November 14, 2025
Cullen skink is a traditional Scottish soup that is full of flavour! Our chef Scott has a delicious cullen skink recipe that our guests absolutely love.
Food, Recipes, Lifestyle and Travel Blog
By the Flavours Holidays Team
Top 7 Psychological Benefits of Painting
November 9, 2025
Hobbies are an important part of maintaining your mental health and well-being. They are something that instantly spark joy and give you something to be passionate about, as well as giving you something to focus on instead of your daily worries and stresses. We’ve noticed that many people come home from our painting holidays feeling…
How Italian food has conquered the world…
October 15, 2025
How has the popular cuisine that we all know and love conquered the world! Italian food is one of our favourites at Flavours, find out how Italian food became so popular!
Nominated for British Travel Awards 2025
July 8, 2025
We’re thrilled to share that Flavours Holidays has been nominated at the British Travel Awards 2025 – the UK’s largest and most trusted travel awards, voted for entirely by the public. This year, we’ve been nominated in two categories: Best Travel Company for Special Interest Holidays, and Best Travel Company for Singles Holidays. These nominations…
Tuning into Wellness – our favourite 12 wellness podcasts this year
June 13, 2025
If you’re looking for a nudge towards a healthier, happier you, you’re in the right place. This year’s top wellness podcasts cover everything from nutrition and mental health to meaningful habits, daily routines, and the joy of simply slowing down. Whether you’re hoping to feel more grounded, move your body more mindfully, or just hear…
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Enhancing Your Sleep: Expert Insights from The Fine Bedding Company
February 27, 2025
Enhancing Your Sleep: Expert Insights from The Fine Bedding Company At Flavours, we understand that great sleep is the cornerstone of a truly rejuvenating getaway—and life at home. That’s why we’re thrilled to feature a guest blog from our friends at The Fine Bedding Company, a fourth-generation British brand renowned for their innovation in luxury…
11 of our favourite tasty tapas
January 16, 2025
11 of our favourite tasty tapas – There’s something that is so much fun about dining tapas-style. Not only is it a sociable way to eat, with plates designed to be shared, but you also have the added benefit of being able to try many dishes… The tale of tapas began in the 1800s when…
11 traditional dishes from Puglia that you have to try
January 15, 2025
We have put together a list of 11 traditional dishes from Puglia. Curious about the flavours of Puglia? This sun-drenched region along the heel of Italy’s boot is home to one of the country’s most diverse—yet often underrated—culinary traditions. Puglian cuisine is celebrated for its seasonal simplicity, where dishes are both unpretentious and incredibly delicious….
Passport to lifelong friendships
December 17, 2024
Spotlight on our 6 time Flavours guest, Julie: How One Flavours Holiday Became a Passport to Lifelong Friendships Across the World When Julie, an adventurous traveller from America, signed up for her first Flavours Holiday, a cooking retreat in Amalfi, her goal was simple: to immerse herself in Italy’s rich culture and master authentic Italian…
The 15 best foods to try when visiting Bologna
November 17, 2024
As Italy is big on its cuisine, we have a list of food to try whilst you travel to Bologna. You really don’t want to leave without trying these 15 dishes!
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Our favourite films set in Italy
September 24, 2024
At Flavours, we have curated a selection of our favourite films set in Italy, a country renowned for its natural beauty and abundance. From its rich natural larder to its breathtaking coastlines, everything in Italy, even a ripe, scarlet-hued tomato, can inspire you to break out your paintbrush—which you can do on our painting holidays….
What to eat in Marrakech – 8 must-try foods
September 16, 2024
What to eat in Marrakech, is a question that many new to travelling in Morocco might well ask. Marrakech is a city of enchantment, where vivid colors, bustling souks, and grand riads weave together a rich tapestry of culture. Its streets teem with life, drawing visitors eager to immerse themselves in its magic. While the…
Becoming a Holiday Property Bondholder
August 6, 2024
New worlds open up when you become a Bondholder… Launched in 1983 by two Suffolk families, the Holiday Property Bond was a revolutionary new holiday product: an alternative to timeshare, offering holidaymakers affordable, consistently high-quality holidays in an ever-increasing range of fabulous locations. By becoming an HPB Bondholder you will discover a refreshing new approach…
Top 10 stunning cookbooks to showcase in your kitchen
July 30, 2024
Having beautiful cookbooks in your kitchen transforms the space into a haven of culinary inspiration and aesthetic delight. These artfully designed volumes, with their vibrant covers and stunning photography, not only provide a wealth of delicious recipes but also serve as decorative elements that enhance the ambiance of your kitchen. Whether stacked on a countertop,…
10 ways the Italian lifestyle teaches you to appreciate life more
June 13, 2024
We’d argue that Italians know a thing or two about how to enjoy life. Be it spending time with friends and family, appreciating fresh produce, or celebrating the beauty all around us, there’s a lot we can learn from Italian culture and lifestyle. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite traditions. Read on to find…
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