Luxury Summer Holiday Planner

LUXURY SUMMER HOLIDAY > PLANNER Italy APRIL 22° Venices Caffé Florian in Venice is Italy's oldest and most opulent café and is the perfect place to enjoy a beverage in style Why visit Venice in April? Key Events Festa di San Marco April 25th April enjoys warm weather with only the odd shower 21 * The celebratory day of Venice's patron saint, Saint Mark You can explore the ancient canals in peace as the season hasn't yet begun * Celebrated by a gondola regatta 28 * Enjoy Venice in all its festive Easter finery Huge church service in Saint Mark's Basilica MAY ( MAURITIUS 25° Talle Bag Smell the beautiful flowers at Casela Natura Leisure Park, housing over 1,500 colourful birds 7 18 Why travel to Turtle Bay in May? Key Events Labour Day 1st May * Even though it's winter on the island, it's warm and dry in May Labour Day holds special significance for Mauritians who struggled for their social, political and economic rights for many years You can enjoy snorkelling with turtles You'll escape cyclone season, which falls between December and February Celebrations are held on the beaches in the evening JUNE 32° TURKEY Turquoise Coast Visit the deserted ghost town of Kayaköy, adopted by UNESCO and preserved as a museum village 16 Why visit the Turquoise Coast in June? Key Events Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival 14th Jun 2013 - 15th Sept 17 You'll avoid the main crush of tourists in June as it's just before the summer holidays Held annually in a two thousand year old ancient Roman theatre The weather turns hot as the month progresses 24 It's the perfect time to enjoy a sweet apple tea A visual carnival where history and music come together Dominican REPUBLIC JULY 320 Punta Cana Tee off at one of the numerous world-class golf courses, including Teeth of the Dog', ranked the number one course in the Caribbean 18 Why visit Punta Cana in July? Key Events The Annual Merengue Festival You'll avoid hurricane and rainy season from August to October 19 July 26th - 31st Celebration of the country's national dance Sea breezes take the edge off the heat 26 World Sailing Championship * Perfect weather for sailing a catamaran or taking a golf lesson July 15th - 26th AUGUST Malita, 32° Valleita Take in an opera, ballet or drama at Teatru Manoel, one of the oldest operational theatres in Europe 18 Why visit Valletta in flugust? Key Events Santa Marija * The climate in August is typically Mediterranean, hot and dry with a cool coastal breeze August 13th - 15th 19 During this colourful festival the sky is lit up with fireworks and the streets of Valetta are filled with processions * You can enjoy a harbour cruise along the coast of Valletta Maltese people are well known for their local festivals or 'festas' SEPT CROATIA 25 Dubronik Take a water taxi to Lokrum, a tiny island where peacocks roam freely among the botanical gardens and ancient ruins 18 Why visit Dubrovnik in September? Key Events 18 Dubrovnik International High season has ended so there are fewer crowds Early Music Festival September 15th - 20th Make sure you explore the Old Town which reflects the Latin, Venetian and Slavic influences of Croatian and international musicians perform their own renditions of music from the Dubrovnik's past Middle Ages onwards in the Rector's Palace Fresh fruit such as figs, olives and grapes are in season Sources: SOVEREIGN http://www.lonelyplanet.com http://www.mauritius-tourist-guide.mu/listings/tourist-attractions/ http://www.wordtravels.com/Attractions/1500 http://www.worldtravelguide.net/dominican-republic/things-to-do http://www.worldtravelguide.net/malta/things-to-do http://www.worldweatheronline.com http://goitaly.about.com/od/venice-events/a/venice-april.htm http://www.destination360.com/caribbean/dominican-republic/events http://www.maltainsideout.com/18922/santa-maria-maltas-top-public-holiday/ http://www.timeout.com/dubrovnik/features/841/festivals-events-in-dubrovnik LUXURY TRAVEL www.sovereign.com 4, 4.