Brittany beckons for the adventurous – Brittany’s spectacular coastlines have long been a tourist magnet and this region of France, famous for its natural and cultural heritage, holds a special affection for visitors from the UK. There’s plenty to explore on land….and at sea, where diving among shipwrecks offers a unique opportunity to step back […]
Brittany beckons for the adventurous
Six of the best from Baden-Württemberg
Six of the best from Baden-Württemberg – Wherever you go in SouthWest Germany, the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg, you are never far from a grand palace, a romantic castle, half-timbered houses – and something outstanding to eat and drink. This is Germany’s most Michelin-star studded region. So if your stopping off for a simple coffee […]
Catalonia – a tourist magnet that’s distinctively different
Catalonia – a tourist magnet that’s distinctively different – Catalonia’s distinctive culture and language have been at the heart of serious political upheavals in recent times – but don’t let that put off a visit to this wonderful region. The Catalan Tourist Board has just unveiled an exciting Year of Culture for 2018 when visitors will be able to […]
Oradour-sur-Glane – where time stands still
Oradour-sur-Glane – where time stands still – “You should go to Oradour.” The advice came from a friend as I went through the itinerary for a forthcoming vacation to France. The ultimate destination was the Dordogne where a cosy gite near Saint-Cyprien was waiting to welcome us. En route we had decided to lay up […]
A Matisse master stroke
A Matisse master stroke – Opening at the Royal Academy of Art from 5 August to 15 November 2017, the sumptuous Henri Matisse exhibition ‘Matisse in the Studio’ offers a rare glimpse into the artist’s personal collection of objects from around the world with many of the exhibits originally adorning or painted in his studio […]
Diving the Costa Calida
Diving the Costa Calida – Spain’s Costa Calida in Murcia, offers a rich variety of diving experiences for the beginner or the skilled diver. The region’s seabed is blessed with a variety of marine life and flora, and numerous, fascinating historic shipwrecks, making the region’s seascapes exceptional places for diving. All offer the opportunity to […]
Discover Dior at Normandy’s Christian Dior Museum
Discover Dior at Normandy’s Christian Dior Museum – You would be hard pressed to find someone who didn’t know the name ‘Christian Dior’ or the fact that he was French. But did you know that the fashion legend was born and raised in Normandy? To celebrate the Dior fashion house’s seventieth anniversary this year, the […]
