January’s Trippettes Feast of Barjols, in Provence. January may not be the most ‘conventional’ month to embark on your travels, but why not initiate your year’s travel itinerary with an experience like no other? Since 1350, the citizens of Barjols have celebrated the ‘Tripettes Feast of Barjols’ in the Provence region of France. This bizarre
World University Forum 2012 on the island of Rhodes. For any academics or educationally-minded travellers wanting an excuse to travel to Rhodes in the New Year, then learning about the 2012 World Universities Forum (WUF) that is being held at the University of Aegean, Rhodes, may be just the kind of excuse you need to
The Nice Carnival 2012 – Shake off winter blues in one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan of cities. Winters on the French Riviera are never that harsh, in fact compared to much of Europe; winter on the Cote d’Azur is mild, blessed with cloudless blue skies and star-studded nights. Given its privileged winter climate, a trip
Santiago de Compostela Carnival 2012 – A flood of colour amidst a land of glorious and green. Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia in the north west of Spain. This World Heritage City is famous for its monumental cathedral, being the final destination for the annual Saint James pilgrimage, and is a fine
Menorca in January – An experience not to be missed! Beat the post-Christmas, mid-winter blues by travelling to Menorca in January. Not only is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations significantly milder than much of Europe and almost definitely the UK during this time of year, but January is a particularly lively month to
Experience Andalucia like never before with the Andalucia Bike Race 2012. For those who have been to Andalucia in the months of February and March, the region is usally blessed with some fantastic weather. Unlike in the summer months when the temperatures are usually in the 30s and often 40s, late winter and early spring
Visit Crete on March 25, 2012 and experience the very essence of Greek culture with Greece Independence Day. Want to experience some true Greek traditions and culture in the most stunning of surroundings? Then why not head to the island of Crete on March 25 next year to witness Greece’s Independence Day. Each year this date
Salvatore Ferragamo: Inspirations and Vision exhibition – Just another reason to visit Florence in 2012! Until March 12, 2012, the ‘Salvatore Ferragamo: Inspirations and Visions’ exhibition will be held in the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence. The show explores the visions and inspirations that influenced the famous designer when he arrived in California in the mid-1910s
2012 is rapidly approaching and you may have started thinking about your next year’s holiday itinerary. With the onset of the warmer weather and the first of the buds beginning to bloom, spring can be a great time to make an escape to sunnier climes. With these thoughts in mind, the island of Malta can
Three reasons to visit the Lycian Coast and make it your 2012 holiday destination. Turkey’s Lycian Coast boasts a diverse range of ancient villages, a stunning coastline with sheltered bays, and jagged mountains flanked by fertile forests and dramatically rising 2000 metres above rocky headlands. Although despite its natural beauty, the Lycian Coast remains one
