The Greek municipality of Monemvasia sits at the seouth easern tip of the country's Peloponnese region. The Kastro (Castle Town) of Monemvasia, which is the 'must see' of the area, has been carved over the centuries from the cliff side of a rocky island located some 400 metres off shore. This remarkable walled town is a maze of Byzantine, Ottoman, ...

The Open Air Theatre is rightly heralded for pampering audiences with the range and depth of its musical offerings. In the last five years alone we have been treated to Porgy and Bess (2014); Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (2015) and a the frantic delight that was Little Shop of Horrors (2018). Jesus Christ Superstar, by Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Ti...

The Ardèche stretches for some 130 kilometres from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south of France and forms the of the Rhone-Alpes region. It is bordered by the Rhône valley and the high plateaus of the Massif Central. This is a relatively sparsely populated area of stunning natural beauty, with dramatic mountain scenery and lush green hillsid...

Now in its 43rd year, the annual Thursford Christmas Spectacular in the Norfolk village of Thursford is one of the UK's most lavish annual Christmas events. This year's production takes place from 6 November to 23 December 2019 The glittering rhinestone and tinsel-packed variety show will run for seven weeks during the festive season. Over 3000 Wes...

Shakespeare's Rose is Europe's first 'pop-up' Shakespearean theatre. The project first saw life with a successful 2018 season in York. This year the theatre is again at the Yorkshire city and has also popped-up in the majestic grounds of Oxfordshire's Blenheim Palace. The two temporary theatres adopt a circular design and open roof similar to the t...

Fingel once plied the shores of Scotland from Oban, ferrying lighthouse keepers, essential supplies and maintenance staff to remote lighthouses. It was retired from service in 2000 and now, after a £5m, two-year refit, the luxurious floating hotel is permanently docked in the now fashionable Port of Leith housing guests in five-star surroundings. A...