Festivals
Spend a weekend at the Welsh Perry Cider Festival this Whitsun
The 12th Welsh Perry and Cider Festival will be taking place at Caldicot Castle in Monmouthshire over the Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 24 – Monday 27 May 2013.
Jazz up your summer in musical Mallorca
For culture vultures and concert goers wanting to enjoy a summer of sweet music, Mallorca has a rich classical musical heritage which harks back to Frederic Chopin, who regularly visited the island.
Year of celebration in Macau
With nearly 30 million visitors a year and a unique Portuguese-Chinese heritage, Macau is firmly on the map as one of the most exciting destinations in the Far East - and this year is no exception with a series of significant anniversaries and events shining the spotlight on this Special Administrative Region of China throughout 2013.
Celebrate the Thai New Year in style
Thailand’s multi-award winning boutique resort, The Sarojin, is celebrating Thailand’s ancient water festival, Songkran, by launching a special package for guests to enjoy on 13th April 2013.
Kissimmee welcomes the upper crust of pie lovers from across the globe
From the Sunday afternoon family cook-out to the skilled bakery owner to the budding pastry chefs putting a twist on their Nan's recipes to the most experienced chefs - pie bakers from across the globe will be coming together this April to celebrate the iconic 'pie' as part of the Great American Pie Festival.
Spring blooms at Guernsey’s Floral Festival
Celebrate the sights and scents of spring at Guernsey’s floral festival from Saturday 20 April to Sunday 28 April 2013.
Maple syrup and Ontario, Canada - The perfect match
Canada accounts for more than 80 per cent of worldwide production of maple syrup and nowhere more so than in the Province of Ontario, the world's fourth largest producer.
Springtime comes to Savannah, Georgia
The historic city of Savannah is gearing up to host the two biggest events in its spring calendar: the St Patrick's Day Parade and the annual Savannah Music Festival.
The world's 'Coolest Festival' - Iceland Airwaves
Iceland has once again been placed on the musical map with the success of folk band Of Monsters and Men. For those looking for a unique festival experience and want to be the first to hear Iceland's next big band, Airwaves is hard to beat!
Spring into Festival Season in the Alps
Spring skiing often brings out the best in the Alps with bluebird days and fabulous festivals. It is these festivals that are growing in stature and popularity with British skiers, sunny weather has always been popular!
Experience Songkran Festival this April
After the long winter months of UK frost and drizzle, book a well-earned trip to Thailand to coincide with the annual fun-filled Songkran Festival, running from 13th-15th April 2013.
Best late-season ski festivals
As spring takes the edge off the winter chill, ski resorts worldwide compete to give the best sign off to the end of the season.
Discover Cape Town's rhythm this April
Known as Africa’s Grandest Gathering, the 2013 Cape Town International Jazz Festival (5-6 April 2013) looks set to be as foot-tappingly good as ever.
80’s pop fever is coming to Bangkok
For festival fanatics eager to start the 2013 festival season in style, it’s time to pack leggings and legwarmers, flip flops and sunscreen as the Big 80’s Rewind Festival is hitting Bangkok on Friday 29th March 2013.
Festival set to save young naturalists from extinction
A Scottish wildlife festival is set to save young naturalists from extinction, with over 100 family-friendly wildlife events, activities and adventures during the Year of Natural Scotland.