Cultural Trips
Bamboo Travel heads West to Sri Lanka
Asia specialist Bamboo Travel has added Sri Lanka to its growing portfolio of destinations taking the total number now on offer to 14.
7,000 plastic bottles create a mega lantern to light up Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Victoria Park now glows in the flickering lights of a mega lantern sculpture made from 7,000 recycled plastic bottles.
Flamenca & Torero Courses a la Carte
Discover the classic Andalucian cultural combination of Flamenco and bullfighting with new experiential packages from exclusive rental estate Cortijo El Carligto, the “Private Andalucian Hideaway”.
Cultural tours and music holidays in Albania, Ukraine and Northern Italy
New escorted itineraries include Albania, Ukraine and Northern Italy as well as three poignant trips marking the centenary of World War I.
Aruba carnival gets a golden touch in 2014
One of the biggest cultural events in the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba takes on a golden touch in 2014 when its carnival extravaganza celebrates its 60th anniversary.
New violin museum and Stradivari Festival in Cremona
From 14 September to 13 October, STRADIVARIfestival, organized by the Fondazione Museo del Violino Antonio Stradivari Cremona, will offer the chance to hear some of the great violin maker’s most celebrated instruments in the hands of top performers from the international concert scene.
Vienna to create world-first art project - Robotic technology to be used in London
One artist, two robots, three pieces of art and a one of a kind art project initiated by the Vienna Tourist Board. On Thursday 26th September 2013, Vienna will make art history in Trafalgar Square.
Live like a local in Khao Lak
Luxury boutique resort, The Sarojin, has launched brand new “Day in the Life of a Local” tours, designed to showcase authentic Thailand and take guests into the heart of the local community.
Celebrate 200 years of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Watch costumed interpreters perform the roles of some of our countries favourite literary characters around the Gardens and Enchanted Forest of Groombridge Place on the weekend of Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2013.
England in Technicolour - Enjoy our country in all its autumnal glory
September, October and November are some of the best months in the calendar to enjoy this orange and pleasant land.
Museum of Jordan opens in capital, Amman
The Museum of Jordan has opened in the country’s capital, Amman, housing over 2,000 artefacts from Jordanian history, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Follow in the footsteps of Rick Stein's German Bites
If you are inspired by top celebrity chef Rick Stein then you’ll love his next adventure which explores the cuisine of Germany.
Rhode Island - The birthplace of the diner & The Triple Murder Burger
The diner is one of New England's most famous food institutions. Providence in the state of Rhode Island (The USA’s smallest state) is considered the birthplace of the diner...tracing back to 1872.
Got a question of sport? Check out your local museum
Since Murray took the Wimbledon title last month, tennis fever has taken over the country. Those suffering withdrawal can learn the evolution of the game from a garden party pastime to a multimillion-dollar professional sport at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum.
Victor Hugo's Hauteville House becomes a 'Maisons des Illustres'
Hauteville House in Guernsey, which was home to Les Misérables author Victor Hugo, has officially been awarded the prestigious 'Maisons des Illustres'; a French accolade which recognises the building's cultural value and contribution to French heritage.