BA launches new flights to France
British Airways (0845 7733377) is introducing daily direct flights from London Gatwick to Montpellier this summer from 28 May. Fares start from £114 return including taxes. There will also be six direct flights from Gatwick to Nantes starting at £94.

Festival of Food
The Isle of Man hosts its annual Food and Drink Festival from 18-23 April, where visitors can sample local delicacies. See www.gov.im/tourism.

Express to Dalaman
The flight-only specialist Avro (0870 0360116) has return flights from Gatwick to Dalaman in Turkey from £205 this summer. The weekly Monarch Airlines services begin on 6 May.

New hotel for Berlin
Regent International Hotels has opened a five-star hotel in Berlin. The 54-room Regent Schlosshotel Berlin, situated five minutes from the city centre, also contains a health spa.