The Kings Arms, Christchurch
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Travel pick: 15 mile menu at The Kings Arms, Christchurch

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Who? The Kings Arms, Christchurch What? Bib Gourmand awarded restaurant at The Kings Arms Hotel has gone hyper-local with its new 15 Mile Menu. As the name suggests, everything from the fish to the vegetable to the meat is sourced from within 15 miles of the boutique hotel. It’s classic British fare, daily changing according to what’s in season and what’s available. The best bit? Aside from the delicious food, two wholesome courses are a mere £15. What’s not to love? When? Monday to Fridays for lunch and early dinner Where? The Kings Arms, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1DT How? For more information, see www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk

Life in Luxury’s guide to: JBAR at Seven Stars Galleria
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Life in Luxury’s guide to: JBAR at Seven Stars Galleria

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As part of Milan Expo this year, USA’s James Beard Foundation has brought the James Beard American Restaurant (JBAR) to the Seven Stars Galleria. Situated above Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, in the heart of Milan, the pop-up restaurant will showcase American food from the cuisine to the ingredients in a fine-dining setting. It works in parallel to the James Beard House in New York City. Recently the menu featured JBAR Executive Chef Paul Sanguinetti’s take on the food from Fort Myers and Sanibel, with ingredients flown in from the USA. The menu included ceviche of redfish with yam and tropical slow, raviolo of Florida shrimp in “sea water ” and…

Embrace castle life at Grand Hotel dei Castelli

Embrace castle life at Grand Hotel dei Castelli

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Who? Grand Hotel dei Castelli What? We love the idea of being able to stay in a castle but we love the idea of being able to stay in one with all the mod cons even more. So when we went to Sestri Levante and stayed at Grand Hotel dei Castelli, well, we simply fell in love. The grand hotel boasts some stunning views over the Italian Riviera but offers an incredible amount of privacy too. In fact, it has its own private sea-water pool. How divine. When? Open year round Where? Via Penisola di Levante, 26 – 16039 Sestri Levante, Italy How? For more information, see www.hoteldeicastelli.it Ten photos…

Discover the Amsterdam Flower Trail
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Discover the Amsterdam Flower Trail

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Who? Hotel Pulitzer, Amsterdam What? Hotel Pulitzer in Amsterdam is celebrating the season’s blooms with the launch of its new Amsterdam Flower Trail package. The new package includes two night’s accommodation, a tulip welcome gift, floral turn down service, Lillet Rosé cocktails and tickets to the Amsterdam Tulip Museum. Guests will also have the option to booking an early morning guided tour of the Flora Holland Flower Auction. Priced at €250. When? Available now until 31st August Where? Prinsengracht 315-331 – Amsterdam, 1016 GZ, The Netherlands How? For more information, see www.pulitzeramsterdam.com Fly via British Airways

Rathfinny
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Fall in love with English sparkling wine at Rathfinny

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Who? Rathfinny What? To highlight the potential of English sparkling wine, Sussex wine estate Rathfinny has teamed up with the London Conchord Ensemble to create a three-day music festival featuring food and wine. Weekend and separate event tickets are available to Conchord At Rathfinny includes a black tie wine-tasting dinner, Piano Four-hands Tea Recital, Gala Evening with Dame Felicity Lott & Alexandra Spencer-Jones, Baroque Concerto Coffee Concert and the Final Festival Concert. Prices start from £15. When? 12th to 14th June Where? Rathfinny Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5TU How? For more information, see www.rathfinnyestate.com

CURLL PRESS - Galleries, Palaces & Tea
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New release: Galleries, Palaces & Tea by David Backhouse

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Who? David Backhouse What? David Backhouse has recently published the second edition of his “Galleries, Palaces & Tea” independently under Curll Press. Working as part travel guide and part encyclopedia, the illustrated guide to London is a handy but hefty book for history lovers and purveyors of obscure facts. Priced at £9.99. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon