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For a serving of culture, there is the redbrick royal castle and a charming old town square that should be at the top of your do list. With high-class boutiques, lively bars and historical museums spread across the city, the Polish capital offers something for everyone. Four-star Krakow break Selected departures November, to February, Krakow is a city rich in heritage.
The four-star Hotel Senacki effortlessly blends chic style and an intimate atmosphere to complement its enviable city centre location. Four-star Krakow break Selected departures November to January, Defined by the green borders of Planty Park, the atmospheric Old Town offers a combination of classic walkways, botanical bliss and historic monuments.
Price includes Return flights from London call for other airports A three night four-star stay at the Sympozjum Hotel Daily breakfast Includes Auschwitz and Birkenau tour. Porto, which clings dramatically to the hillside, is a stunning time-weathered city along the beautiful River Douro.
Sat close to the Spanish border, this atmospheric northern capital is a popular destination for city break enthusiasts. The thriving city manages to blend its commercial activities with a characteristic old world charm. Four-star Lisbon break Selected departures November, to February, The innovative Valencia has spent the last few decades continuously expanding. Its beautiful modern buildings blend harmoniously with an incredible heritage to bring you a truly authentic Spanish city break.
Four-star Malta getaway Selected departures December, to January, Four-star Malta getaway Selected departures September, to March, Situated on a glistening seafront, the Labranda Riviera Hotel enjoys a magnificent backdrop made up of the Maltese countryside. This four-star hotel serves a variety of mouth-watering treats served up from each of its three restaurants and four bars. Price includes Return flights from London call for other airports A seven-night four-star stay at the Labranda Riviera Hotel Half-board accommodation.
Four-star Malta getaway Selected departures November, to March, It offers a wide range of facilities including four swimming pools, a private stretch of sandy beach and three restaurants serving up a mouthwatering mix of Maltese and international dishes. Price includes Return flights from London call for other airports A four-night four-star stay at the Paradise Bay Daily breakfast A bay-view room Return airport transfers included.
Four-star Marrakech escorted tour Selected departures September and October, In Marrakech you can roam Jemaa El-Fna, the infamous square within the medina bursting with street sellers and fi re eaters, the perfect way to immerse yourself into the local culture. Rabat and Meknes provide a variety of landmarks and monuments that require your attention, and camera lens, at all times.
Four-star modern Krakow city break Selected departures November, to January, Four-star Montenegro escape Selected departures September and October, Located just a few minutes from a beautiful sand beach, this four-star hotel is dedicated to wellbeing and rejuvenation. Four-star Moroccan cities escorted tour Selected departures September and October, Whilst Gothic structures and baroque architecture throughout the city, its old town square serves as the epicentre for a masterclass in culture.
If a city break is all about aimless wandering and seeing where the cobbled path takes you, Prague is paradise.
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Providing culture buffs and city-break seekers plenty of cultural delights to unearth on the River Danube, Budapest boasts a rich heritage that is displayed through its majestic architecture and world-class historic attractions. Room Facilities This property offers 26 red and blue accommodation units. Each of these feature air conditioning, safe deposit box, shower and a private bathroom. There is also a lobby bar where guests can relax with their favourite cocktails. The hotel also offers excellent facilities and amenities whether you are on holiday or on business and it is one of the newest hotels in Budapest.
Enjoy a pint or two of famous Czech beer before joining the lively nightlife. Four-star Prague escape Selected departures January, The alluring architecture and fascinating history of Prague is clear for all to see. Four-star Prague getaway Selected departures December, to January, Price includes Return flight from selected UK airports A three-night stay at the Pure White, Prague Bed and breakfast accommodation Complimentary upgrade to an executive room Bottle of wine Guaranteed late check-out.
Florence is lined with extraordinary art and architectural masterpieces taking you on an enchanting journey through time. Its boutique shopping scene and Tuscan cuisine completes its irresistible feast of wonders. Four-star Sorrento break Selected departures October, Price includes Return flights from London call for other airports A seven-night four-star stay at the Palazzo Abagnale Bed and breakfast accommodation Includes five-day Amalfi Coast tour Includes private airport transfers. Made up of 14 islands and connected by 50 bridges, the inner city exudes a truly unique setting.
As well as boasting a nearby sandy beach and a variety of bars and restaurants within walking distance, this four-star complex lets guests take advantage of breathtaking panoramic views from its spacious rooftop complete with pool. Four-star Umbria getaway Selected departures September and October, Price includes Return flights from London call for other airports A three-night four-star stay at the Prinz Eugen hotel A train transfer between Vienna and Bratislava A three-night four-star stay at the Apollo hotel Daily breakfast Your accommodation in Vienna Situated in Vienna's traditional embassy district, the Prinz Eugen is an elegant and comfortable 4-star hotel in the immediate vicinity of Belvedere Palace.
