Who? Jumeirah
What? The Jumeirah hotel group has recently announced the return of their celebrated Restaurant Week. This year, over 60 restaurants will be taking part. Taking place in Jumeirah properties around the world, the week long event will see special menus being introduced in the hotel restaurants where guests are able to dine at a set price.
When? 23rd – 31st May
Where? Jumeirah restaurants around the world
How? For more information, see www.jumeirah.com/
Who? Smirnoff What? Vodka giants Smirnoff have recently announced the launch of a new super-premium vodka, the Smirnoff White, which will be available exclusively for travellers. The new product has been freeze filtered at -6°C which they say gives it an even smoother taste. Priced at £21 for 1L. When? Available now Where? At duty-free pop-up Smirnoff counters globally How? For more information, see www.smirnoff.com
There’s plenty of beauty treats out there for the ladies but we love that there’s also a growing selection for the men. Don’t get us wrong, there’s nothing wrong with unisex but sometimes, it’s just nice to be different. In terms of travel kits though, we’re still finding that the majority of products out there are female focused and that’s why we love the fact that Crabtree & Evelyn has not just one, but three different kits out there for the gents. There’s no stopping you ladies from choosing these too but we think these fragrances will smell divinely masculine. West Indian lime travel kit Includes: West Indian Lime Body…
Who? BrewDog What? Scotland’s largest independent brewery BrewDog has recently opened the doors to their Florence outpost. This marks the first craft beer bar in Italy and is the brewery’s fourth international launch this year. The new bar has capacity for 70 people and will have 12 beers on tap, including guest beers. The venue will also feature live music at the weekends as well as regular beer tastings. When? Open now Where? Via Faenza 21r, Firenze 50123, Italy How? For more information, see www.brewdog.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Van Kleef What? Learn all about the origins of gin and try the true Dutch spirit jenever at Van Kleef, the oldest surviving distillery in The Hague. The distillery is still operating to this day but also runs as a museum. Here, you can taste, explore and get into the heart of jenever. When? Tutoring by arrangement Where? Lange Beestenmarkt 109 The Hague, Netherlands How? Visit www.vankleef.eu for more information Fly via KLM
Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…
Who? The Royal Scotsman What? The Royal Scotsman is partnering up with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to run a Classic Whisky Journey. The four night train journey will include visits to well-know Scottish distilleries led by an expert from the society as well as plenty of whisky tastings. Prices start from £4,330 per person, all inclusive. When? 21st April Where? Waverley Station, 18 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1BB How? For more information, see www.royalscotsman.com Fly via KLM
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