Festivals
Swim with dolphins and enjoy whale watching in the Azores
Where in Europe can you swim with wild dolphins or have the chance to see a blue whale migrating through? The beautiful islands of the Portuguese-owned Azores are considered by many marine biologists to be the best place in Europe to see whales.
Free print with Broadway Arts Festival package
Book a Broadway Arts Festival package at the newly-renovated Broadway Hotel and receive a free limited edition, signed print by local resident and official Olympic artist Jeremy Houghton, which normally retails for £160.
100 bonfires light up Providence's WaterFire Festival
On select evenings from May through October 2012, the WaterFire Festival lights up the charming capital city of Providence, Rhode Island.
Vintage 90s!
The 1990s has officially become 'vintage'. Iconic British designer and Vintage festival organiser, Wayne Hemingway, and the University of Wolverhampton has announced that the early nineties, 1990-1992, can now be classed and viewed as 'vintage'.
The Cannes Film Festival luxury hotels
Just in time for the Cannes Film Festival, beginning May 16th, the hotel price comparison trivago.co.uk has put together a list of the top luxury hotels in Cannes.
The Bled Days - Slovenian summer highlight you cannot afford to miss
The world renowned Alpine tourist resort Bled in Slovenia has attracted people's gaze for millennia. The draw was anything from the beautiful glacial lake with an island, medieval castle, thermal springs, fresh alpine climate to the outstanding scenery, which was able to arouse pleasant feelings when admiring this work of nature.
Season of music on Lake Garda
The western shores of Lake Garda, home to Lefay Resort & Spa, plays host to two important music festivals in the coming months.
Victorious Vintage at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Dodgy and The Lightning Seeds are to headline the UK's largest free vintage and music event to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this summer - never before has there been such an event in such an important location, which the Queen herself has visited on numerous occasions!
Cheap accommodation for Primavera Sound festival
Primavera Sound, or simply Primavera, is one of Europe’s largest annual music festivals. It takes place from 30th May to 3rd June 2012 in Barcelona.
DoubleTree by Hilton to host Amsterdam's Party People for Queen's Day
30 April will see the city of Amsterdam abuzz with festival fun as locals and visitors take to the streets for the annual “Konninginnedag” (“Queen’s Day”) celebrations.
Wheel off to Scorton for a fabulous May Day weekend festival
Get in the right gear and head to the quirky, rural festival combining cycling with wheelbarrows and the delights of Lancashire village life with a brand new athletics event that’s a perfect prelim for the Great North Run!
Spring & Summer events in Inverness & Loch Ness
From Brit award winners and beer festivals to bagpipes and birdies, Loch Ness and Inverness are set to host a packed programme of events for visitors throughout the spring and summer months this year.
Mount Fuji rocks
Rock up at one of the best music festivals in the world, Fuji Rock, and then regain composure at the top of the eponymous sacred mountain.
Wave the flag for St George at Wrest Park
Packed with historical action and patriotic flag waving, Wrest Park’s annual St George’s Day Festival promises an exciting day of family entertainment.
Typically Frankfurt - Green Sauce on "Green Thursday"
Spring marks the start of the herb season in Frankfurt. On Maundy Thursday, known as Green Thursday in Germany, locals traditionally enjoy a good helping of the famous Frankfurt Green Sauce, made with seven regional herbs.