It is located opposite Vienna's Main Train Station and the Bahnhofs-City Shopping Mall, and only a few minutes away from the centre by public transport. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Your accommodation in Bratislava The Apollo Hotel offers elegant four-star accommodation within walking distance of the centre of the beautiful Slovakia capital. Refurbished in , it is a comfortable and stylish base for anyone wishing to see the magnificent historic churches, palaces and castles of Bratislava.
It boasts a wellness centre - where guests have the use of a gym, a Finnish sauna and a salt cave and where they can enjoy a range of massages. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout The Apollo Hotel. Budapest displays a blend of old and new, with plenty of things for you to do. Price includes Return flights from London call for other airports A three-night four-star stay at the Prinz Eugen Train transfer between cities A three-night four-star stay at the Royal Park Boutique Daily breakfast in both cities.
This four-star hotel showcases a stylish and modern design in each one of its 90 rooms and suites.
After a day of sightseeing, the perfect place to unwind is the hotel bar where your favourite drink will be served with a twist of relaxing ambience. Four-star Vienna city break Selected departures November, to March, Displaying a cutting-edge design of its own and stylish rooms, the four-star Best Western Plus Amedia Wien is close to the charming centre and serves as an elegant base for an authentic city break experience.
The three-bedroom villas are spacious enough for up to six people with amenities such as large lounge room, fully equipped kitchen, terrace with barbecue, loungers and private pool. The resort itself features a restaurant, bar and a 9-hole golf course for guests to enjoy. Price includes Return flights from London call for other airports A seven-night stay at Mirador De Lobos, Fuerteventura Standard villa with private pool Complimentary upgrade to bed and breakfast Return private transfers included Two free dinners included per stay.
Fuerteventura villa holiday Selected departures November, to April, This four-star resort overlooks pristine sands and is located just a couple of minutes drive from the bustling resort centre. Price includes Return flights from various UK airports A seven-night four-star stay at The View complex Self-catered villa accommodation Includes return airport transfers. Offering the ultimate in understated luxury, Gili Lankanfushi has been wooing the celebrities and those seeking a once in a lifetime escape for years. In fact it is entirely possible to just roll from the comfort of your sunbed into the warm waters and kaleidoscope of marine life below.
Gili is perfect for celebrating anything from a well-deserved holiday to a big birthday, anniversary or honeymoon. Enjoying an all inclusive stay, we explore elegant St Moritz, Tirano and beautiful Arosa, as well as journeying on the world famous Glacier Express. You change trains here for Strasbourg where you spend the night. A pioneering project, the line traverses the steep valleys with an array of spiralling loops - offering incredible views of the beautiful scenery. Following the journey you will arrive in St Moritz, a town synonymous with glamour.
This town was the original cradle of tourism in Switzerland and it's easy to see why, the spectacular surrounding scenery of soaring mountain peaks and the crystal clear waters of the lake make for a charming atmosphere. The line winds its way over steep ravines and past wild waterfalls, travelling through countless tunnels and over almost separate bridges.
Journey through the Engadine Valley and the Albula Tunnel and cross the Bernina Pass, ascending to around ft and traversing the spiralling distinctive Brusio Viaduct on your way to Tirano in northern Italy. The railway line is over years old and has been rewarded with UNESCO World Heritage status - as a testament to the incredible civil engineering that was required to create the line, as well as for the breathtaking scenery through which it travels.
You have some free time in this idyllic town before returning to Tiefencastel for dinner. The Church of St. Stefan is listed as a Swiss heritage site, as the first mention of the building goes back as early as In it was rebuilt and expanded by the Capuchin monks, and at this time it was adorned with the extensive wood carvings and paintings you can still see today. Alternatively, as the town is situated within Parc Ela, Switzerland's largest Natural Park, there are plenty of marked walks in the area, all set amongst stunning scenery.
Otherwise why not visit the Albula Railway Museum in nearby Bergun? This stunning journey climbs from Chur, crossing the elegant Langwieser Viaduct, before reaching charming, lakeside Arosa where you have time to explore and to drink in the views. Later you return to Chur, Switzerland's oldest town. You have time to discover the historic centre, home to the 12th century cathedral and the arcaded Rathaus Town Hall which dates back to There are also many pedestrianised streets here for you to explore, boasting a fantastic selection of shops.
Alternatively you may like to enrich your mind at one of Chur's museums. The Swiss rail network is renowned for being amongst the most efficient and well run in the world; combined with Switzerland's fantastic scenery there is never a lack of places to discover by rail. Travelling along the narrow-gauge railway, idyllic vistas unfold as you wind through striking ravines and snow-covered peaks, making your way towards Andermatt.
