Heritage
Events and festivals light up Taiwan in 2010
Taiwan is famed for its events and festivals throughout the year. Here’s a selection of the island’s top attractions in 2010.
Overland adventure takes in Brazil and Venezuela
Adventure travel specialist Kumuka Worldwide has devised a unique, one-off overland adventure offering those with time on their hands – 49 days of it – the chance to explore Brazil and Venezuela.
New breaks explore UK’s rich heritage
Discover the history of different areas of Britain on a selection of new ‘Explore the UK’ sightseeing breaks – combining walking and touring – courtesy of HF Holidays, the UK’s largest walking and leisure activity holidays company.
Reasons to linger longer at Ayers Rock Resort
From Aboriginal story-telling in a traditional wiltja (shelter) to the Sounds of Silence dinner in the desert under the stars, Ayers Rock Resort offers visitors a superb range of touring, excursions and day trips to have them lingering longer in the heart of Australia’s aptly called ‘Red Centre’.
Try something new in the National Forest
The National Forest & Beyond Visitor Guide for 2010 is just out - packed with new ideas for things to see and do in this wonderful forest in the making.
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger in Singapore
The tinsel and party poppers are packed away for another year, but in Singapore the party’s only just beginning.
Escape the big freeze - head south to the Maltese islands
2010 in the UK has started with the ‘big freeze’, however not all of Europe is experiencing the same wintry conditions.
Lake District goes primetime on ITV1
A new 12 part television series is being tipped to add a timely boost to tourism in the Lake District and Cumbria in the countdown to the all-important 2010 holiday season.
Ancient vineyards offer a true taste of the Azores
For an island known as the Treasure of the Azores, Pico does not disappoint. Explore its extraordinary lava vineyards, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a real taste of the Azores and insight into ancient viniculture.
Heritage Motor Centre celebrates rally car history
The Heritage Motor Centre, home to the world's largest collection of British cars, is to host a special Historic Rally Car Register Open Day on Saturday 16 January from 9:30am – 4:30pm.
A year of possibilities for adventurous travel
Whether looking for an active adventure holiday, a cultural journey or wildlife trip during 2010, The Adventure Company offers trips to satisfy any traveller keen to do more than just sunbathe.
London to host ‘Tokyo Day’ this January
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced Tokyo Day to be held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London on January 30th and 31st 2010.
Drop in on the Scottish Snowdrop Festival
VisitScotland extends a warm invitation to visitors this winter with the launch of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival (1 February to 15 March 2010).
A Victorian Christmas in Shropshire
Shropshire's "Victorian Farm" returns to BBC TV this Christmas when time-warp farmers – Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn - celebrate a traditional Victorian Christmas at the Shropshire Hills farm.
Painting holidays in Spain for 2010
Specialist operator, Vintage Travel has joined forces with Welsh Artist Jantien Powell to offer – new for 2010 – tutored painting holidays at selected properties with private pool in Andalucia, Spain.