Haringey Independent | Travel Features

Life drawing and art appreciation breaks in Dublin

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:06:15 +0100

The notion of nude life drawing models on TV well before the 9pm watershed has sparked a flurry of interest in our national newspapers but with a thriving artistic community in our locale, we are somewhat more enlightened. Inspired by the new series, Life Class: Today's Nude, which airs on Channel 4 this week, Melanie Dakin wasted no time in putting pencil to paper and jetted off to Dublin for a life drawing holiday.

Turkey, ancient and modern

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:40:00 +0100

From 3,000-year-old cities to brand new luxury resorts, the Antalya region of Turkey is full of attractions.

Northants makes a pleasant change

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0100

Northamptonshire offers more than enough to fill a long weekend.

Luxury spa in the New Forest

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:01:01 +0100

Carey Manor and SenSpa is the perfect place to relax for a weekend break

Holmes away from home

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes, Baker Street

Where Nomad has gone before

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Morocco is just the place for a traditional caravan holiday.

Oh so peaceful

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:10:00 +0100

Tired of city life? Get away from it all by hiring a cottage in west Dorset.

The high life

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:00 +0000

Following major investment in its cultural heritage, the Ecuadorian capital Quito is a city reborn. Nick Elvin travels to where the equator meets the sky.

Scotland on a plate

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:30:00 +0000

From fishing to foraging, cookery lessons to whisky blending, the Scottish countryside has all the ingredients for the perfect culinary adventure.

A feast for all the senses

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +0100

Ragusa, in Sicily, offers a Mediterranean holiday to savour.