The train features fantastic panoramic windows which afford superb views of the delightful Alpine scenery for which Switzerland is known. From the comfort of your seat, pass through neat vineyards, charming Alpine meadows and woodland rising up to meet the mountains.
After snaking its way along the beautiful Rhine Valley the Glacier Express makes its final approach into Andermatt. Here you will change trains, and head north along the stunning route of the William Tell Express, through delightful Lucerne, and on to Basel, for an overnight stay. Here, connect with the Eurostar service, which transports you back to London St Pancras, where your tour comes to an end.
On arrival, your exploration of Beijing begins, with a guided tour. Later, enjoy a highlight of your holiday, with a visit to the iconic Great Wall of China. On arrival, you are met by a local English-speaking guide, who takes you on a sightseeing tour. There is also time to soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Nanjing Road, a largely pedestrianised thoroughfare and major shopping centre in Shanghai.
On arrival, you take a guided tour and visit the Wenshu Monastery. On Day 10 , you visit the Panda Research Centre. Tonight, sample local specialities, with a dumpling banquet for dinner. Later, return to the city for a guided tour, taking in a wealth of ancient sites - from the imposing city walls, to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque. Return to London Price includes: Greece tour Selected departures in May, other months available at a supplement.
Discover the natural beauty of Greece on this awe-inspiring itinerary. Your holiday starts and ends with an overnight stay in the historical Athens, with a four-night stay in the charming Poros sandwiched in between two half-day cruises. Your trip takes you on a wonderful journey across the Saronic Gulf Islands which promises sun-kissed beaches, exquisite architecture and picture-perfect scenery. Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia Departs October 16, Explore the wonders of two fascinating nations on a tour of Vietnam and Cambodia. Starting after breakfast, explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where Vietnam's revolutionary leader is interred.
Your time on board is entirely during daylight hours, allowing you to make the most of the scenic views from the ship. Hue is a colourful city with a vibrant culture; famed for its temples and tranquil atmosphere, it is also an excellent jumping off point for exploring Vietnam's culinary heritage, which you do this evening on a 'foodie' tour of the city.
Your day begins with a cruise down the Perfume River, named for the fragrant smell created as decomposing flowers drop into the stream in autumn. Later, you take the train from Hue to Da Nang, where you transfer to a coach for the journey to Hoi An, passing the Marble Mountains en-route. Your excursion includes a tour of the Bayon, the famous 12th century Khmer temple in the centre of Angkor Wat, as well as the vine-smothered Ta Prohm. Day 10 is spent at leisure in Siem Reap. Day 11 - Iceland escape Selected departures December, Iceland boasts a breathtaking landscape and its capital city, though small in size, boasts a big heart.
The Northern Lights shine their brightest here and you can enjoy an unforgettable tour as part of this offer. Idyllic Croatian escape Selected departures July to October, Situated in the sheltered bay of Slano, the Admiral Grand Hotel offers superb views of the sea. Just a short drive from Old Town Dubrovnik, this hotel provides the ideal base whether guests are here to relax or explore. Idyllic deluxe Sardinia escape Selected departures April to May, Price based on May, This idyllic hotel, Hotel Le Ginestre, is the ideal retreat for guests wanting to relax with glorious weather and all amenities at their doorstep.
The hotel has its own private beach with lifeguard service, a fitness and beauty centre and an international and traditional cuisine restaurant. The Marpunta Village Hotel is situated on the coast of the island surrounded by gorgeous gardens. It features two bars and two restaurants, a nightclub and an auditorium. Discover the region's rich heritage of art, history and culture, and savour its world-class castles, palaces and museums, from Berlin to Budapest. The next morning you undertake a guided tour of this historic city, taking in such wondrous sights as the famous Brandenburg Gate, the 19th century Reichstag Building, built to house the Imperial Council of the former German Empire, and the ruins of the Wall which once split this city down the middle.
The afternoon is at leisure. Admire the magnificent medieval Charles Bridge and the cobbled Old Town Square, as your local guide leads you around some of the most important and interesting parts of Prague's history. On arrival you are treated to a delightful guided tour, seeing the city's imperial architecture lining the famous Ringstrasse, as well as the narrow houses of the idyllic Old Town. You spend two nights here in Vienna. Vienna At Leisure Day 8- 9.
