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Cook with Pete Evans on Dolphin Island

ByLife in Luxury May 26, 2013November 7, 2014

Who? Dolphin Island

What? Private island and luxury resort Dolphin Island is offering the opportunity for guests to enjoy a three day exclusive cookery experience with Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans. For a maximum of eight guests, the package will include five night stay on Dolphin Island, three-day cook school with Pete Evans, transfers from Nadi International Airport and meals. From NZ$9,900 per person.

When? 22^nd to 27^th June

Where? Transfers from Nadi International Airport, Fiji

How? Visit www.dolphinislandfiji.com for more information

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Summer reading: The Robber of Memories by Michael Jacobs

ByLife in Luxury August 29, 2014March 5, 2017

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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Ten tips for painting food by Anna Koska

ByGuest January 5, 2013January 17, 2022

GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…

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Mad for Spain at Hotel Ritz, Madrid

ByLife in Luxury January 3, 2014June 22, 2020

Who? Hotel Ritz, Madrid What? Immerse yourself in Spanish culture with Hotel Ritz Madrid’s new “Mad for Spain” package. The package includes excursions to Hapsburg Madrid, VIP tour of Bernabéu Stadium, tickets to Thyssen-Bornemisza museum, tapas cookery class with wine and more.Prices start from £2,674, based on two people sharing a Classic Room for five nights with breakfast. When? Available now Where? Hotel Ritz Madrid, Plaza de la Lealtad 5, 28014 Madrid, Spain How? For more information, see www.ritzmadrid.com Fly via British Airways

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Christmas and New Year aboard AmaWaterways

ByLife in Luxury November 22, 2013November 10, 2013

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

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The Landmark launches five bespoke London Experiences

ByLife in Luxury April 16, 2015May 25, 2015

Who? The Landmark Hotel What? The Landmark Hotel in London has recently launched five masterclasses as part of their new London Experiences. The tailored packages range from photography, chess, antiques, bespoke shoe making to vocal training and are designed to give visitors a different view of London. Prices start from £420 and includes an expert guided session for your chosen experience and either a lunch, dinner, Champagne afternoon tea or Martini flight at the luxury five-star hotel. When? Available now Where? 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1 6JQ How? Book now at www.landmarklondon.co.uk

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Hunan: A Lifetime of Secrets from Mr Peng’s Chinese Kitchen

ByLife in Luxury April 22, 2014March 5, 2017

Who? Qin Xie What? A rare moment of shameless self promotion here but we wanted to celebrate the publication of the book our Editor-at-Large Qin Xie has co-authored with chef YS Peng at Hunan restaurant in London. Entitled “Hunan:A Lifetime of Secrets from Mr Peng’s Chinese Kitchen”, the book contains some 70 recipes from the restaurant as well as tips and tricks on successful Chinese cookery. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

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