Travel pick: Golf breaks with Hyatt Resorts

Travel pick: Golf breaks with Hyatt Resorts

Who? Hyatt Resorts What? To celebrate the announcement of Hyatt’s new representative golfers on the PGA Tour, the hotel group has launched special golfing packages at its various resorts in the USA. Guests will have the opportunity to practice their swing before indulging in spa treatments or trying out the local cuisine at Hyatt’s world-class resorts. When? Available now until the end of the year Where? Various locations available How? Book now at Hyatt

Hotel Brunelleschi, luxury at the heart of Florence

Hotel Brunelleschi, luxury at the heart of Florence

Who? Hotel Brunelleschi What? How many hotels can boast its own museum? Hotel Brunelleschi is certainly one. Though it could be said that the hotel is a museum in itself having incorporated historical structures from the Roman era. The interiors are anything but dated, though. Renovated as recently as 2012, it really is luxury in the heart of Florence. Perhaps that’s why it is, amongst other things, a member of the Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection. When? Open year round Where? Piazza Santa Elisabetta, 3 50122 Florence, Italy How? For more information or to book, please visit www.ghotw.com/Hotel-Brunelleschi or call 020 7380 3658 Ten photos from Hotel Brunelleschi Fly via…

Explore Yunnan, China, by train
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Explore Yunnan, China, by train

Who? Backyard Travel What? Backyard Travel have released a new tour, exploring the culturally rich region of Yunnan in South West China by train. Travellers will have the opportunity to explore many of the key cities in the region including Lijiang, Dali and Kunming. There will also be plenty of opportunities to explore the country side and meet the local people. When? Departure by arrangement Where? The journey begins in Kunmin, China How? For more information, see www.backyardtravel.com Fly via British Airways

Hello Weekend from British Airways is back

Hello Weekend from British Airways is back

Who? British Airways What? British Airways’ offer of flights and two nights hotel stay is perfect for a weekend break. That’s why we’re so pleased to share that it’s back. What’s even better is that you could book for one, two or three weekend’s time. Prices from £139 per person. When? Available now Where? Available to book online How? Book now at British Airways

Photo credit - Rencontres Napoléoniennes de Brienne-le-Château, Jean-Marc Livet
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Napoleon Tinqueux festival in Reims

Who? City of Tinqueux What? History buffs should head to Tinqueux this April where, to mark the 200th Anniversary of Napoleon’s French campaign in 1814, the city is hosting re-enactments of the Battle of Reims. During the two day festival, there will be a torchlight procession, parade, brass band, sound and light show as well as the re-enactment itself. There will also be a Napoleon village with markets and treasure hunts. When? 5th and 6th April Where? Around the city of Tinqueux How? For more information, see www.tinqueuxfetenapoleon.com Fly via British Airways

Spring in Spain, in Exeter
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Spring in Spain, in Exeter

Who? The Magdalen Chapter What? Stanley Park of Milton Sandford Wines will be hosting a wine dinner, entitled “Spring in Spain” at The Magdalen Chapter hotel to celebrate and explore wine making culture in Spain, France and Italy. The evening will be accompanied by Spanish tapas including Serrano ham, salt cod and Morcilla. Priced at £30 per person and includes a three-course supper plus wines. When? 27th March Where? The Magdalen Chapter, Magdalen Street, Exeter EX2 4HY How? For more information, visit www.themagdalenchapter.com