Cultural Trips
Celebrate Everest Day with Gap Adventures
Everest Day is coming up on 29 May, marking the achievements of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay who were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest on the Nepal-China border.
Boutique comfort on the Moroccan coast
Fleewinter has expanded its Moroccan portfolio with the addition of Riad Mumtaz Mahal, which is centrally located in the heart of Essaouira’s ancient Medina and just a short stroll from the beach and local fish restaurants. Over the last 4 years the hotel has been carefully restored and converted into a stylish boutique hotel.
Oklahoma hosts cultural Red Earth Festival
When the Silver Anniversary of the annual Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival is held at the Cox Convention Center on June 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2011 in downtown Oklahoma City, more than 1200 American Indian artists and dancers from throughout North America will gather to celebrate the richness and diversity of their heritage with the world.
Sheep Street in Stratford to host Royal Wedding street party
The World famous street Sheep Street in Stratford upon Avon is hosting the Midlands biggest Royal Wedding Street Party. The fun kicks off at 10:30 with big screens (donated by the Stratford Picture House) for guests to watch the Royal Wedding Live.
10 reasons to visit Puglia in 2011
Puglia, the heel of Italy, is renowned for its rustic charm, beaches, cuisine and wine and now there are even more reasons to visit this charming region of Southern Italy this year…
Iceland Express calls all culture vultures to the city of art
Experience a unique atmosphere in the colourful city during Iceland‘s biggest celebration of theatre, dance, music, literature and visual arts at the annual Reykjavik Arts Festival (20 May – 5 June).
The King's spirit lives on in Randers, Denmark
Graceland Randers is a new event house inspired by Elvis Presley's home Graceland in Memphis. The house is the ultimate tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Fresh produce market opens to public in Paris
Journey through the belly of Paris! The tradesmen’s market of Rungis is opening its doors to the public for guided tours for the first time in its history.
Return to Burma
Following a change of stance by Aung San Suu Kyi and the democratic movement in Burma, Mountain Kingdoms is pleased to launch two new and distinctive adventures to this remarkable country.
Royal wedding escapes to Morocco
If the thought of the country celebrating the wedding of two people they don’t know is too much to bear, then head for Fleewinter’s newest property, Kasbah Angour. The delightful 25 roomed property which was a former Berber castle commands panoramic views from its elevated position on a hill top, of the highest peaks in the High Atlas.
Cornish festival announces eclectic musical line-up
This year’s Rock Oyster Festival will play host to an eclectic line-up of international musicians, home grown rising stars and family entertainers, organisers have announced today.
Superbreak offers Chelsea Flower Show packages
Every year, for five days during May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea are transformed into a plant paradise with thousands of glorious blooms, a selection of spectacular show gardens and the finest examples of horticultural excellence in the world at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show (24 – 28 May 2011).
Turn the summer siesta into a Spanish fiesta
With spring in full swing and summer well under way, it’s time to celebrate travel’s peak season with Cheapflights.co.uk’s Top 5 Spanish summer festivals.
The Pope more popular than Wills and Kate?
The weekend of April 29th is likely to be one of the year’s record dates for European tourism. Two of Europe’s most important capitals, London and Rome, will be stormed by millions of tourists from around the world.
Ooo la, la! Paris is oh so chic
Michelin starred restaurants, exquisite boutiques, discreet cafes and world class entertainment all nestled in the luxurious City of Lights; a Parisian’s lifestyle is one to be desired. And one that can be yours if only for a short while, with ‘Oh So Chic’ from Preferred Hotel Group.