Short Breaks Archive
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Amiens in France
Posted on June 14, 2019 | No CommentsLiz Gill tours on an eco-friendly boat around the area, which has a rich history, a sombre past and a strong literary connection Anyone saddened by not being able to... -
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca wears its poppies with pride on The Royal British Legion’s ‘D-Day 75 Voyage of Remembrance’
Posted on June 5, 2019 | No CommentsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca set sail on one of the most poignant and moving journeys in its history on Sunday 2nd June 2019, on The Royal British Legion’s historic... -
Catalan Tourist Board promotes its cultural tourism offering in the UK
Posted on June 5, 2019 | No CommentsPeter Morrell hears about the plans for Catalonia’s Year of Cultural Tourism 2019 Six new cultural routes unveiled Unique street murals in London and Manchester by renowned Barcelona artist Sergio... -
Waitress – Review of the Broadway Production
Posted on June 2, 2019 | No CommentsPetra Shepherd likes what’s on the menu at this sassy and upbeat musical If you’re a musical theatre fan, no trip to New York would be complete without taking in... -
Eliot Hodgkin and Madame de Pompadour in the Frame
Posted on June 1, 2019 | No CommentsOnce again Waddesdon is bringing us something new and something old. Neil Hennessy-Vass reports This excellent country house that offers a permanent collection of note, as well as splendid grounds,... -
Travel and Culture: Ten Reasons to go to Weimar, Germany…
Posted on May 30, 2019 | No CommentsThe film heritage of the Weimar Republic is currently being celebrated at the British Film Institute (running until end June), in a joint collaboration with the Philharmonia and Tate Modern... -
Eating Siena, Tuscany
Posted on May 25, 2019 | No CommentsLong in the shadow of Florence, Siena’s gothic architecture makes it one of Italy’s best preserved medieval cities and it serves up distinctive Tuscan cuisine, Rupert Parker gets a taste... -
Italian Events Newsletter – Summer 2019
Posted on May 22, 2019 | No CommentsFrom the Italian National Tourist Board in London Read all about the wealth of events that are taking place all over Italy this year For more information about Italy go... -
Slow Fish, Genoa Italy
Posted on May 22, 2019 | No CommentsHeld every two years in Genoa, the ninth edition of Slow Fish had the theme “The Sea: A Common Good”. Rupert Parker was there Slow Food was founded by Carlo... -
Barcelona – A City of Culture and History
Posted on May 21, 2019 | No CommentsPeter Morrell discovers a tour in the city based on his favourite book – The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón The Shadow of the Wind (l’Ombra del...