Penfolds Re-Corking Clinic returns to London

Penfolds Re-Corking Clinic returns to London

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Who? Penfolds What? The Penfolds Re-Coking Clinic is returning to London for the first time in five years. The service, which has been running since 1991, has provided owners of Penfolds wines the opportunity to have their wines assessed for quality and re-corked if necessary. Owners will also have the opportunity to learn about their wine’s history and investment potential. When? 22nd October Where? The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL How? For more information, see www.penfolds.com

Explore culture in the Maldives with Villingili
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Explore culture in the Maldives with Villingili

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Who? Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa What? If you thought the Maldives were all about relaxing on the beach then Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa will certainly change your mind. The resort has launched a series of cultural tours around the islands of the Maldives. Guests will have the opportunity to explore Addu city by bike, learn about the history of the Island of Gan, visit the farms of Meedhoo Island or soak in the nature on Villingili’s nature walk. Prices from £34 per person. When? Available now Where? Villingili Island, Addu Atoll, Republic of Maldives How? For more information, see www.shangri-la.com/male/villingiliresort Fly via British Airways

Mushrooms in a day with Food Safari

Mushrooms in a day with Food Safari

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Who? Food Safari What? With the arrival of autumn, so too comes the mushroom season. It’s also the perfect time to attend a mushroom foraging course with Food Safari. Guests will have the opportunity to forage for mushrooms, learn about different ways to cook and preserve the fruits of their forage as well as enjoy a lunch at British Larder in Suffolk. Priced at £160 per person. When? 19th October Where? Rendlesham Forest, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk How? For more information, see www.foodsafari.co.uk

Vespa launches smart, new 946: Ricordo Italiano

Vespa launches smart, new 946: Ricordo Italiano

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Who? Vespa What? Iconic scooter brand Vespa has recently launched its very first luxury collection. The Vespa 946: Ricordo Italiano was inspired by the original Vespa prototype from 1946, the MP6. The new model has improvements on design as well as technology making it a sleeker, more eco-friendly Vespa. Priced at £7,740. When? Available now Where? Various international locations How? For more information, see www.vespa.com/en/946

‘A Brush With Frieze’ returns to 45 Park Lane
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‘A Brush With Frieze’ returns to 45 Park Lane

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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

Wine Road of Istria at Monte Mulini
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Wine Road of Istria at Monte Mulini

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Who? Hotel Monte Mulini What? To coincide with the wine harvest and truffle season, Hotel Monte Mulini has launched a “Wine Roads of Istria” package. The package includes two night’s accommodation with breakfast, half-day guided food and wine excursion with tastings at two wineries and a four-course dinner at The Wine Vault for two. Prices start from €870 for two people. When? Until 2nd November 2013 Where? A. Smareglia bb, 52210, Rovinj, Croatia How? For more information, see www.montemulinihotel.com Fly via Lufthansa