Who? Gary Mancuso
What? Papua New Guinea, Congo, Madagscar – these are just a few of the far-flung destinations featured in The Last Places on Earth. This is a story about how the author, Gary Mancuso, went all the way to the edge of the Earth and back while exploring disappearing cultures and a few big changes in his own life.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
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Who? One Leicester Street What? One Leicester Street, the hotel on the former site of St John Hotel, has recently opened. The hotel features just 15 design focussed rooms. The food in the hotel restaurant continues to be looked after by Tom Harris, previously head chef at the Michelin-starred St John Hotel. Room rates from £150 per night. When? Open now Where? One Leicester Street, London WC2H 7BL How? Visit www.oneleicesterstreet.com for more information
Who? Mountain Kingdoms What? Specialist tour operators Mountain Kingdoms have recently unveiled a new tour to Northern Burma. Titled “Phongun Razi and the Burmese Ice Mountains”, the 20 day tour will give you the opportunity to explore this remote region on foot to scale the icy peaks of Phongun Razi. Prices start from £3,595, inclusive of flights. When? Various dates available Where? Departure by arrangement. How? For more information, see www.mountainkingdoms.com
Who? 45 Park Lane What? 45 Park Lane’s popular “A Brush with Frieze” programme is back. As well as a series of Frieze Art Fair related events, the hotel is also offering its special accommodation package again. Guests will enjoy accommodation, tickets to Frieze Art Fair, a copy of the 45 Park Lane Art Book and a Winsor & Newton table box easel to take away upon departure. Prices start from £762 for two people. When? 17th to 20th October 2013 Where? 45 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 1PN How? For more information and to book, call 020 7317 6503
Who? Hotel Principe Di Savoia What? Hotel Principe Di Savoia has now started offering “A Road to Leonardo” package, allowing guests to explore the cultural side of Milan. The package includes a three hour guided tour of some of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces, transport to and from the historical centre of Milan as well as accommodation and breakfast. Room rates are from €480 per room per night, for a minimum stay of two nights. When? Available year round Where? Piazza della Repubblica, 17 20124 Milan, Italy www.hotelprincipedisavoia.com How? To book, call +39 02 6230 4007 Fly via KLM
Who? Bespoke Brazil What? Tour operator and Brazil specialists Bespoke Brazil have recently launched their “In search of jaguars” tour. The 10 day tour is based in the region of Pantanal in Brazil with a focus on jaguars but also other Amazonian wild life. A few days are also spent in Rio de Janeiro. Prices start at £3370 including accommodation, all flights, transfers and tours using English speaking guides. When? Available by appointment Where? Itinerary dependent How? Visit www.bespokebrazil.com for more information
Who? South Place Hotel What? Few hotels in the City of London are as design-led as D&D’s South Place Hotel. The 80 bedroom luxury hotel is designed by Allies and Morrison with interiors by Conran + Partners, taking inspiration from all aspects of London life. Specially commissioned art and installations can be found throughout the hotel’s public areas and suites. When? Open now Where? 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF www.southplacehotel.com How? Reservations are available online Ten photos from South Place Hotel
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