One of the appeals of Menton on the French Riviera is the largest museum dedicated to the works of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), a famous French artist who died fifty years ago. Frederic exolores the museum and the three towns forever linked with his work
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Planning on returning to London town for the forthcoming Paralympic Games? We asked West End ambassador, Annalisa, for her recommendations on where to eat, shop and play after Stratford’s stadium lights go down
The UK’s biggest cruise showcase is perfect both for those new to cruising and needing help to plan their first voyage, as well as seasoned cruisers looking for inspiration for their next holiday at sea
The GB athletes weren’t the only ones to enjoy a successful Olympic period, with Olympic merchandise proving popular at retailers throughout the country
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
If you’re heading to the airport this week to start your summer holiday, you might want to think twice before shoving your swimsuit and sunscreen into a hold-all that’s seen better days
2012 marks 50 years since the release of Love Me Do, the song that catapulted The Beatles into fame and adoration. Running 22 – 28 August, the International Beatle Week Festival 2012 will celebrate this pivotal anniversary with a schedule of events, live gigs, exhibitions, sightseeing tours and more in the boys’ home town of Liverpool
Mike Gallagher, co-founder and co-CEO of City Pass – those brilliant bundles that allow you to experience a city’s top attractions while saving up to half off the cost of admission – reveals why he loves hanging out in Hawaii and while he’ll always have Paris
Britons heading off on a gap year over the coming months can make their money stretch further by avoiding the more traditional destinations and heading instead to Brazil, India, Nepal and South Africa
Jane Egginton runs through London’s forthcoming attractions, in a packed month that would leave even Usain Bolt breathless
Holidaymakers are being urged to take extra care of their personal belongings while abroad, as new research reveals that around seven per cent of Britons who have travelled abroad in the past two years have fallen victim to conmen or thieves
Every magazine, newspaper and website today will no doubt be devoting countless column inches to London 2012 and, as the saying goes, if you can’t beat’em, join em!
The travel market has taken a bit of a knocking this summer. James Murray, Digital Insights Manager at Experian Marketing Services, has the low-down
Kaye makes for Frankfurt Rhine Main and finds that this region in western Germany has shaken off its staid, serious reputation and returned to winning ways
Travellers could face disappointment at the airport if the last time they applied for authorisation to journey to the States, it was free
The 21st century hasn’t been kind to New Orleans but the Big Easy remains a hotspot for food. Here chef Michael Sichel of award winning New Orleans restaurant, Galatoire’s, shares his recipe for crabmeat mason with CD-Traveller readers
Copenhagen will be a gastronomic hot pot from 24 August to 2 September when the Danish capital celebrates its Nordic culinary heritage during Copenhagen Cooking Festival
A survey of shoppers in London’s West End last weekend found they were all without exception enjoying their visit, with 99 per cent of them hoping to visit London again at some stage in the future
Chef Michael Sichel of the 107 year old James Beard award winning restaurant, Galatoire’s, reveals why nothing – not even a hurricane or BP oil spill – will stop the music in New Orleans
A colossal two-tonne 3,000 year-old sculpture of Hittite King Suppiluliuma is one of the latest cultural treasures to be unearthed by an international team in Tell Tayinat, an ancient site in Hatay, southeastern Turkey
Stuck for something to do on the sunday in between the Olympic and Paralympic Games? Why not strut your stuff with Millie Mackintosh of Made in Chelsea fame, in aid of the Prince’s Trust?
Do you remember that the Olympics was also to celebrate the arts as well? The success of team GB seems to have overshadowed that side of things as all the media especially the BBC seems to have concentrated on the sporting side to the omission of everything else.
Nuremberg might seem a strange choice for a holiday but, as Lyn discovers, this medieval city – famous for the Nuremberg Trials that took place from took from 1945 to 1949 – has many attractions including a stunning castle, gothic churches and Christmas market
Overnight stay costs in London have risen considerably during the Summer Olympic Games, with many hotel guests now selecting hotels in a lower star category to save money
England is a country world-renowned for its history. Our ancient lineage of Kings and Queens, revered historic architecture and deep-seated traditions bring visitors from near and far. But the country’s history is also peppered with tales of smuggling and witchcraft, piracy and ghostly hauntings, which lend a more sinister side to many of England’s popular destinations. Here, VisitEngland looks at some of the country’s darker tourist attractions
All eyes are on London, as the host of the Olympic Games. But there’s plenty of action in the capital to keep you entertained and not just the games. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, pack your appetite as world leading restaurateurs Peter Prescott and Terence Conran take you on a culinary tour of Chelsea, Fulham and South Kensington
Despite Prime Minister, David Cameron, urging holidaymakers to stay in the UK for their summer break this year, only a quarter of us say a ‘staycation’ is the ideal holiday
All eyes are on London, as the host of the Olympic Games on London as the host of the Olympic Games. But there’s plenty of action in the capital to keep you entertained and not just the games. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, pack your appetite as world leading restaurateurs Peter Prescott and Terence Conran take you on a culinary tour of Chelsea, Fulham and South Kensington
All eyes are on London, as the host of the Olympic Games. But there’s plenty of action in the capital to keep you entertained and not just the games. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, pack your appetite as world leading restaurateurs Peter Prescott and Terence Conran take you on a culinary tour of Chelsea, Fulham and South Kensington
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We begin French week in CD-Traveller with a look at Nantes and its summer transformation into the artistic Le Voyage a Nantes.
The 2011 BVA-Gallup International survey showed the French to be the most pessimistic people on earth. However when it comes to travel, it turns out that it’s the Brits who are the sourpusses of the planet.
Now that airspace is open again, the great return home begins. With a cruise ship in Bilbao, the Navy mixing returning troops from Afghanistan with holidaymakers and ferries, Eurostar and hire cars doing exceptional business, there are stories about how much people are spending.
According to today’s Sydney Morning Herald in Australia, some people are looking to hire a jet for $A450,000 (say £270,000) to fly home from Australia to the UK. Except as you read the story, the truth is that enquiries have been made but the company can’t point to any firm orders. It looks like a good headline to capture people’s attention so maybe that is all it is.
But some people have spent hundreds if not thousands on trying to return to their homes.
Jordan’s stunning archaeological site, Petra, is this month celebrating the 200th anniversary of its rediscovery. But ‘Perfect Petra’ isnt Jordan’s only jewel. Here Kaye Holland takes a look at Jordan’s remarkable royal women, who have caused waves in both the Arab and wider world…
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