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? AmaWaterways What? Unsure where to spend Christmas and New Years this year? Why not hop on to a cruise through Europe? AmaWaterways have created a 14 day “Magnificent Christmas” cruise, travelling from Nuremberg to Amsterdam over the Christmas and New Year period. The package includes flights, all meals, wine and daily tours and excursions. Prices start from £2719 per person. When? Departing 18th December Where? Departure by arrangement How? For more information, visit www.amawaterways.co.uk
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
Who? Gourmet Abu Dhabi What? The 5th Gourmet Abu Dhabi returns to the city again this year. As one of the biggest food festivals in the UAE, it focuses on haute cuisine. There will be chef demonstrations, gourmet dinners, and themed events set around the city. Ticket prices vary according to events. When? 5th to 20th February Where? In various locations around Abu Dhabi How? For more information, visit www.gourmetabudhabi.ae Fly via KLM
Who? Extraordinary Africa What? It’s rumoured that you can see a shooting star every seven minutes under the African sky and that’s why Extraordinary Africa has put together a package that will let you sleep under the stars. Extraordinary Africa will provide you with your own four-poster “starbed” with duvet and the all important mosquito net. Prices from £2,980 per person for a week, including flights. When? Throughout the year Where? Various African countries available How? Visit www.extraordinary-africa.com for more information
Who? Amari Doha What? Hotel group Amari has opened its first hotel in the Middle East – the Amari Doha. Based in the Qatari capital, 13 storey property features 120 rooms, Breeze spa, rooftop pool and panoramic views of Doha. The hotel is offering an opening rate with superior rooms from 400QAR per night and 25% discount on food, beverage and spa treatments. When? Offer until 28th February Where? Al Diwan Street, Musheireb, Doha, Qatar How? For more information and reservations, visit www.amari.com Fly via KLM
Who? The Bordeaux region of Margaux What? The five villages in the Margaux appellation will be joining forces for a special event: Margaux Saveurs. The event focuses on discovering and tasting Margaux wines and local products. There will be wine workshops, tours and tastings, cooking classes, games, concerts and gourmet rambles, culminating in the literary get-together of La Cuvée aux Écrivains. When? 16th to 18th November Where? Margaux, Bordeaux, France How? For more information, see www.margaux-saveurs.com Fly via KLM
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