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points is the impending arrival of the Terracotta Army from Xi’an.
For more than 2,000 years, these statues guarded the tomb of China’s First Emperor and, from February 9 until October 28, they’ll form part of a major exhibition at the World Museum (liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ wml/) recounting one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries.
Other highlights in the arts calendar include a return visit from French puppeteers Royal De Luxe as part of the city’s celebrations to mark 10 years since being European Capital of Culture, The Liverpool Biennial of contemporary art (July 14-October 28), and Tate Liverpool’s 30th birthday celebrations.
How: Booking.com offer rooms at the Z Hotel Liverpool from £45 per night. Best for: Adventure Why: A wilderness within easy reach, Iceland’s popularity grows every year. Now second timers are venturing beyond Reykjavik and heading north for similarly striking waterfalls, geothermal pools and lava caves – only without the crowds.
In January, Super Break launch direct charters to Akureyri from Bournemouth, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Humberside and Newcastle; from February, additional services will operate from East Midlands, Liverpool, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted and Norwich.
Iceland’s second city is the gateway to the Arctic North, where highlights include Europe’s most powerful waterfall Dettifoss, lava formation Dimmuborgir and Myvatn Nature Baths – a far less touristy alternative to the Blue Lagoon.
How: Super Break (superbreak. com) offer the 4-night Incredible Iceland trip from Liverpool from £749ppp including B&B accommodation, flights and two excursions.