Cheapflights Media Ltd explore Extraordinary and Exciting Weekend Escapes for 2011

LONDON, ENGLAND, January 22, 2011

Jumpstart the New Year with a weekend away sampling something new and unusual.

Escape the rain and the January blues with an abseiling adventure in Jersey, a whisky tasting weekend in Scotland, or a kite flying festival in Cyprus. Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK's leading website for flight search and comparison, gives travellers something to look forward to with its Top 10 Weird and Wonderful Weekend Breaks.

"January is the most common month for experiencing a mood dip, and travel is one of the best antidotes for it," says Nadine Hallak, Travel Expert for Cheapflights.co.uk.

"Exploring new places and trying new things are two of this year's most popular New Year's resolutions, and with plenty to explore either in or not far from the UK, a much needed getaway doesn't have to cost the earth," continues Hallak.


Rollerblading in Barcelona: Already famous for its culture, food, and stunning architecture, Barcelona is also one of Spain's hotspots for rollerblading. Hosting the country's biggest skate shop, Inercia, the city offers tours and classes for all levels. Let the good times roll, literally, with tickets to Barcelona from GBP59 return.

Scotland's Scotch Whisky: Known its whisky producing skills, Scotland is a great place to grab a long weekend for some of the finest whisky sampling in the world. Many companies do weekends themed around this experience with Edinburgh being one of the more famous spots for it. Flights from GBP51 return.

Kite Flying in Cyprus: Celebrate the run up to Easter with a Kite Festival in Cyprus, which takes place on the first day of Lent. Known as Green Monday, the festival is marked by hitting the beaches, laying out picnics, and flying kites. What could be more blissful? Set sail with travel deals to Cyprus from GBP79 return.

Abseiling in Jersey: Who said you couldn't keep it local and still get a buzz? Get sailing on the Jersey shore, abseiling that is. A veritable hub for the sport, sail seekers can head to St. Brelade for beautiful vistas and a multitude of activities. Flights from GBP88 return.

Bungee Jumping in Normandy: This seaside town full of small villages and countryside charm offers bungee jumpers an adrenalin rush juxtaposed by relaxation; the perfect combo. Get a jumpstart by taking flights to Lyon from GBP53 and catching a train to Normandy.

Monkey Business in Girona: Head to Girona, Spain and do a good deed in 2011 by volunteering with rescued chimps. Aside from feeding and cage cleaning, volunteers also get to spend quality time getting to know these clever creatures. Flights from GBP79 return.

Painting in Tuscany: Italy is one of the world's birthplaces for art, and, with so much beautiful scenery, it's the perfect place to combine a holiday with a love for painting. Head to the Tuscan countryside for painting holidays filled with glorious food, and some of the world's best wine. Grab flights to Florence from GBP56 return and drive or take a train to the countryside.

High-wire Adventure in Saalbach: Austria's Saalbach serves up one of the country's largest high-wire forest parks. Suitable for all age groups, this invigorating outdoor adventure offers stunning scenery and a breath of fresh air, literally. Flights from GBP79 return.

Star gazing in Turkey: Normally a holiday hot spot for sun seekers, Turkey also hosts some of world's best astronomy tours. Star gazers can start out in Istanbul and take special tours that head round the country for some of stunning galactic vistas. Flights to Istanbul start from GBP86 return.
Get Spooked in Jersey: The UK's hidden adventures are never-ending. Ghost chasers who like to receive their adrenalin rush in the form of a fright can head to Jersey where ghost tours pack a real spook, and cost as little as GBP5. Flights from GBP88 return

For further information please contact:
Leila Stocker at Rooster PR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7953 8781
Email: leila.stocker@rooster.co.uk

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