Rembrandt revealed: An artistic attraction in Amsterdam – from £209 pp.
2008 marks the 125th anniversary of the Rembrandt Association, which was set up to safeguard the finest Dutch works of art and keep them in their country of origin.
Festivities will include a major exhibition starting this October at the Van Gogh Museum, bringing together, for the first time, 125 of the Association’s most acclaimed works from over 30 Dutch museums, including many by Rembrandt.
A two-night break at your chosen hotel in Amsterdam costs from £209 pp (two sharing).
The price includes return travel by Eurostar via Brussels, two nights’ B&B accommodation and entry to the temporary and permanent exhibitions at the Van Gogh Museum.
Via VFB holidays.
Posted by Ruth Miller on Tue 23rd September 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Events, Travel News
Duck out to Paris for van Dyck – two-night breaks from £155 pp with VFB Holidays
For the first time ever in France, this October a major exhibition is to be devoted to the Flemish portrait artist, Antoon van Dyck, at the small but prestigious Musee Jacquemart-Andre.
It brings together some 50 paintings and drawings by the Baroque master, on loan from museums from across Europe and the States, many of which have never been seen before in France.
A two-night break at your chosen hotel in central Paris costs from £155 pp (two sharing).
The price includes return travel by Eurostar, B&B and entry to the exhibitions.
Captivating Cuba has a pretty comprehensive Cuba programme, plus a team of knowledgeable, discreet and helpful, English-speaking representatives in Havana and across Cuba.
Whatever activity or excursion interests you – be it salsa dancing, horse-riding, swimming with dolphins, diving, deep sea fishing, nature trailing, trekking, pampering, painting or visiting a local cigar factory – can be arranged through the London office before you go, or through your representative when you get there.
A week’s stay in Havana costs from just £695 pp (two sharing), including flights (Gatwick), transfers and seven nights’ B&B.
Experience some of Britain’s most remote mountains and finest walking with Wilderness Scotland’s ‘The Knoydart Peninsula’ walk.
Reaching the area by boat, you can enjoy a true wilderness experience, with the opportunity to see the peninsula’s rich wildlife, such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons, while staying in a secluded shoreside lodge and sampling fine Scottish cuisine.
This eight-day small group trip costs £749 pp and includes seven nights’ full-board in a wilderness lodge, all boat transport throughout (starting and finishing in Mallaig), the services of an experienced walking guide and boat skipper.
Via Wilderness Scotland
Posted by Ruth Miller on Thu 4th September 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel News
If you’re travelling to London this week then you might want to check out the “Get spooky at Museum of London” tour on Thursday 4 September.
Join Museum of London on 4 September for a late night magic and mystery tour of the collections. The Museum of London say:
“Spend an evening gasping at the magical wonders of London street magician Pete Hathway and his award-wining trickery. Take a mystical tour of our galleries, and discover astonishing unseen objects from our collections, from sinister Roman curses to enchanting 18th century witch balls.
Throughout the night we will be playing a magical soundtrack of your choice! Why not suggest a song to be played at Londonist and see if you can win a night of complimentary drinks for you and a friend!”
Drinks are available at the foyer bar throughout the night and you can wander around the permanent collections as much as you like.
Sounds like fun.....
