Who? Colony 29
What? Brand new boutique hotel, Colony 29, has opened in the “Art Colony” of Palm Springs, USA. The desert oasis is set in a seven-acre hideaway compound built in 1929 on the lower slopes of San Jacinto Mountains. There are six separate properties which can be rented together as a resort or separately.
When? Open now
Where? 147 S Tahquitz Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262 USA www.colony29.com
How? Reservations are available online
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? The Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai What? The Portman Ritz Carlton in Shanghai has been an instant classic since the day it opened decades ago. Situated in the heart of Puxi, it’s ideally located for visiting many of Shanghai’s best known tourist sites. Of course, it wouldn’t be Ritz Carlton without being sumptuously luxurious inside, which of course it is. But while it’s a bit of a legend in the city, and it continues to collect accolades in the likes of Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Of lists, it’s open to innovation too. Cue, their recently launched Most Handsome Brunch in town. Another instant classic, we think. When? Open year round…
Who? Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai What? If you’ve travelled long haul to Shanghai, Mandarin Oriental Pudong offers peaceful respite on the city’s eastern bank. Its stunning river view is only topped by its proximity to the city’s financial districts, if you’re in town for business, and Pudong’s numerous touristic sights. If you’re planning to stay put however, there’s always the delightful spa and sumptuous feasting in its fine dining restaurants. When? Open year round Where? 111 Pudong Road (S), Pudong, Shanghai 200120, China How? For more information, see www.mandarinoriental.com/shanghai Ten photos from Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
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
Who? Grand Hotel dei Castelli What? We love the idea of being able to stay in a castle but we love the idea of being able to stay in one with all the mod cons even more. So when we went to Sestri Levante and stayed at Grand Hotel dei Castelli, well, we simply fell in love. The grand hotel boasts some stunning views over the Italian Riviera but offers an incredible amount of privacy too. In fact, it has its own private sea-water pool. How divine. When? Open year round Where? Via Penisola di Levante, 26 – 16039 Sestri Levante, Italy How? For more information, see www.hoteldeicastelli.it Ten photos…
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/
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