Cultural Trips
Tenerife keeps the beat
If music is the rhythm of life, there’s no better place to find your beat than in Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. From ‘A’ lister pop star Whitney Houston and King of Rap, 50 Cent, to fabulous classical Music Festivals and the dazzling kaleidoscope of Carnival, Tenerife is alive with sound, offering an array of musical delights throughout the year.
Take a trip to Oxford, home of Alice in Wonderland
As stressed parents struggle to entertain the children for half term, why not give in to the "Alice fever" surrounding the release of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, with a short break to Oxford - the birth place of this classic novel.
Reduced price Perigord painting holidays
Save £50 on painting holidays in Perigord in central France throughout April, courtesy of specialist operator, Belle France.
Adventure tours of Taiwan
Specialist tour operator, Grasshopper Adventures, is now offering two regular tours to Taiwan taking in the sights of Taipei, Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake, Kenting National Park and other impressive tourist destinations on the island.
A mystical tour of Burma
Vietnam Airlines has announced its plans to open a direct route between Hanoi and Myanmar’s Yangon on 2 March 2010, operating four flights a week with Fokker 70 aircraft.
Red Earth to open museum in downtown Oklahoma City
Red Earth Inc, which operates the Red Earth Museum and produces the award-winning Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival, has relocated its museum and office to downtown Oklahoma City.
Win the ultimate American road trip
TrekAmerica’s third annual ‘8 Mates Across the States’ competition is now open for entries, giving one lucky person the chance to win the ultimate American Road Trip and invite 7 mates along for the ride.
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express
The legendary Pony Express - one of the most exciting, daring and risky ventures in American history - celebrates its 150th anniversary this April.
Hullett House celebrates Hong Kong’s heritage
In celebration of Hong Kong’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, Hullett House, the design-led heritage development consisting of an intimate hotel, five restaurants and bars and a souvenir store, is opening its doors to the general public, inviting them on guided group tours to historical points of interest within the house, free of charge.
A true taste of Sicily
Essential Italy are offering 15% off published prices and a bottle of fizz upon arrival at the beautiful Villa Scozilia in Sicily for bookings made for the period 29 May - 3 July, 2010.
Spain - the UK's unwavering favourite
Spain is the destination most visited by us Brits, attracting more and more tourists every year. This success is the result of a great combination of sun, sparkling beaches and the warm welcome of its locals.
A taste of the Granville Island Markets, Vancouver
Early in the morning, the first Aquabus of the day putters across False Creek, heading towards Granville Island. The morning sun might just have barely risen, still blinking sleepily down through the clouds. The sounds of the island, too, are likely beginning to stir.
England’s largest county offers something for everyone
The romantic county of Yorkshire, referred to by those lucky enough to live there as God’s Own Country, is a region of extreme contrasts, with its dramatic land and seascapes, National Parks, beautiful castles, grand country houses and fine food and produce. In other words, it offers something for everybody.
Shakespeare Country - the ultimate romantic destination
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Shakespeare Country with a host of romantic inspired ideas. Romance your loved one by booking into a luxury country house hotel, enjoy a champagne flight, sonnet talks, river cruises and romantic ghost tours or simply relax over a romantic candle-lit dinner in one of the areas many beautiful and historic buildings.
Experience traditional Holland
Picturesque Holland has much to offer, and a Mini Cruise break with DFDS Seaways is a great way to get a taste of this cultural country.