Heritage
Make your own Maryland travel resolutions
Looking ahead to places to see and things to do in Maryland during 2012, two historical commemorations figure prominently: the bicentennial of the War of 1812 begins in June and events that mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War continue throughout the year.
Beijing's new high-tech Summer Palace preservation center
On Thursday April 12, 2012, Beijing's Summer Palace inaugurated the Summer Palace Monitoring Center for World Cultural Heritage.
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!
Art and cooking courses in Medieval Spanish town of Trujillo
Trujillo Villas Espana has launched three new art and cooking courses for 2012 Trujillo is a walled hilltop town overlooking the plains of Extremadura in South West Spain, which has remained under the tourist radar.
Get the Royal connection this Jubilee
ViveUnique has shortlisted four of its 300 high-end properties with Royal connections still available for visitors coming to the Capital to participate in the Jubilee celebrations.
Hangzhou - Lakeside paradise in China
There are few places more romantic in China than Hangzhou. Located in Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou is one of the country's most prized destinations.
September in Tuscany - Cooking, castles, walking and wine
To soak up the harvest season in Tuscany join Hedonistic Hiking's gourmet walking holiday in September to enjoy Chianti, castles and authentic Tuscan cooking.
Enjoy panoramic views of Ayers Rock from a hot air balloon
For the first time ever, visitors to Australia's Red Centre will be able to enjoy panoramic views of iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock) at dawn from the comfort of a hot air balloon. The first service with Outback Ballooning will take to the skies in March 2012.
Retracing the Klondike Gold Rush
Known for its wilderness landscapes, wildlife and striking natural phenomena, the Yukon in north-west Canada is larger than life. This is a land rich with dramatic mountain vistas, wild rivers and crystal clear lakes.
Free Inca Trail permits for world expeditions trekkers in Peru
With the 100-year anniversary of the Machu Picchu discovery all eyes are on Peru this year: it was on 24 July 1911 when Hiram Bingham stumbled upon jungle-and-vine-coated ruins during an expedition to find an ancient Inca Empire in the Andes mountains.
Upstairs, downstairs: Explore a real stately home
TV's most lavish period drama, Downton Abbey, will be back for a second series this autumn. Its runaway success has led to a revived interest in stately homes and all things Edwardian.
August bank holiday weekend fun in Shakespeare Country
Enjoy a fantastic fun filled August bank holiday weekend in Shakespeare Country with plenty to see and do for all the family.
Machu Picchu - book in advance to avoid disappointment
Western & Oriental Travel’s Latin America experts are urging travellers to book well in advance and preferably through a tour operator in order to secure entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and avoid missing out on an opportunity to explore the breathtaking archaeological site.
New packages for Titanic Memorial Cruise go on sale
With just over eight months to go until the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, more than 1,309 passengers from all over the world are preparing to set sail on a replication of the fateful voyage.
BMW Festival at the HMC
The largest gathering of BMWs in the world will descend on the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 14 August when it hosts the annual BMW Festival.