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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Win a two night stay for two at the Nira Caledonia In Edinburgh
This superb prize of a break in this luxury hotel, situated in the heart of historic Edinburgh, is brought to you courtesy of Silver Travel Advisor. Silver Travel Advisor is…
Featured Stories
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SLOW TRAIN TO SWITZERLAND by Diccon Bewes
Book review by Patricia Cleveland-Peck It may have been that remark by Orson Welles in The Third Man about Switzerland’s having had five hundred years of democracy and peace and…
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A Gulet Tour Along the Turkish Coast
Walk Ancient Tracks with Classical Sites WALKING IN LYCIA – 9-20 OCTOBER – Save £500 Explore Turkey’s Lycian coast on a traditional fully crewed gulet to hike ancient tracks and…
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Gold, Frankincense and Trade
New itinerary – in Oman & Jordan with Jon Baines Tours Tour dates: November 4 – 17, 2014 Follow the Frankincense Trail through two ancient countries where historical and architectural…
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Adventures in wine – New Tuscany feasting weekend
Plus wines, truffle hunting, vineyard picnics and hands-on champagne blending Fans of high quality boutique wines and the stories behind them can enjoy a year of bright new discoveries with…
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LIFESTYLE ITALY BULLETIN 2014 – No. 2
From the Italian National Tourist Board in London The aim of “Lifestyle Italy” is to list recent openings of hotels, hotel re-openings, new services in existing hotels, restaurants and shops…
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Florida Gulf Coast islands prepare for a country music takeover
The first Songwriter Fest 26 – 28 September 2014 This autumn, Florida’s Gulf Coast will become a hub for country music as The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel celebrates…
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An Historic First
Crystal Cruises to Sail Elusive Northwest Passage in 2016 The “World’s Best” Crystal Cruises is introducing a new expedition-style voyage traversing the Arctic Ocean via the legendary Northwest Passage –…
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Knight Life
Sitting squarely in the centre of the Med, Malta boasts a classic island mix of golden beaches and azure waters. But that’s not all. Its prehistoric sites, crusader-built capital and…
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Visit China’s newly listed World Heritage Sites with Wendy Wu Tours
China travel specialist Wendy Wu Tours now features even more World Heritage listed sites following the announcement that the World Heritage Committee has added three more Chinese sites to the…
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The UK’s most unique festival returns with best ever line-up
The Voewood Festival is back 15th – 17th August 2014 Musicians Peter Hook, Midge Ure, Glen Matlock and Paul Young and multi award-winning novelist Eimear McBride are just some of…
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ELEMENTAL at the Portland Gallery
An Exhibition of Sculpture by David Williams-Ellis 3rd – 23rd December 2014 The internationally celebrated sculptor, David Williams-Ellis’s eagerly anticipated solo sculpture exhibition, ELEMENTAL, will now be taking place from…
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Walking on Sunshine
Not only the name of the recent romcom movie but a very apt description of Puglia, the beautiful region of Italy where it was filmed For those who don’t know,…
Editors' Picks
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SLOW TRAIN TO SWITZERLAND by Diccon Bewes
Posted on 28 July, 2014 | No CommentsBook review by Patricia Cleveland-Peck It may have been that remark by Orson Welles in The Third Man about Switzerland’s having had five hundred years of democracy and peace and... -
A Gulet Tour Along the Turkish Coast
Posted on 25 July, 2014 | No CommentsWalk Ancient Tracks with Classical Sites WALKING IN LYCIA – 9-20 OCTOBER – Save £500 Explore Turkey’s Lycian coast on a traditional fully crewed gulet to hike ancient tracks and... -
Gold, Frankincense and Trade
Posted on 25 July, 2014 | No CommentsNew itinerary – in Oman & Jordan with Jon Baines Tours Tour dates: November 4 – 17, 2014 Follow the Frankincense Trail through two ancient countries where historical and architectural... -
A Night at the Cinema in 1914
Posted on 23 July, 2014 | No CommentsPeter Morrell previews a new compilation of early films from the BFI National Archive with music by Stephen Horne Opening on 1 August 2014 at BFI Southbank and selected cinemas... -
Adventures in wine – New Tuscany feasting weekend
Posted on 20 July, 2014 | No CommentsPlus wines, truffle hunting, vineyard picnics and hands-on champagne blending Fans of high quality boutique wines and the stories behind them can enjoy a year of bright new discoveries with... -
LIFESTYLE ITALY BULLETIN 2014 – No. 2
Posted on 20 July, 2014 | No CommentsFrom the Italian National Tourist Board in London The aim of “Lifestyle Italy” is to list recent openings of hotels, hotel re-openings, new services in existing hotels, restaurants and shops...
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