After almost three weeks of Olympic events, you maybe experiencing the urge to explore the Games’ host country for yourself.
You can indulge in oriental intrigue on a 22-night China the Beautiful escorted tour from Voyages Jules Verne and enjoy classic travel experiences such as a Yangtse River cruise and visits to Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou Shanghai, Xian, Guilin and Hong Kong.
The tour costs from £2,295 pp (two sharing) and includes return flights (Heathrow), UK and overseas airport taxes, transfers, 20 nights’ accommodation with most meals, a detailed itinerary of sightseeing and exclusive excursions, and the services of guides and local representatives.
Fancy a quick trip to Monaco for a spot of high octane driving?
Take a one night trip to Monaco staying at The Fairmount Monte Carlo and driving the Ferrari 355 Modena or a Ferrari 360 Modena convertible under the instruction of a professional for a very reasonable £298, based on two driving.
A great getaway for those stressed out by Lewis Hamilton’s recent prang. Visit Monaco offer this price inclusive of a night’s B&B based on two sharing.
While perusing for summer break accommodation in England’s Devon countryside I found this quite incredible deal. We have subsequently decided to spend 3 weeks in Spain so won’t be taking this deal - but otherwise we would have snapped this up for ourselves!
Anyway, here’s the deal. Crooked Oak Cottage is being offered by Classic Cottages for one week from £152 pp (based on four sharing) - amazing value really.
The cottage is set within 15 acres of pasture, 20 acres of woodland and includes a swimming lake to explore. Sleeping four, this countryside cottage, with its own patio area overlooking the lovely gardens towards Dartmoor, is situated five miles from Holsworthy in North Devon.
Visit nearby RHS Garden Rosemoor and see the re-landscaped and re-planted Square Garden through a special walk on 16 July.
For art lovers and just about anybody else looking to get away for a culturally romantic holiday - consider paying a visit to Madrid’s uber Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza which hosts an intriguing exhibition covering the auspicious Catalan artist Joan Miró.
The extensive exhibition covers an array of the artist’s experimental works including architecture, paintings, drawing, ceramics and sculpture.
At the very least you can enjoy the many other cultural and gastronomic delights that Madrid has to offer.
VFB holidays is offering a two night break to Madrid from £219 pp (two sharing) including two nights’ B&B at the three-star NH Hotel Sur, flights (Gatwick) and entrance to exhibition and permanent collections up to 15 September.
The delights of Jazz can be supped and enjoyed at the 25th Umbria Jazz Festival this summer.
The first Umbria Jazz festival took place in July 1973. Set in beautiful Perugia, it’s now regarded as one of the best such events in Europe, with big names, free daily concerts and piazzas buzzing with people.
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