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This website is a central resource for people who pursue cultural activity as a major part of their holiday experience.
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Medway in Flames
John Westrooke previews an almost-forgotten battle anniversary Summer 2017 will see the Medway in flames. As the climax to a 10-day commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the Battle of…
Featured Stories
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Time to re-visit Tunisia
With the FCO lifting the warning for most of the country, Liz Gill explores the wealth of history, heritage and modern day amenities that Tunisia has to offer In one…
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Two Giants of Photography in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Robert Mapplethorpe and Sebastião Salgado both have major exhibitions in Rotterdam this summer. Rupert Parker goes to see Robert Mapplethorpe, a perfectionist At the Kunsthal Rotterdam there’s a large-scale retrospective…
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Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, Tate Modern
This exhibition celebrates the work of Black artists working in America through 20 years of turbulent times from 1963 to 1983. Rupert Parker takes a look In USA, in the…
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Exploring Ukraine
We tend to only hear bad news from Ukraine but the country is now open for tourism with visa-free travel plus direct flights from the UK. Rupert Parker goes to…
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Matisse in the Studio
A new exhibition shows not only the paintings but the things that were painted, reports John Westbrooke The surprise of the Royal Academy’s unusual new exhibition is just how many…
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North Sea Jazz Festival 2017
This year’s Rotterdam’s North Sea Jazz Festival sticks to its winning formula of jazz, rock, soul and blues with distinguished improvisers sharing the bill with Mary J Blige, George Benson,…
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Sicily and the Verdura Resort
Liz Gill spends an idyllic long weekend at a luxury hotel on this beautiful Italian island The Valley of the Temples is a misnomer. Far from being tucked away at…
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New from Saga – Echoes of the Empire
Fascinating 19-night tour to discover heritage of the British Raj as India celebrates 70 years of Independence Saga has created a 19-night tour, with 15 excursions, to reveal the true…
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Trains and Boats, but no Planes, in North Wales
If you hanker to return to the age of steam, then North Wales is a rail enthusiast’s delight, and the train is the perfect way to take in the spectacular…
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A Room with a View – Porto or the Douro Valley?
Fiona Maclean discovers the romantic side of this beautiful part of Portugal What makes some places seem so intrinsically romantic that even a die-hard singleton like me starts looking for…
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Summer in the Tyrol, Austria
Until recently, winter sports were the main attraction in Austria’s mountain resorts but summer activities are now coming into their own. Rupert Parker gets a taste The Tyrolean village of…
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Safestay Hostels Expand into Barcelona, Lisbon and Prague
Luxury hostel group Safestay has announced the take-over of Equity Point Hostels to add four new hostels to their portfolio The acquisition of hostels in Lisbon, Barcelona (2 properties) and…
Editors' Picks
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Time to re-visit Tunisia
Posted on 14 August, 2017 | No CommentsWith the FCO lifting the warning for most of the country, Liz Gill explores the wealth of history, heritage and modern day amenities that Tunisia has to offer In one... -
Two Giants of Photography in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Posted on 12 August, 2017 | No CommentsRobert Mapplethorpe and Sebastião Salgado both have major exhibitions in Rotterdam this summer. Rupert Parker goes to see Robert Mapplethorpe, a perfectionist At the Kunsthal Rotterdam there’s a large-scale retrospective... -
Barbados To Host This Year’s Caribbean Festival of Arts: CARIFESTA XIII
Posted on 11 August, 2017 | No CommentsThe beautiful island of Barbados will host the 13th Edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts, CARIFESTA taking place from 17 – 27 August 2017 This international multicultural event is... -
Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, Tate Modern
Posted on 10 August, 2017 | No CommentsThis exhibition celebrates the work of Black artists working in America through 20 years of turbulent times from 1963 to 1983. Rupert Parker takes a look In USA, in the... -
Exploring Ukraine
Posted on 8 August, 2017 | No CommentsWe tend to only hear bad news from Ukraine but the country is now open for tourism with visa-free travel plus direct flights from the UK. Rupert Parker goes to... -
Matisse in the Studio
Posted on 7 August, 2017 | No CommentsA new exhibition shows not only the paintings but the things that were painted, reports John Westbrooke The surprise of the Royal Academy’s unusual new exhibition is just how many...
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Barbados To Host This Year’s Caribbean Festival of Arts: CARIFESTA XIII
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Art Galleries
Previously unseen, vintage Dali and Picasso images now on show
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Art Galleries
Cultural Valencia, Spain
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