Who? Colony 29
What? Brand new boutique hotel, Colony 29, has opened in the “Art Colony” of Palm Springs, USA. The desert oasis is set in a seven-acre hideaway compound built in 1929 on the lower slopes of San Jacinto Mountains. There are six separate properties which can be rented together as a resort or separately.
When? Open now
Where? 147 S Tahquitz Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262 USA www.colony29.com
How? Reservations are available online
Who? Rossini Opera Festival What? Opera fanatics should not miss the Rossini Opera Festival which celebrates the music and operas of Goacchino Rossini. This year’s festival will be the 34th and will include new productions of “William Tell” and “L’Italiana in Algeri”, “L’occasione fa il ladro”, “Viaggio a Reims” and “La Donna del Lago”. There will also be a number of lectures surround the operas. When? 10th to 23rd August Where? Various venues around Pesaro, Italy How? Visit www.rossinioperafestival.it for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp What? In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the Antwerp Academy, MoMu, MAS, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and Antwerpen Open have joined forces to create a new exhibition. Entitled “Happy Birthday Dear Academie”, the exhibition will feature highlights of fashion and visual arts and will comprise of a number of events and smaller exhibitions. When? Until 31st January 2014 Where? Around the city of Antwerp, Belgium How? For more information, see www.happybirthdaydearacademie.be Fly via Brussels Airlines
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? 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
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
Who? Thanda Private Game Reserve What? There’s nowhere better to experience the wildness of South Africa than at Thanda Private Game Reserve. Aside from seeing the Big Five on its safari drives, you can also book in for a cultural package to experience Zulu culture first hand. Prices from R5900 per person including two nights accommodation, game drives, all meals and Zulu Reed Dance. When? Enquire for dates Where? D242 off the N2, Hluhluwe 3960, South Africa www.thanda.com How? For reservations, call +2735 5731 899 or email reservations@thanda.co.za
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