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SOUPED UP No trip to Tokyo is complete without ramen
Balmoral
Dubrovnik
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Step back into Scotland’s dramatic past as you wander the storied stones of Aberdeenshire’s finest castles, where intrigue, power and Highland history unfold across royal strongholds and rugged landscapes. From cliff-top ruins with breathtaking sea views to elegant baronial homes and the royal heritage of Balmoral, this carefully paced tour brings history to life with expert guides, comfortable accommodation, scenic coach travel and included entry to every site. This unforgettable cultural escape blends architectural splendour with sweeping northeast landscapes, perfect for history lovers and curious travellers alike. CASTLES OF ABERDEENSHIRE Step inside Scotland’s most dramatic castles from £945pp . Departing 8 June 2026 for four days
Experience the Adriatic Balkans at their most authentic with this unmissable tour of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s captivating cities and natural wonders. Highlights and inclusions ◼ Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Hotel Nova, Neum ◼ Seven breakfasts and seven three-course dinners ◼ Tour of Mostar and Blagaj with samples of local delicacies at the village’s Dervish house ◼ Guided tour of Dubrovnik ◼ Visit to Vjetrenica Cave ◼ Excursion to Trebinje ◼ Return flights to Dubrovnik ◼ Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout ◼ Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager ADRIATIC COAST — DUBROVNIK, NEUM AND MOSTAR Eight days now from £1,088pp Dep Apr 2026—Oct 2027
Glamis
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Sant’Elia
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NAPLES Italy Wait, this list has two Italian entries? Signor, it could have had 20.
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TOKYO Japan In Tokyo, obsession becomes an art form. Entire careers are devoted to perfecting one dish, one cut, one bowl. From ramen counters to sushi bars, eating here feels like being let in on a secret. Hit the ramen bars, order by pointing at something you like the look of, slurp loudly (it’s considered a compliment). And if you find yourself queueing, it will be worth it.
CASTLES AND PALACES OF EASTERN SCOTLAND
BURGUNDY France Burgundy is pretty much holy ground for wine-drinkers. Vineyards ripple across gentle hills, villages cluster reverently around ancient cellars, and hushed, deeply felt conversations about soil and slope can last longer than lunch. Tasting wine here feels less like consumption and more like study — though a deeply pleasurable one. Meals are designed to frame the wine, and a simple lunch of bread, cheese and a local bottle can feel quietly profound. n WHAT TO ORDER Pinot noir. Elegant, nuanced and expressive, showing how subtle wine can still have enormous depth. n WHERE TO TRY IT Village caveaux in Vosne-Romanée. Local tasting rooms offer access
Lift the veil on Italy’s fascinating southern island outpost, its ancient treasures, natural wonders, sun-kissed beaches and elegant resorts on this two-centre holiday. Highlights and inclusions ◼ Seven nights’ half-board accommodation in Mazzaforno and Giardini Naxos ◼ An excursion to Cefalù ◼ City tours of Palermo, Syracuse and Taormina ◼ A visit to the mosaics at the Villa Romana Casale ◼ A Mount Etna cable-car ascent ◼ Optional cruise round the Aeolian Isles ◼ Return flights to Sicily ◼ Coach travel and transfers throughout ◼ Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager To book, please call 0303 330 0892 or visit radiotimes.com/holidayoffers CLASSIC SICILY, ETNA AND TAORMINA Eight days now from £1,399pp Dep Apr 2026—Oct 2027
Naples gets the nod because its food is immediate, emotional and occasionally life- affirming — especially when it
snacks, seafood straight from the bay, and pastries
Royal residences and sacred ruins from £945pp . Departures 12 June and 28 August 2026 for four days
engineered to ruin all others forever. It’s noisy, messy and magnificent — much like the city itself. n WHAT TO ORDER Pizza margherita, the purest expression of Neapolitan pizza — simple ingredients, absolute precision, full-throated joy. n WHERE TO TRY IT L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele. A pilgrimage site serving just four varieties of pizzas, because it doesn’t need more. ( damichele.net )
comes in pizza form. Here, pizza isn’t a canvas for creativity but a sacred object, blistered and molten, served unadorned,
Follow in the footsteps of Scotland’s monarchs and saints on this carefully paced exploration of Eastern Scotland’s most significant historic sites. From the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots at Linlithgow Palace to the Renaissance splendour of Stirling Castle, the ancestral halls of Glamis and the crowning place at Scone, every day reveals architectural treasures and layered stories. Included in the price are expert guiding, comfortable coach travel, quality accommodation, meals as detailed, and entry to all sites visited, including Falkland Palace, Loch Leven Castle, Culross Palace and Dunfermline Abbey. To book, please call 01334 804709 quoting RTSCOT or visit brightwaterholidays.com/ radio-times
n WHAT TO ORDER Ramen. Deeply savoury broth, springy noodles and endless variation. n WHERE TO TRY IT Ichiran. A famously focused chain specialising in tonkotsu ramens. ( ichiran.com )
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FLAVOUR BURST Above, Pizza margherita, a Neapolitan staple; far left: a classic wine and cheese pairing in Burgundy; left: Tokyo
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