Straddling the Danube, this fantastic capital is one of Europe's finest cities, and is famed for its superb bath houses in Turkish, Art Nouveau and modern styles. Tonight, take a fabulous dinner cruise on the Danube, before a coach tour of the sights as they are illuminated against the night sky. Fully escorted by a UK Tour Manager from start to finish Flight to Berlin and from Budapest Rail and coach travel throughout your tour Ten nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast each day and 5 dinners Guided tour of Berlin, Vienna, Prague and Budapest Dinner cruise on the Danube Evening coach tour of illuminated Budapest.
These two distinct and memorable locations offer sights that are impossible to match anywhere else in the world. Next, climb aboard a traditional sailboat as you tour Ha Long Bay during a one night stay. Indulgent Tenerife getaway Selected departures July to December, Tenerife is the biggest island in its group and is a wonderful place to escape with plenty of bars, restaurants and attractions to choose from. The luxury Hotel Botanico and The Oriental Spa Garden is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World group, meaning this hotel provides the perfect setting for relaxation, especially with its peaceful evergreen setting.
Price includes Return flight from selected UK airports A seven-night five-star stay at Botanico and The Oriental Spa Garden Bed and breakfast accommodation A shared return transfer A deluxe garden-view room Daily access to thermal spa circuit. Italian castle stay in picturesque Umbria Selected departures in September to November, A picture of Italian grandeur, the Relais was once a Medieval walled village with a church and tower.
While here, guests can get an insight into traditional Umbrian life as they try their hand at creating classic regional dishes in a rustic cooking class. Producing simple but delectable meals, guests will use local ingredients like fresh ricotta, pecorino and Trevi black celery, before washing down their freshly-prepared treats with local wine. Those who like what they taste can then indulge in a free wine-tasting experience offsite, getting a real taste for the region. In addition to the amazing vistas and charming birdsong, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool for guests to use, while tennis courts are also on hand for some land-based exercise.
Extending the elegance of the region within the hotel, guests will find the grand reading room a perfect place to relax amongst unique furnishings. Additionally, there is a wide range of facilities and treatments available at the onsite spa, including a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, hydro-massage Jacuzzi, solar shower and a relaxation room - ensuring guests have a rejuvenating stay. Italian castle stay in Umbria Selected departures from April to November, A fairy-tale destination transported to real life, the Relais Il Canalicchio is an oasis of peace surrounded by quaint churches, vineyards and olive groves.
The picture of Italian grandeur, the cosy narrow lanes of Umbria is the perfect romantic backdrop for any couples wanting to visit the country. Guests can try their hands at creating classic Umbrian cuisine in a cookery class, using local ingredients like fresh ricotta, pecorino and Trevi black celery, before washing down their just-cooked treats with a wine-tasting. In addition to the amazing vistas and charming birdsong, the hotel has a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a grand reading room for those who forgot to pack a page-turner.
The hotel also gives you free access to a wide range of facilities at its spa, like its Finnish Sauna, Turkish Bath, hydro-massage Jacuzzi bath, solar shower and a relaxation room where you can sample some fresh fruit. Return flights from multiple UK airports Car hire for the duration of your stay Stay in a classic room Daily breakfast and dinner included Entrance to the spa area Wine-tasting experience Cookery class. Italian island paradise holiday Selected departures from April to November, Brightly coloured, spacious rooms adorn the hotel, while ferries and boat trips are just five minutes away.
Those wanting to stay on land will find a number of quaint avenues to meander down, or plenty of space on the sundeck for sunbathing with a cocktail. Return flights from multiple UK airports Return transfers including ferry travel Stay in a standard room Daily breakfast and dinner included. Jungfrau Express All Inclusive Departures June 4 to September 25, Spend a relaxing week in the outstanding Bernese Oberland, enjoying all inclusive hospitality and fantastic excursions to Interlaken and the surrounding mountains, including the Jungfraujoch.
Fly to Zurich Day 2. Explore Interlaken Day 3. The Schynige Platte Railway Day 4. Leisure day Day 5. Journey on the Jungfrau Express Day 6. Journey to the top of Harder Kulm Day 7. Fly to the UK Price Includes: Krakow and Warsaw historical twin centre Selected departures July to December, Price based on September to December, The Rialto Hotel is the first boutique hotel in Poland to offer elegance and intimacy, alongside high-quality services. Discover delightful lakeside towns, cruise across sparkling water and experience the Swiss Alps, travelling on the Bernina Express.
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Bellagio and Villa Carlotta Day 4. At Leisure Day 5. At Leisure Day 7. The Bernina Express Day 8. At Leisure Day 9. Overnight in Mulhouse Day Fully escorted by a UK Tour Manager from start to finish All rail and coach travel throughout your tour 9 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast 6 nights all inclusive 6 lunches and 9 dinners Tour of Milan Cruise to Bellagio Excursion to Villa Carlotta Journey on the Bernina Express Free time in and around Cadenabbia. Explore the charming Lake Garda. Lake Garda All Inclusive Departs October 6, On this wonderful holiday, you have the chance to explore the charming towns and villages surrounding Lake Garda and enjoy excursions to the fabulous cities of Verona and Venice.
