Short Breaks Archive
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VISITFLANDERS launches a “Stay at Home Museum” concept
Posted on April 6, 2020 | No CommentsGhent’s Fine Arts Museum offers an exclusive personal tour of their Van Eyck exhibition For many art aficionados, the closure of Ghent’s ‘Van Eyck: An Optical Revolution’ was devastating. The... -
Parmigiano Reggiano
Posted on April 1, 2020 | No CommentsIf you’ve only ever tasted the powdery stuff you get in packets in supermarkets, then real parmesan is a revelation. Rupert Parker visits a dairy in Emilia Romagna where they... -
The Crown Jewels and the ping pong ball
Posted on March 19, 2020 | No CommentsSandra Westbrooke discovers the truth behind the bling When plans were being made for the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales, some 50 years ago, there was a... -
The Rebuilding of Flanders Fields
Posted on March 9, 2020 | No CommentsDuring World War I the Westhoek area of Flanders was flattened by artillery fire. In 2020 numerous events are taking place to tell the story of how it was rebuilt.... -
The Cavendish London launches Gauguin and the Impressionists package
Posted on March 3, 2020 | No CommentsThe Cavendish London has launched its new Gauguin and the Impressionists package in partnership with the Royal Academy of Arts Located a three-minute walk from the hotel, based within Burlington... -
British Baroque: Power and Illusion
Posted on March 3, 2020 | No CommentsJohn Westbrooke on a nearly forgotten art movement from Stuart days Tate Britain’s latest exhibition claims to be the only one ever held anywhere on the subject. Maybe that’s because... -
News from The Netherlands – March 2020
Posted on February 28, 2020 | No CommentsCurrent and future events and exhibitions Big Ferry Fortnight 2020 until 12 March 2020 The annual celebration promoting ferry travel began in February. A chance to discover what’s onboard... -
St. Moritz Gourmet Festival, Switzerland
Posted on February 28, 2020 | No CommentsEvery January, this Swiss Gourmet Festival brings together extraordinary chefs from all over the world and the 2020 version is an all-female affair. Rupert Parker got to taste their dishes... -
OMG! Van Eyck Was Here – Ghent
Posted on February 14, 2020 | No CommentsThe 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... -
The Forest Side to welcome line-up of Michelin-starred chefs for Feasting February
Posted on January 23, 2020 | No CommentsGrasmere’s The Forest Side will be celebrating some of Europe’s best restaurants this February by hosting an exclusive series of Michelin-starred chefs from across England and the Nordics The Michelin-starred,...