Toledo, the ancient capital of Spain, imbibes Jewish, Muslim and Christian vibes. The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo (Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo), known simply as Toledo Cathedral, is considered one of Spain's most important cathedrals. This 13th-century Gothic landmark was built over the foundations of a former church...

Shakespeare's Globe is staging The Winter's Tale (to 16 April 2023) is the first production in the theatre's year-long celebration of the 400th anniversary of the First Folio. First performed in 1611, it was included in the collection of plays published, in 1623, as Mr William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies. This was some seven yea...

Blenheim Palace has been home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The Palace is surrounded by 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown parkland and formal gardens. Tours, exhibitions and annual events showcase the splendour of 'Britain's Greatest Palace' OX5...

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew will stage a range of festivals and exhibitions at Kew Gardens,London and Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden in Sussex. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site. Its collection of living plants, trees and shrubs, either 'growing out' or in the glasshouses and nurseries, comprise ...

The Elan Spa at Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa, has partnered with luxury British skincare brand TEMPLESPA to offer guests a range of treatments. These include facials and massages body treatments and bespoke TEMPLESPA treatments that have been accredited by the Amethyst Trust. This also makes them suitable for those who are medically ...

Old habits die hard. Having spent my childhood and youth in the totalitarian Soviet Union, where foreign travel was effectively banned, I got addicted, to vicarious armchair journeys of imagination with the help of maps, timetables and dog-eared guide-books. Even now, having visited over 70 countries, I cherish anticipation, which, in all honesty, ...