May 6, 2026
Mark demonstrates how to paint boats in watercolour in this step-by-step guide. Create this simple landscape of a boat on a beach using simple watercolour methods and achieve an impressionistic effect with ease.
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Watercolour painting for beginners – best paints and colour mixing
May 5, 2026
In this lesson, Mark Holden, Professional Artist and Tutor gives you an introduction to choosing the best watercolour paints for beginners, basic colour theory and how to mix watercolour paints on the palette or plate.
Watercolour painting for beginners with Mark Holden
April 30, 2026
Art tutor Mark Holden presents a video course on watercolour painting for beginners, focusing on basic techniques and fundamental concepts.
The 7 advantages of solo travel
March 31, 2026
Solo travel broadens your horizons, forces you out of your comfort zone, gives you the opportunity to meet new people & creates new memories. Find out more.
How to spend the perfect day in Florence
March 25, 2026
Looking to plan a perfect day in Florence? Livia, our chef and host, gives her ‘insider’ recommendations for your perfect itinerary…
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Painting Trees & Forests – Acrylic Painting for Beginners, Part 4
March 4, 2026
In part-4 of ‘Acrylic Painting for Beginners’, painting tutor Douglas Matthews teaches how to paint trees and a forest scene in acrylics.
What to eat in Marrakech – 8 must-try foods
March 2, 2026
What to eat in Marrakech, Morocco? Marrakech’s food scene is vibrant and varied, read on to discover the best dishes to eat and where to find them.
Is Puglia worth visiting – 5 reasons it should be on your bucket list
February 26, 2026
Situated on the south-eastern tip of Italy, Puglia is bursting with culture and traditions, so is worth visiting. Puglia is definitely one for your bucket list!
Painting Seascapes – Acrylic Painting for Beginners, Part 3
February 25, 2026
Tutor Douglas teaches how to paint the sea using acrylics in part-3 of the ‘Acrylic Painting for Beginners’ course. From the sea and waves down to the beach scene.
Painting a Sky and Clouds – Acrylic Painting for Beginners, Part 2
February 17, 2026
In part-2 of the 4-part ‘Acrylic Painting for Beginners’ course, tutor Douglas Matthews focuses on painting a sky and clouds in acrylics.
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Who was Saint Valentine?
February 13, 2026
Valentines Day is celebrated all over the world on the 14th February every year. But do you know the history of Saint Valentine?
Choosing Paints, Brushes and Materials – Acrylic Painting for Beginners Part 1
February 11, 2026
Master the basics of acrylic painting. In Part 1 we cover getting started and choosing the best paints, brushes and materials to use as a beginner.
Painting with Acrylics for Beginners – online course
New online course launched on painting with acrylics for beginners with a focus on enjoyment and self-expression, rather than drawing skills.
Burns Night reimagined in three dishes
January 23, 2026
Here are three Burns Night recipes celebrating the best in seasonal Scottish produce. Everyone should try good, wild, free range haggis, at least once!
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…
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