Fairytale landscapes of the Rhine Valley – Painter William Turner is regarded as one of the fathers of Rhine romanticism. His paintings are ambassadors for the Middle Rhine Valley, which, with its high density of castles, sloped vineyards and the various localities on the narrow banks, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The […]
Fairytale landscapes of the Rhine Valley
Paddling through the Yukon
Paddling through the Yukon – For a boatload of reasons, journeys on the Yukon’s rivers are a favourite on any number of “best of” lists. The Yukon, home to an unusually high number of Canadian heritage rivers, is a paddler’s paradise offering world class canoeing, kayaking and whitewater rafting on pristine wilderness rivers. If your […]
Cycle Ireland with this excellent guide
Cycle Ireland with this excellent guide – Huge investment into the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland’s West coast in recent years has made it a world class destination for cycling holidays. A new eBook ‘Ireland: The Essential Cycling Guide’ explains exactly what Ireland has to offer, and contains all the information you’ll ever need to […]
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 […]
National History Museum back with a splash
National History Museum back with a splash – The Natural History Museum’s spectacular Hintze Hall reopens to the public at 10am on July 14. This summer showcases the Museum’s transformation into a Natural History Museum for the future. Plunging through the heart of Museum’s main hall, a gigantic blue whale skeleton will lead a cast […]
River cruise savings with National Holidays
River cruise savings with National Holidays – National Holidays is offering £250 per person off the price of a ten-day Rhine and Alsace river cruise for departures on the 6 or 13 June 2017 The holiday was £939 and now starts from £689 per person, a 26% reduction in price. It includes visits to Cologne, […]