The art of travel
Experience the best of British art in a different context with a series of events in the new EU member countries, organised by the British Council. Recent shows include Turner prize winner Grayson Perry in Budapest, and an exclusive collection of Damien Hirst sketches in Ljubljana, Slovenia. See www.britishcouncil.org/ where for future events, such as Henry Moore in Athens in June.

New Sicily flights
The first Air Malta (084 5345 6045; www.airmalta.com) flights from Gatwick to Catania, Sicily, depart today and will operate three times a week with fares from £100.40 return, including taxes. The Catania region is home to Mount Etna, Roman amphitheatres and top scuba diving spots.

Young and green
Nurture a love of nature, gardening and healthy eating in your child during the Junior Gardening Week held at selected Luxury Family Hotels (www.luxuryfamilyhotels.com), from 7-13 June. Building a scarecrow and planting seeds in a fairy garden are among activities offered at Woolley Grange, Wiltshire; Moonfleet Manor, Dorset; Fowey Hall, Cornwall; and The Ickworth, Suffolk.