There are loads of great experiences to try in Mid & East Antrim during your Northern Ireland staycation. From learning a new skill to discovering some of the area’s impressive history, you’re guaranteed to find plenty to keep you occupied!
Five Reasons to Spend your UK Staycation in Scotland
If you’re looking to holiday a little closer to home for your first trip when we’re able to travel again, a UK staycation in Scotland could be the answer. You can sail from Northern Ireland to Scotland in just 2 hours via our Larne to Cairnryan route, which means that you can be exploring Scotland in no time.
Historic places to visit near Calais
“Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it,” wrote George Santayana in 1905, and perhaps this explains our fascination with history. If you love stepping back into the past, there are some fantastic historic places to visit near Calais, and you can reach them all with your car when you travel with P&O Ferries.
Top 10 Famous French Landmarks and Buildings to Visit
France is packed full of amazing places to see and experiences to discover, and each part of the country offers its guests something different. To help you to work out where to go, we have complied a list of the top 10 famous French landmarks and buildings to visit which we hope will inspire your next trip by ferry to …
Top 5 Castles in the Netherlands
With around 300 fortifications and castles in the Netherlands to discover, it can be difficult to know where to start. Whether you’re interested in history, or simply want to feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale, the Netherlands will have the perfect castle for you.
Discover the History of Belgium
From its medieval cities to its poignant war memorials, the history of Belgium is one that truly deserves to be explored. With fascinating stories and unique tales around every corner, you’re sure to find plenty to interest you on a cultural trip to this wonderful country.
Top Museums in Dublin
There are so many different museums in Dublin that you’re guaranteed to find at least one that interests you. Whether you want to find out about local history, love browsing modern art, or fancy learning about Irish myths and legends, Dublin has a museum for you.
Things to do in Luxembourg City
One of the most diverse and beautiful capital cities in Europe, there are plenty of things to do in Luxembourg City which will help you to discover Luxembourg’s impressive history, and give you the opportunity to enjoy its pretty scenery, during a short break here.
Things to do in Arles
A charming French city located 9 and a half hours from Calais by car, there are plenty of amazing things to do in Arles that make it worth the journey, including discovering its rich history and impressive links to the art world.
“See it, then, and weep”: Bringing Journey’s End to the Ypres Battlefields
Last year, the battlefields of Ypres were transformed into the set of R.C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End. The show received rave reviews, one calling it “enthralling, good-humoured, finally heart-rending”. This autumn, the cast and crew of MESH Theatre return to Belgium to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice. Here, director Sally Woodcock describes what it’s like to recreate history on the …
Visit Luxembourg
Landlocked by three of Europe’s most powerful countries, Luxembourg has historically been eclipsed by its larger neighbours as a top tourist destination due to appearing as a mere dot on the map in the centre of France, Germany, and Belgium. At just 2,586 square kilometres, the country is only a fraction bigger than the county of Dorset in the UK, …
Second World War Battlefield Tours
The wild poppies may be on their way out of season, but soon war memorials across the world will be sheathed in a sea of red flowers to commemorate the fallen. As Remembrance Day draws near, why not consider a trip to the very ground where the events occurred on one of these Second World War battlefield tours?
Things to do in Dunkirk
Just 10 km from the Belgian border, the French coastal town of Dunkirk is perhaps best known as the site of one of the most miraculous evacuations in military history. But before World War II, Dunkirk was famous for a very different reason – it grew into one of the most prolific fishing towns in France. Today the town is …
Discover Wallonia
Tradition lies at the heart of Wallonia, from its Renaissance-style architecture right down to its rich local produce. The French-speaking region of Belgium may not be a well-known holiday destination, but with a range of activities on offer, it’s a true hidden gem that oozes old world charm. With multiple museums, historic sites and more than 1,500 castles to explore, …
World War I Battlefield Tours: The Best Routes
Reminders of the Great War are present all along the Western Front. Trench lines can be seen for miles across the fields, while once beautifully thick woodlands remain flattened since the fighting and ponds have appeared in the craters left by shells. A visit to the First World War battlefields makes for a stark reminder of those lost in battle …
A Guide to Remembrance Day Travel in Flanders
It was during a moment of contemplation in war-ravaged Ypres in 1915 that Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae noticed how quickly poppies grew from the graves of the recently buried. He reportedly penned the famous ‘In Flanders Fields’ the very next day, while sitting in the back of an ambulance: “In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row …
24 Hours in Ostend
With majestic buildings steeped in history, golden beaches just off the beaten track, and the best pancakes this side of the Atlantic, it’s easy to see why people love visiting Ostend, the ‘City by the Sea’. Buildings boast giant murals, sand sculptures line the water’s edge, and markets and festivals pop up throughout the year, making this a very exciting …
Exploring the D-Day Beaches in Normandy
On the morning of 6 June 1944, the once pristine Normandy coastline became the site of the largest ever seaborne invasion in world history. The Allied land, air and sea operation became known as the D-Day Landings and within just one month 1,100,000 troops, 200,000 vehicles and 750,000 tons of stores were moved to France – heralding one of the …
Battlefields to Visit in The Somme
On the 1st July 2016 the world celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, one of the defining conflicts of the First World War. The Centenary event will see thousands of visitors gather at the various battlements in and around Somme, northern France, to pay respects to the soldiers who lost their lives there. Take a walk …
National Mill Day in Amsterdam
Along with wooden clogs and fields of budding tulips, the windmill is a true symbol of the Netherlands. Each year, visitors from around the world escape to the Dutch countryside for a glimpse of the many majestic sail-adorned buildings that have become the nation’s pastoral landmarks. To acknowledge the cultural importance of windmills across the country, the Netherlands will celebrate …
Ways to Celebrate St George’s Day
On the 23rd April each year, England commemorates the life of its revered patron, Saint George. A Christian martyr, Roman soldier and legendary dragon slayer, the saint and his colours have become a national symbol of England. Patriots and visitors alike celebrate the day by wearing red roses and attending the annual St George’s Day parade in towns across the …