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HEAD TO THE HIGHLANDS
Marriott has opened its first AC Hotel in Scotland in the Highlands capital Inverness. It sits on the banks of the River Ness, close to the start and end of the renowned NC500 hiking, cycling and driving route with restaurants and shops within walking distance.
The four-storey hotel is the city’s largest, with 191 rooms offering views across the river or over the city.
Guests can enjoy a Europeaninspired menu in the AC Kitchen and outdoor riverside terrace. See ac-hotels.marriott.com
SET SAIL ON A CRACKING CRUISE
Spain and Portugal from £599pp: Snap up this 12-night, no-fly, full-board cruise on Fred Olsen Balmoral departing from Portsmouth on December 10. Stop-offs include Lisbon, Cadiz, Funchal, Vigo and La Coruna. Go to dealchecker.co.uk
CATCH CABIN FEVER
Fancy getting away from it all at a cosy cabin retreat? Malting Farm is a collection of luxury cabins in the village of Little Bentley, near Colchester. The cabins sleep four to six people in two-bedrooms and feature hot tubs, decking areas, fully equipped kitchens, and feature baths.
The design is rustic,
Scandi style, and all offer peaceful views over a wildflower meadow.
Malting Farm Cabins is offering a 10% discount on bookings of two nights or more, made before December 1, for all stays before December 2023. To book visit maltingfarm.co.uk and to claim the 10% discount, enter code ‘BLACKFRIDAY22’ at checkout.
SKY’S THE LIMIT IN NORWAY
Search for the Northern Lights with astronomer Pete Lawrence from the BBC’S The Sky at Night on a new Omega Breaks five-day trip to Norway, departing from Gatwick on February 27. From £1,094pp with two nights in Mestervik and two in Tromso. Visit omegabreaks.com