Mountains and walkway on the shore, Lake Garda
Mountains and walkway on the shore, Lake Garda

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Christmas Around the World: Spain

19 December 2019

The final destination in our Christmas Around the World series is Spain and there's one traditional festive food in particular that we are going to shine the spotlight on – Roscón de Reyes.

While not eaten on Christmas Day itself, there is a Spanish holiday bread known as the Roscón…

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17 December 2019

Once the over-indulgence of the festive season has come to an end and the food changes from decorative sharing platters to much simpler dinners, it’s time to start dreaming about your next holiday destination and the cuisine on offer there. After all, isn’t the food one of the best parts…

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Christmas Around The World: France

16 December 2019

We’re over half-way through our Christmas Around the World series and the next country to come under the festive spotlight is France.

If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, you’ll love this edition because in France they enjoy le Réveillon, which is a very long dinner held on…

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Christmas Around The World: Greece

13 December 2019

So, the next country in our Christmas Around The World series is Greece. A festive season that lasts for 12 days – and includes Christmas, New Year and Epiphany – the food is just as fantastic as you might expect.

As with any holiday, comes tradition. One that’s important in…

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Christmas Around The World: Italy

9 December 2019

Part of Christmas’s unwavering charm is the routines and traditions we associate with it. Whether it’s a ritual enjoyed by your family while putting up your tree (one of our team members says there must be mulled wine, party food and Christmas music while assembling the tree and unwrapping ornaments…

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The Icons Of European Gastronomy

23 October 2019

If you're dreaming of a holiday where food is the focus, we've got you covered. Our tantalising new range of food holidays, which start from just £995pp, put cuisine at the heart of your experience through visits to producers, tastings, tours of vineyards and factories, and personal encounters with local…

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National Pistachio Day: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Pistachios

26 February 2019

In this, the age of social media, everything seems to have a national day worth celebrating. More often than not, these days aren't worth much attention, but today is National Pistachio Day and these delicious nuts – known fondly as green gold – deserve a bit of spotlight. 

If you're…

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