late breaks
GREAT DEALS ON LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAYS
THE HILLS ARE (ALMOST) ALIVE
THE beautiful Portals Hills (portals-hills.com) opens again for the 2020 season on April 2 and is a delightful spot from which to appreciate the island of Mallorca.
Perched upon a hillside within the prestigious neighbourhood of Portals Nous, Portals Hills is a chic boutique hotel with 30 suites that overlook the Mediterranean below.
Described as ‘Miami in Mallorca’ it marries an art deco vibe with welcoming Mallorcan hospitality and offers an enticing infinity pool, wellness lounge and fusion cuisine, while the hotel’s own 54ft yacht is moored in the celebrated Cala Nova Marina. Prices start from €292 (approx. £268) per room per night including breakfast for two.
SURVIVAL INSTINCTS
SANI RESORT,
Greece (saniresort. gr), is to open a Survival Academy from April. In partnership with
TV adventurer
Bear Grylls, the Survival Academy will cost 40 euros per day (with a 10% discount for families or fiveday courses).
Bear Grylls survival courses are also available in the UK.
NEW ROUTE TO GREECE
NORWEGIAN has just announced a new route for summer. Flights from Gatwick to Aktion, Greece, (for Preveza and Lefkada) from £60.50 one-way. Starts on May 3 and will operate Thursdays and Sundays (norwegian.com/uk).
DIRECT SERVICE TO AMSTERDAM
AT LAST, a seamless way to get to and from Amsterdam. From April 30, Eurostar will offer direct services from London St Pancras to Amsterdam. Previously, the return journey included changing in Brussels. From £35 one-way.
Visit eurostar.com