Phoenicia Hotel, a Beirut legend

Phoenicia Hotel, a Beirut legend

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Phoenicia Hotel What? No trip to Beirut is complete without a stay at the luxurious Phoenicia Hotel. With more than 50 years of history, the hotel remains a landmark at the heart of Beirut. The rooms, while spacious and comfortable, are probably not enough to tempt you away from the rest of what the hotel might offer – an outdoor pool with cinema, a sumptuous spa and a sea view terrace for sun downers. When? Open year round Where? Minet El Hosn, Beirut, Lebanon 11846 How? Visit phoeniciabeirut.com for more information Ten photos from Phoenicia Hotel Fly via British Airways

Lefay Resort & Spa unveils new in-suite private spa
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Lefay Resort & Spa unveils new in-suite private spa

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Who? Lefay Resort & Spa What? The Lefay Resort & Spa has recently unveiled their new eco-suite, complete with the ultimate beauty experience – its own in-suite private spa. The suite is so named because it’s been designed to minimise environmental impact and aid energy conservation. The private spa features a treatment area for two, dedicated spa menu, shower with chromotherapy, steam sauna and infra-red sauna. When? Open now Where? Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda, Via Angelo Feltrinelli, 118, 25084 Gargnano, Brescia, Italy How? Visit www.lefayresorts.com for more information Fly via KLM

Get into chocolate and cocoa at Hacienda Concepción
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Get into chocolate and cocoa at Hacienda Concepción

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Who? Inkaterra What? If you’re keen to get into the heart of chocolate and cocoa production, head to Inkaterra’s Hacienda Concepción. The hotel has just launched a new chocolate experience that will allow guests to learn about growing cocoa in the rainforest, chocolate production and will include chocolate focused cookery classes. When? January to March are the best times of the year Where? Hacienda Concepción is accessible via boat from Puerto Maldonado, Peru How? Visit www.inkaterra.com for more information Fly via KLM

Avignon lights up in 3D festival
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Avignon lights up in 3D festival

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Who? City of Avignon What? Learn about the City of Avignon and its history with its new 3D video show – Les Luminessences. The show combines sound, light, voice and new technologies to transform the walls of the Honour Courtyard at the Palace of the Popes into a 3D story board. Tickets from 8 euros. When? 15th August to 28th September Where? Palaise des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France How? Visit lesluminessences-avignon.com for more information Fly via KLM

Explore the Balkans on horseback

Explore the Balkans on horseback

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Who? In The Saddle What? Riding holiday specialists In The Saddle have created three different itineraries to explore the natural beauty of the Balkans on horseback. There’s a choice between an adventurous ride to the north of the Balkans, a more relaxed ride to the south or a riding expedition giving an experience of the simple life. Prices start from £833 per person. When? Available now Where? Departure by arrangement How? Visit www.inthesaddle.com for more information Fly via KLM

Taste the Côte d’Azur at Mirazur
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Taste the Côte d’Azur at Mirazur

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Who? Mirazur What? Head to Menton to find a taste of the Côte d’Azur at Mirazur. The gastronomic restaurant headed up by Mauro Colagreco has been making waves of late by gaining its second Michelin star last year and making it on to the World’s 50 Best list. Here, you will find the best ingredients accompanied by the best view. When? Wednesday to Sunday year round Where? 30 Avenue Aristide Briand 06500 Menton, France How? Visit www.mirazur.fr for more information Fly via KLM