http://www.theculturebank.org Culture from around the world Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:17:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you’ve never had the pleasure of a holiday in the Netherlands, now is the time to see this amazing locale for yourself.  There is no better way to experience all that Holland has to offer, than with a holiday cottage rental.Holiday homes in Holland are plentiful in Amsterdam, making ... http://www.theculturebank.org/holiday-homes-in-holland.html Paphos in Southern Cyprus is still a fairly quiet resort in comparison with Limassol, Protarus and the famous Napa, but it growing very quickly as available land is being built on to support the tourist industry. Apartments and villas are available to rent in huge numbers; even in the high ... http://www.theculturebank.org/visiting-paphos-cyprus.html When someone mentions après ski, visions of fondue, ski stags and ski hens come to mind. When the skiing is done for the day, it is time to unwind if not party. From renowned restaurants to all-night bars, here is a brief rundown of where to find resorts popular for ... http://www.theculturebank.org/beer-wine-and-other-apres-ski-choices.html Mexico is fairly new as a popular tourist destination, with previously a few locales like Acapulco the effective preserve of the rich and famous. Now, Mexico is starting to open up to the general public, who find its natural beauties largely unspoilt and its people second to none in their ... http://www.theculturebank.org/renting-a-villa-in-mexico.html The city of Marseille is a bustling French metropolis with well over a million residents.  It is now the second largest city in France, having recently passed Lyon in the middle of the 1990’s for second place.  Additionally, it is France’s busiest international port of entry.  Oftentimes referred to as ... http://www.theculturebank.org/travel-guides-marseille-france.html Tour operators encourage holidaymakers to go to the Algarve region with cheap deals at hotels, holiday apartments and golf centres, and if cost is the only criteria then you are onto a winner. But discerning travellers who don’t like to be herded together, and who want an authentic Portuguese experience ... http://www.theculturebank.org/there%e2%80%99s-more-to-portugal-than-the-algarve.html For a relaxing holiday, where you are guaranteed to get plenty of fresh sea air and the chance to take in the sights and delights of multiple locations across a large region in just a week or two, a cruise on a luxury ocean liner is the ultimate choice.Cruise companies ... http://www.theculturebank.org/cruise-holidays-the-mediterranean.html Considered by many to be one of the most interesting, beautiful and romantic destinations in the world, Venice is one of the major cities in Italy, which sees travellers coming in year after year on cheap flights from a variety of destinations. The city has remained largely unchanged over the ... http://www.theculturebank.org/the-beauty-of-venice.html Who wouldn’t love an Italian holiday?  The romance, the scenery, the history, and of course the food, make spending a week in Italy the perfect way to relax and unwind.  Unfortunately, thousands of other travellers are thinking of the same idea.  If you want to experience the charm and magic ... http://www.theculturebank.org/holiday-homes-in-italy.html Budget airline have aircraft that are not fully utilised during the winter months and because of this they are offering deals that enable us to have a weekend skiing just like our continental neighbours, Eurostar also has fantastic offers too. A quick weekend away to the ski slopes is no ... http://www.theculturebank.org/a-skiing-weekend.html