Travel

HOLIDAYS

  • Who says it’s wrong to

    Who says it’s wrong to

    La Tomatina Where: Buñol, Valencia , Spain When: A week long celebration culminating with a squashed tomato fight on the last Wednesday of August What: There is no reason for this event other than pure fun.

  • Artist haunts are picture perfect

    Artist haunts are picture perfect

    Those of us who remember Margate and Cliftonville from childhood seaside holidays now have a reason to travel back to the East Kent coast on a sentimental journey.

  • Something to write home about

    Literary experiences will bookend a visit to Porto, home to one of the world's most beautiful celebrations of the written word, a cafe of splendid style with connections to JK Rowling and even a top-notch restaurant in a setting to tempt the palate of any bibliophile.

  • A no-strings getaway

    A no-strings getaway

    Being a Jewish tourist is not always straightforward.

  • In search of childhood memories

    We flew to Madeira for the first time, hoping to retrace family footsteps.

  • Trieste: Sip coffee and re-Joyce in Jewish heritage

    Trieste: Sip coffee and re-Joyce in Jewish heritage

    We visit the 'gateway to Zion', and experience a heady mix of piazzas, prosecco, pasta and illuminating stories of the past.

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CRUISES

  • Polar Bear Safari expedition

    Polar Bear Safari expedition

    Where: Spitsbergen, Arctic - home to the polar bears Best For: Families with teens When: August 2-9 How long: Eight days, seven nights Why go: The Arctic will effectively be turned into a classroom.

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