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Travel

Discovering the Chindwin river aboard the Orcaella

ByLife in Luxury June 28, 2013November 3, 2013

Who? Orcaella What? Orient-Express’ new luxury river cruiser Orcaella will be making its début journey from Mandalay with an 11 night cruise. Orcaella will be sailing up the Chindwin River, passing Thanbodday Pagoda, Bodhi Tataung and Kalay. Prices start from £3,660 per person including all meals onboard, excursions, transfers and domestic flights. When? From 22nd July Where? Depart from Mandalay, Myamar How? Visit www.orcaella.net for more information

Drink

Don Julio 1942 tequila launches exclusively to Selfridges

ByLife in Luxury June 27, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Don Julio What? Don Julio has launched its latest super-premium tequila, the 1942. The new release commemorates the year that the late founder, Don Julio González, started making tequila in Mexico. The spirit is made using blue agave plants and aged for at least two and a half years in American white oak barrels. Priced at £160. When? Available now Where? 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB ‎ How? Visit www.donjulio.com for more information

Beauty | Travel

Guest artists at Spa Village Tembok Bali

ByLife in Luxury June 26, 2013May 25, 2015

Who? Spa Village Tembok Bali What? Spa Village Tembok Bali has recently started a guest artist program where visiting spa and wellness specialists will offer daily complimentary treatments at the resort. One to one consultations are also available. July sees the residency of Shiatsu Master, Yutaka Homma, and Kineseology specialist, Esther Kivi. When? Available now Where? Jalan Singaraja-Amlapura, No. 100 Desa Tembok Tejakula Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia How? Visit www.spavillageresort.com for more information Fly via KLM

Food | Travel

Culinary tour by Tuk Tuks at Samui Baan Taling Ngam

ByLife in Luxury June 25, 2013May 25, 2015

Who? InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort What? InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort have unveiled a new culinary tour and cookery class programme with their head chef Luke Macleod. The half-day experience will include visits to some of the resort’s local organic suppliers on a Tuk Tuk, a cooking class as well as lunch. The Tuk Tuk culinary experience is priced at THB 3900 per person for a minimum number of 2 persons, and a maximum number of 4 persons When? Available to book now Where? 295 Moo 3, Taling Ngam Beach, Suratthani, Koh Samui, 84140, Thailand How? Visit www.samui.intercontinental.com for more information Fly via KLM

Hotel Splendido, photography by Genivs Loci

Culture | Travel

An up and down tour of Genoa

ByLife in Luxury June 24, 2013May 25, 2015

Who? Hotel Splendido What? Hotel Splendido has put together a special guided tour of the nearby city of Genoa titled “an up and down tour of Genoa”. The tour will explore the city’s UNESCO protected sites, stopover at Palazzo Rosso, look in on the Museum of the Treasure of San Lorenzo and ride in the Montegalletto Elevator. A full day’s tour start from £187 with nightly rates at the hotel from £394. When? Available by appointment Where? Hotel Splendido & Splendido Mare, Salita Baratta 16, 16034 Portofino (GE), Italy How? Visit www.hotelsplendido.com for more information Fly via KLM

Culture | Travel

Experience sea life at Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival

ByLife in Luxury June 23, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? Lower Keys What? Looe Key in Florida will once again be hosting its annual Underwater Music Festival. This year’s festival will be themed “Salute to the Rolling Stone Crabs”. As part of the festival, a Rolling Stone tribute band playing classic hits under the waves and there will be plenty of other waterly songs throughout the day accompanying a perfect dive. When? 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 13th July Where? Looe Key Reef, Florida, USA How? Visit www.lowerkeyschamber.com/calendar.cfm for more information Fly via KLM