Welcome to The Cultural Voyager
This website is a central resource for people who pursue cultural activity as a major part of their holiday experience.
We have defined culture in its broadest sense to appeal to as many readers as possible – from those with interests as diverse as the Ring Cycle to the Rocky Mountains.
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Here’s to a stimulated mind and a richer spirit-
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Featured Stories
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Reliving the Dutch Golden Age
With the imminent opening of the Prized Possessions, Dutch Masterpieces from National Trust Houses exhibition at the Holburne Museum in Bath Peter Morrell goes to Holland to see where the…
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Horniman Museum and Gardens announces further details of new World Gallery
Opening to the public on 29 June 2018, the same day on which the museum first opened 117 years ago in 1901 The new gallery will provide a beautiful and…
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Jane & Serge, Museum of Fine Arts, Calais. France
A new exhibition of photographs of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, taken by her brother Andrew Birkin has just opened in Calais. Rupert Parker went to see it and met…
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Norwegian launches UK’s cheapest nonstop route to Texas
Affordable fares from £169 one-way break current monopoly on direct London to Austin flights Norwegian, voted world’s best low-cost long-haul airline, is continuing its global expansion today by launching the…
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Huntsham Court, making a special occasion even more memorable
Peter Morrell and his wife spend a weekend at this charming exclusive use country house venue Imagine arriving at a massive Victorian country house that sits in an elevated position…
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Extremadura – Did you know?
No trip to Spain would be complete without a visit to Extremadura, a combination of old Spain, rich culture and foodie paradise The region is known as ‘the land…
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Expanded Interiors at Herculaneum and Pompeii 16 May 2018 – January 2019
A fascinating new project will see contemporary artworks installed among the ancient ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii, creating two art venues in stunning, historically resonant settings Over the next year,…
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Authentic Bahamas
Judith Baker enjoys the relaxing calm of these beautiful islands Nassau has a wealth of new hotels including the dramatic Baha Mar development which includes a 1800 room Grand Hyatt…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines takes you ‘closer’ in 2019/20, reaching 219 destinations in 75 countries
This award winner cruise company announces its 2019/2020 itineraries Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is excited to announce that, in 2019/20, its fleet of four smaller, more intimately-sized ocean ships –…
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Wind in the Wild West (Of the Canaries)
Adam Jacot de Boinod reports from Fuerteventura Make sure you pack layers. Sun hats and woolly hats. Jumpers and shawls. It’s a little warmer in the south but by the…
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The Highlights of Berlin
Peter Morrell and his wife explore Berlin on a shore excursion from Fred. Olsen’s cruise ship M.S. Balmoral My wife and I were on a Fred. Olsen Baltic cruise last…
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Culinary Germany – Taste before you Travel
As well as its richly deserved reputation for culture and beautiful scenery Germany is also an ideal destination for foodie travellers. Peter Morrell reports Most of you will have heard…
Editors' Picks
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Reliving the Dutch Golden Age
Posted on 14 April, 2018 | No CommentsWith the imminent opening of the Prized Possessions, Dutch Masterpieces from National Trust Houses exhibition at the Holburne Museum in Bath Peter Morrell goes to Holland to see where the... -
Horniman Museum and Gardens announces further details of new World Gallery
Posted on 10 April, 2018 | No CommentsOpening to the public on 29 June 2018, the same day on which the museum first opened 117 years ago in 1901 The new gallery will provide a beautiful and... -
Jane & Serge, Museum of Fine Arts, Calais. France
Posted on 10 April, 2018 | No CommentsA new exhibition of photographs of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, taken by her brother Andrew Birkin has just opened in Calais. Rupert Parker went to see it and met... -
Norwegian launches UK’s cheapest nonstop route to Texas
Posted on 9 April, 2018 | No CommentsAffordable fares from £169 one-way break current monopoly on direct London to Austin flights Norwegian, voted world’s best low-cost long-haul airline, is continuing its global expansion today by launching the... -
Fred. Olsen’s Brabant commences inaugural ‘European River Cruising’ programme
Posted on 6 April, 2018 | No CommentsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new 156-guest river ship, Brabant, has commenced its inaugural cruise season The first cruise is from Amsterdam, on a five-night ‘Springtime Dutch Discovery’ itinerary, calling at... -
South West Germany
Posted on 6 April, 2018 | No CommentsThe country’s culinary capital In Germany, the top foodie destination is SouthWest Germany. It boasts a quarter of the country’s Michelin starred restaurants – that is more than any other...
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