The Best Holiday Destinations - Page 14
Istanbul, Capital of Culture, 2010
It's not a capital city, nor is it yet a part of Europe, but neither fact has stopped Istanbul being named European Capital of Culture 2010 by the EU itself. Why not visit the megalopolis during this important year and find out what makes it special.New Year around the world
Not everyone will be listening for the chimes of Big Ben to herald in 2010. Read on to find out how people greet the New Year in other countries around the planet.Hampi Festival: celebrating a great Hindu empire
This month, the centuries-old temples of Hampi, in southern India, are celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Vijayanagara empire with a traditional festival of folk culture and elephants, brimming with life and colour.Chile's star-spangled skies
Whether or not you believe in UFOs, why not take a trip to Valle del Elqui? It's dotted with astronomical observatories from which to spot constellations, nebulae, planets...Crazy for Belgian chocolate
If you're going to indulge in this irresistible delight, you might as well make sure it's top quality. Local speciality and hand-made chocolate is a delicious excuse for an escape to Belgium.Your guide in the Galapagos Islands is called Darwin
Sign up for one of the cruises that take in the planet's least spoilt archipelago, and spend a few days of Darwin's bicentenary year in the ecosystem that served as 'laboratory' for the great English naturalist.Chichen Itza, the descent of the feathered serpent
Discover one of the planet's most curious phenomena, which takes place during the spring and autumn equinoxes, at the pyramid of Kukulkan, the most important site of the ancient Mayan civilisation.