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With Venice’s world-famous Carnival set to begin on Friday, February 14th, what events can you look forward to this year and ...

Italy's carnival season brings some much needed colour, fun and festive spirit into the dreary month of February – and it's ...

Lisa Streich, an artist on the rise who has found success in Europe, is having a rare American showcase this week in New York.

Discover the top events in Europe, including a dazzling Festival of Lights in Croatia, a flower Festival in Madeira or the ...

Gilbert and Sullivan's light opera sets the tone for the Carnival celebration of the Caliphs of Cairo at the Royal Tent ...

Carnival season is upon us, and many countries worldwide are putting on incredibly vibrant celebrations well worth attending. These are the best of the best.

In the classic days of cruising, dinner was a formal event on both Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Cocktail attire was customary on most nights of a cruise. On formal nights ...

The European city most strongly associated with carnival is probably Venice, but it’s celebrated here in the Netherlands too, largely in the southern regions, as these provinces are traditionally ...

Explore the best shopping in Venice, from where to pick up quirky bags made by local designers, and elaborate tricorni (three-cornered hats worn for the Carnival), to the best boutiques for ...

I've been to Italy a few times, so on a recent trip to Venice, I decided to play things by ear. I thought it would be a better use of my time to concentrate on other parts of the trip, which ...