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The basin of the Dordogne River is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Recognised for its well-preserved natural setting and exc...
06/12/2021

The basin of the Dordogne River is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Recognised for its well-preserved natural setting and exceptional cultural heritage, it’s a place of graceful beauty. Medieval castles, ominous and forbidding, perch on limestone cliffs. Unchanged for centuries, they continue to guard the sweeping waters, miles of forest, and tiny villages that lay below them.

There are few better ways to take in the scene than on a ‘Gabarre’.

The 19th-century stone-tiled Marqueyssac Castle is perched on a limestone cliff, just above the Dordogne River. But rema...
06/12/2021

The 19th-century stone-tiled Marqueyssac Castle is perched on a limestone cliff, just above the Dordogne River. But remarkably the great views are not its main selling point. In 1860, the owner began planting boxwood trees in the garden of the castle. Today there are over 150,000, each hand-crafted into a mesmerising array of sweeping contours and interlocking forms making Marqueyssac gardens a must-see on any Dordogne itinerary.

The most impressive structure of hedges surrounds the house, but the entire rocky limestone summit is worth exploring. Walking paths head past rockeries, cute huts and a series of arches. To the west, views of Beynac Castle dominate the landscape, while to the south, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle stands much as it did hundreds of years ago.

Founded in the 9th century by monks trying to hide religious relics, Sarlat-la-Canéda was established a few kilometres a...
06/12/2021

Founded in the 9th century by monks trying to hide religious relics, Sarlat-la-Canéda was established a few kilometres away from the busy Dordogne River to maintain secrecy. However, its strange position in a dell with few natural defences, hasn’t stopped it from thriving.

Today, the pedestrianised centre is rich with 14th-century architecture. Saint-Sacerdoce Cathedral with its mix of architectural styles dating from the 9th century is fascinating, as is the Lantern of the Dead next door.

Familiar with troubles throughout its long history, Château de Biron began as a fortification castle in the 12th century...
06/12/2021

Familiar with troubles throughout its long history, Château de Biron began as a fortification castle in the 12th century before being transformed with renaissance comforts in the 15th century. After the French Revolution, it fell into neglect until it was purchased by the French state who cleaned it up and open the doors to the public.

There’s a beautiful chapel on the grounds built over 2 levels so the nobility could be closer to heaven. In the main building, tapestries adorn huge stone walls and contemporary art exhibitions are displayed under vaulted ceilings.

On 12 September 1940, just south of Montignac, four boys followed their dog down a narrow entrance and into a cave. Insi...
06/12/2021

On 12 September 1940, just south of Montignac, four boys followed their dog down a narrow entrance and into a cave. Inside, they discovered one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world. The entire cave structure (named Lascaux) is packed with paintings, mostly of animals and well over 1,000 engravings. Evidence suggests the paintings are around 21,000 years old, making them one of the oldest cave paintings ever discovered.

Today, there are four versions of Lascaux. The original cave has been closed to the public since 1963 due to damage. A copy of the original works was painstakingly created in 1983 (Lascaux II) and another mobile copy (Lascaux III) is transported around the world.

If you don’t fancy mingling with the masses, however, Munich is a fantastic city to enjoy all year round. Among its most...
03/12/2021

If you don’t fancy mingling with the masses, however, Munich is a fantastic city to enjoy all year round. Among its most popular attractions are the Marienplatz center square, where you will find the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall), Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), and Mariensäule (St. Mary column). For more than a hundred years, the Glockenspiel in the tower balcony of the Neues Rathaus has entertained visitors with twirling figurines representing stories of Munich’s history. The 10-minute show runs daily at 11:00, 12:00, and in the summer months, 17:00. At the top of the 85-meter-high tower, an observation deck offers spectacular views over the city. Meanwhile, in the cellar vault of the Neues Rathaus, the 150-year-old Ratskeller restaurant serves delicious traditional German food.

You can either hop inside one of three cable cars or take the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn mountain railway. The latter begin...
03/12/2021

You can either hop inside one of three cable cars or take the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn mountain railway. The latter begins its journey at the Garmisch Zugspitzbahnhof and ends at the Zugspitzplatt glacier station; stopping at intermediate stations along the way. Meanwhile, the world record-breaking cable car brings visitors to the summit in just 10 minutes. Once at the top, you can enjoy jaw-dropping 360-degree views and dine at one of the three restaurants located at different stops. With a plethora of ski resorts located nearby, Zugspitze is also a great option if you fancy a winter vacation and some action on the slopes.

You might feel like you’ve stepped into the pages of your favorite childhood fairy tale when you visit the dreamy German...
03/12/2021

You might feel like you’ve stepped into the pages of your favorite childhood fairy tale when you visit the dreamy German town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Located in the Franconia region of Bavaria, on the popular Romantic Road, the town is famous for its stunning medieval architecture. Half-timbered houses line the cobblestone streets of the old town which overlooks the Tauber River. While strolling through this charming setting and along the town walls, you will discover several preserved gatehouses and towers, old medieval museums, and churches.

The Plitvice Lakes can be found on Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coast, just lingering on the border between Zadar and the nati...
02/12/2021

The Plitvice Lakes can be found on Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coast, just lingering on the border between Zadar and the nation’s capital, Zagreb.

