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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Swinging London: A lifestyle revolution
Sandra Westbrooke enjoys a nostalgic visit to this new exhibition at London’s Fashion and Textile Museum It was in April 1966 that the world woke up to ‘Swinging London’ thanks…
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A Floating Showcase for British Art
Saga’s new ship Spirit of Discovery, which launches later this year, will feature a bold new initiative to exhibit more than 400 works of art created by British-based artists. Peter…
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Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
Sandra Westbrooke is entranced by the largest exhibition about the House of Dior ever staged in the UK “In the world today, haute couture is one of the last repositories…
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Arras Restaurant York – Review
While on a break in one of the UK’s most beautiful cities Peter Morrell and his wife discover this world class restaurant The talented British husband and wife team Adam…
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Kasbah Angour Hotel, Tahanaout, Marrakech
Neil Hennessy-Vass discovers the delights of Morocco and walking in the Atlas Mountains Some people dream of castles in the sky but Brit Paul Foulsham, a long time resident of…
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Pierre Bonnard: the Colour of Memory
Vivid images of the French artist at Tate Modern impress John Westbrooke The works of the French painter Pierre Bonnard have always been found attractive. There were big artistic retrospectives…
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Swiss Adventure in Piz Gloria
Neil Hennessy-Vass goes looking for Blofeld Switzerland has always offered the adventurous a playground of excitement and adrenaline. The filming 50 years ago of the James Bond film On Her…
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Lilu Light Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne holds its first ever Festival of Lights with 17 artistic installations around the city. Rupert Parker hits the highlights Lucerne is one of the most attractive Swiss cities, situated…
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Malta & Gozo
Neil Hennessy-Vass explores the rich cultural heritage of these two Mediterranean islands Having what’s widely considered the best port in the Mediterranean Malta has always been an island of interest,…
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7th Valletta International Baroque Festival, Malta
For 15 days in January Valletta is host to an International Baroque Music Festival. Rupert Parker went to listen to the opening concerts What better place than Valletta, a complete…
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Luxurious Lisbon
Adam Jacot de Boinod discovers the unique charms of Portugal’s Capital City ‘What beauties doth Lisboa first unfold,’ gasped Byron’s Childe Harold and certainly the city is highly reminiscent of…
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One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster
Actually, it was two, but then I wouldn’t have been able to use the line from that famous 1984 (is it really that old?) song by Murray Head! – Deborah…
Editors' Picks
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Guernsey Heritage Festival 2019
Guernsey Encounters – Throughout the Ages The Guernsey Heritage Festival takes over the Channel Island from 19 April to 10 May 2019 with the theme of Guernsey Encounters – Throughout…
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Rajasthan India
Neil Hennessy-Vass and his wife are captivated by this fascinating region India is a mystery that is waiting for you to solve. It comes in many flavours, colours, aromas and…
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Doreen Fletcher Paintings
Patricia Cleveland-Peck reviews this monograph, handsomely bound in cloth and containing many paintings never seen before, is a companion volume to East End Vernacular, also published by Spitalfields Life Books…
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The Dominican Republic Stages its 22nd Jazz Festival
Rupert Parker enjoys this very inclusive Caribbean music festival One of the biggest cultural events in the Caribbean, the DR Jazz Festival is quite unlike any other. It’s staged in…
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Cruising the Canals of Burgundy
Simon Narracott enjoys the food, wine and culture aboard MS Jeanine in this beautiful region of France If you want a truly luxurious and personalized boating experience, without the crowds,…
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Discover the cultural delights of the Black Sea
Fred. Olsen’s latest 2020 cruise with FREE onboard spend Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new 28-night ‘Black Sea Discovery with the Med’ sailing, aboard 880-guest Boudicca, is the latest of…
Latest Headlines
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Swinging London: A lifestyle revolution
Sandra Westbrooke enjoys a nostalgic visit to this new exhibition at London’s Fashion and Textile Museum It was in April 1966 that the world woke up to ‘Swinging London’ thanks…
-
A Floating Showcase for British Art
Saga’s new ship Spirit of Discovery, which launches later this year, will feature a bold new initiative to exhibit more than 400 works of art created by British-based artists. Peter…
-
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
Sandra Westbrooke is entranced by the largest exhibition about the House of Dior ever staged in the UK “In the world today, haute couture is one of the last repositories…
-
Arras Restaurant York – Review
While on a break in one of the UK’s most beautiful cities Peter Morrell and his wife discover this world class restaurant The talented British husband and wife team Adam…
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Silver Travel Advisor February Prize Draw
Silver Travel Advisor, the voice of mature travellers, is where you can find a wealth of information, impartial reviews, hints and tips about travel for the over 50’s, covering holidays…
-
Kasbah Angour Hotel, Tahanaout, Marrakech
Neil Hennessy-Vass discovers the delights of Morocco and walking in the Atlas Mountains Some people dream of castles in the sky but Brit Paul Foulsham, a long time resident of…
-
Pierre Bonnard: the Colour of Memory
Vivid images of the French artist at Tate Modern impress John Westbrooke The works of the French painter Pierre Bonnard have always been found attractive. There were big artistic retrospectives…
-
Swiss Adventure in Piz Gloria
Neil Hennessy-Vass goes looking for Blofeld Switzerland has always offered the adventurous a playground of excitement and adrenaline. The filming 50 years ago of the James Bond film On Her…
-
Lilu Light Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne holds its first ever Festival of Lights with 17 artistic installations around the city. Rupert Parker hits the highlights Lucerne is one of the most attractive Swiss cities, situated…
-
Malta & Gozo
Neil Hennessy-Vass explores the rich cultural heritage of these two Mediterranean islands Having what’s widely considered the best port in the Mediterranean Malta has always been an island of interest,…