Who? Dina Bennett
What? The Peking to Paris Rally has something of a cult status, often pushing its participants to the limits despite its straight forward concept. Peking to Paris is the story of Dina Bennett and her husband Bernard taking a 1940 LaSalle overland from capital to capital on a journey where she battles to save her car and the marriage.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Himalayan Footsteps What? Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet travel specialists Himalayan Footsteps have just launched a new tour to Nepal with a focus on Nepalese food and culture. Guests will have the chance to visit local markets, visit a monkey temple and experience Nepalese home cooking. Prices start from £1048 per person. When? First tour leaving 2nd October 2013 Where? Itinerary starts in Kathmandu How? For more information, see www.himalayanfootsteps.com Fly via Etihad
Who? ME by Meliá What? ME by Meliá opens its first hotel in London, ME London, in the building that previously housed BBC Radio. The hotel aims to be a design-led lifestyle hotel and is Foster + Partners’ first UK hotel project for which they have designed all of the interiors and exteriors. Room rates start from £340 per night, excluding VAT. When? Open today Where? 336-337 The Strand, London WC2R 1HA How? Book online at www.MELondonUK.com Ten photos from ME London
Who? Jerusalem International Book Fair What? The Jerusalem International Book Fair will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. The book fair attracts publishers and authors from over 30 countries and will display over 100,000 books written in various languages. During the fair, there will be international seminars and symposia exploring a wide range of subjects, including literary criticism and blogging, selling books in a digital age, translation and others. When? 10th to 15th February Where? International Convention Center, Jerusalem, Israel How? For more information, please visit www.jerusalembookfair.com
Who? Crafty Camping What? Head to West Dorset for glamping with a difference. As well as hand built luxury yurts, complete with ensuite bathrooms and wifi, guests can also take part in various woodland workshops. You can spend five days making a chair from a tree but you can also do two hour tasters. Oh yes, and it’s adults only. Bliss. When? Open year round except holidays Where? Opposite – Higher Holditch Farm, Yonder Hill, Holditch, West Dorset TA20 4NL How? For more information, see www.mallinson.co.uk
Who? Vida De Luxe What? Luxury events company Vida De Luxe will be hosting its first Carnival of Luxury in the Algarve. Spread over four days, VIPs and the public will have access to some super-premium brands including haute horology and yachts. There will also be artists and photographers on show as well as fashion shows and other entertainment. Ticket prices vary. When? 25th to 28th April, VIP day by invitation only Where? Pavilhão – Centro de Congressos do Arade, 8400-611 Parchal, Portugal How? See carnivalofluxury.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Villa San Paolo What? Escape to the heart of Tuscany at Villa San Paolo, a quaint little spa hotel just outside of the ancient town of San Gimignano. There, you will find a charming and peaceful stay amidst the rolling Tuscan hills. It’s a little out of the way, so perfect for a getaway, but also close enough to San Gimignano to add a touch of culture to your break. The thing that’s really not to be missed, though, is the stunning view at breakfast. When? Available now Where? Strada Provinciale per Certaldo, 53037 San Gimignano (SI), Italy How? For more information, visit www.villasanpaolo.com Ten photos from Villa San…
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