These lakes consist of 16 bodies of water that are all joined together by a variety of cascading waterfalls and fascinating bridges, flanked by age-old emerald forests that hold wildlife aplenty: birds, wolves, bears, and more!

From major events taking place, to new flight routes opening up beautiful places and highly anticipated movie releases b...
23/11/2021

From major events taking place, to new flight routes opening up beautiful places and highly anticipated movie releases bringing Hollywood-worthy locations to our holiday wish lists, there are many reasons to get excited about travelling in 2022.

In sport, the FIFA World Cup in Qatar will put the Middle Eastern country under the spotlight - but with its ultra-modern architecture influenced by Islamic design and thriving arts and culture scene, you might wish to discover the destination before the football crowds arrive.

Closer to home, Holland will host the magnificent Floriade Expo. With its timely eco-theme of ‘growing green cities’ and fascinating floral exhibitions, we'll have six months to soak up the horticultural marvels at this once-in-a-decade attraction.

For beach-lovers, one classic Caribbean island has become easier to reach from the UK with a new flight route from Virgin Atlantic that winter sun fans will appreciate. In fact, there are two Caribbean beauty spots on our radar for 2022.

When it comes to hopping over to the continent for a city break, a new European Capital of Culture offers a photogenic destination you might have previously overlooked. Its tree-lined promenades and historic architecture are worth the low-cost flight.

Here on home soil, we’ve got our eyes on the foodie city hosting the Commonwealth Games. And there's countryside close to Edinburgh with a host of new openings and glorious coastal views.

If ever there was a year to visit the Netherlands, it's 2022 when the Floriade floral spectacle takes place, with its ti...
23/11/2021

If ever there was a year to visit the Netherlands, it's 2022 when the Floriade floral spectacle takes place, with its timely eco-theme of ‘growing green cities’. Held every 10 years, the Floriade Expo returns for six months from April to October and will bring an array of unique and fascinating exhibitions to Almere, near Amsterdam.

With a focus on imagining sustainable, city living for the future, you can expect inspiring gardens, workshops and exhibitions mixed with striking attractions and tasting sessions. The 150-acre site is also where 300 eco-homes have been built, with plans for the area to be turned into a green residential neighbourhood of 660 homes, so if you're after a sustainably-focused holiday destination for 2022, Holland is the place worth considering.

Fresh from its Olympic and Paralympic success, Japan is a dream holiday destination that should be firmly on your list f...
23/11/2021

Fresh from its Olympic and Paralympic success, Japan is a dream holiday destination that should be firmly on your list for 2022. This year, however, it's time to go beyond Tokyo and explore the country's rural side. Japan's newest bullet train route, Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, is set to open between Nagasaki and Saga in autumn 2022. This will help speed up Nagasaki connections from the current Kyushu bullet train line that comes into Fukuoka from Tokyo.

The trains themselves will be called kamome meaning 'seagull,' following the popularity of lockdown video game franchise, Ghost of Tsushima, which is set on the stunning archipelagos surrounding the city of Nagasaki. Over the next decade, there will also be new bullet train lines joining Tokyo directly to traditional Fukui, snowy Sapporo and passing through the Nakasendo walking trails of the Kiso Valley. Japan is set to be one of the biggest rail holiday destinations of the future...

The Lithuanian city of Kaunas, along with Novi Sad in Serbia, is the European Capital of Culture for 2022, allowing the ...
23/11/2021

The Lithuanian city of Kaunas, along with Novi Sad in Serbia, is the European Capital of Culture for 2022, allowing the photogenic destination to step into the spotlight to showcase its cultural offering to the world.

A visit to Kaunas is ideal for a short European city break, with direct flights from the UK with low-cost airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air. The city combines tree-lined promenades and historic architecture with contemporary street art and high-class dining. As Lithuania's second largest city, Kaunas offers a unique take on art deco design, fairy tale attractions like Kaunas Castle and Pažaislis Monastery and Modernist architecture to browse.

Bringing winter sun to travellers flying from Edinburgh, Virgin Atlantic's new route to Barbados puts the Caribbean isla...
23/11/2021

Bringing winter sun to travellers flying from Edinburgh, Virgin Atlantic's new route to Barbados puts the Caribbean island firmly on our list for 2022. The route from Scotland's capital to Barbados marks the first time Virgin Atlantic has flown international flights from Edinburgh in its 37-year history. It's also Scotland’s only direct flight to the Caribbean.

With Virgin flights from both London Heathrow and Edinburgh, we've got our eyes on the sun, sea and white sand of this Caribbean idyll for early and late 2022. What's more, a stylish new hotel has arrived in Christ Church, giving you a five-star all-inclusive retreat to experience when you get there. O2 Beach Club and Spa is set on 1,000 feet of the powder white sand on Barbados' south coast. It's the hottest new place to experience indulgent dining, top-notch pampering and a trio of pools.

2022 is a big year for Egypt. The country will mark 100 years of independence from the United Kingdom and historians wil...
23/11/2021

2022 is a big year for Egypt. The country will mark 100 years of independence from the United Kingdom and historians will celebrate 100 years since the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. By the end of the year, the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum will also open its doors.

What's more, February will see the latest big-screen adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, open in cinemas. If you've always wanted to explore the ancient wonders of Egypt, 2022 is the year.

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