To San Felice del Benaco Day 3. Lake Garda Day 5. To Verona Day 6. Explore Venice Day 8. Cruise to Sirmione Day 9. Overnight in Turin Day Fully escorted by a UK Tour Manager from start to finish All rail and coach travel throughout your tour 9 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast, 6 lunches picnic lunches on excursion days and dinner every day Drinks with all meals Excursion to Sirmione Free time to explore Lake Garda Guided city tour of Verona with a local guide Sightseeing tour of Venice with a local guide Cruise to Malcesine.
Lake Garda getaway- hand picked resort Selected departures April to October, Stay on the sun-kissed shores of Lake Garda, Italy's largest and most spectacular lake. Seven nights' bed and breakfast or half-board accommodation in one of our carefully chosen Lake Garda hotels Return airport-to-hotel transfers The services of a friendly, experienced resort-based manager. Fortune favours the bold, so take a roll of the dice in Las Vegas. Anything is possible in the entertainment capital of the world.
From the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge to the iconic island of Alcatraz, San Francisco is home to a little bit of everything and its cosmopolitan vibe sets it apart from the rest. Lavish Marrakech break Selected departures from April to September, The luxurious Fairmont Royal Palm comes with great views of the Atlas Mountains and has opulent rooms, a private golf course and a 2, square metre swimming pool. A short drive from Marrakech city centre, the hotel is surrounded by olive trees and has a grand spa with an indoor pool and juice bar.
The hotelhas all bases covered, offering everything from massages to regular yoga classes. Lisbon and Algarve twin centre Selected departures from October, Lisbon and Funchal twin centre Selected departures May to October, Explore the famous waterfalls and levadas on this island whilst enjoying a relaxing stay at this award-winning five-star hotel. Lisbon and Porto cultural twin centre Selected departures July, to February, Lisbon has become increasingly popular due to the year-round Mediterranean climate.
Fly from London to Lisbon Day 2. Exploring Lisbon- Explore the historic heart of Lisbon on this morning's guided tour. Resplendent, exquisite and unique, Lisbon is full of diverse architecture, superb food and fascinating history. From its time as a Roman settlement, to its destruction by one of the worst earthquakes in history, to its rebirth as a major European city of taste and elegance, it is a wonder to explore.
Composed of charming pastel-coloured buildings and hidden deep in the pines and hills of Serra de Sintra, this town is a true delight to explore Day 4. At Leisure in Lisbon Day 5. Once the edge of the known world, Porto bears one of Portugal's greatest legacies, as it was from here that daring explorers set off to discover the New World. Lush, scenic hills and vineyards slope gently upwards from the tracks, each dotted with scattered farmhouses and sleepy villages.
The Douro winds through this landscape, originating in Spain and flowing all the way across Portugal and out into the Atlantic Ocean through Porto. At leisure in Porto and Home Price Includes: The services of a professional UK Tour Manager Flights from London to Lisbon and from Porto to London All rail and coach travel throughout your tour Seven nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast and 4 dinners Excursion to Sintra Tours of Lisbon and Porto with local guides Excursion to the Douro Valley including a visit to a vineyard for a wine and cheese tasting. Luxury break to Venice Selected departures May to June Although it is famed for its canals and palaces, there is far more to Venice in Italy than mere buildings on water.
It is a city in its own right, but Venice is also comprised of more than islands, many with their own characteristics and histories. Born out of centuries of conflict, innovation, and artistic genius, Venice is stunning and unique. Venice can be very hot in high summer, although this need not be a problem if visitors are willing to move around slowly and take regular breaks.
Spring, particularly April, and September offer warm but not stifling weather and relatively fewer crowds than in high season, although Venice is always busy. Luxury Budapest stay Selected departures July, to March, Price based on January and February, A much-loved holiday destination with both European and travellers from around the globe, Budapest has a rich heritage and culture that echoes in its majestic architecture and world-class historic attractions.
Holidays to Budapest also great for culture and relaxation, with a selection of thermal baths and excellent cultural attractions including the Hungarian National Gallery and Buda Castle. Guests can enjoy traditional Hungarian cuisine in the restaurant too. Luxury Cyprus getaway Selected departures July, to March, A s the birthplace of Aphrodite, Cyprus is an island of beauty. Sandy beaches, sparkling blue seas and sleepy Cypriot villages await. Stylish and relaxing Almyra is a cutting-edge luxury five-star beach hotel with a backdrop of the Troodos Mountains, what better way to enjoy delicious Cypriot mezze under the Mediterranean sun and cooling of in the light sea breeze.
