Cultural Trips
Italian Renaissance at the British Museum
This April, the British Museum takes on London’s art galleries with its very own art exhibition – Fra Angelico to Leonardo : Italian Renaissance Drawings.
Explore more in 2010
For holidaymakers who really do want to take the road less travelled, Round The World Experts has launched the ultimate itinerary.
Get into the carnival spirit in Paris
Never mind Rio, join the age old Paris Carnival (or ‘Fat Cow Parade’) on 16 February and march through the streets accompanied by trumpeters and musicians, dropping in on the many attractions the capital has to offer with the Paris Sightseeing Pass.
Architects on ice in Winnipeg
Skaters, skiers and strollers, get ready to see some extreme architecture along Manitoba’s most famous winter trail this year.
Off the beaten track in Sardinia
New for 2010, Just Sardinia has created ‘Secret Sardinia’ which features personally chosen hideaway hotels to sample real Sardinian hospitality.
Embark on a Laotian love affair
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, is offering two special Laos itineraries for love birds.
Global ‘voluntourism’ opportunities
Fresh consumer attitudes towards travel mean the number of people likely to take an environmentally friendly holiday by 2013 has more than tripled*.
Go green in Alsace
This is the year to choose a ‘green’ holiday in Alsace! Not only is it singled out as a region to visit in the 2010 edition of Lonely Planet’s Best In Travel guide, but there is an ever increasing range of ‘green’ accommodation on offer, varying from hotels to lodges and farms, which provide the perfect location for an eco-holiday.
Hamilton Island’s Great Barrier Feast
Hamilton Island’s (hamiltonisland.com.au) prestigious Great Barrier Feast series kicks off in 2010 with a very special culinary weekend event from 12th – 14th March hosted by famed Australian chef, Tetsuya Wakuda.
Wroclaw remembers Battle of Grunwald
The Polish city of Wroclaw is set to welcome a new temporary exhibition next month, to celebrate the famous Battle of Grunwald.
Events for every season in Slovenia
Slovenia is set to host a wide variety of events throughout 2010 including World Cup ski jumping, the Bohinj International Wild Flower Festival, the Cow Ball and cultural carnivals. These are just some of the events being held throughout 2010 in Slovenia.
From American cowboy to Argentinian gaucho
If you’ve already experienced ranching in North America, why not head off to Argentina? Ranch Rider is extending its portfolio, enabling horseback enthusiasts to sample authentic South America with the gauchos: the very first cowboys to hit the dusty trail.
Low-cost luxury travel in Thailand
Experience luxury Thailand and see the best of what this country has to offer. Where else but Thailand can you gently cruise on a converted rice barge, roar upriver in a long-tailed boat or take a white-knuckle ride on a bamboo raft?
Discovery, gastronomy and culture in Indochina
Luxury Travel Vietnam is offering travellers the opportunity to depart on a fantastic journey through three Southeast Asian nations, exploring the treasures of six world heritage sites. The 'Cuisine, Culture and World Heritages Discovery of Indochina' is a journey featuring superb food and cultural immersion coupled with luxury travel.
A charming hotel in the city of Lecce
Essential Italy is now offering stays at Suite 68, a beautiful hotel in Lecce, Puglia. This delightful B&B is the perfect stop-over for a night or two in the charming city of Lecce.