Blue Rainbow News Archive

New Office, New Denise

Denise Kilmartin is our new head office administrator. She likes a shopping trip and a cheeky drink or two – but not at the same time. Say hello!

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Join in St. Andrew’s Day Celebrations for Free this Weekend

St. Andrews Day celebration spectacular this weekend, fire and frost theme – free of charge! Book your stay now!

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Burns Night and Whisky in Edinburgh

Fancy a whisky or two to warm you up during your stay in Edinburgh? Might as well be at the Scotch Whisky Experience to celebrate Burns Day – it’s only round the corner!

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Have ‘The Time of Your Liiife…’

Seven weeks to see the spectacular ‘Dirty Dancing’ at Manchester’s Palace Theatre – book your tickets and accommodation – a perfect Christmas present!

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry – And Shop!

Manchester Christmas Market and Edinburgh Highland Village both open this month – where better to get fed and drunk while pretending you’re shopping for presents? Don’t worry, we’ll find you a bed.

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The Crowd Say ‘Bo’ (Sorry!)

Bo is Dutch, which means she’s friendly and rides a bike. She’s probably better than us at football too but we’ve not got round to playing her yet. We’ve interviewed her though, look!

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Book Early For Hogmanay

Hoots! It’s the biggest party of the year! Hogmanay in Edinburgh – book early for this fireworks and music New Year spectacular!

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A Birthday Blog from the Directors!

It’s our birthday! We’re six! And we’re giving out the presents! Isn’t it great?

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Stone Roses Accommodation Deals

If you’re one of the lucky few thousand with a Stone Roses ticket for next June, bag your accommodation early and let everyone else rush around next year!

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Another Award – Thanks to YOU!

We love awards voted for by our wonderful guests – thanks again to TravelRepublic reviewers!

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Nice New Offices – Happy Staff, Even Better Service

We’re moving – but it’s all for your sake, don’t worry!

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Vroom! Blue Rainbow Car Hire is Here!

Grab a great deal on vehicle hire from Blue Rainbow.

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Busy Liz – She’s Sparkling and New!

She’s new, she doesn’t know how nosey we are yet! Say hi to our new Edinburgh receptionist, Liz Mears!

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Book Now for Manchester Food and Drink Festival

Nyom, nyom, nyom – Manchester Food and Drink Festival, mouthwatering! Book your accommodation now!

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To The Gym!

Try out the newly refurbished exclusive guests’ gym at our luxury Manchester ApartHotels. We would, but we’re already in such fantastic shape…

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No Pain, No Gain – the Great Edinburgh Run Returns!

Our directors did 5K in heels last month, so this should be easy! It’s the Great Edinburgh Run!

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Win An iPad2! Our Newest Giveaway!

iPad2 new chance to win – hurry, hurry!

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Diva-tastic! Catch this Warhol Show at The Lowry.

Viva la Diva! A new show at The Lowry celebrates how Andy Warhol changed how we see fame forever. Come and compare divas and even have a go yourself.

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Time Ticking for Tesco Wine Fair Tickets!

Wine Fair in Edinburgh – tickets available, aparthotels available, bring a bag for bottles bought and some headache pills – cheers!

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We Love Mcr Day – Get Involved!

Are you (or your business) going to be doing anything for We Love Mcr Day this Friday? We hope so!

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A Musical Month in Manchester

The musical spectaculars in Manchester this September are worth making a song and dance about! (See – song, dance? Never mind…)

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Love, Not Loot – Show Your Appreciation for Manchester

Show some Facebook love for Manchester and stick it to the idiots from last week!

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Edinburgh Matchday Accommodation – Great Deals

Save yourself the boredom of same-day travel and traffic before or after a big Edinburgh match – stay at a serviced aparthotel (now with it’s own guest bar!). Good luck to Heart and Hibs breaking the old-firm stranglehold this season!

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Adele, Peter Kay, Dolly Parton – a Typical Month in Manchester

September is the new August! From Alan Carr to Adele, don’t miss out on your favourites in Manchester next month!

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It’s ANOTHER Girl! Welcome the SECOND Blue Rainbow Baby!

Blue Rainbow Edinburgh responds with a baby of their own! Congratulations Piotr and Aneta and welcome little Amelia!

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Fancy a Giggle?

There’s still a bit of space in Edinburgh at our luxury aparthotels during the comedy festival, but be quick – you won’t be laughing if you miss out!

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Portugeezer – Hello Jorge!

