Festivals
Wave the flag for St George at Wrest Park
An action-packed three day St George's Day celebration – with historical thrills, spills and plenty of flag waving at England’s largest and longest running celebratory event.
Experience Japan's spring festival
The Takayama Festival is held each year in Japan on 14/15 April and is considered probably the most beautiful in the country. Believed to have been started in the 16th century it is the spring festival to pray for a good harvest.
Enjoy an authentic Greek Easter
Greek Orthodox Easter is a huge celebration in Greece and particularly in Corfu where there are numerous luxury villas from which to enjoy the festivities.
Top 'end of season' ski parties
End of season ski parties have become an annual tradition for the leading ski resorts. New and innovative festivals are frequently popping up, creating competition between resorts as to who has the best end of season parties.
Necker Belle to enter BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
Virgin Limited Edition has announced that Necker Belle, its 105ft luxury catamaran, will be racing in the '2011 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival' which takes place in the British Virgin Islands between the 28th March and 3rd April 2011 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the BVI Spring Regatta.
Try ‘glamping-on-wheels’ this festival season
For those that want to rock the festivals in 21st century style and something other than canvas, Wicked Campers offer festival-goers a funky 'glamping-on-wheels' option.
A Taste of Spain returns to London’s West End
Regent Street A Taste of Spain will return to London's West End for the 6th consecutive year, to showcase the very best of Britain's favorite holiday destination.
Fall off the diet wagon with Austravel
The big January detox is over - thank goodness - and now is the time to start planning a trip where you can indulge in all things culinary, apart from the cooking!
Enjoy the cherry blossom season in Japan
The start of ‘Sakura’ or cherry blossom season is a much anticipated event in Japan signifying as it does the arrival of warmer weather and springtime. Every year TV weather forecasts eagerly track the arrival of the ‘Sakura Zensen’, or cherry blossom front as it moves northwards across the country.
A path for all at Crickhowell Walking Festival
Dare you try the Fan Dance walk, led by RAF trainers, which is so tough it’s used as part of the selection process for the SAS?
Rio Carnival is just around the corner
Carnival is celebrated all over Brazil but most famously in the exotic South American city of Rio de Janeiro, where a visual extravaganza on an epic scale will take place this year from 05-08 March.
Flowers, food and fun in Capital Region USA
If you're planning a trip to the Capital Region USA, you won't want to miss the chance to take part in one of the famous Spring festivals in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland.
Ischgl’s riding high with The Killers booking
The top Tirolean resort of Ischgl has become one of the first ski resorts to have a fully storyboarded and directed TV advertisement screened in Britain - at the same time as booking one of the UK's favourite bands, The Killers, for the end of season concert on Saturday 30 April.
Anchors ahoy and all ashore in Antigua
Antigua is the sailing capital of the Caribbean and hosts one of the world’s top regattas, the 44th annual Antigua Sailing Week.
Make the most of Malta’s carnival
Immerse yourself in Malta's ancient carnival while staying at the luxurious five-star Phoenicia Hotel, set by the bastions of Valletta.