Cultural Trips
Surrealism with style in Belgium
From the city which revels in chocolates, cartoons and café-culture now comes a brand new museum in celebration of Belgium’s best known Surrealist artist.
Vilnius speaks the language of music
On the first Saturday of May thousands of people in Vilnius and other Lithuanian cities go out into the streets to play music. The Street Musician Day is the event uniting everybody who speaks the world's most universal language - the language of music.
Iceland - Land of the midnight run
For those suffering from marathon withdrawal after Sunday’s London Marathon, Iceland has the perfect cure. Offering three races catering to different types of runners, Iceland and its clean air is a runner’s paradise.
Iceland Express packages are a work of art
Festival fever has hit Iceland Express, Iceland’s low-fare airline, as the country prepares for its famous art extravaganza. The Reykjavík Arts Festival, held between 15 and 31 May 2009, boasts world-class artists and includes shows and events taking place in a variety of locations, including lighthouses, private homes, the city streets and selected spots in the countryside.
Easter in Malta
Malta comes alive during Holy Week when the islands play host to religious parades, concerts and public devotions in a demonstration of their uniquely colourful faith - and with airlines opening a number of new routes to Malta there has never been a better time to experience the festivities.
Cyprus in April offers Easter festivals & culture
Take in a little culture and enjoy some legendary Cypriot hospitality this April when the island celebrates Greek Orthodox Easter. Stay at the über-cool award-winning* Londa Hotel with its chic Italian design and renowned cuisine located on the beach in Limassol, the island’s vibrant second city.
Israel encourages travellers to explore Eilat
The Israel Government Tourist Office has just launched a standalone website for Eilat - explore-eilat.com – as part of its promotion of its Red Sea destination for 2009. The new web site provides useful tourist information on accommodation, sightseeing and tours, attractions, nightlife and entertainment, events, and UK tour operators.
Explore contemporary Germany
Brandenburg not only offers beautiful scenery just outside Berlin but also German-German history first hand. Explore the Wall Trail with a total length of 160 km, Cecilienhof Palace where the Potsdam Conference was held in 1945 or the bunkers of the National Army.
City cruise breaks to Denmark
Sailing from Harwich to Esbjerg in Denmark you can enjoy a relaxing trip from only £79per person. The Ribe region of Denmark on the West coast has a range of attractions including shops, museums and lovely architecture, as well as a lovely atmosphere for you to explore.
Witness Hungary's unique folklore tradition
The Bakony Hills in the Transdanubian Region is to host its 10th ‘Brigand-Days’ festival which is a three day programme of events from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 August for tourists, intended to preserve the regions historic past and tradition and draw people’s attention to their love of nature and horses.
The Gi Festival 2008 – A cultural safari
Like Barcelona, Paris and Vienna, Glasgow is rightly hailed as one of Europe’s great cultural centres, and among the highlights of its 2008 events calendar is the third Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Visual Art (Gi).
Summer festivals in Hungary
Hungary plays host to a feast of festivals during the summer months including the famous Sziget Music Festival in Budapest and the up and coming Balaton Sound at the beautiful Lake Balaton.
Belgium celebrates with biggest ever gin bar
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Jenever Museum (Gin Museum) in Hasselt, the largest jenever-bar in Belgium is due to be built during the 8th Jenever Festivities on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October.
See Denmark in a different light
For Brits up and down the country who are desperate to get away from the impending autumn and winter months, a trip to Aalborg and Northern Jutland is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. There are so many fabulous events and activities – adventurous, cultural and food related that make Aalborg the place to visit.
Lithuania to host European Culture workshops
There are only 506 days to go before we can greet Vilnius as the European Capital of Culture 2009. The Lithuanian capital is the first city in the post-Soviet block to be awarded this distinguished status. The 20-year-old tradition, which has seen a total 30 European cities being designated European Capital of Culture, will now enable Vilnius to present its distinguished cultural identity to the world.