How to spend two days in Funchal
22/05/2013
There's so much to see and do in Funchal, so let us guide you through some of the bits you simply must see.
Luxor's top tombsThe city of Luxor is the site of the Ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes and, as such, is considered by many to be the greatest open air museum in the world. For history buffs jetting off on cheap summer holidays to Egypt, Luxor is a real must-visit, thanks to the presence of ruined temple complexes within the modern city limits. |
Hay Festival to host pop-up tapas bar by José PizarroAt this summer’s Hay Festival from May 23 to June 2, visitors will be able to not only discover new books and meet authors, but also try some tasty tapas created by celebrity Spanish chef, José Pizarro. |
New Abba Museum opens in StockholmAbba fans can finally relax as a new permanent Abba exhibition is to open today in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, celebrating the works and lives of the legendary Swedish pop group. |
Best of Devon: Summer festivals 2013Devon is a wonderful destination for a short break in the UK at any time of year, but perhaps the best time to visit is in the summer, when the county comes alive with a fantastic array of festivals celebrating everything from music to local food. |
Dublin Writers' FestivalThis year's Dublin Writers' Festival looks set to be a big event with appearances from Dan Brown and Caitlin Moran. |
Wallace and Gromit to be unleashed on BristolThis summer, one of the country’s most iconic characters will be unleashed on the streets of Bristol. Gromit the famous plasticine dog created by Nick Park of Bristol-based Aardman animations and silent sidekick of cheese-loving Wallace, is set to decorate the streets of the city for ten weeks in a major new public art trail named Gromit Unleashed. |
Celebrate a special Queen’s Day in AmsterdamApril 30 marks a special day for the Dutch – Queen’s Day – a celebration of their monarchy and an official public holiday. People all over Holland celebrate Queen’s Day, although the best festivities can be found in Amsterdam. |
London Coffee Festival returns to the Old Truman BreweryCoffee fiends are in for a treat this week as the London Coffee Festival returns to the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. |
Top 3 things to do on a villa break to Saint-TropezIf you are keen to embark on a luxurious long weekend away but haven't yet decided where to go, you should think about visiting Saint-Tropez (or St Tropez, as it's sometimes spelt). This glamorous coastal town is the ideal place for a short break, though upon arriving you may be tempted to extend your holiday a little longer! A guide to Sevilla’s Feria de AbrilSpain’s best and most iconic festival, the Feria de Abril begins on Tuesday April 24, next week. The Feria encapsulates everything that you’d usually associate with Spain, Flamenco dancers, Spanish guitar, castanets, horse showmanship, bull fighting and great food. It’s a festival full of fiery passion and age old traditions. A guide to Cypriot cuisineChoosing a mixture of local dishes will give visitors a good taste of Cypriot cuisine. |
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Top ways to spend a weekend in MenorcaMenorca is a great destination to go to for a weekend as it is only two hours away from the UK by plane. |
Top places for an Easter city breakEaster is a big deal in southern Europe and one of the most important times for family get-togethers, here is less about Easter bunnies (although you’ll still find plenty of chocolate and Easter cakes) and more about the religious origins of the festival. Make sure you book travel and accommodation well in advance as Easter is a very busy time across most of Europe. Here are our top places to celebrate. |
Upcoming events in Wales not to missThe next few months look full in Wales with plenty of festivals and events planned. |
A weekend discovering perfumery in GrasseVictoria Cornelius spends a short break in the French Riveria, discovering perfumery in the small town of Grasse. |
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Coffee with a local in Amsterdam
This week IdealShortBreaks.co.uk is in Amsterdam drinking strong black coffee with local Machteld Ligtvoet, who gives us tips on some of his favourite local haunts – including where you can go to find one of the best views of the city. Editor's Blog: Learning to play polo
To mark the launch of this summer’s MINT Polo in the Park, Esme Fox decided to try her hand at the sport and see what it’s all about. |
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