Who? Antigua
What? The island of Antigua will be hosting its 56th annual carnival this year. The festival was originally a celebration of the abolishment of slavery on the island. These days, the celebrations have been expanded to include music, dance, parades and evening shows.
When? 27th July – 6th August
Where? St. John’s, Antigua
How? Visit www.antiguacarnival.com for more information
Who? Mich Turner MBE What? Mich Turner MBE will be hosting a lunch at Coworth Park to discuss her books, her company, Little Venice Cake Company, and her life in baking. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the speaker before sitting down to a three course lunch. Priced at £50 per person including lunch, one glass of champagne, a glass of wine, coffee and petit fours. When? From 12pm, 11th February Where? Blacknest Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7SE How? For more information, see www.lvcc.co.uk
Who? Hotel Ritz, Madrid What? Immerse yourself in Spanish culture with Hotel Ritz Madrid’s new “Mad for Spain” package. The package includes excursions to Hapsburg Madrid, VIP tour of Bernabéu Stadium, tickets to Thyssen-Bornemisza museum, tapas cookery class with wine and more.Prices start from £2,674, based on two people sharing a Classic Room for five nights with breakfast. When? Available now Where? Hotel Ritz Madrid, Plaza de la Lealtad 5, 28014 Madrid, Spain How? For more information, see www.ritzmadrid.com Fly via British Airways
Soon to arrive at the Royal Academy is the installation entitled “The Lost Album”, an exhibition of over four hundred original photographs taken by the late Dennis Hopper. This is the first time such a large collection of Hopper’s work has been shown in the UK. All of the photographs were taken between 1961 and 1967 and were personally selected by Hopper for his first major exhibition at the Fort Worth Art Centre, Texas, in 1970. In addition to the photographs will be a selection of vintage prints which were discovered after Hopper’s death in 2010. Hopper first started experimenting with photography using a camera bought for him by his,…
Who? Hotel Cipriani What? Explore Venice’s wine regions in a different way with Hotel Cipriani’s wine tour by sidecar guided tours. The journeys will explore the nearby region of Collio where guests will get the chance to attend tastings and take in the scenery. The tour starts from £264 per person and includes transfers, private guide and lunch at the Michelin starred La Subida. When? By arrangement Where? Hotel Cipriani & Palazzo Vendramin, Giudecca 10, 30133 Venice, Italy How? Visit www.hotelcipriani.com for more information Fly via KLM
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
Who? Salt & Sill What? Enjoy a different sort of hotel experience at Sweden’s floating hotel Salt & Sill. Located on the herring island of Klädesholmen, the hotel is comprised of six two-storey buildings on floating pontoons. Each room has its own entrance, sea view and patio space. There’s also access to a floating sauna, the world’s fastest. When? Open year round Where? Klädesholmen, Sweden How? For more information, visit www.saltosill.se Fly via KLM
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