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Travel

Cox & Kings launches Greenland tours

ByLife in Luxury May 3, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Cox & Kings What? Luxury tour operator Cox & Kings have just launched new daily tours to Greenland. The new experiences combines with their existing Icelandic tours and as such all departures are from Reykjavik. The new Greenland tours range from a look at the hunter-gatherer customs and traditions of the Inuit, a trip by boat to watch glaciers calving ice into the sea or a helicopter flight over the Greenland ice sheet. When? Available now Where? Departing from Reykjavik How? Visit www.coxandkings.co.uk for more information

Drink

Learn about natural wine at RAW Fair

ByLife in Luxury May 2, 2013August 27, 2013

Who? RAW Wine Fair What? RAW Wine Fair will be returning to London this year with an even bigger agenda than last year. The event is a two day celebration of artisan wines and will feature over 150 growers, all creating natural wine. As well as wine tastings, there will be expert talks, book signings and of course food. Tickets from £20. When? 19th to 20th May Where? Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL How? Visit www.rawfair.com for more information

Fashion

Luxury bespoke lingerie with Gilda & Pearl

ByLife in Luxury May 1, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Gilda & Pearl What? Bring a little luxury to lingerie with Gilda & Pearl’s made to order service. The four year old brand still designs, makes and handfinishes all their pieces in the UK. Gilda & Pearl also offers a completely bespoke service allowing you to make the most of their stunning collection of silk satins, chiffons, crystals and ribbons. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.gildapearl.co.uk How? Visit website for more information

Food

World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2013 announced

ByLife in Luxury April 30, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? World’s 50 Best Restaurants What? World’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna and organised by UK-based Restaurant Magazine, has last night announced the world’s best restaurants for 2013. The award is now in its 11th year, with restaurants voted for by over 900 chairs and judges around the world. When? The results are available now Where? Full list available to view online at www.theworlds50best.com How? Visit website for more information

Culture

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Centenary

ByLife in Luxury April 29, 2013August 11, 2013

Who? Royal Horticultural Society What? The Royal Horticultural Society will be presenting the 100th Chelsea Flower Show this year. The ever popular horticultural exhibition will include photographic exhibition, expert talks, Centenary opera and of course the show’s staple – the gardens. This year’s gardens include Spectacular Floral Pavilion, The Evolving Garden, Show Gardens, Fresh Gardens, Artisan Gardens, Generation Gardens, Revisit London 2012 and Artisan Retreats. When? 21st to 25th May Where? Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3 4SL How? Visit www.rhs.org.uk for more information

Food

Social cooking at Aveqia

ByLife in Luxury April 28, 2013December 24, 2015

Who? Aveqia What? Cookery school newcomer is all about connecting people through cooking where instead of cooking individually, it’s all about cooking as a team. The company’s origins are in Sweden where owner, chef and entrepreneur David Berggren had once cooked for the Queen of Sweden. As such, every dish you cook has a Scandinavian take on things. With four courses and plenty of wine, there’s lots to get you talking. When? Open now Where? 2 St. Bride Street London EC4A 4AD How? Visit www.aveqia.co.uk for more information Ten photos from Aveqia