Travel – Page 18 – Life In Luxury

Brush up on culture at the Rossini Opera Festival

ByLife in Luxury July 22, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? Rossini Opera Festival What? Opera fanatics should not miss the Rossini Opera Festival which celebrates the music and operas of Goacchino Rossini. This year’s festival will be the 34th and will include new productions of “William Tell” and “L’Italiana in Algeri”, “L’occasione fa il ladro”, “Viaggio a Reims” and “La Donna del Lago”. There will also be a number of lectures surround the operas. When? 10th to 23rd August Where? Various venues around Pesaro, Italy How? Visit www.rossinioperafestival.it for more information Fly via KLM

Culture | Travel

Dive to experience art at the USS Mohawk

ByLife in Luxury July 21, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? USS Mohawk What? Dive enthusiasts should not miss the first underwater exhibition at USS Mohawk which is available via diving only. The USS Mohawk is a 165-foot World War II cutter, which was sunk in July 2012 just off Sanibel Island in the Gulf of Mexico. The exhibition has been created by Austrian photographer Andreas Franke with the theme of ‘Sinking World’. When? Until 14th September 2013 Where? USS Mohawk, Sanibel, Florida, USA How? Visit www.ussmohawkreef.com for more information Fly via KLM

Travel

Sleep under the stars with Extraordinary Africa

ByLife in Luxury July 19, 2013July 13, 2013

Who? Extraordinary Africa What? It’s rumoured that you can see a shooting star every seven minutes under the African sky and that’s why Extraordinary Africa has put together a package that will let you sleep under the stars. Extraordinary Africa will provide you with your own four-poster “starbed” with duvet and the all important mosquito net. Prices from £2,980 per person for a week, including flights. When? Throughout the year Where? Various African countries available How? Visit www.extraordinary-africa.com for more information

Drink | Travel

Apple Wine Festival in Frankfurt

ByLife in Luxury July 18, 2013January 4, 2014

Who? Frankfurt What? The city of Frankfurt is once again ready to host its annual Apple Wine Festival. During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to try different kinds of apple wine, enjoy traditional music and see performances of poetry. There are also fringe events surrounding the festival including the Apple Wine Express. When? 9th to 18th August Where? Roßmarkt, 60311 Frankfurt, Germany ‎ How? Visit www.frankfurt-tourismus.de for more information Fly via Brussels Airlines

Food | Travel

Flemish gastronomy at Graanmarkt 13

ByLife in Luxury July 16, 2013January 4, 2014

Who? Graanmarkt 13 What? Head to Graanmarkt 13 to try Seppe Nobels’ cuisine. A member of the Flemish Foodies, Nobels mixes Belgian cuisine with other European influences to create a casual gastronomic experience. On his plates you will find herbs grown on the roof and honey from the urban garden at the back. When? Tuesdays to Saturdays year round Where? Graanmarkt 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium How? Visit www.graanmarkt13.be for more information Fly via Brussels Airlines

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Experience Moscow and The Bolshoi with Cox & Kings

ByLife in Luxury July 15, 2013November 7, 2014

Who? Cox & Kings What? Opera and ballet is like no other at The Bolshoi and that’s why Cox & Kings have put together a special package for the full experience. The three nigh break will include three nights at the 5-star Marriott hotel, flights with British Airways, private transfers, a city tour and opera ticket. Priced from £1,055 per person. When? Available now Where? Departure by arrangement How? Visit www.coxandkings.co.uk for more information Fly via British Airways