From 8 October, the Grand Palais hosts a prestigious exhibition devoted to Pablo Picasso.
With paintings on loan from the Louvre, the Orsay and Paris’ Picasso Museum, this is a major retrospective of this master’s work, starting at the very beginning of his career.
A two-night break at your chosen hotel in central Paris costs from £159 pp (two sharing), including return travel by Eurostar, B&B and entry to the exhibition.
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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.
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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.
