Cultural Trips

Rome and Florence for families
School holidays can still be a time for discovery and learning for children and teenagers and The Rocco Forte Collection has embraced both with two exciting, interactive ways to get under the skin of Rome and Florence.

Take a group trip to Shakespeare Country
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT), which manages the five Shakespeare Houses in Stratford-upon-Avon, has announced a number of exciting new initiatives for groups in 2010.
Culture comes cheap in Copenhagen
Culture vultures have the best chance of finding entertainment on the cheap in Lisbon or Copenhagen, according to Post Office Travel Money.

Covent Garden celebrates 180 years
Covent Garden has played a central role in the changing face of London for centuries.
WOMAD Festival returns to Abu Dhabi
With more than 35 artists from over 15 countries, WOMAD Abu Dhabi is returning to the UAE this April.
A journey of discovery through China
Save £165 per person, when you book the “Three Gorges Discovery” journey with Travel Indochina, for a departure date of 24th May 2010.

Discover India's World Heritage Sites
From the Red Fort in Delhi to the Jungle Book-style forests of Kaziranga National Park and the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal, India is home to an unparalleled wealth of natural and man-made treasures of such importance that nearly 30 have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Europe’s first design hotel celebrates 50th birthday
Europe’s first complete design hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in the heart of Copenhagen, celebrates its 50th birthday.
Top 10 places to visit in Adelaide
The international gateway city of Adelaide is not only South Australia’s capital, it is also renowned for its relaxed alfresco Mediterranean lifestyle boasting year round events and performances of international renown, not to mention access to over 200 cellar doors within an hour’s drive.

Cultural adventures in the Middle East
For those people, short of time, who are looking to go on an action packed cultural adventure Weekend a La Carte has developed a break that combines all the highlights of Jordan into just seven days, with a fascinating three day extension into the biblical culture of Bethlehem and Jerusalem.

Springtime in Copenhagen
What makes Copenhageners know that spring has arrived? Simple, it is on the 15 April when the much loved Tivoli Gardens opens its door for a new summer season.

Top 10 historic hotels
What makes a holiday special or a hotel stay unique? Trying out new cuisines and enjoying a break from the daily routine is part of it, but something more is required to transform a normal holiday into a truly unforgettable experience.
Explore National Museum Weekend in Amsterdam
National Museum Week is hitting Amsterdam from the 10th – 11th April 2010, with free entry or reduced rates to some of the most popular museums in the Dutch capital.
Beckham puts Turku on the map
After David Beckham’s visit to the city’s finest clinic, all eyes have been on the Finnish city of Turku.
Celebrating 100 years of Tolstoy
The release this month of The Last Station, starring James McAvoy and Helen Mirren, will draw attention to the life of Russia’s most famous author in the year that marks 100 years since his death.