Travel update
Catch up with our roundup of exciting new holiday venues and activities
Cyprus in the summer
July is the perfect time to visit Limassol, in Cyprus, where you can catch the Troodos Mountains Traditional Festival, with its mix of traditional cultural performances, environmental lectures and much more. Tesco magazine's fashion team were lucky enough to stay at the fabulous Londa Hotel while shooting this issue's summer fashion pages. Set right on the shores of the Mediterranean, this elegant boutique hotel boasts a gorgeous pool (right) as well as its own luxurious spa.
Rooms at the Londa Hotel starts from £115* per double room, with breakfast. Visit www.londahotel.com. British Airways fly from Heathrow to Larnaca from £239*. See www.ba.com.
*Prices correct at time of print and may be subject to change
Devonshire magic
With its stunning cathedral, Roman city walls, excellent shopping and beautiful countryside, the city of Exeter makes an ideal spot for a short break. And every summer the Northcott Theatre, recently reopened after a multi-million pound refurbishment, hosts Shakespeare in the Park at Rougemont Gardens, once part of the moat and defences for William the Conqueror's castle.
For centrally located accommodation try the newly renovated Rougemont Hotel by Thistle (formerly the Thistle Exeter).
Prices starts from £50* per person per night, based on two people sharing, including breakfast. For more information call 0871 376 9018 or visit www.thistle.com.
*Prices correct at time of print and may be subject to change
On the map
Are you looking for an individual memento of your travels or an unusual gift for the travellers in your life? A personalised World Traveller Map could be just the thing. Available in a range of different colours and mounted onto pinboard, the map comes complete with a special set of pins which allows you to create your own categories and keys, such as places you have visited, destinations you would like to see or even places that you have lived in.
To find out more go to www.mapsinternational.co.uk/personalised-maps.asp or call 0800 038 6277.
I would love to go abroad and get some sun this summer. Is there anywhere I can go without it costing me a fortune?
Travel writer, Maxine Clayman answers: You'll be pleased to know that help is at hand courtesy of Aer Lingus. The airline has just launched a new low-cost flight from London Gatwick to Faro, in the Algarve, from as little as £27* one way including taxes. And a stay at the Hotel Faro starts from £55·50* per person per night. For more information visit www.aerlingus.com or go to www.visitalgarve.pt.
*Prices correct at time of print and may be subject to change
Pure velvet
The latest place to open its doors in Manchester is the stunning boutique Velvet Hotel. Located on the city's trendy Canal Street individual rooms start from £67·50* per person per night based on two people sharing.
See www.velvetmanchester.com or call 0161 236 9003 to book.
*Prices correct at time of print and may be subject to change
