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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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The Historic Heart of England
Peter Morrell and his wife enjoy the comforts of Ye Olde Bell Hotel and explore the cultural attractions of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire With the excitement of Christmas over and a…
Featured Stories
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OMG! Van Eyck Was Here – Ghent
The city of Ghent in Flanders is celebrating the life and works of the 15th-century artist Jan Van Eyck. Peter Morrell reports on the exciting range of activities taking place…
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Henley Festival 2020 Programme Announced
Featuring Music, Comedy, Art and Food from 8th-12th July 2020 Henley Festival, the UK’s most glamorous festival, and winner of Headline Performance of the Year in 2016 returns to its…
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Restoration Stories – Review by Patricia Cleveland-Peck
Patina and Paint in Old London Houses by Philippa Stockley with photography by Charlie Hopkinson This attractive book tells the stories of the restoration of sixteen, mainly Georgian, houses in…
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Going Upriver in The Gambia, Africa
Rupert Parker gets a taste of the real Africa by travelling up the Gambia River and discovers stone circles, chimps and epic birdlife The Gambia is firmly on the map…
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Snapshots of Japan
After a trip to this fascinating country Adam Jacot de Boinod reports on a wide range of hotels, restaurants and cultural experiences Determined to immerse myself in Japanese modernity I…
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Croatia’s Gulf of Kvarner and the Islands
The Gulf of Kvarner contains a number of attractive islands and Krk, the largest, is connected to Rijeka, Croatia’s main port, by bridge. Rupert Parker spends a few days exploring…
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Georgia on My Mind
“Hit the Road Jack”, said Ray Charles, so Rupert Parker does just that and discovers the places where Otis Redding, Little Richard, The Allman Brothers and many other Georgian musicians…
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Pre-Raphaelite Sisters Exhibition
A gallery restores formerly marginal figures to the spotlight, reports John Westbrooke The National Portrait Gallery’s latest exhibition plans to tell the untold story of the women of the Pre-Raphaelite…
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George IV: Art & Spectacle
John Westbrooke on a notorious king and great collector King George IV seems to have felt an affinity with his predecessor, Charles I. Both were men of taste who built…
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MiFi Device with Data Sim for Travel
This tiny device gives your phone unfettered access to the internet, avoiding data roaming charges, although you’ll have to pay in advance. Rupert Parker tried it out in China One…
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A Divine Finca in Andalucia
Adam Jacot de Boinod spends time relaxing at Finca La Donaira near Montecorto in southern Spain When arriving late at night, it’s always worth the suspended joy of opening, like…
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On the Road in Hunan, China
Hunan is famous as the birthplace of Mao Zedong but Rupert Parker discovers that it’s also a place of natural wonders, its landscape inspiring James Cameron’s movie Avatar Hunan is…
Editors' Picks
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Van Eyck. An Optical Revolution Exhibition
An exceptional loan from the National Gallery in London is being restored for next year’s ‘Van Eyck’ exhibition in Ghent (Belgium) On 1 February 2020, the exhibition ‘Van Eyck….
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The Southern Shores of Norway
Norway is synonymous with deep fjords and rugged mountains, but the country’s south coast is a gentler affair. Rupert Parker takes a leisurely drive, gets on his bike and pushes…
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Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao, China
A brand new hotel, on the outskirts of the city, makes for a relaxing stay, after a hard day’s sightseeing. Rupert Parker checks in I’m a traveller who always likes…
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Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece
A hi-tech but unsatisfactory exhibition marks a 500th anniversary, John Westbrooke writes It’s 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man, still best known as…
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TUTANKHAMUN Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh – Saatchi Gallery, London 2nd Nov-3rd May
Patricia Cleveland-Peck has an unforgettable experience when she sees this exciting new exhibition “Wonderful things!” such was Howard Carter’s exclamation when asked what he could see when, in 1922, he…
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An Autumn Feast of Culture in Holland
This year marks the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death and to mark the occasion museums are holding exhibitions to showcase the master and other painters’ skills and talents. Peter Morrell…
Latest Headlines
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OMG! Van Eyck Was Here – Ghent
The city of Ghent in Flanders is celebrating the life and works of the 15th-century artist Jan Van Eyck. Peter Morrell reports on the exciting range of activities taking place…
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Henley Festival 2020 Programme Announced
Featuring Music, Comedy, Art and Food from 8th-12th July 2020 Henley Festival, the UK’s most glamorous festival, and winner of Headline Performance of the Year in 2016 returns to its…
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Restoration Stories – Review by Patricia Cleveland-Peck
Patina and Paint in Old London Houses by Philippa Stockley with photography by Charlie Hopkinson This attractive book tells the stories of the restoration of sixteen, mainly Georgian, houses in…
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Going Upriver in The Gambia, Africa
Rupert Parker gets a taste of the real Africa by travelling up the Gambia River and discovers stone circles, chimps and epic birdlife The Gambia is firmly on the map…
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Snapshots of Japan
After a trip to this fascinating country Adam Jacot de Boinod reports on a wide range of hotels, restaurants and cultural experiences Determined to immerse myself in Japanese modernity I…
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Croatia’s Gulf of Kvarner and the Islands
The Gulf of Kvarner contains a number of attractive islands and Krk, the largest, is connected to Rijeka, Croatia’s main port, by bridge. Rupert Parker spends a few days exploring…
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Georgia on My Mind
“Hit the Road Jack”, said Ray Charles, so Rupert Parker does just that and discovers the places where Otis Redding, Little Richard, The Allman Brothers and many other Georgian musicians…
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Pre-Raphaelite Sisters Exhibition
A gallery restores formerly marginal figures to the spotlight, reports John Westbrooke The National Portrait Gallery’s latest exhibition plans to tell the untold story of the women of the Pre-Raphaelite…
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George IV: Art & Spectacle
John Westbrooke on a notorious king and great collector King George IV seems to have felt an affinity with his predecessor, Charles I. Both were men of taste who built…
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MiFi Device with Data Sim for Travel
This tiny device gives your phone unfettered access to the internet, avoiding data roaming charges, although you’ll have to pay in advance. Rupert Parker tried it out in China One…