Naughty Valentine’s Night at the 4* Lanchid 19 Hotel in Budapest

If you are looking for a last minute romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day, the 4* Lanchid 19, on the Buda side of the city, just over the famous Chain Bridge is offering a two-nights Valentine package for €230 for two people. This includes two nights bed and breakfast accommodation for two, free ticket to a historic spa, champagne and strawberries, Naughty Surprises in the room and a lazy late check-out at 2pm. Flights are not included. Wizzair (www.wizzair.com) has flights from £90 per person, travelling 13-15 February from Luton. To book the Lanchid 19 visit www.lanchid19hotel.hu  

Budapest Spring Festival 21st March to 6th April 2014

Hungary’s premier cultural event, the Budapest Spring Festival promises to be even bigger and better this year, and includes performances from Hungarian and international stars from the world of classical music, opera, dance, theatre productions, ballet, contemporary dance and even the circus. Highlights include the Vienna and BBC Philharmonic orchestra, 80s pop act Matt Bianco, and one of the most iconic opera and pop composers Rufus Wainwright, who has written hit songs for such blockbusters as Moulin Rouge, Shrek, Bridget Jones, and The Aviator.

Two world-famous baritones, the British Simon Keenlyside and Erwin Schrott from Uruguay, will also give solo recitals. Each performance takes place in one of Hungary’s prominent cultural hubs, including the Hungarian Palace of Arts, the Budapest Opera House, the new Budapest Music Center and the recently re-opened Liszt Academy of Music. For more information and to book tickets visit www.btf.hu  

Budapest Winter Invitation Campaign extended until 6th April 2014

The Budapest Winter Invitation campaign, which gives visitors free hotel nights, when booking two or three nights, plus free entry into a historic spa has been extended this year so that guests wishing to attend the Spring Festival can also take advantage of this great deal. Hotel prices start from €117 for a three night stay for two people at the Ibis Budapest Centrum, room only at the end of March. To book visit www.budapestwinter.com  

New flights to Budapest from Leeds Bradford and Gatwick

The start of the summer season at the end of March will see air connections to Budapest from the UK boosted with the launch of two new services.  Low cost carrier, Norwegian (www.norwegian.com) will start a thrice-weekly service from London Gatwick from 30 March and Jet2 (www.jet2.com) will start a twice-weekly service from Leeds Bradford from 3 April. Wizzair is also increasing flights to from Luton to Budapest, from three times a day to four, from 30 March.

New light show and tour at the Déri Musuem in Debrecen

One of the biggest treasures in Debrecen, Hungary’s second largest city in the east of the country is the three huge paintings of the Chris-trilogy at the Déri Musuem. These huge murals each take up a whole wall of the Munkácsy Hall and were painted by Mihály Munkácsy from 1882 to 1886. Vistors can now enjoy a 20 minute themed guided tour (biblical, histriocial or art history themes), followed by a music light show to see these impressive paintings lit up in all their glory. Munkácsy was a Hungarian painter who lived in Paris and gained an international reputation for his large scale biblical paitings. Tickets are HUF600 (less than £2). For more information visit www.derimuzeum.hu.

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