Cultural Trips
Walking the foothills of Annapurna
Britain’s leading guided walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 17 day, all meals tour of Annapurna in Nepal. This holiday includes 8 nights on trek and the highest point climbed is 3,200 metres in the snow-capped and majestic mountain range.
Discover Dominica in 2010
Dominica’s events calendar has been announced for 2010, with a variety of festivals taking place celebrating the island’s culture and heritage as well as the natural attractions and activities it offers for visitors.
Lonely Planet names Malaysia amongst top ten for 2010
Malaysia has been chosen as one of the world’s top ten countries for 2010 by Lonely Planet in its fifth annual collection of the world’s best journeys, destinations and experiences; the only South-East Asian country to make the list.
Christmas markets and festive events in Slovenia
Slovenia’s towns will come to life with festive cheer, markets, decorations and lights during the run up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Rocco Forte Hotels commemorates Prague’s Velvet Revolution
November marks the 20 year anniversary of the famous Velvet Revolution, a series of non-violent uprisings beginning in Prague in November 1989 that saw the end of communism in Czechoslovakia.
Head to China for 2010 and take in the spectacular World Expoi in Shanghai
If you’ve always wanted to visit China, then next year is the year for you to do it as you will be able to also take in what will be a spectacular international event. The World Expo 2010 in Shanghai is estimated to attract over 70 million worldwide visitors, and China specialist Wendy Wu Tours is the only UK tour operator offering special packages to the exhibition.
Dominica – A Caribbean island with unique charm
The Caribbean island of Dominica is often confused with the Dominican Republic or simply forgotten about altogether, but it is a place that has its own unique charm.
A is for accommodation in Aarhus
Well-known for its welcoming spirit, the university city of Aarhus is an ideal short break destination in Denmark. Less than two hours flying time from the UK and with an excellent selection of museums and galleries, countless restaurants and bars and great boutique and specialty shopping, rest assured you’ll want to dwell there just a little bit longer.
Tigers, temples, trains and ancient cities
Britain’s longest established guided walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 14 day, half-board tour to Northern India with its indescribable ‘mix’ of culture, traditions, architecture, national parks, flora and fauna.
Wake up to the real Vietnam
Rise and shine, draw back the curtains and see ‘Vietnam Revealed’ - leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina’s 18-day journey, which gives you the chance to really explore the country’s diverse landscapes, people and cuisine.
Vintage Travel expands portfolio in Croatia for 2010
Vintage Travel – specialising, exclusively, in hand-picked houses with private pools in areas of local tradition and culture – has increased its offering on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula by more than 25% for 2010.
Try something different with a two centre holiday in Croatia and Montenegro
For those seeking something a little different on their 2010 getaway, Holiday Options reckons their two-centre holidays combining Dubrovnik and Montenegro should fit the bill.
Have ‘A Very Merry Christmas’ shopping experience at the Apple Market
Christmas shopping can be a nightmare for most people with the same shops offering generic gift ideas. So this year, why not visit the Covent Garden Apple Market (open until 9pm on Thursdays during December), to discover something different - it’s a great destination for Londoners and tourists alike.
London propelled into Lonely Planet’s list of best value destinations
The plunging pound has propelled London into Lonely Planet’s top ten list of the world’s best value destinations. The trouble is that prospective inbound visitors are still not aware that London and the UK now offer great value for those spending other currencies, according to UKinbound.
‘Small and intimate’ holidays in Croatia
With Croatia looking set to be a top favourite destination in 2010, market leader to the country – Holiday Options – has expanded its selection of carefully chosen boutique-style hotels for those seeking small and intimate properties.