ESCAPE PLANS
THE LATEST NEWS AND DEALS FROM THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
READY FOR A GREEK ODYSSEY?
Greece is the word for new routes on Ryanair. With the country looking a favourite for post-lockdown sunshine getaways, the budget carrier will add Santorini, Zante and Preveza, on the northwest mainland, to its Stansted schedule for the summer season.
Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester, Southend and Stansted will also get five extra flights every week to Corfu and Rhodes.
One-way fares to Santorini, Zante and Preveza all start at £33.99. Visit ryanair.com
CORNISH ADVENTURES AWAIT
Have a high old time with new activities when a Cornish adventure site reopens for the 2021 season.
Via Ferrata
Cornwall, near
Penryn, already offers the Italian
Alpine style ‘iron paths’ scaling cliffs and will expand to include coasteering, standup paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, archery and nature trails.
The 60-acre site will reopen from April 3 with Covid restrictions in place. Prices start at £10 per person.
See viaferratacornwall.co.uk
A COSY LITTLE NEST
Enjoy a week in Derbyshire from £813, saving £116, staying seven nights, self-catering, at Doves Nest (sleeps three) in Buxton, on the doorstep of the Peak District. For arrival on May 28. Book at sykescottages.co.uk or call 01244 617683.
ENJOY YOUR HERITAGE
English Heritage welcomes visitors back to its historic sites from March 29. Initially, gates will be open at more than 50 properties for outdoor access only to gardens and grounds. Indoor areas and further locations will follow on May 17. Book in advance. See english-heritage.org.uk
A CLASSIC DAY OUT
A new classic car visitor attraction is due to open in the Peak District this summer.
Off the A6 between Derby and Matlock, Great British Car Journey will feature more than 150 classics, such as the Mini, Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit and Morris Minor. Visitors will make an interactive journey from the 30s to 90s and Drive Dad’s Car in a choice of 30 iconic motors. See greatbritishcarjourney.com