Short Breaks Archive
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Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece
Posted on November 12, 2019 | No CommentsA 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... -
A Nourishing start to the New Year at Boringdon Hall
Posted on November 6, 2019 | No CommentsLuxury Devonshire country house hotel and spa Boringdon Hall is offering guests a ‘Nourishing New Year’ with the launch of a two-night health and wellness-focused stay, aimed at providing the... -
Menorca’s Artisanal Food Revolution
Posted on November 5, 2019 | No CommentsThe Balearic Island of Menorca introduces measures to preserve the destination’s ‘gastronomic ecosystem’ The Balearic Islands have long been recognised for their gastronomy which has evolved over time, taking influences... -
Seven Highlights of the Douro Vallery and Minho
Posted on October 30, 2019 | No CommentsPetra Shepherd discovers the charms of Northern Portugal Portugal was born in the north of the country with five distinct World Heritage UNESCO sites including the Historical Centre of Porto... -
An Autumn Feast of Culture in Holland
Posted on October 29, 2019 | No CommentsThis 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... -
Riga’s streets of art nouveau
Posted on October 19, 2019 | No CommentsJohn Westbrooke sees the architectural treasures of the Latvian capital Art Nouveau is usually thought of as a north European movement, Paris and Brussels rather than Rome. And yet some... -
Inspired by the East
Posted on October 16, 2019 | No CommentsA British Museum exhibition of Islamic and European art doesn’t quite achieve its aim, John Westbrooke writes These are hard times for Islam in the West, with every Muslim suspected... -
Step into Christmas with Pride of Britain Hotels
Posted on October 12, 2019 | No CommentsAs Christmas approaches, get into the spirit of the season at some of the UK’s finest hotels. Whether it’s a winter getaway to soak up the festivities or an indulgent... -
Southampton – A new foodie paradise
Posted on October 12, 2019 | No CommentsThere has been a lot of redevelopment in the city, which has included an explosion in the number of restaurants and other food outlets Celebrated as ‘the gateway to the... -
Tenby Blues Festival, Pembrokeshire 8 – 10 November 2019
Posted on October 12, 2019 | No CommentsTenby in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales will once again be rocking between 8 and 10 November when the Blues Festival takes place in venues all over town Headliners include Texas-born...