The Best Holiday Destinations - Page 14
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Madagascar, unique and unforgettable
Losing yourself in the Ankarana reserve in the north of the island of Madagascar is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Its great limestone massifs have been carved by the rain into intricate landscapes that will leave you gasping in amazement.A world of crystal in Tyrol
In the heart of the Tyrol, the 'Crystal Triangle' has become one of Austria's main tourist attractions. Grown ups and kids alike can enjoy the trails and workshops connecting three types of crystal.Learn the secrets of pasta in a Tuscan villa
For singletons or for couples, perfect for an all-girls' holiday or a chance for the inexperienced to finally get to grips with the cooking pots... all of the cookery courses at Villa San Michele offer the opportunity to discover the secrets of Italian cuisine; there are even courses suitable for kids.Take a fairytale trip to Germany
Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, the Bremen Town Musicians... which is your favourite? Get ready to be bewitched - parents as well as children - as you stroll through the streets where these mythical stories are set and discover the scenes that inspired those great story-tellers, the Brothers Grimm.Pecs 2010, a borderless capital
If you are thinking about planning your next cultural trip, what could be better than to opt for visiting one of the three cities chosen as this year's European Capital of Culture?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.