Journey List http://www.journeylist.com/ Alternative Travel Resource en Ruth Miller Copyright 2008 2008-09-26T06:00:00+00:00 125th anniversary of the Rembrandt Association http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/125th-anniversary-of-the-rembrandt-association/2008-09-26/ 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. Last Minute Holiday Offers, Travel News 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.

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]]> 2008-09-26T06:00:00+00:00 Cornwall seal pup holiday http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/cornwall-seal-pup-holiday/2008-09-25/ They’ve all got the cutest, fluffiest little faces, so it’ll be hard to choose which seal pup to adopt at The National Seal Sanctuary in Gweek. With over 50 years experience in seal rescue, rehabilitation and release, the centre looks after these babies until they’re ready to fend for themselves again. For just £20, you receive a Free Season Pass, a Certificate, and two e-Newsletters about all their rescued pups. Stay in nearby Falmouth at Quayside (sleeps four), an incredibly stylish quay-level apartment with use of an indoor, glass-walled, heated swimming pool. A week’s stay from 27 September is £118 pp (£471 total). Available via Classic Cottages. Adventure Holidays, Last Minute Holiday Offers They’ve all got the cutest, fluffiest little faces, so it’ll be hard to choose which seal pup to adopt at The National Seal Sanctuary in Gweek.

With over 50 years experience in seal rescue, rehabilitation and release, the centre looks after these babies until they’re ready to fend for themselves again.

For just £20, you receive a Free Season Pass, a Certificate, and two e-Newsletters about all their rescued pups. Stay in nearby Falmouth at Quayside (sleeps four), an incredibly stylish quay-level apartment with use of an indoor, glass-walled, heated swimming pool.

A week’s stay from 27 September is £118 pp (£471 total).

Available via Classic Cottages.

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]]> 2008-09-25T06:00:00+00:00 Bazel Venice Exhibition http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/bazel-venice-exhibition/2008-09-24/ Jet off to Basel exhibition for a Venice vision – from £309 pp. This autumn, Basel’s Fondation Beyeler houses a very special exhibition devoted to the many vistas of Venice, as depicted in masterpieces by Canaletto, Turner and Renoir, among others. Monet will take centre stage, with a dozen of the 36 paintings he produced during his time there in 1908 going on public display for the first time in almost a century. VFB is offering a two-night break at the three-star Hotel Schweizerhof from just £309 pp (two sharing). The price includes two nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights (Heathrow), a travel pass for use on public transport and entrance to the temporary and permanent collections at Fondation Beyer. Via VFB holidays. Events, Last Minute Holiday Offers Jet off to Basel exhibition for a Venice vision – from £309 pp.

This autumn, Basel’s Fondation Beyeler houses a very special exhibition devoted to the many vistas of Venice, as depicted in masterpieces by Canaletto, Turner and Renoir, among others.

Monet will take centre stage, with a dozen of the 36 paintings he produced during his time there in 1908 going on public display for the first time in almost a century.

VFB is offering a two-night break at the three-star Hotel Schweizerhof from just £309 pp (two sharing).

The price includes two nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights (Heathrow), a travel pass for use on public transport and entrance to the temporary and permanent collections at Fondation Beyer.

Via VFB holidays.

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]]> 2008-09-24T06:00:00+00:00 Van Dyck Paris exhibition Musee Jacquemart-Andre http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/van-dyck-paris-exhibition-musee-jacquemart-andre/2008-09-23/ 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.  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. 

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]]> 2008-09-23T06:00:00+00:00 Grand Palais Pablo Picasso Exhibition http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/grand-palais-pablo-picasso-exhibition/2008-09-22/ 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. Via VFB holidays Events, Last Minute Holiday Offers 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.

Via VFB holidays

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]]> 2008-09-22T06:00:00+00:00 Dinosaurland Fossil Museum in Lyme Regis http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/dinosaurland-fossil-museum-in-lyme-regis/2008-09-19/ Dinosaurland Fossil Museum in Lyme Regis has a spectacular collection of the local Jurassic marine fossils, from the largest Ichthyosaur through to ammonites, belemnites, fish and the tiniest microfossilthe. Fascinating for children, the museum is open daily from 10am until 5pm and costs £4.50 for adults and £3.50 for children. Stay nearby at Copper Beech Cottage (sleeps four), a stylish, contemporary, open-plan cottage which is well-equipped and has a pretty enclosed garden. A week’s stay beginning 26 September is £97 pp (£387 total). Via Classic Cottages. Adventure Holidays, Alternative Destinations, Fossil Hunting Dinosaurland Fossil Museum in Lyme Regis has a spectacular collection of the local Jurassic marine fossils, from the largest Ichthyosaur through to ammonites, belemnites, fish and the tiniest microfossilthe.

Fascinating for children, the museum is open daily from 10am until 5pm and costs £4.50 for adults and £3.50 for children.

Stay nearby at Copper Beech Cottage (sleeps four), a stylish, contemporary, open-plan cottage which is well-equipped and has a pretty enclosed garden.

A week’s stay beginning 26 September is £97 pp (£387 total).

Via Classic Cottages.

