barcelona, travellers may appreciate the chance to take in the historic Spanish city with fresh eyes.

Indeed, while cheap flights may be one way to save money, the Times suggests that there are also plenty of free activities to participate in come nightfall.

While Montjuic's Magic Fountain is a consistent crowd pleaser, the fashionistas of Spain all head to La Terrazza nightclub to partake in its themed parties and outdoor dancing.

With all this to offer, travellers may not ever need to see the Barcelonan sun again.

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Cheap flights to Rome for taste of the opera

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:54:00 GMT

Travellers who wish to expand their horizons by sampling the opera in the country where it originates from could do well to book cheap flights to Rome.

The Tuscan Sun Festival in Cortona sees some of the world's best known classical musicians arrive each year in order to entertain the crowds.

And Adrian Mourby, writing on the Guardian, explains that before the music kicks-off, attendees are invited to dine on a selection of local dishes, where music fans can taste delicacies including local salami, rigatoni, olive oil, unsalted bread, olives and cheese.

"The Tuscan Sun Festival is as much about food and wine as it is about music and the tastings are well attended, certainly by the British," Mr Mourby notes.

And people who book cheap flights to Rome can also expect to find a whole host of different classical and contemporary concerts going on this summer, as part of Estate Romana - Roman Summer.

Later in the month, gig-goers can expect to enjoy concerts by The Killers, Motorhead and 2ManyDJs as part of Italy's larger-scale equivalent to Glastonbury.

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Plenty to do with cheap flights to Crete

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:53:00 GMT

People planning to book cheap flights to Crete this summer can expect to find far more waiting for them on the island than just its warm and sunny climate.

The Guardian's Aida Edemariam explains that even when it comes to the simple task of choosing a beach to spend the day at, holidaymakers will have plenty to choose from, including the sandy stretches of Triopetra, Ligres and Palm Beach.

While staying in Crete, she also recommends visiting the Minoan ruins of Festos.

And such a visit could be the perfect day out for tourists looking to escape the crowds, as she explains that the ruins are second in size and importance only to Knossos, yet receive a fraction of the visitors.

Holidaymakers wishing to get more physical could also look to make their island stay the chance to really go back to their roots.

The Times' Tom Fordyce recently advised visitors to Crete to spend a week at Wildfitness, where guests can partake in barefoot running, boxing and weights.

Such a stay could see people booking cheap flights to Crete for a week and returning home sun-tanned and several pounds lighter.

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Get cooking with cheap flights to Spain

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:20:00 GMT

Travellers who enjoy sampling ingredients and dishes which are specialties in countries abroad may wish to book cheap flights to Spain in order to taste a Spanish favourite.

As well as being the home of tapas, Spanish people are also fans of the anis-flavoured liqueur Anisette, which as well as being a tasty alcoholic drink - similar to Pernod - can also be used to bring dishes to life.

And world food enthusiasts may also wish to experiment with adding the liquid to cocina creativa de mercado - a dish recently described in the Guardian as being similar to tapas but incorporating ingredients and cooking techniques from around the world.

Joseph Granato, writing for the Examiner, recently stated that Anisette can be the perfect addition to a shrimp dish.

"The Anisette compliments the shrimp very nicely and the spices create a nice contrast to the sweetness of the Anisette. All together this ... dish will rock your socks off, if you know what I mean," he enthused.

And while amateur cooks may be keen to search for the liqueur and create their own dishes, travellers could simply book cheap flights to Spain and sample the original.

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Saddle up with cheap flights to Spain

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:41:00 GMT

Travellers looking to enjoy a holiday with a difference may wish to pack their riding boots and book cheap flights to Spain.

Writer Hugh Thomson, in an article for the Guardian, explains that on a recent trip to the country he visited the home of Bertrand Cauchy - well-known in northern Spain as being the "horse whisperer of the Pyrenees".

Mr Thomson was offered tips by the equine expert on how best to ride a horse, some of which were not used to being ridden.

And travelling on horseback also allowed him to discover the hidden side of Spain.

"This is still one of the last wildernesses left in Europe, far less visited than the French Pyrenees - but now more accessible thanks to direct flights ... from the UK," Mr Thomson noted.

Once travellers have touched down from their cheap flights to Spain there are plenty of ways that they too can choose to explore the country, including hiring a bicycle.

However, they may wish to book a more unusual form of transport, as writer Clover Stroud recently told the Guardian that her family had gone on a walking tour of Spain accompanied by a donkey to carry their luggage.

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Visit temple of pleasure with cheap flights to Paris

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:32:00 GMT

Travellers planning to book cheap flights to Paris this summer may wish to keep some time spare in order to visit a landmark that has been described as a "temple to paints and pleasure".

Fontainebleau sees less visitors pass through its ornate doors each year than Versailles, however, the Telegraph's Nick Trend claims that the mansion is "the most fascinating and historically significant chateau in France".

He adds that tourists can get a real sense of French history when they visit as it is one of the only royal properties in the country to be fully furnished, while the palace also boasts a more intimate garden than Versailles.

And down the road, Mr Trend recommends that people visit the village of Barbizon, which became a hub for artists in the mid-19th century, attracting Corot, Rousseau, Millet, Monet and Manet.

However, this is not the only attraction for art lovers who plan to book cheap flights to Paris.

With visits to the Louvre, the Centre Pompidou and the Orsay museum all likely to be on the schedule, visitors to the city may find they need more than a week to fit it all in.

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Last Minute Flights – City & Sun Cheap Flights from Just £2.99!

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:59:00 GMT

Cheap flights operator Jet2.com are offering last minute July getaways to city & sun destinations across Europe from just £2.99 one way including taxes.

If you’re looking for a cheap last minute holiday in the sun, and are in serious need of a relaxing holiday on the beach or by the pool, then you can bag yourself a cheap flight in Jet2.com’s Sensational Summer Sale which includes flights to popular summer sun destinations like Alicante, Barcelona, Majorca & Malaga.

Those looking to unwind away from the beach, and maybe envelop themselves in history and culture can also benefit from the sale as it includes cheap flights to major European city break destinations such as Amsterdam, Paris, Venice & Milan.

For those wishing to take advantage of this week’s heat wave with a short break in the UK then last minute flights to Newquay from Leeds & Belfast are also still available to buy online. In just over an hour you could be surfing on Fistral beach – making the most of the sunshine and soaring temperatures!

Jet2.com’s Sensational Summer Sale must end Friday 3rd July. View the full list of cheap flight offers and book online now. There’s never been a better time to getaway!