Europe’s first alcohol-free holiday resort, Renovatio – aimed at recovering addicts – has been unveiled in Portugal and will open for guests in April. The aim is to provide a “safe, supportive environment”.

Accommodation is a restored 19th-century villa in the Algarve, close to Faro airport (find budget flights to Faro or Lisbon). It offers a wide range of activities, from mountain biking and hiking, to bird watching and tennis. There are also 14 golf courses in the surrounding countryside.

Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air have reached an agreement regarding the merger of their respective activities, resulting in the formation of a new company that will be listed on the Athens Exchange.

The company that will be formed as a result from the merger will carry the name and logos of Olympic Air, following the necessary transition and adjustment period, during which the name and logos of Aegean will be used in parallel as well.

The agreement is subject to the approval of the European Competition Commission, which is the relevant competent authority given the size and particular terms of the transaction.

Scandinavian low cost airline Norwegian continues to expand its base in Stockholm and launches direct flights to London Gatwick, Edinburgh and Munich, three destinations which are appealing to both business and leisure travellers. The new direct flights will increase Norwegians presence in the Swedish market, as the company is adding an eighth aircraft to the Stockholm base.

Airline announces a brand new service to Majorca!

Jet2 has today announced that it is increasing its flights from Edinburgh Airport with a brand new route to Majorca for summer 2010 plus increased frequencies on flights to Ibiza.

Majorca is the twelfth destination to be added to Jet2.com’s schedule from its Scottish base, with flights to the popular sun-drenched Balearic Island on sale now for twice weekly departures from 26th June 2010.