If you are a fan of TVs Most Haunted then this will definitely be for you. Haunting Breaks are in effect an events company wanting to prove beyond reasonable doubt that “there exists more between heaven and earth, than is dreamt of in one single philosophy”.
Haunting Breaks are setting about this task by running a series of weekends away in some of Britain’s most haunted properties.
The weekends make a great break from the norm and will almost click you out of work mode when you join the table for a séance. You’ll enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast in style and stay in some of the most notoriously haunted properties in the UK.
Here are just 2 of our favourites:
Bolebroke Castle - Henry VIII’s hunting lodge set in 30 acres of private Sussex parkland, just 5 miles from Hever Castle, the birth place of Anne Boleyne.
This is an historic building NOT a hotel. The accomodation is very basic so if you are looking for a break based on a 3 or 4 star rating then we suggest you look elsewhere. Imagine stepping back in time to the Tudor period! Imagine dining in Henry VIII great hall! Imagine having exclusive access to roam this incredible historic building with just our other guests and of course the ghosts for company? Spend the night in the Henry VIII bedchamber IF YOU DARE!
Many strange experiences have been reported over the years. Unexplained tappings, cries of laughter and anguish. The ghostly apparition of a woman in nun’s clothing allegedly searching for her forbidden lover who met his death on the Elizabethan staircase. The figure of a headless woman seen walking through the Great Hall! Is this the ghost of Anne Boleyne who frequented the castle whilst courting Henry VIII?
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Due for release on 6 February, the latest Woody Allen movie puts Spain’s enigmatic second city well and truly in the celluloid spotlight.
‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ stars Scarlet Johansson and Penelope Cruz as female buddies who both fall for the charms of the same charismatic male painter.
If you fancy replicating some of this romance you could treat your other half to a big screen-style romance this Valentine’s Day with a short break to Barcelona, staying at the superior four-star Gran Hotel Havana.
Close to the action on the Placa de Catalunya, Kirker Holidays is currently offering three nights for the price of two at this elegant property.
Prices now from £413 pp (two sharing) include flights (London), three nights’ B&B, private transfers, Kirker’s guide notes to restaurants and sightseeing and a complimentary bottle of Cava in your room on arrival.
Posted by Ruth Miller on Thu 29th January 2009 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Events
If you like quaffing a little wine in the name of research, you might want to pay a visit to the salubrious Monte Carlo Wine Festival.
Wine connoisseurs of the world can unite for around £159 pp.
I don’t imagine, there will be any shortage of wine flowing!!!
The event is to be held at the prestigious Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel (28 February-2 March), it promises to offer a tantalising selection of the finest international wines available.
Guests can enhance their knowledge of wine by taking part in workshops, demonstrations and debates or relax by enjoying artistic performances. Two nights’ accommodation at the Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel costs from £159 pp.
Posted by Ruth Miller on Wed 28th January 2009 at 04:44 PM, Filed in Travel News
Why not indulge in a bit of Carnival!
Pay a visit to Normandy in February for the Granville Carnival which lasts for four days (20-24 February) when the streets of this walled town in Normandy come alive with a fancy dress parade, floats, live music and a fairground – a nice antidote to the dull days Spring.
VFB Holidays has several self-catering properties in the area, including a two bedroom former cow byre – now a characterful and cosy cottage sleeping up to five people plus a baby.
A week’s rental during February costs £463 (£93 pp based on five sharing), including a return channel crossing for one car.
Rembrandt revealed: An artistic attraction in Amsterdam – from £209 pp.
2008 marks the 125th anniversary of the Rembrandt Association, which was set up to safeguard the finest Dutch works of art and keep them in their country of origin.
Festivities will include a major exhibition starting this October at the Van Gogh Museum, bringing together, for the first time, 125 of the Association’s most acclaimed works from over 30 Dutch museums, including many by Rembrandt.
A two-night break at your chosen hotel in Amsterdam costs from £209 pp (two sharing).
The price includes return travel by Eurostar via Brussels, two nights’ B&B accommodation and entry to the temporary and permanent exhibitions at the Van Gogh Museum.
Via VFB holidays.
