Autumn Exhibitions in Europe’s Great Museums
The autumn is a great time of year to go on a city break to Europe, with the temperatures cooler than over the summer. What better way than also combine with an exhibition at one of the many [...]
Northern Tenerife with Kirker Holidays: The Northern Villages and Whale Watching
Our exploration of Tenerife’s northern coast began with a visit to the lovely town of Garachico. Established in the late 15th century by Genoese banker Cristóbal de Ponte, Garachico swiftly [...]
Northern Tenerife with Kirker Holidays: Organic Farm and Teide National Park
I first visited Tenerife back in 1994, and over the last thirty years, I’ve returned about twenty times. I like to think I know the island quite well, although my experience has mostly been [...]
The Ultimate French Escape – Aix en Provence and Paris
Our train journey whisked us along the stunning French Riviera, eventually bringing us to the enchanting city of Aix-en-Provence, affectionately referred to as Aix. This historic gem, established [...]
The Ultimate French Escape – Nice and the French Riviera
It’s been a really busy couple of months as Ashley and I have toured around a variety of countries, expanding our knowledge of destinations and what they have to offer our clients. It’s so [...]
The Most Beautiful Journeys: Italian Trilogy
Day 1: Arrive in Venice and check in to your hotel. You can choose from some of the best luxury hotels in Venice, such as Hotel Danieli, Palazzo Venart or The Gritti Palace. All of them offer [...]
Celebrating Italian Cuisine with Valentina Harris and Kirker Holidays
On Wednesday, I attended the ‘launch’ of Kirker Holidays’ latest addition to their Cultural Tours, gastronomy tours in Italy. Kirker for several years has operated many [...]
