San Sebastian & Biarritz

The Mountain Montserrat is a massive rock over 4000 feet high, visible for miles, with weird shapes and rounded peaks that jut into the sky; there are paths, stairs, caves, chapels and hermitages scattered over the mountain, extraordinary landscapes and wonderful views. No wonder the whole mountain is also a Natural Park The Monastery & Black Madonna The 1000 year old Benedictine monastery is perched half way up the mountain and sheltered by its peaks. There is a basilica with the Chapel of Our Lady of Montserrat known as La Moreneta, the patron saint of Catalonia, and a presence strongly felt and revered. The community of monks also runs a boys’ school devoted to the study of music. The Sanctuary of Montserrat Surrounding the Monastery there are plenty of things to do, here are some top suggestions: Best place for pictures, with some outstanding views of both Montserrat and the surrounding plains Market stalls selling local goods like honey and Mató (fresh cheese) The Museum of Montserrat has an extensive collection with paintings by Dalí, Picasso, El Greco and even treasures from ancient Egypt! Restaurants and shops for anyone looking for souvenirs Funicular railway to Sant Joan chapel 

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Enjoy a Friday or Sunday night getaway for two with breakfast in the morning

As we head for the coast, you’ll cross gulleys and mountains, speeding though lush valleys where you’ll find plantations of bananas, pineapples and sugarcane. There are many different ways to see the Island and one of the best ways to discover some of its many off the beaten track attractions is by 4x4. Dare to discover the unknown in this route packed with adventure. The excursion in 4x4 safari (off road) will take you up to the Soria Reservoir through impressive volcanic landscapes with great views, Once there we’ll stop for a traditional breakfast (not included) where you’ll get to try the local specialities, freshly squeezed papaya juice and home-made bread then we’ll drive along more dirt tracks while you admire parts of the islands few tourists ever get to see, including cave dwellings, marvellous local plants, weird rock formations and lots of dust. Then we’ll continue down through fragrant pine forests heading for San Bartolomé de Tirajana where we’ll stop for lunch in a traditional restaurant; the menu includes chicken prepared in a lava oven, a selection of salads and potatoes with mojo. Sangria and soft drinks are also included in the price. After lunch we will continue through some of the island’s many nature reserves where we will make plenty of stops for photos before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.

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Royal Albert Hall Did you know? There are 13,000 “A”s for Albert around Hall The Hall is home to the world's largest single woven carpet design, made of 326,666 sheep fleeces and 49 million tufts getting it into the Guinness World Records The world’s biggest Christmas pudding was made at the Hall and weighed ten tonnes The first ever body-building contest and Sumo wrestling tournament outside Japan took place in the main auditorium The Elgar Room used to be home to the Central School of Speech & Drama, giving a stage to names including Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Judy Dench 5,500 bottles of champagne and 1,800 bottles of gin are drunk at the Hall every year Afternoon Tea was introduced to Britain by Queen Victoria. The first tea party was held at the Hall in 1912. The tradition continues today in the Hall's Verdi Restaurant The Royal Albert Hall Grand Tour is fully accessible.  Some time slots and/or dates are unavailable due to events taking place in the auditorium. The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning. The Hall is a Grade I Listed building; and has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871. It was always conceived as a multipurpose building to host not only concerts of music but exhibitions, public meetings, scientific conversations and award ceremonies. It is a registered charity held in trust for the nation and is financially self sufficient, receiving no funding from central or local government. Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition & Globe Theatre Tour Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition is the world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Housed beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations. Visitors to the exhibition can discover how shows were produced in the theatres of Shakespeare's time, from writing and rehearsals to music, dance and performance. There are opportunities to learn about the traditional crafts and techniques used during the process of rebuilding the Globe; to find out how special effects were produced in Shakespeare's time, to listen to recordings from some of the most memorable Shakespearean performances ever, or join the cast and add your own voice to a scene recorded by Globe actors; to create your own Shakespearean phrases in the word jungle; to watch a sword-fighting display and browse the costume collection, where you can learn about the extraordinary methods used in creating clothes 400 years ago. Information sheets are available in English, large print, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Polish, Romanian, Chinese and Japanese.