Say hola to one of the many multilinguists on our staff – it’s Jorge, reservations executive extraordinaire!

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It’s a Girl! Welcome to the First Blue Rainbow Baby!

Congratulations to Blue Rainbow staff Haroon and Malwina on the arrival of their new baby daughter, Sanika!

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Manchester – UK’s Football Capital

Save yourself the boredom of same-day travel and traffic before or after a big match – stay at a serviced aparthotel in the UK’s first city of football! Good luck to City and Utd for the new season!

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Pride Lineup Announced: Pixie Lott, Sugababes and Blue

Pixie Lott headlining, Blue, Sugababes, Pam Ann, Bucks Fizz – the lineup for Pride’s Big Weekend has been announced – click here for full details!

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It’s Tattoo Time! (No, Not That Type…)

Get your marching kilts on folks – it’s Royal Military Tattoo month in August! Arrange your Edinburgh accommodation in plenty of time.

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Pride Visitors – Exhibition Celebrating 21 Years

A great new exhibition highlighting Pride’s journey from low-key event to city-wide celebration. PRIDE25 discount Blue Rainbow guests mustn’t miss this one!

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Going Global

Multilingual booking tools, separate language local sites, staff from all over the world – we’re doing everything we can to ensure that anyone from anywhere can enjoy a Blue Rainbow stay!

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Our Lucky Winner! Anthony Bags an iPad2 Via Facebook.

Hundreds entered – one was victorious! A big congratulations to Anthony Byrne, the winner of our exclusive Facebook comp to win an iPad2 – just don’t ask if you can borrow it! Now, what shall we offer next?

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Ladyboys of Bangkok – Book Now!

Entertainment with something extra this Summer? Book your stay and catch the spectacular Ladyboys of Bangkok’s new show; ‘Fur Coats and French Knickers’.

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Counting Down to the Edinburgh Fringe

Between the 5th and 29th of August, our Edinburgh ApartHotels will be buzzing full of Fringe Festivalgoers. Make sure you’re one of them!

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Discover Manchester Day 2011

Join us to celebrate Manchester Day Parade’s ‘Voyage of Discovery’ – then sleep it off at our luxurious Manchester ApartHotels!

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Wit-woo! Meet Gemma-rose!

Reception star Gemma-rose is just another reason why our guests of all ages love to stay at our Edinburgh ApartHotels. Read the profile, stop just looking at her pic!

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Take That Week – Some Availability!

Going to see Take That? Course you are, everyone is. Avoid the long and boring journey home with a stay at Blue Rainbow’s premium city-centre aparthotels – there’s still availability!

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Scotland Gets Sporty

Enjoy a stay at our luxury Edinburgh ApartHotels in June and you could leave in much better shape than you arrive!

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Ask Emma – Edinburgh’s No1 Fan!

A true student of the city – Emma Ross knows just what you should see and do while you’re in Edinburgh. And where to stay, obviously.

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June in Tune

Manchester’s hitting all the right notes in June. If you’ve not booked to stay over and see your favourite artists you need to hurry!

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Wrinkle-free! (Our Sheets – and David)

He’s only a young ‘un – but he doesn’t feel it! Meet David, a big part of the reason why our ApartHotels always look so great.

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Tales from the Linen Closet

We’ve changed every single piece of our laundry, from sheets to towels – it’s now among the best hotel linen available in the UK. Come and have a feel!

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(2nd) Best of British!

Hot on the heels of London as the UK’s top tourist destination according to a recent poll! Arrange your visit to Edinburgh and see why for yourself.

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The ‘other’ Royal Wedding – Edinburgh ApartHotels

Book now with Blue Rainbow ApartHotels to celebrate Zara and Mike’s Royal Wedding in the Edinburgh sun!

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There’s no ‘I’ in team – or in ‘Clare’!

Chesney didn’t write the song especially for her – but she is ‘the one and only’ Clare Armitage – see what we did there?

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‘Bona tarda’ (that’s Catalan for ‘Good afternoon’)

We’re fast closing in on 20 languages spoken at Blue Rainbow ApartHotels! Don’t worry though, we’ll always answer your call in English.

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Locker Room Gossip – Meet Kris!

So busy he’s not even had chance to sober up and go to the theatre – say hello to our reservations executive Kris Locker!

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We’re sponsoring Manchester Pride’s 21st Birthday Celebration!

We’re proud to announce Blue Rainbow ApartHotels as official sponsors of Manchester Pride 2011! Pride visitors click here for 25% off your stay!

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