With an hole golf course nearby, this 15th-century chateau is both a historically significant building and a complete treat for the eyes. Set against an idyllic wine country and boasting year-old gardens, it also has a Michelin Star restaurant that serves up some of the best Portuguese cuisine on offer. Return flights from multiple UK airports Stay in a luxury room Daily breakfast included Afternoon tea experience included.
Price based on November, to March, Madeira is steeped with tradition and culture but also embraces the future by becoming modernised in many areas with new hotels, restaurants and bars. Quintinha Sao Joao is a luxury five-star hotel set in a beautifully scenic location overlooking Funchal. Surrounded by stunning subtropical gardens, the hotels offers high class amenities all within walking distance of Funchal. This hotel is in the ideal location, conveniently situated within walking distance of many attractions including: Luxury five-star Crete escape Selected departures July to October, Luxury five-star Cyprus stay Selected departures December, to February, Price includes Return flights from London call for other airports A seven-night five-star stay at the King Evelthon Beach Hotel All-inclusive accommodation A complimentary upgrade to a side sea-view room.
Price includes Return flights from London call for other airports A seven-night stay at the five-star Jasmine palace resort All-inclusive accommodation at the Jasmine palace resort Free upgrade to a pool view room at the Jasmine palace A seven-night cruise on board the five-star MS Royal Ruby Full-board accommodation whilst on the MS Royal Ruby. Luxury five-star Venetian hotel Selected departures April to June, It is built on an archipelago of islands formed by approximately canals.
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is a modern Venetian masterpiece. This hotel in Venice, originating from a flourmill, now houses a hotel unlike any other, offering a different view and the second largest spa in Venice with a stunning rooftop pool.
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Visit Venice attractions, just a few minutes from the hotel via shuttle boat service to St. Revive in a comfortable guest room featuring timber beam ceilings, a marble bathroom and plush Venetian fabrics. Indulge in delicious cuisine at one of seven bars and restaurants. Savor fresh, seasonal ingredients at this Venice hotel's signature restaurant, Aromi, and enjoy alfresco dining on the terrace beside the canal.
Luxury Madeira getaway Selected departures July, to March, Price based on February and March, Set in a 19th century mansion, experience bags full of character in this property with wooden shutters and antique furnishings. Its luxurious vegetation fascinates all those drawn to nature, and the archipelago — which is included in the biogeographic region of Macaronesia — retains a natural heritage of great scientific value, distinguished by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site.
One of the most popular activities in Madeira is to take a levada walk. Madeira has a fantastic network of trails and levadas — built by the first settlers to help carry water to inaccessible farmland. Junior suites are also available, as is an exclusive presidential suite featuring two large-sized bedrooms. The rooms offer free Wi-Fi internet access, and are available with two twin-sized beds or one king-sized one. Rooms with connecting doors are also available, perfect for family holidays.
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Other facilities at the hotel include a tennis court, outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the hotel. Parking at the hotel is also provided free. Spa The Quinta da Bela Vista resort has sauna, solarium and hot tub facilities and also offers massage treatments.
Dining Restaurant Avista Navios offers a range of internationally-flavoured cuisine with a Madeiran influence. The restaurant decor, with its wooden furnishings and fireplace, provides a warm atmosphere in which to dine. The pool bar serves drinks, cocktails and snacks. Room Facilities Each of the guestrooms at the Quinta da Bela Vista has air conditioning, cable television, a marble bathroom and a seating area. There are also private balconies with each room.
Luxury Madeira getaway Selected departures October, to February, Guests can see stunning views of the Cabo Girao hillside from the pool. Fantastic facilities range from the two swimming pools, spa with indoor pool and there are four restaurants to choose from. Price includes Return flights from London call for other airports A seven-night stay at the Pestana Royal, Madeira All-inclusive accommodation Return private transfers Classic double room. Luxury Madrid break Selected departures April to October Other months, airports and durations available at a supplement.
A visit to Madrid is an unforgettable experience. Perfectly combining a proud historical heritage with a vibrant modern scene, there is something for everybody in the capital of Spain. While Madrid has lodging to suit all budgets, its five-star hotels are particularly stunning, making it the ideal place for a luxury holiday. Luxury Malta break Selected departures November, to January, The rooftop terrace with pool and its choice of restaurants and bars will provide plenty of highlights during your stay.
