Cultural Trips
Frankfurt offers art enthusiasts a colourful selection
This year, fans of both the fine and performing arts have a variety of cultural highlights to look forward to. It all starts on 25th February, with the Städel Museum finally opening its munch-anticipated underground extension.
Top events and festivals in Liguria
Liguria in Northern Italy is uniquely situated between the sea and Alps giving the beautifully sunny coastline a lush sloping backdrop.
Experience exotic climes on a budget with Acacia Africa
Acacia Africa has an answer for adventurous souls in search of exotic climes in the economic downturn. A new “Premium Overlanding” portfolio will kick off in June 2012, the collection of tours targeted at cash strapped, discerning travellers looking to “truck it, but not rough it” on the continent.
The Mekong Delta - new centre of attraction in Vietnam
The year 2010 was a successful year for tourism in the Mekong Delta: 1,46 million international visitors were counted in the region, a 20 percent increase compared to the previous year. Therefore a third of all foreign Vietnam travellers visit the vast Mekong Delta.
London Greenwich voted in world’s top 10 destinations
Leading global travel publisher Frommer’s has revealed the Frommer’s Top Destinations List for 2012. This distinguished annual list, compiled by Frommer’s writers and editors, features an inspiring choice of established and up and coming destinations that travellers should be considering in 2012.
Sub-zero Japan
Delicate cherry blossom in the spring, a festival-packed summer, autumn leaves ablaze - and what about the winter?
Incredible India: The mystical Dravidian lands of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
As the winter chill starts to creep around corners and slip through the cracks in the doors, the prospect of spending the festive season in a deliciously warm and exotic location begins to seem increasingly attractive.
Perth puts on an Aussie barbecue with The Queen
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be in Perth to open the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) from 28th to 30th October.
Sculpture breaks in Florence
Enjoy the magic atmosphere of Florence whilst acquiring the sculpting techniques of the masters at the Galleria Romanelli sculpture studio.
Bargain Bombay break to India
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, has welcome news for those seeking a unique insight into India, with savings of £200 per person on all India Small Group Journeys of 11 days or more in length. This one-off special discount is applicable for all bookings made before 30th September 2011.
A million miles from the Xbox
There are some things that your children will never experience on an Xbox or Play Station such as learning a Stick Dance with natives in Nepal, exploring a Masai hut with walls made out of dung or learning how to pick tea.
Taste the finest Czech wines at traditional wine harvest festivals
These folk festivals called in Czech "Vinobrani" are usually very playful, full of Czech culture, traditions, live music and theatre performances, open air markets and very often connected with food festivals sampling the best of traditional Czech cuisine.
October half-term in Thailand – wicked!
Families Worldwide has spaces on its exciting 11-day River Kwai & Hilltribes itinerary, departing 14 October.
Upstairs, downstairs: Explore a real stately home
TV's most lavish period drama, Downton Abbey, will be back for a second series this autumn. Its runaway success has led to a revived interest in stately homes and all things Edwardian.
Out of season - Tenby? or not Tenby?
The traditional holiday season may be drawing to a close, but that’s no reason to discount Tenby for your next break. On the contrary, many prefer to visit this picturesque Pembrokeshire seaside resort when the crowds have retreated and the cobbled streets are quieter.