Cultural Trips
UK’s hottest summer events on sale
Each summer, the UK is home to some of the hottest events such as The Edinburgh Tattoo and The RHS Chelsea Flower show. However, despite summer being many months away, tickets to these popular events sell out way in advance, so booking early is essential. Start planning now to avoid missing out.
Hot holiday offers to India
Channel 4 has spiced up January with its ‘Indian Winter’ season, showing film, drama and documentaries from India and providing a glimpse into this fascinating and colourful country.
Passion Play 2010 - Don't wait another 10 years
It only takes place every ten years and tickets are going fast. Just 100 days to go before the premiere of the Passion Play 2010 will kick off the 41th edition of an inspirational theatrical event.
Katherine Jenkins to celebrate Guernsey’s Liberation Anniversary
Katherine Jenkins will be helping to kick off Guernsey’s Liberation Anniversary celebrations in spectacular style this year.
Early bird discounts for luxury tour of Burma
Myanmar (or Burma) sits at the crossroads of Asia's great civilizations - India and China - looking out onto the vast Indian Ocean next to Thailand. One of South East Asia's largest and most diverse countries, Myanmar stretches from the sparkling islands of the Andaman Sea in the south right up into the Eastern Himalayan mountain range.
Leonardo da Vinci makes historic first flight
Last night the self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci took a flight for the first time in history, after receiving approval from Italian authorities. Leonardo da Vinci (the so-called Lucanian Portrait) travelled the airBaltic route from Rome via Riga to Tallinn, accompanied by a group of scientists, art historians and officials.
Spring has sprung in Ibiza
For many the most magical time of year in Ibiza, signifying rebirth, and the coming of spring is the month of February. With temperatures already between 11C to 14C and clear blue skies, Ibiza is the perfect escape for a long weekend.
Let the cultural battle commence
New Post Office Travel Money research suggests that a combination of exchange rates and living costs may prove the deciding factor in a curious three-cornered fight to attract short break visitors between 2010’s European Cultural Capitals – Istanbul (Turkey), Pécs (Hungary) and the Ruhr Metropolis (Germany).
Romantic weekends in Copenhagen
Valentines is just around the corner and what better time to jet off on your first romantic weekend break to Copenhagen.
Fine wine and gastronomy in a Burgundy chateau
Live the life of a wealthy wine family in Burgundy, with the option to eat fine cuisine prepared by a locally renowned chef – that’s the offer to holidaymakers in 2010 by specialist tour operator, Belle France.
Agriturismo in Sardinia
Agriturismo is a form of holidaying in farm house resorts. This type of holiday is very popular with the Germans, French and Dutch and is slowly becoming an interesting holiday choice for the British.
Cultural Easter breaks in Genoa
Where better to celebrate Easter than in Italy? The country is steeped in religious traditions and customs which make for an interesting and unique experience for visitors.
Affordable Valentine’s getaways in Budapest
Hungary has been voted the best value destination for the second year running by the Post Office’s ‘Holiday Money’ Report - so if you are looking for an affordable Valentine’s getaway why not consider its beautiful capital city, Budapest.
The Mekong experience: 6 countries, one river
Journeys Within, a boutique Southeast Asia tour company, recently announced an exciting itinerary for 2010 that gives travellers the chance to explore the countries of the Mekong River for a truly immersive cultural experience.
Icebergs in August are closer than ever
Spectacular Newfoundland in Canada is now one step closer thanks to new daily direct Air Canada flights from London to St Johns, offered by Bridge & Wickers.