Cultural Trips
Get ready to party in Rio with Tucan Travel!
It may still be over a month away, but Rio Carnival really is the mother of all street parties and there are just a few places left to experience this extravaganza with Tucan Travel in March.
Get creative in Darwin’s Shrewsbury
Britain is being encouraged to get all messy and creative as budding young explorers and nature fans lead the 2011 celebrations marking the life of Charles Darwin in his Shropshire home town.
Cherry blossom adventures in Japan
A special springtime adventure combining Japan’s famous cherry blossom season with the country’s ancient culture and ultra modern conveniences promises a holiday of a lifetime.
See Bruce Munro’s Water-Towers at Salisbury Cathedral
Bruce Munro’s newest light and sound installation arrives in Salisbury Cathedral’s cloisters in mid-January.
Experience the real Myanmar
Myanmar (or Burma) remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A land of pagodas, breathtaking beauty and charm yet only recently emerging into the modern world.
Head for Japan this January
Dating back to the 12th century, Toh-shiya is an archery contest which takes place at the Sanjusangen-do Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Unique tour of Japan for Bonsai enthusiasts
Specialist operator, Japan Journeys is offering a unique tour for Bonsai enthusiasts in February 2011.
Estonia welcomes the Euro & 'Capital of Culture' status
January 1st 2011 sees the northern European country of Estonia become the latest country to adopt the Euro and enter its 12 months as one of two European Capitals of Culture in 2011, the largest cultural event in the history of Estonia with over 7000 cultural events planned.
Japan's cultural treasures: Takayama Spring Festival
Cox & Kings is launching a special one-off departure of its popular group tour Japan's Cultural Treasures to experience the colourful Takayama Spring Festival and see the stunning cherry blossom.
A journey fit for a king in Vietnam
The National Holiday granted for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding on 29th April, which is on the Friday just after Easter and before the May bank holiday Monday, presents the unique opportunity to enjoy a 12 day holiday whilst taking just 3 days off work!
Oz-Bus heads for South America & carnival time
Never a travel company to keep its wheels from turning for long, the overland specialist Oz-Bus, which runs epic trips across the globe by bus from London to Sydney, Beijing, Kathmandu and New York, is venturing in a new direction, but this time via the bottom of the world - South America and home of the greatest Carnival of all, Rio.
Taiwan 2010 Hot Spring Carnival
Now is the perfect time of year to enjoy the hot springs in Taiwan, not just because of the cooler temperatures, but also because The Hot Spring and Fine Cuisine Carnival is now in full swing until January 31.
Tallinn heralds its Capital of Culture with music and fireworks
January 1st 2011 sees the northern European country of Estonia become the latest country to adopt the Euro and enter its 12 months as one of two European Capitals of Culture in 2011, the largest cultural event in the history of Estonia with over 7000 cultural events planned.
Cruise your way to the Marquesas Art Festival
A group of islands filled with history, mystery and mythology, the Marquesas is a remote archipelago around 900 miles northeast of Tahiti, where every four years delegations from the Polynesian triangle get together for a festival to celebrate the islands deep-rooted culture and traditions.
Royal Bank Holiday bonus for travellers
You’ve probably already heard the news and if you haven’t we suggest you come out of your cave as the whole of the UK has been given more holidays next year!