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? Orcaella What? Orient-Express’ new luxury river cruiser Orcaella will be making its début journey from Mandalay with an 11 night cruise. Orcaella will be sailing up the Chindwin River, passing Thanbodday Pagoda, Bodhi Tataung and Kalay. Prices start from £3,660 per person including all meals onboard, excursions, transfers and domestic flights. When? From 22nd July Where? Depart from Mandalay, Myamar How? Visit www.orcaella.net for more information
Who? Etihad What? Etihad has really pushed the boat out when it comes to luxury travel with their latest revelation in travel innovation: The Residence. The ultimate travel experience offers guests a three-room private cabin with living room, double bedroom and an en-suite shower room. There will also be an on-board butler and a gourmet chef preparing the perfect in-flight meal. They say that the holiday starts with the journey but in this case, it’s really true. When? Flights from late 2014 Where? www.etihad.com How? For more information, see website
Who? Kasbah Tamadot What? Luxury retreat Kasbah Tamadot is offering a special Christmas package for guests staying at its Atlas Mountain retreat this year. The three-night package includes accommodation, all meals, drinks, mule ride of the surrounding area and a trek with afternoon tea. Prices are from MAD 14,730 per person, based on two sharing. When? Arrival for 23rd or 24th December Where? BP 67, 42152 Asni, Marrakech, Morocco www.kasbahtamadot.virgin.com How? To book, call 0800 716 919 Fly via Brussels Airlines
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? Le Vendôme What? Intimate is the approach to service at Le Vendôme. Fresh faced from some serious renovations, the hotel is at its prime. Of course you wouldn’t be able to find many people who have stayed there – they are far too discreet to share that sort of thing. But if the stylish suites are anything to go by, it’ll only be the elite. When? Open year round Where? Rafis Al Hariri St, Beirut, Lebanon How? For more information, see www.levendomebeirut.com Ten photos from Le Vendôme, Beirut Fly via British Airways
Who? Jerusalem International Book Fair What? The Jerusalem International Book Fair will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. The book fair attracts publishers and authors from over 30 countries and will display over 100,000 books written in various languages. During the fair, there will be international seminars and symposia exploring a wide range of subjects, including literary criticism and blogging, selling books in a digital age, translation and others. When? 10th to 15th February Where? International Convention Center, Jerusalem, Israel How? For more information, please visit www.jerusalembookfair.com
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