Types of trip
Culture vultures should head to Italy this summer
After years of restoration, the former Bread Bakery Building, the Modern Art Museum has now been officially opened in Bologna. MAMbo is in Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, 4 and hosts works by Marinetti, Schwitters, Dali’, Andy Warhol, Magritte, Klee amongst others.
Best small-town getaways in the Midwest
Midwest Living magazine has named six small towns in Kansas in the 100 best small-town getaways in the Midwest to be published in the June edition of the magazine. The magazine's staff considered 12 factors when ranking the 100 among the 8,500 towns in the Midwest with populations under 20,000.
Jump onboard to enjoy racing history
Join City Cruises, onboard one of its modern Riverliners, on the 16 July 2007 and follow the Doggett's Coat and Badge Race, between London Bridge and Chelsea.
Costa Serena, The Gods’ Ship
The Costa Serena is the latest addition to the Costa Cruises fleet. Europe’s largest and most innovative liner, the Cost Serena is inspired by the gods of Classical Mythology.
Ottawa to host major Glenn Gould exhibition
A new exhibition celebrates the life and genius of Glenn Gould. Glenn Gould was one of the most celebrated Canadians of his generation, a classical pianist renowned internationally for his musical genius and his unconventional style.
Slavery and Justice at Kenwood House
From 24 May, English Heritage is hosting a brand new exhibition, Slavery and Justice: the legacies of Lord Mansfield and Dido Belle at Kenwood House, Hampstead.
English Heritage holds bank holiday events extravaganza
English Heritage has put together fantastic events for the May Bank Holiday with days out worth talking about for the entire family.
The Sun always shines on a Haven Holiday
Don’t be put off by the weather, the forecast for June is brighter and warmer - but even if the sun doesn’t shine there’s plenty to do on Haven and British Holidays’ 34 family holiday parks around the UK. And with prices from less than £120 for a weekend break for the whole family it’s great value for money and much more fun than a wet weekend at home!
Zero in on a travel adventure with Specialtytravel.com
Google “yacht cruising” and you’ll get 1,370,000 hits. “Rock climbing schools” will get you 1,360,000 hits, and “ecotourism lodges” will pull up 960,000 possible matches. Yahoo will narrow down your search for “dude ranches” to just 565,000 web sites or “barge cruising” to only 305,000 sites.
Follow in Naomi Watts’ footsteps in Guilin, China
Follow in the footsteps of Naomi Watts, who plays the lead role in the recently launched film Painted Veil, on Bales Worldwide’s Best of China trip. The 10 day holiday, priced from £1758 departs on the 3rd November 2007 and spends two days in Guilin which is the central backdrop to the epic Hollywood adaptation of the classic 1920’s Somerset Maugham love story.
Gap year bookings - up not down?
Following a report on ‘Cash-strapped students turning their back on gap years’ (Observer Sunday May 13), David Stitt, MD of Real Gap Experience, the UK’s largest independent gap year provider, is keen to put the record straight.
Arctic Monkeys Set To Rock Ibiza
Ibiza Rocks with Sony Ericsson is back for a third year and once again, it’s set to rock the island to its core. As well as continuing to showcase and nurture the very best in new talent, Ibiza Rocks will play host to some of the UK’s biggest bands as Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, The View, Fratellis, LCD Soundsystem, CSS, The Enemy and Mika hit Manumission’s beach side music venue, Bar M every Tuesday between 19th June & 11th September.
Eco-friendly holidays with Headwater
In a world increasingly aware of the harm tourism can do, helping to protect the environment - both at home and overseas - is very important to Headwater. The company’s aim is to balance the environmental impact of travelling with the immense benefits sustainable tourism can bring to places and the people who live there.
Save pounds this bank holiday with Park Resorts
Holidaymakers can watch their waistlines with a new healthy option menu launched by Park Resorts and it’s great value with two main courses for only £10.
Discover the real Italy on a low cost camping holiday
Camping holidays in Italy are by far the best way to enjoy the richness and beauty of the Italian scenery. Keycamp offer holidays to destinations like Lake Garda, Tuscany and Sardinia meaning that low-cost holidays can still be full of beauty chic and glamour.