Cultural Trips

France back in vogue with UK holiday-makers

According to top villa holiday company, CV Travel, France is back in vogue for British holiday-makers. The company reports bookings to France for 2010 to be on the increase as more clients opt for self-drive or rail and car-hire over and above flying through Europe’s busy and security-impeded airports.

Bibliotherapy on the beach

Bibliotheraphy on the beach and bedtime stories over sunset cocktails are on the agenda for the first dedicated Reading Week being hosted at Palm Island resort in The Grenadines.

An authentic St Patrick's Day at The K Club

Indulge in a festival of fun and enjoy the real deal this St. Patrick’s Day at Dublin’s traditional festival, whilst enjoying a three-night stay for the price of two at nearby golf and spa resort The K Club, with five-star luxury from just £279 per person* including full Irish breakfast each morning and a gourmet dinner.

Actors prepare for the Passion Play

In real life, they are teachers, flight attendants, students, master joiners, psychologists, interior decorators or run restaurants. From May to October 2010, almost half of Oberammergau’s 5300 inhabitants will leave their everyday jobs behind and take on the roles of their lifetime when performing in the 41st Passion Play.

Luxury homestead accommodation in South Australia

Travellers to South Australia seeking a traditional, yet luxurious Outback experience will be able to stay at two-bedroom Arkapena Homestead when it opens in April 2010.

Discover Serbia with Travel the Unknown

Travel the Unknown has launched tours to Serbia, one of Europe’s truly undiscovered destinations.

Learn, explore and indulge - Ibiza

Whilst many UK holidaymakers visit Ibiza to enjoy the sun, beaches and the infamous nightlife, there is another side to the island which is quietly growing in popularity.

Head to Munich for the original beer festival

Head to Munich to take part in the 200th Anniversary of the world’s largest and most famous beer festival, known as ‘Oktoberfest’, with prices from just £419 per person.

Explore the secrets of Florence with Baglioni Hotels

Relais Santa Croce, the latest acquisition of Baglioni Hotels, has some exciting new suggestions for visitors to Florence. Go right into the heart of the city, explore its secrets, enjoy its cuisine and see some of the world’s finest craftsmen at work.

See the Shroud of Turin this spring

The Exposition of the Holy Shroud is to take place at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Turin, northern Italy, between 10 April and 23 May 2010 (the last time it was displayed to the public was in 2000).

Arty breaks in Eastbourne

Art lovers and creative visitors can discover a haven of exhibitions and events in Eastbourne this spring including a Dark Weekend at the resort’s award-winning Towner Gallery and the return of the Eastbourne Festival.

Relax around the clock in the South Lakes

The South Lakeland Tourism Action Group is enticing visitors with a round-the-clock teaser that demonstrates the wide variety of activities and pleasures on offer in an area stretching from the market town of Kendal, to the peaceful, sunset-filled coastal resorts around Morecambe Bay.