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Prestige Holidays offers springtime packages to coincide with the launch of a major new film release and Guernsey’s ‘Occupation Liberation’ Heritage Festival 2018…
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Prestige Holidays offers springtime packages to coincide with the launch of a major new film release and Guernsey’s ‘Occupation Liberation’ Heritage Festival 2018…
Responsible tourism specialist Village Ways introduces Bhutan, the last great Himalayan kingdom and a little-visited and enigmatic country. New for this year is a 13-day Villages and Valleys of Bhutan itinerary…
From 5 May to 16 September, impressive constructions of contemporary artists and architects from around the world will appear in public spaces…
It is particularly rewarding escaping to somewhere completely different, even for just a short while, and for this reason Inntravel introduces a whole host of new Slow short breaks, each…
From skiing in Austria and the French Alps to trekking in Sri Lanka and painting classes in Tuscany, here is this week’s selection of holiday offers, late availability and ideas…
The Republic of Estonia was born on 24 February 1918. As the country prepares to celebrates the 100th anniversary this year through art, film and theatre, there’s never been a…
Authentic Adventures, the creative travel specialists in worldwide painting, singing, walking and sightseeing holidays, have launched a new website with a new collection of inspirational small group, special interest holidays…
Giant red pumpkins, the best whirlpools in the world, an island full of rabbits and foot stomping noodles, the Setouchi region (Japan’s inland sea) is full of unusual activities and…
Friday 16 sees the UK premier of Golden Globe winner Lady Bird,a coming of age story following Christine (Lady Bird) as she struggles through the final year of her Catholic high…
Linear, low-level buildings, pops of colour and perfectly manicured gardens are synonymous with the Californian desert oasis, Greater Palm Springs, which will celebrate its mid-century architecture throughout Modernism Week, taking…
Intrepid Travel has just launched six new tours specifically designed for solo parents and their children. A first of its kind, the experiential travel company says it is long overdue…
From Athens and Madrid to Sweden and Estonia, here are some of the special Easter holiday ideas provided to Travel Begins at 40 by Travel PR…
They may still be sweeping up the beads from this week’s New Orleans Mardi Gras parade, but that doesn’t mean there’s any lull in the city’s celebration schedule. …
From Scotland and Paris to Sicily and Ethiopia, check out this week’s selection of holiday offers, late availability and ideas from Travel PR…
Throughout 2018 and into next year, the Belgian city of Antwerp will see a host of exciting cultural events, from Flemish Masters and diamonds to jazz, dance and theatre…
An exuberant city full of spectacular baroque architecture, as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there are many things to do in Stockholm, especially in its old town, Gamla Stan, and its…
National Maritime Museum Cornwall will present a major new exhibition, Titanic Stories, which will examine the stories of the Titanic’s momentous sinking on 15 April 1912, re-appraising many of the…
The birthplace of Western civilisation doesn’t disappoint when it comes to culture and art. If you love heritage, you’ll find historical sites and museums all over the country. But staying…
2017 was a great year for Abu Dhabi with the destination welcoming the brand new Louvre Abu Dhabi in November. Here is our look ahead to some of the highlights…
The Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2018 has taken place with Canada clinching Top Country spot and Kyrgyzstan as this year’s Top Emerging Destination…
From Venice to the Shetlands and Talinn to Bohemia, check out this week’s selection of holiday offers, late availability and ideas from our friends at Travel PR…
From Galicia’s Lighthouse Way to the glory of the Italian Lakes, take a well-earned walk with On Foot Holidays – Galicia, Yorkshire, the Italian Lakes and Camino de Santiago…
Love is in the air in England as we approach Valentine’s Day – the perfect excuse to get soppy and whisper sweet nothings…
Pura Aventura, best known for its tailor-made authentic travel adventures to Latin America and Spain, are launching a brand new destination for 2018 – Portugal…
For many an appreciation of the culture of the country or community that you visit on your holidays is a major part of the travelling experience, especially for the more mature traveller.
Whether you are taking a short city break to Amsterdam or Paris, or going on a longer trip to a distant and exciting land, your experience is enriched by an appreciation of the local culture.
Ideally, time your trip to coincide with a major festival. At Travel Begins at 40 we have a whole section devoted to some of the most colourful and spectacular festivals from around the world. So whether it is the whirling dervishes of Konya, Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, the Tsagaan Sar in Mongolia or Benin’s Voodoo Festival that tickles your cultural fancy, let us guide your way.
Visiting an unfamiliar country can lead to a bit of a cultural shock, but don’t let this put you off making that special journey. Often it is when we leave our comfort zone that we reap most rewards.
Not that we always have to travel that far to have a rich and rewarding cultural experience. Hull is the current city of culture in the UK, and a trip there can be a surprisingly rewarding experience. Enjoy it.