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]]> 2008-09-19T06:00:00+00:00 Eurochocolate Festival http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/eurochocolate-festival/2008-09-18/ Eurochocolate (18-26 October) promises a week of chocolate, choons and chomping in the beautiful medieval city of Perugia. As well as tonnes of crafted chocolate, ranging from sculptures to pet products, the festival also offers music and competitions. Stay nearby at the 18th century-style Villa di Monte Solare. A new member of the Small Luxury Hotels group, this hilltop haven has leafy gardens, two pools, a spa centre and a fine restaurant serving home-grown fare. A week’s B&B costs £504 pp during October. Flights and car hire extra. Via Real Holidays Festivals Eurochocolate (18-26 October) promises a week of chocolate, choons and chomping in the beautiful medieval city of Perugia.

As well as tonnes of crafted chocolate, ranging from sculptures to pet products, the festival also offers music and competitions.

Stay nearby at the 18th century-style Villa di Monte Solare. A new member of the Small Luxury Hotels group, this hilltop haven has leafy gardens, two pools, a spa centre and a fine restaurant serving home-grown fare.

A week’s B&B costs £504 pp during October. Flights and car hire extra.

Via Real Holidays

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]]> 2008-09-18T06:00:01+00:00 Door to door luggage collection for Students http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/door-to-door-luggage-collection-for-students/2008-09-18/ With thousands of students heading off for the first time or returning to Uni this Autumn, First Luggage have developed a rather useful service set to take the stress out of the whole affair. Student’s often take their worldly possessions on a train, plane or in a car which is not much fun (from experience) I have to say. The service is aptly named ‘Smarter Students’ and is a student friendly (in terms of budget), hassle-free door-to-door collection service operating within the UK as well as internationally. Prices start at just £20. The service also ensures everything arrives in one piece! From computers to cutlery First Luggage will ensure it gets to the final destination without a hitch. If the above news isn’t enough to convince you then First Luggage was recently recognized as one of the top 10 most promising businesses in the UK (at the coveted nationwide ‘Start Up Stars Awards’) and has already gained support from Dannii Minogue and official ambassadors in glamorous Joan Collins, socialite and journalist Normandie Keith and British travel veteran Alan Whicker, media personality Piers Morgan. Say no more! Travel Accessories, Travel Gadgets, Travel Tips With thousands of students heading off for the first time or returning to Uni this Autumn, First Luggage have developed a rather useful service set to take the stress out of the whole affair.

Student’s often take their worldly possessions on a train, plane or in a car which is not much fun (from experience) I have to say. The service is aptly named ‘Smarter Students’ and is a student friendly (in terms of budget), hassle-free door-to-door collection service operating within the UK as well as internationally. Prices start at just £20.

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The service also ensures everything arrives in one piece! From computers to cutlery First Luggage will ensure it gets to the final destination without a hitch.

If the above news isn’t enough to convince you then First Luggage was recently recognized as one of the top 10 most promising businesses in the UK (at the coveted nationwide ‘Start Up Stars Awards’) and has already gained support from Dannii Minogue and official ambassadors in glamorous Joan Collins, socialite and journalist Normandie Keith and British travel veteran Alan Whicker, media personality Piers Morgan. Say no more!

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]]> 2008-09-18T04:08:00+00:00 Trekking in the Atlas Mountains… Incredible! http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/trekking-in-the-atlas-mountains-incredible/2008-09-17/ If you love a good walk or perhaps you are looking for a holiday with a little more culture combined with a feeling of achievement then you may want to think about trekking in The Atlas Mountains. Trekking is growing in popularity as people are ditching the beach for some decent exercise, great air and stunning views. For those of you that may not know, The Atlas Mountains are situated in Morocco (North Africa), about 1 ½ hours from Marrakesh airport. Like most mountain ranges, in the winter there’s snow and in the summer there’s sun. The setting is absolutely stunning and the mountains are inhabited by the ‘Original’ Moroccans – The Berber Tribes. If you’re looking for culture then you really have to look no further. Many of the Berber tribes retain traditional ways of life and are incredibly friendly people. (Mohammed, A Mountain Guide from TrekkingInMorocco.com) There are a couple of fantastic places to stay in the mountains, notably The Kasbah Du Toubkal along with some of the Berber houses too. We suggest you start by taking a look at the Trekking In Morocco website and gauging what level of trek you want to do. From 1/2 day to 40 days trekking, there is certainly something for all levels of fitness. Adventure Holidays, Alternative Destinations, Extreme Holidays, Winter Trips If you love a good walk or perhaps you are looking for a holiday with a little more culture combined with a feeling of achievement then you may want to think about trekking in The Atlas Mountains.

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Trekking is growing in popularity as people are ditching the beach for some decent exercise, great air and stunning views.

For those of you that may not know, The Atlas Mountains are situated in Morocco (North Africa), about 1 ½ hours from Marrakesh airport. Like most mountain ranges, in the winter there’s snow and in the summer there’s sun. The setting is absolutely stunning and the mountains are inhabited by the ‘Original’ Moroccans – The Berber Tribes.

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If you’re looking for culture then you really have to look no further. Many of the Berber tribes retain traditional ways of life and are incredibly friendly people.

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(Mohammed, A Mountain Guide from TrekkingInMorocco.com)

There are a couple of fantastic places to stay in the mountains, notably The Kasbah Du Toubkal along with some of the Berber houses too.

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We suggest you start by taking a look at the Trekking In Morocco website and gauging what level of trek you want to do. From 1/2 day to 40 days trekking, there is certainly something for all levels of fitness.

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]]> 2008-09-17T08:45:00+00:00 Cheap holiday in cuba http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/cheap-holiday-in-cuba/2008-09-17/ 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.  Alternative Destinations, Last Minute Holiday Offers, Travel News 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. 

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