Cultural Trips
Poland set for Chopin 2010
With the new year less than a week old, the Polish city of Czestochowa is getting ready for the opening concert of Chopin 2010.
Special offers on city breaks from Doncaster airport
With the introduction of new routes from Doncaster Sheffield airport in April, city break specialist, Cities Direct is featuring selected ‘free night’ offers on European city breaks which are linked with these new flights.
Hiking in Corsica or photography in Paris?
Walking and cycling specialist, Belle France, has launched its 2010 brochure packed with a wealth of new itineraries including hiking in Corsica, plus unusual and buzzy special interest breaks such as photography in Paris under the guidance of a professional.
Salisbury Cathedral announces major sculpture exhibition
Eight renowned British based sculptors are to explore the theme of Liminality, or transitional space, using the spectacular surroundings of Salisbury Cathedral as their inspiration and canvas.
Hidden Croatia - Top holiday picks for 2010
With its non-Euro currency, large number of regional UK flying connections and exceptional value, with greatly improved standards in hotels and resorts, Croatia is tipped to be a top destination for UK travellers in 2010.
Thailand tipped for best value holidays in 2010
Long-haul, tailor-made tour operator and retailer, Travelmood has identified Thailand as the destination in its collection that is offering the best value deals on 2010 holidays.
Phuket hosts first raw food workshop
Raw food doesn't have to mean carrot and celery sticks. A new kind of raw gourmet food is gaining popularity for its unrivalled health benefits including weight loss and anti-aging. Celebrities including Demi Moore and Donna Karan have also adopted a raw food diet.
Cracking crustaceans in Key Largo
To the initiated, “stone crab claws” are the best-tasting crab in the world, and there’s no better place in the world to eat them than fresh from the ocean in the Florida Keys.
Lake District goes primetime on ITV1
A new 12 part television series is being tipped to add a timely boost to tourism in the Lake District and Cumbria in the countdown to the all-important 2010 holiday season.
Kuoni launches luxury holiday sale
Laze on a white sand beach, take a dip in turquoise waters, dive amongst psychedelic fish, cruise down the Nile in Egypt, spot tigers and temples in India or stand on the Great Wall of China. Due to popular demand The Kuoni Sale is back with savings of up to 30% on a choice of 120 amazing offers to exotic destinations around the world.
Acacia Africa goes wild online
Are you pondering over pony trekking through Lesotho, volunteering in South Africa or swimming with elephants in Zimbabwe? Now you can journey through Africa on the internet, with Acacia Africa’s "Go Wild Online" campaign featuring a selection of amazing African encounters across Twitter, Facebook and the tour operator’s blog.
High tea in the Maldives
Beach House Maldives, which will join the Waldorf Astoria Collection on 1 March 2010, has launched a new Art Gallery offering guests the opportunity to sample a unique take on the traditional afternoon tea.
Book early for a discounted stay in Tuscany
Vintage Travel – specialising exclusively in hand-picked houses with private pools – is highlighting an early booking offer of 10% off all bookings made before 31 January at Pruneta di Sopra - a beautiful four bedroom, three bathroom Tuscan retreat sleeping up to nine.
Ancient vineyards offer a true taste of the Azores
For an island known as the Treasure of the Azores, Pico does not disappoint. Explore its extraordinary lava vineyards, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a real taste of the Azores and insight into ancient viniculture.
Edinburgh experiences for families and foodies
Scotland’s increase in tourism from the Middle East, due in part to Homecoming Scotland 2009’s efforts to attract overseas visitors, is set to continue in 2010.