Europe Travel
Discover the roots of modern design in Germany
Design lovers should not miss Thuringia in Germany this year. Bauhaus, the most influential design school of the 20th century, was founded in the Thuringian town of Weimar 90 years ago, and the anniversary is celebrated with a number of special exhibitions and events in Weimar, Jena, Erfurt and Apolda and also Germany’s capital Berlin.
London Symphony Orchestra opens Vilnius Festival
At the opening concert of Vilnius Festival 2009 yesterday, the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Valery Gergiev, a renowned expert in Russian music, performed symphonic works by Stravinsky and Rachmaninov with a world premiere of Rodion Shchedrin’s symphonic fresco Lithuanian Saga (commissioned by the Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009).
Live ‘Bearcam’ launches in Finland
The world’s first ever live BearCam is launched direct from the Taiga Forest in Eastern Finland to observe brown bears as they awaken from their long winter hibernation.
Family bank holiday breaks in Sardinia and Corsica
For those quick-off-the-mark, there’s still time to enjoy a family Spring Bank Holiday break – at a reduced rate – courtesy of Holiday Options.
airBaltic launches new routes for summer
The Latvian airline airBaltic has announced three new destinations for the summer season in 2009 – Geneva (Switzerland), Turku (Finland), and Kaunas (Lithuania).
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.
Europe’s top ten hostels for less
Stay in the best budget accommodation in Europe this summer from just £3 a night and be guaranteed the cheapest price with hostelbookers.com. This leading budget accommodation-booking site has launched a new lowest price guarantee – if you find the same accommodation anywhere cheaper within 24 hours you will be refunded the difference.
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.
Get on your bike - to Cyprus
In the last few years Cyprus has taken off as the destination for cycling enthusiasts. Cyprus was the base for Team GB, and is regularly used by top national teams from various sports as a training ground. No wonder then that sporty holidaymakers are taking advantage of the scenery and perfect terrain for a cycling holiday with a difference.
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.
airBaltic to launch taxi service in Riga
The Latvian national airline airBaltic is establishing a taxi service after trying on several occasions to focus the attention of municipal officials on unresolved problems in the taxi business in the Latvian capital city of Riga.
airBaltic increases flights on Lithuania-Latvia route
The Latvian airline airBaltic plans to add direct flights to the Palanga-Riga route by introducing additional frequencies on Mondays and Fridays, and fly bigger aircraft on the Vilnius-Riga route, to offer an improved transit product for passengers travelling via Riga to and from Western Europe, CIS countries, Scandinavia, and Mediterranean region.
Save money on an early break to Croatia
Whopping savings of up to £219 per person on a choice of early summer breaks to Croatia - departing Gatwick, Southampton and Manchester - have been announced by market leader, Holiday Options.
Film frenzy drives property buyers to Greece
The blockbuster hit Mamma Mia! resulted in a 120% jump in potential buyers viewing property in Greece in just one month following release of the film, which was set on the sleepy Greek island of Skopelos, says PropertyIndex.com, which lists property worldwide.