From new events in Latvia to a chamber music retreat in the Bavarian Alps, here are ten ways you can weave some classical performance into your holiday this year. 1. Riga Jurmala A high-end classical music festival is being launched in the Latvian cities of Riga and Jurmala this summer. The Riga Jurmala Music Festival will be held over four weekends, each featuring a leading international orchestra and conductor: the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra with Mariss Jansons; the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra with Zubin Mehta; the London Symphony Orchestra with Gianandrea Noseda; and the Russian National Orchestra with Mikhail Pletnev. Murray Perahia is among the soloists. July 21-Sept 1. Bookings... Register for free to read this article, or log in to your Telegraph account Register Log in … [Read more...] about 10 unforgettable holidays for classical music lovers
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The remarkable rise of skiing in China
There’s a new kid on the ski scene: forthcoming Winter Olympics host China, which has its sights set on a big haul of gold medals on home soil and has been encouraging local people to head to the mountains. And it seems these efforts are paying off. It has been announced that skiing in China hit a significant milestone during the 2018/19 winter, with resorts in the Chongli district, close to Zhangjiakou city, recording over one million lift passes sold, the first of the country’s ski areas to do so. Since Beijing was announced as the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, China has supercharged its ski industry to maximise the chance of its athletes being on the podium in three year’s time. The Chongli district, in the northern Hebei province, is home to seven individual resorts and is one of the country’s most developed ski areas. Its advanced infrastructure has lead to it being chosen to host many events at the 2022 Winter Games. Officials reported … [Read more...] about The remarkable rise of skiing in China
The 10 best family holidays in Croatia
With pebble beaches, turquoise water, pristine islands and car-free seaside towns, Croatia is a great destination for a family holiday. Add tasty food, a genuine appreciation of children, excellent sports facilities, and a new generation of hotels aimed specifically at families, and you have all the elements necessary for a memorable trip. But where can you find the best villas? Which beaches are most suitable for families? Which companies provide the most inspiring and challenging outdoor adventure holidays? Read on for my pick of the 10 best ways for families to visit Croatia. Have I missed your favourite way to holiday in Croatia? Let us know in the comments below. 1. Best for keeping everyone happy Built around a Venetian-era harbour, Rovinj, in Croatia’s north-western Istrian peninsula, across the Adriatic Sea from Venice, exudes romance, without excluding families. Stay at Amarin, and you can enjoy a candlelit dinner for two, as services include 24-hour childcare. … [Read more...] about The 10 best family holidays in Croatia
A1 southbound at Grantham reopens after lorries collide
The A1 southbound carriageway has re-opened following a collision between two lorries on the northbound road.Traffic on the northbound carriageway remains slow as it is diverted via the slip-road and immediately back on again to avoid the lorries blocking the road.The southbound carriageway was closed while debris from the collision and a fuel spillage was cleared away. The accident happened just before 6.30am this morning.Lincolnshire County Council's executive councillor for highways, Richard Davies, has this morning tweeted about the collision, highlighting the "need to improve this stretch of road as a matter of urgency". … [Read more...] about A1 southbound at Grantham reopens after lorries collide
The warning signs of a holiday scam
Planning a holiday is one of life’s most exciting joys, so it can be heartbreaking to discover that your big break doesn’t really exist and you’ve in fact been the victim of a scam. Would-be holidaymakers and travellers were conned out of £7million by fraudsters in 2018, according to Action Fraud. The average amount lost was £1380 per person but as well as the financial cost, victims have also reported the significant emotional impact caused by this crime. More than half (53 per cent) of the crimes reported were related to the sale of airline tickets. The next most common fraud related to the sale of accommodation. What’s more, the actual total number of losses relating to travel fraud may be even higher, with many victims feeling too embarrassed to report what happened. As holiday season approaches, Action Fraud has teamed up with Abta – the Travel Association and Get Safe Online – to 1 Stay safe online Pay close … [Read more...] about The warning signs of a holiday scam