Cultural Holidays Archive
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The Dominican Republic Stages its 22nd Jazz Festival
Posted on December 18, 2018 | No CommentsRupert 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... -
Cruising the Canals of Burgundy
Posted on December 13, 2018 | No CommentsSimon 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,... -
Discover the cultural delights of the Black Sea
Posted on December 13, 2018 | No CommentsFred. 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... -
Hotel 100 Torri, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy
Posted on December 7, 2018 | No CommentsPatricia Cleveland-Peck finds very comfortable accommodation on this historic town Ascoli Piceno is an ideal city from which to explore the southern part of Le Marche, a wonderful area which... -
Portugal, wine and art: 2019 Travel Trends
Posted on November 28, 2018 | No CommentsViking Cruise has announced its predicted travel and cruise trends for 2019 based on booking patterns and customer insights Here is a summary of the key trends Destination Portugal Once... -
Kentucky: Gateway to the South
Posted on November 25, 2018 | No CommentsNeil Hennessy-Vass enjoys the horse racing, bourbon, music and history of a sporting legend in this fascinating U.S. state It would be hard to find a state in America that... -
The Abbey Hotel and Koffman and Mr White’s Restaurant in Bath
Posted on November 23, 2018 | No CommentsPeter Morrell and his wife stay at a boutique hotel which boasts a restaurant recently opened by two of the world’s most famous chefs After a busy autumn my wife... -
Gainsborough’s Family Album
Posted on November 23, 2018 | No CommentsIntimate family portraits by a “likeness man” impress John Westbrooke Thomas Gainsborough was one of the foremost portrait painters in 18th-century England, though he didn’t really want to be. He... -
Fred. Olsen offers guests a second chance to experience record-breaking Corinth Canal sailing in early launch of 2021 cruise
Posted on November 18, 2018 | No CommentsFred. Olsen is offering guests the chance to relive history in 2021 as it launches its second sailing of the Corinth Canal, with the cruise line set to break a... -
I am Ashurbanipal
Posted on November 18, 2018 | No CommentsAn ancient king who ruled with an iron fist, but could do his sums, fascinates John Westbrooke Ashurbanipal was not a modest man, and didn’t need to be. “I am...