Luxury Nile cruise and stay Selected departures July, to March, Price based on December, Luxury Prague city break Selected departures May to October Other months and durations available at a supplement. Almost completely ignored by western tourists before and the fall of communism, Prague has since thrived and is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
This is because Prague, which is the capital of the Czech Republic and the largest city in that country, has a rich Jewish history and various famous monuments for tourists to visit. Found between the resorts of Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam, the region is known for its diving, snorkelling and water sports, as well as endless stretches of golden sand.
Outside of this, the hotel offers a large outdoor pool and an onsite spa should you need a little bit of help to achieve complete relaxation. Luxury Rhodes escape Selected departures September and October, This luxury hotel offers a variety of facilities to ensure all guests have a memorable holiday.
Relax in the on-site spa or embrace the breathtaking sea views from the poolside. Luxury stay in the heart of Budapest Selected departures April to October Your accommodation Soaring eight floors high, the atrium of this luxury Budapest hotel is alive with parquet flooring, wood paneling and colorful furniture; a Swarovski crystal "fountain" evokes the flamboyant style of 19th-century Hungary.
A magnificent modern tribute by French designer Jean-Phillippe Nuel to the building's rich Hungarian history. This spectacular archipelago holds a seemingly impossible range of landscapes within a tiny surface area, just 35 miles long and 13 miles wide. Intense volcanic activity dating back millions of years has unleashed a unique topography of stunning extremes — a mountainous backbone and vast plateau run along the centre, interrupted by steep valleys verdant with abundant flora. Even the miles of coastline differ — the south is where the sunniest beaches can be found, whilst jagged peaks in the north provide a dramatic backdrop overlooking jaw-dropping cliffs.
Magnificent Azores getaway Selected departures November, to March, Price based on November and December, Rooms come with a private balcony with stunning views and a private marble bathroom to ensure a luxurious stay. This modern resort consists of the main building and three Cretan style villages. Read this and over 1 million books with Kindle Unlimited. Borrow for free from your Kindle device. Read before you go to plan your visit and make the best use of your time. Includes tips and photos. Like having a friend Visual Travel Tours Book 13 May Provide feedback about this page.
Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Today, Salzburg can lay claim to one of the world's most distinguished and well-established operatic festivals. The Salzburger Festspiele began in and from the start was associated with distinguished names: Richard Strauss, the composer; Hugo von Hofmannsthal, the dramatist and librettist; Max Reinhardt, the producer and director. In the first year, Jedermann, Hofmannsthal's version of the 15th-century English morality play Everyman, was staged on the steps of the cathedral square—where it is still performed to this day.
Reinhardt, one of the first modern stage directors, whose productions in Europe spurred major revivals of classical drama and Shakespeare, had an influence on the festival that has endured as long as Jedermann. By , the colonnades of the Felsenreitschule—Salzburg's open-air riding school, cut into the living rock of the great natural ridge that overhangs the city—had been adopted as permanent sets for experimental productions; not long after, the extensive old stable buildings that had belonged to the archbishop of Salzburg were taken over, to become the Festspielhaus.
The architect responsible for creating these venues was the modernist Clemens Holzmeister. As the festival increased in international fame, providing a showcase for Austrian culture and Mozart in particular, the various parts of the current theatrical complex were added on. On his return to Austria, Holzmeister rebuilt the complex, digging back 46 feet into the cliff and, from to , creating an enormous stage, the Grosses Festspielhaus, to accommodate productions from the open-air Felsenreitschule when they were rained out.
The auditorium, with its wide proscenium, was intended for large stagings; a Kleines Festspielhaus was also created, for smaller productions. This theater is now being renovated and will be finished just in time for this summer's festival. Rechristened the House for Mozart, it will gain a new intimacy as well as improved acoustics and sight lines, and should be ideal for authentically scaled productions of 18th-century repertoire and for performances involving period instruments.
The first program, a highly anticipated new production of The Marriage of Figaro with a cast that includes the soprano Anna Netrebko, led by the eminent conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt, will debut in July. Besides presenting Mozart's complete stage works, the festival administration is looking to the future, with commissions of new music from 15 composers. Significantly, this year's final concert, in August, has no music by Mozart; instead, it is devoted to premieres of contemporary scores.
The last notes to be heard at the Salzburg Festspiel of will be exclusively from 21st century composers. Moreover, The Magic Flute —remarkably, the festival's second new production of the opera in two years—will be staged by Pierre Audi, the current artistic director of the Netherlands Opera and former director of London's Almeida Theatre. Salzburg's production of the singspiel failed to please either the audience or the management. Like Sellars, Audi is known as a visionary and noted for his bold reimagining of standard repertoire; in spite of the cost, Salzburg clearly felt it had to make a better attempt at one of Mozart's most popular works.
