When it comes to the Summer holidays, organisation is the key to successfully planning and packing for a trip. We asked leading luggage retailer, SportsDirect.com, to share their top tips for making the most of any type of suitcase, for any type of holiday

So Roy’s boys were eliminated from Euro 2012 on Sunday night and given their lacklustre performance, rightly so. Yet while I was disappointed by the national teams display against Italy in the quarter finals, I was elated by the way in which the beautiful game brought people of both sexes and all ages together

Judith Baker samples both luxury and simplicity on the Caribbean’s ‘nature island’ – Dominica

So AA, who have been printing travel guides since 1910, has announced that it has no plans to print any more and will instead focus on its online version begging the question: have guidebooks had their day?

Venice, Grand CanalFor those planning a holiday in Italy this summer, here are a few events that might tempt you.
Asti: Palio di Asti. Held on September 3rd, the horse race has twenty-one riders and is preceded by a parade of well over 1,000 people. Try a “bönet”, which is a chocolate pudding, with [...]

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

Thirty two per cent of parents do not insure their kids or even take out a family policy ahead of going abroad – exposing both themselves and their children to the potential dangers of travelling uninsured

As you go up to the new Titanic experience in Belfast you pass a number of old buildings. Between them you might just spot a warship if the bus isn’t travelling too fast. This is HMS Caroline – the last survivor of WWI and a ship only recently decommissioned from the navy. But it looks to be in a rather sorry state.

Frederic takes the high Rhodes to this gorgeous Greek island that has nature, culture and yes, sunshine, in spades

By some quirk you might have heard that the games are on the way. There hasn’t been a lot of publicity until now but I sense excitement is being to well up. After all, it’s only a month away to the Blists Hill Community Games.

300,000 Brits travel to Mexico ever year, mostly during our Summer school holidays. And when we do go, it tends to be the Cancun and Yucatan areas that attract us. Just 78,000 Mexicans come to Britain.

Author and ex Bondi resident, Lucille Howe, shares an extract from her new novel – Bondi Blonde – in which the book’s protagonist Emily encounters Bondi for the very first time, exclusively with CD-Traveller readers

[ June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012. ]
various locations in the City of London; see website for details.
most events are free.

his is the name given to the big new advertising push to encourage us to go to Scotland. Visit Scotland lauches this today in the US and in August to coincide with the Pixar film “Brave” opening in the UK.

[ July 7, 2012 to July 8, 2012. ] http://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/
Bandstand in the Royal Avenue Gardens, Dartmouth, Devon and on board the vessels
see website for details

Anthony Lydekker makes for blue skied Malaysia and finds it to be full of inspiration for all sorts, from hikers to history buffs. Read the second part of Anthony’s article, only on CD-Traveller

The Art Fund has announced that its £100,000 prize this year has been given to the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM) in Exeter.

Stuck for something to do with the kids this summer? Consider a break in Blackpool, where there’s a wealth of activity for the whole family to enjoy

[ July 14, 2012 to July 15, 2012. ]
City Centre, Rodney Parade & River Usk, Newport, Monmouthshire,
times vary so see website for details

[ June 21, 2012 to June 24, 2012. ]
see the website for the nearest event to you

[ June 1, 2012 11:00 am to June 10, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Exhibition by Steve Chapman of photography covering a wide range of subjects from landscapes to portraits macro and architectural works.More Information: Lucy Chadburn, 01433 670368, PeakDistrict@nationaltrust.org.ukWhite Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWhite Peak, Derbyshire, England
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[ June 1, 2012 10:00 am to June 5, 2012 5:00 pm. ] See the work of talented local amateur artists. This is your chance to buy your very own work of art to take home.More Information: Chirk Castle, 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.ukChirk Castle, Wrexham County Borough , Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukChirk Castle, Wrexham County Borough , Wales
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[ July 1, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Visit the Red and Yellow Rooms of the House for something different. Artist collective WE (Kye Wilson and Helena Eflerov) have made a new site specific, video and sound installation in response to the estate and some of its stories. For many years, hunting animals was a central part of life at Mottisfont. Humans also [...]

[ June 1, 2012 11:00 am to June 10, 2012 4:00 pm. ] The garden at Avebury Manor provides a wonderful setting for a major selling exhibition of contemporary art. Work on display includes metal, ceramic, glass, bronze, and willow sculpture as well as fine hand crafted pots.More Information: The visitor services team, 01672 539250, avebury@nationaltrust.org.ukAvebury:National Trust Estate Office, High Street, Avebury, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukAvebury:National Trust Estate Office, [...]

[ June 1, 2012 10:30 am to June 14, 2012 5:30 pm. ] An exhibition by University College Falmouth Contemporary Crafts Students in Carcaddon with exciting ideas and thought provoking artwork.More Information: Property Office, 01872 862090, trelissick@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden , Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden , Cornwall, England
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[ June 1, 2012 11:00 am to June 11, 2012 4:00 pm. ] Come and see this fabulous art exhibition featuring the work of artist Mariusz Kaldowski.More Information: Ightham Mote Property Office, 01732 810378 ext 100, ighthammote@nationaltrust.org.ukIghtham Mote, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukIghtham Mote, Kent, England
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[ June 1, 2012 11:00 am to June 5, 2012 5:00 pm. ] An exhibition of poetry inspired artworks by renowned print maker, Carry AckroydMore Information: Event bookings, 01789 400777 op2, coughtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.ukCoughton Court:near Alcester, Warwickshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCoughton Court:near Alcester, Warwickshire, England
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[ June 30, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] An exhibition of textiles and basketware made by Manaton craft workers Kay Balmforth (textile) and Jan Baker (basketware) using Dartmoor wool and Dartmoor willow.More Information: The Church House, 01364 621321, churchhouse@nationaltrust.org.ukThe Church House, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukThe Church House, Devon, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, [...]