Cultural Holidays Archive
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A wealth of things to see and do just over the Channel
Posted on October 24, 2018 | No CommentsWith ferries no longer running from the UK to Boulogne the town tends to be overlooked by visitors arriving at Calais. But it is only half an hour down the... -
New David Starkey exhibition at Hever Castle tells the story of the Tudors and reveals the risks of royal marriages
Posted on October 18, 2018 | No CommentsPeter Morrell pays a visit and sees the newly acquired portrait of Elizabeth Woodville on public display for first time Visitors to Hever Castle will from 4 October 2018 be... -
Quito
Posted on October 8, 2018 | No CommentsNeil Hennessy-Vass finds a rich heritage, good food and lots of scenic interest in the world’s second highest capital Getting to Quito the capital of Ecuador takes a little while... -
Grown up Ibiza
Posted on October 6, 2018 | No CommentsThe White Island goes Luxe. Judith Baker explores Away from the clubs, the music and the frenetic party scene that defines modern-day Ibiza, this beautiful Spanish Island is developing a... -
Solo in the Maldives – resort vs local island?
Posted on October 6, 2018 | No CommentsThere’s a clear winner for me and you might be surprised which it is. Deborah Ives answers the question I first visited the Maldives three years ago when I went... -
Backwaters previews 2019 Cruise-Tour Holidays to the Heart Of France
Posted on October 4, 2018 | No CommentsSpecialist operator increases day-cruise offering with the introduction of short breaks and themed itineraries exploring France’s network of hidden inland waterways from £395PP for a two night trip The chance... -
Hiroshima and Setouchi, Japan
Posted on October 1, 2018 | No CommentsIf you’ve already done Tokyo and travelled to Kyoto, then it’s worth travelling further west to the Setouchi region, situated around the Seto inland sea. There are more than 350... -
A Culinary and Cultural Break in Goring on Thames
Posted on September 23, 2018 | No CommentsPeter Morrell and his wife enjoy superb food, a well appointed room and outstanding hospitality at The Miller of Mansfield restaurant and hotel which is surrounded with a wealth of... -
Courtauld Impressionists from Monet to Cézanne
Posted on September 20, 2018 | No CommentsThe highlights from two great collections impress John Westbrooke Galleries putting on exhibitions sometimes scour the world for appropriate artistic works to display… and sometimes they just go down the... -
Fully Immersed in Fuschlsee
Posted on September 19, 2018 | No CommentsThe province of Salzburgerland is to Austrians what Lakes Como and Maggiore are to the Italians and the Lake District is to us Brits: a refuge, a delight and a...