Château Lou Casteou launches Luxury Cultural Retreat

ByLife in Luxury April 5, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? Château Lou Casteou

What? Château Lou Casteou is launching a gastronomic cookery school as part of its first ever Luxury Cultural Retreat. Guests will have the chance to learn to make traditional Italian food with chef Matteo Mangiarotti, including breads, ravioli and risotto. There will also be tutored wine tastings as well as the opportunity to take part in cultural activities. Priced at 2,950€ per person, including VAT.

When? 21^st to 26^th April

Where? 850 Chemin du Plan Guinet, 83600 Frejus, Côte d’Azur, France

How? For more information visit www.loucasteou.com

Fly via KLM

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Celebrate carnival on Antigua

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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

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Summer reading: The Robber of Memories by Michael Jacobs

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Who? Michael Jacobs What? Colombia has a reputation for danger but just how dangerous is it? In The Robber of Memories, Michael Jacobs travels down the Magdalena river in search of the township with the highest incidences of Alzheimer’s while charting the country’s history of violence and his own encounters with life and death. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

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Watch: Reflections – The Bombay Sapphire Imagination Series

BySponsored May 29, 2014May 28, 2014

The 2014 edition of the Bombay Sapphire Imagination Series is back with a new script by Academy Award® Winning Writer Geoffrey Fletcher. The competition saw aspiring film makers reinterprete the script in their own way with the final winning short films unveiled at the Tribeca Film Festival last month. Here, you can watch the short film from our sponsors, Bombay Sapphire, of Reflections by UK film maker Anthony Khaseria. Reflections tells a fantastical tale of a beautiful couple in beautiful surroundings – it should have been the start of the ultimate love story. But a romantic meal turns dark when they discover a hidden mirror which shows their true reflection. Post sponsored by Bombay…

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Fowey, a festival of words and music

ByLife in Luxury April 22, 2013August 27, 2013

Who? Fowey Festival What? The Fowey Festival has returned to the Fowey estuary this year, bringing with it an eclectic mix of literature, music and performance. The festivail will include a packed programme of talks, exhibitions, workshops, guided walks, river cruises and community activities. Ticket prices vary according to event. When? 8th to 18th May Where? Events are based around the town of Fowey in Cornwall How? Visit www.foweyfestival.com for more information

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Ten facts about Bo London

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Discover the Amsterdam Flower Trail

ByLife in Luxury June 1, 2015May 25, 2015

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

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