Mozart wrote The Magic Flute in the last year of his life. It explores humanity's quest for love and enlightenment, and was a novel project for the composer, who conceived it for Vienna's popular-theater audience rather than for the court. In shaping his Viennese festival, Sellars took the idea of hope as a theme—finding in Mozart's life and works its exemplification. Two hundred and fifty years after the composer's birth, Salzburg and Vienna resonate with his music, and with the vibrant new work it inspires. Palais Coburg Historic all-suite hotel with a superb restaurant.
Stephen's Cathedral has 78 rooms. Elefant A year-old inn with a legendary wine cellar. Die Halle Mediterranean favorites set in the imperial box of the former winter riding school in the MuseumsQuartier, with outdoor seating. The specialty here is rustic Austrian dishes, like braised rabbit with sweet and sour lentils. Mozart Tracks downloadable through Apple iTunes Music store.
Collection of all the major works performed by leading artists, available as individual selections or an album. This year promises an unprecedented number—and variety—of performances, even for Vienna. Two festivals stand out: Here, our Don't Miss list. Although this year's festival July 23 through August 31 showcases Mozart's operas, other works will be performed by an impressive roster of the world's great orchestras and chamber music ensembles, as well as superstar soloists and vocalists; a selection of theater pieces rounds out the mix.
Events take place at 19 venues, including several locations where Mozart performed, such as the Stiftkirche St. Directed by the provocative Claus Guth. From Iceland to Spain, our choices for the best music this summer. For tips on booking last-minute tickets, see Strategies. The venerable festival celebrates Mozart's th birthday with opera, chamber music, and symphonies, including Zubin Mehta leading the Vienna Philharmonic in a performance of the Prague Symphony, which premiered in the city in Maxim Shostakovich marks his father's centennial by conducting the composer's Symphony No.
This historic city comes alive each summer with some 40 theater and dance productions. The 60th edition features Eric Lacascade directing Maxim Gorky's The Barbarians ; the equestrian theater group Zingaro presenting Battuba; and several world premieres, including Hungarian choreographer Josef Nadj's Asobu, based upon the hallucinatory writings of Henri Michaux.
Performances take place in the Court of Honor of the Pope's Palace. Don Quixote rubbing elbows with Pierrot and figures from Russian folktales in works by de Falla, Stravinsky, and Schoenberg. Springtime in Iceland finds Garrison Keillor broadcasting A Prairie Home Companion from the capital city, the Brazilian dance troupe Grupo Corpo performing, and two operas receiving their Icelandic premieres: Music director Zubin Mehta conducts a new production of Verdi's Falstaff, while the festival's dance troupe, Maggio Danza, presents German choreographer Reinhild Hoffman's Callas, dance theater exploring the late opera star's conflict between her public success and private life.
Also, Kabuki superstar Ebizo XI performs a samurai tale of love, murder, and revenge; at venues throughout Amsterdam. Superb architectural settings—the Generalife and the Palace of Charles V in the Alhambra—lend their grace to a lively mix, including Mozart's early opera Mitridate, concerts by the English Baroque Soloists, and Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras, whose moves and fiery footwork usher the Andalusian art form into the modern era.
Subsequent offerings in the star-studded lineup include Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the San Francisco Symphony, and concerts by the Cleveland Orchestra. A pristine Alpine village is the backdrop for musical performances, including violinist Joshua Bell's recital in Verbier Church, and James Levine leading the festival orchestra and soloists and chorus in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Vienna is a year-round destination, but perhaps it's even more appealing in the summer, when parks, gardens, and squares become venues for musical performances and film series, and the city offers a range of programs and activities of interest to children. Before traveling, plan ahead at www. For a comprehensive source of stage productions, concerts, and programs that includes useful links, see www.
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The Vienna Symphony Orchestra inaugurates the festival; a companion of concerts includes jazz programs. KlangBogen Festival Wien July August 20 KlangBogen, a prestigious festival of stage works, orchestral and chamber music, presents a trilogy of interpretations on the Don Juan legend, including director Keith Warner's staging of the Mozart opera with Gerald Finley as Don Giovanni through August 18 ; Flammen , a surreal, psychoanalytic take on the subject written in by composer Erwin Schulhoff August 7 through 17 ; Bertrand de Billy conducts both productions at the Theater an der Wien.
The spendid Baroque palace, a residence of the Hapsburg dynasty, is itself a day's visit, no less because Mozart performed as a child before the Empress Marie Theresia and the court in Through October 29 The year also marks the th anniversary of the birth of Sigmund Freud, who founded psychoanalysis while living in Vienna. In tribute, the city presents the exhibition " The Couch: