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? Paul Lukacs What? At times, we can get a little bogged down with what a wine tastes like and how it smells. What we’ve neglected, often, is to find out a wine’s story. Paul Lukacs’ Inventing Wine is not just telling the story of one wine but all wines. It takes the reader through a journey of wine from history to today – a must if you want to know about more than just wine. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Paris-Beijing Gallery What? The Brussels branch of the Paris-Beijing Gallery is hosting a retrospective of the artist Liu Bolin’s work. The artist trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Shandong, originally as a sculptor. The exhibition is of a collection of photographs of the artist in camouflage, blending into a variety of backgrounds. When? Now until 11th May Where? Paris-Beijing Gallery, Hôtel Winssinger, Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 66, 1060 Brussels How? For more information, see www.galerieparisbeijing.com Fly via KLM
The Royal Academy has held its Summer Exhibition since 1769. Owing to the open nature of the exhibitions, it’s generally regarded as a snapshot of art of the time as well as being a chance to see the avant-garde of the art world. Certainly, the exhibition has a substantial number of new and young artists displaying their work. In its seminal year, 136 different pieces were on show. These days, the number is closer to 1,000. The artworks submitted are reviewed by the Royal Academicians who whittle down the entries to the final exhibition. For example, this year, the Black and White room has been curated by English sculptor Cornelia…
Who? Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel What? We know that Ibiza is big for partying but where is the best place to go? Well a little bird told us the Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel is something of a legend when it comes to daytime parties on the island and this is in no small part to residencies by renowned international DJs such as David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren and Avicii. This year’s party season opened with sets from legends such as Paul Kalkbrenner and Sasha. So just what’s so special about this hotel? Actually, it’s two hotels. The Ushuaïa Club is where the story began and where all the main action is….
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
Who? London Marriott County Hall What? The London Marriott County Hall Hotel has recently launched its own book club. Each month, the hotel will be recommending a book of the month to its guests. There will also be special meet the author events as well as book signings and readings. Hotel guests will also receive a complimentary copy of the book. When? Open now Where? London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB How? For more information, visit www.londonmarriottcountyhall.co.uk
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