Year: 2014

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    HolidaysPlease loans Google Glass

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    Who? HolidaysPlease What? If keeping up with technology is your thing then HolidaysPlease’s new Google Glass service will surely catch your eye. The holiday company has become the first travel company to loan the Google Glass to its customers for free. You will need to have insurance to cover the pricey gadget but otherwise it’s a great way to try the new technology. When? Available now Where? By appointment How? For more information, see www.holidaysplease.co.uk

  • Blend your own at The Scotch Whisky Experience

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    Who? The Scotch Whisky Experience What? If you’ve ever wondered how whiskies are created then The Scotch Whisky Experience’s new blending package is the thing for you. As well as viewing the world’s largest collection of Scotch whiskies and tasting four regional malt whiskies, guests will also get the chance to create their own blend of whisky. Priced at £65. When? Available now Where? The Scotch Whisky Experience, 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE How? For more information, see www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk Fly via British Airways

  • Fashion pick: textured knot-front dress from Therapy

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    Who? Therapy What? Need something elegant but functional for work? This textured knot-front dress from Therapy could be just the thing. The below the knee cut keeps things professional while the figure-hugging style will take the dress from day to night. It’s definitely one for the grown ups. Priced at £42. When? Available now Where? Available online from House of Fraser How? Buy now from House of Fraser

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    No menu dining at Gastrologik

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    Who? Gastrologik What? How many chefs in the world are willing to brave the larder every night without a menu? Not many. But that’s the sort of dining to be found at Gastrologik where chefs Jacob Holmstrom and Anton Bjuhr create tasting menus tabula rasa. Each day, each course and even each table could be served completely different dishes. Now that’s dining with a surprise. When? Open Tuesday to Saturday Where? Artillerigatan 14, 11451 Stockholm, Sweden How? For more information, see www.gastrologik.se Fly via British Airways

  • Design pick: Milano from Royal Trunk

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    Who? Royal Trunk What? Trunks that don’t travel is the inspiration behind Royal Trunk’ latest collection, unveiled at Milan Design Week this year. We love this Milano trunk, the most luxurious work station that you’ll ever come across. The exterior is made up of precious leather, bound by 2000 gold brass tacks. Inside you’ll find a leather desk, fabric drawers and upholstered seating. It’ll make you want to work. When? Available now Where? Available online from Royal Trunk How? Buy now from Royal Trunk

  • New Butler Service at The Dolder Grand

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    Who? The Dolder Grand What? Need a butler? The Dolder Grand have four dedicated butlers on hand as they launch their new Butler Service this month. The butlers are on-call daily from 7am to 11pm to help you unpack bags, iron clothes, clean shoes and cater to your food and drink needs. They’ll also be able to organise transfers and activities within the hotel and beyond. What a joy. When? Available now Where? The Dolder Grand, Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland How? For more information, see www.thedoldergrand.com Fly via British Airways