Want some sea, sun and party? If you are going to the Costa del Sol this week, you will have the possibility to enjoy the beaches, the sun and the fair.

Malaga’s Fair is divided in two zones : the day fair in the city center and the night fair in Cortijo Torres (a suburb district). By day, the city center swarms with people, you can enjoy performances of verdiales, the most characteristic local variant of flamenco, and more modern music (rock, pop). You can have lunch at one of the various stands and taste all the wines of Malaga. For the party lovers, you can go clubbing until 6:00 p.m. quite an unsual time isn’t it?

After a deserved rest, you can enjoy the feria by night. You have very diferent stans where you can eat, drink, dance and enjoy performances of Flamenco. An of course you have rides and attractions like for children and grown-up.

You can enjoy Malaga’s fair until 22nd Agust 2010.

The volcanic eruption in Iceland was almost four months ago, however it has changed some of the british consumer’s minds as we now pay more attention to travel insurance and what it covers. The ash cloud caused a chaos all over Europe and we do not want it to be repeated: some had to travel by car, some others had to take ferries or the train back home. This situation has changed people’s mind and although most of us still prefer to go for the cheap option, a percentage of Brits say now that they prefer paying more and having everything covered.

In the same line, most holidaymakers hope travel insurance will cover them if they fall ill abroad. It is a very good idea to check before leaving what is covered and what is not so there are no surprises back home.

The Isle of Man is already preparting everything for the second year of its annual Food and Drink Festival. This year it will take place at the Villa Marina on 25 and 26 September 2010. 

This event was enjoyed by more than eight thousand visitors last year and it is thought to show the world the range and quality of Manx food. More than 45 stalls will display the different products coming from everywhere in the isle.

But it’s not all about food, other events such as dancing and craft exhibitions will also take place, as they did last year. This time the festival will be welcoming Gino D’Acampo from Ready Steady Cook who will be attending on Saturday 25 September.

Food, drinks and fun in a magnificent environment, what are you waiting for?

If you were thinking about staying in the UK this year you could end up spending more money than tho…se who decide to visit the outside world. Some British resorts impose such high prices that it is better to get a plane to places like Turkey, Cyprus or Grecee, where the sun is an attraction for thousands of UK families every year. Stop doubting! This year, going abroad is cheaper! And with Hotelopia even better, the best prices for the best hotel, book your accomodation easily from our website

A new concept of hotel is to be launched in London in August. It is a ‘low cost’ Hotel that offers a power shower and a comfy bed for very accessible prices but charges for extras such as room cleaning and air conditioning, do you like the idea? Read more!

Tony Fernandes, is an entrepreneur, the first one to found a low cost Asian airline, AirAsia and the man behind the idea of budget hotels, already opened in places like Singapore and Malaysia. Now he is introducing his chain in Europe and starting in London: Tune Hotels.
To celebrate the opening there will be a series of Tune Days where this already cheap accommodation will be cust to just one penny a night when booked online.  As written in the webpage these are ‘five-stars hotel experiences at one-star prices’. Sounds very interesting…but if you are planning to visit the capital before then or you are looking for more than a low cost, don’t forget to visit hotelopia and book your hotel for the best quality-price relationship

Good news for those travellers who were thinking of going abroad this summer: the pound is increasing its strenght against other countries’ currencies, which will make it cheaper for us to travel abroad.  Eurozone will be one of the favourite destinations one more year, with lowcost airlines travelling from the islands to the old continent.

Some destinations like Turkey, Egypt and Spain have always been considered  good value for money, which is these days a very important factor in deciding which holiday to take and will for sure, still be chosen this year as the place to enjoy good weather, sun and sandy beaches.

Don’t forget you will get even better value for money if you book your hotel with Hotelopia!

As the summer approaches, we are sure some of you are thinking of visiting Spain, hot weather, sun almost 100% sure, sandy beaches… The Balearics are one of the favourite destination for English people for some of these reasons. However, today we will introduce you to a different Majorca, where the temperature is not as high and the little villages hide inside the mountains.

The Tramuntana Mountains are only half an hour drive away from Palma de Majorca, the capital of the island. There you can choose either to do some hiking or visit some charming towns. If your plan is to enjoy the nature just as it is, the best way is to look for a walk through the valley or up the mountain, whether you are an amateur or a professional, there are walks for everyone. If are planning to have a taste of the real Tramuntana style, you should visit Valdemossa, a wonderful little village where streets full of flowers and houses built in stone will delight your senses.

Further inside the mountains another picturesque little town is Deia, even smaller, it was the town of painters, just wander around the streets and be sure you get to the top of the mountain, where the graveyard has a fantastic view of the town and surroundings.

Another way of discovering the island of Majorca within a day!

Make a reservation with Hotelopia of your hotel in Majorca.

Here comes the summer, and here come music festivals. Today we will focus on Cornbury Festival, it will take place the first weekend of July (Saturday 3^rd and Sunday 4^th) It started as a traditional fayre in 1796 and you will find it in Cornbury Park, located on the edge of the Wychwood forest.

This year’s line up includes artists like David Gray, Jackson Browne or Newton Fawlker among others. Two days non stop in three different stages and it is less than 100 pounds! Don’t miss it!

The elephant parade is a conservation campaign to raise awareness on the urgent crisis faced by the endangered Asian Elephant. The event consists of more than 250 life-sized bright coloured elephants scattered around the city of London and it will take place until the end of July.

Each of the elephants has been decorated and painted by a different artist that has agreed to collaborate with this cause. The animals do brighten up the city of London, and the good thing is, you don’t know where you will find the next one!

If you are planning to visit the capital of Great Britain, don’t forget to look for these cute sculptures. And remember to book your hotels in Hotelopia, where you will always find the best offers!

Winchester is a city in the south of England, worth visiting for its history, as it was once the capital of Wessex and the Kingdom of England.

Nowadays it is known for its cathedral, originally built in 1079 and with fine architecture of the 16th century, it is one of the biggest in England and the longest in Europe. The Cathedral is also famous because it was used for the scenes of The Da Vinci Code, a film based on the book by Dan Brown, a bestseller. Another curiosity we want to point out about it is the fact that Jane Austen, the famous writter, was burried in the north aisle of the cathedral. The inscription has no reference to her literary talents, as her novels were published anonymously.

If you happen to visit this quiet city, don’t forget to wander around the main street, where you will be able to see soem famous shops and nice restaurants and bars. From Hotelopia we highly recommend Brassery Blanc as the place to have dinner. A French restaurant, with very good service and even better food. The perfect end to a day of turism in Winchester. Book your hotel in Winchester in Hotelopia!