Food and Drink
Join the 'taste trail' in Leamington
Next month sees the return of the highly successful and popular Royal Leamington Spa Food & Drink Festival which takes place on Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 Septemb
O’Reilly’s brings Beer & Cider Festival to Gibraltar
As August turns up the heat it’s time for some cool refreshment in the shape of the O’Reilly’s Beer & Cider Festival 2010. Running from Monday 9 August through to Sunday 15 August, there’s plenty of time to sample the bounty of brews on offer accompanied by the sound of live music on the terrace every day from 7pm ‘til 11pm.
Portugal best value destination for family meals
Despite widely varying costs of many beach items and family days out across Europe this summer, many UK families jetting off to Portugal look set to get good value from their travel money when eating out, according to Post Office Travel Money’s new Family Holiday Report.
Feast for £10 at Salisbury Food & Drink Festival
Fantastic feasts for £10 are the newest introduction to the annual Salisbury Food & Drink Festival which begins on Sunday 19th September 2010.
Enjoy a feast of food in The Lakes this fall
Food lovers fancying some time away in The Lakes, and a foray into the world of artisan and local produce, should head to the ancient market town of Kendal, in Cumbria during October half term, when it will host its second Kendal Festival of Food (October 22-29).
The Algarve to host 'Pop Up Restaurant' event
The trend for ‘Pop-Up Restaurants’ will arrive in Vale do Lobo this summer. A concept that has swept the world in the last year is quite rightly going to make its first Portuguese appearance in the country’s leading luxury resort.
Quench your thirst in Germany
After a long, hot summer, what better way to quench your thirst then to head off to the most famous beer festival in Germany, the Oktoberfest. One of the largest folk celebrations in the world, it has its 200th anniversary this year, so travellers are set to enjoy an extended period of festivities.
Cuisine and culture in South East Asia
Luxury Travel Vietnam is offering travelers the opportunity to depart on a fantastic journey through three South East Asian nations, exploring the treasures of six world heritage sites.
Valentine Warner to launch Falmouth Oyster Festival
From 14 to 17 October, the picturesque seaside town of Falmouth will welcome visitors from far and wide to celebrate the annual Falmouth Oyster Festival, showcasing the diversity and quality of Cornish seafood and produce.
Get the scoop in Sarasota this summer
If you’re visiting Sarasota on the Gulf Coast of Florida this summer, make sure you head to the Sarasota Visitor’s Centre for a free serving of ice cream from the local Big Olaf Creamery.
Chocks away at the Bournemouth Air Festival
It will be chocks away in August as the chic and unique Chocolate Boutique Hotel marks its sponsorship of the UK’s biggest free aviation festival by giving away free mini chocoplanes in all its rooms.
Reach for the Michelin Stars
Too posh for regular cookery schools? Already an accomplished cook or just keen to learn how to cook like the masters? GoLearnTo.com’s new range of cookery courses with Michelin Star chefs are guaranteed to give you kitchen envy.
Gourmet breaks in Cornwall
Looe based hotel and two AA rosette awarded restaurant, Barclay House is launching a Cornish gastronomic experience to promote the merit of the region, guaranteed to please even the most discerning of food-lovers.
Hawaii comes alive for summer
Although the beautiful islands of Hawaii offer a year-round destination, they come alive in the summer months. From music festivals, to orchid shows, jazz concerts to pineapple celebrations; there is always something to tempt even the most discerning traveller.
Singapore - A gastronomic paradise
Singapore has firmly cemented its position as a gastronomic paradise and the culinary capital of Asia with the opening of two new breathtaking Integrated Resorts.