Food | Travel

Gourmet cruise on Lake Geneva

ByLife in Luxury December 21, 2012July 5, 2014

Who? CGN Cruises

What? Enjoy the stunning views of Lake Geneva aboard the Savoie, a Belle Epoque boat by CGN Cruises. Cruises take place during the day (2 hours) or in the evening (3 hours) with food on board provided by Michelin-starred chef Philippe Chevrier. Tickets from CHF30 per person, food and drink are additional.

When? Various dates available

Where? Cruise departs from the pier at Jardin anglais, CH-1204 Geneva, Switzerland

How? For reservations, call +0041 848 811 848 or email info@cgn.ch

Fly via KLM

Design | Food

Home pick: spring meadow platter from Marks & Spencer

ByLife in Luxury July 22, 2014July 15, 2014

Who? Marks & Spencer What? Sometimes all that’s between food at home and food in a restaurant is great plates. That’s why we love this spring meadow platter from Marks & Spencer. Don’t think the floral design makes a too-delicate-to-use plate, though, as this earthenware plate is dishwasher and microwave safe. Now, who’s cooking dinner? Priced at £15. When? Available now Where? Available online from Marks & Spencer How? Buy now from Marks & Spencer

Travel

Dust off your sailboats for the Tahiti Pearl Regatta

ByLife in Luxury April 19, 2013June 22, 2020

Who? Tahiti Pearl Regatta What? Tahiti Pearl Regatta, one of the most important races in the South Pacific, returns again to the French Polynesia for the 10th year. The event combines competitive sailing with cultural celebrations including traditional dancing, singing and authentic Tahitian cuisine. The race itself is open to all sailboats and will sail through Raiatea, Huahaine, Bora Bora and Taha’a. When? 8th to 12th May Where? Departing from Uturoa on Raiatea, French Polynesia How? Visit www.tahitipearlregatta.org.pf for more information

Travel

The Residence from Etihad

ByLife in Luxury May 16, 2014May 12, 2014

Who? Etihad What? Etihad has really pushed the boat out when it comes to luxury travel with their latest revelation in travel innovation: The Residence. The ultimate travel experience offers guests a three-room private cabin with living room, double bedroom and an en-suite shower room. There will also be an on-board butler and a gourmet chef preparing the perfect in-flight meal. They say that the holiday starts with the journey but in this case, it’s really true. When? Flights from late 2014 Where? www.etihad.com How? For more information, see website

Palace Hotel Tokyo Art Collection - Orinokatachi by Yuko Nishimura

Culture | Food | Travel

Palace Hotel Tokyo launches new Quintessentially Tokyo package

ByLife in Luxury February 19, 2015May 25, 2015

Who? Palace Hotel Tokyo What? Palace Hotel Tokyo has recently launched a package combining the arts, gastronomy and culture to showcase the best of Tokyo. The five night, six day package includes a bespoke art excursion, an one-on-one culinary tour, and a four hour cultural class. Guests will also be able to take home an akoya pearl as a momento of their stay. Priced at £33,000 for two. When? Available now Where? 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan How? For more information, see www.palacehoteltokyo.com

Drink | Food | Travel

Wine Festival Tour from Monteverdi Tuscany

ByLife in Luxury January 22, 2015January 15, 2015

Who? Monteverdi What? Embrace Tuscany living at Monteverdi through their six day luxury Wine Festival Tour. Taking place over Benvenuto Brunello di Montalcino, where there will be over 1,000 wines to taste, the tour will include wine tasting, vineyard tours, cooking lessons and six nights accommodation. Priced at €7,000 per person or €10,000 per couple. When? 20th – 26th February 2015 Where? Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Provincia di Siena (SI), Toscana, Italy How? For more information, see www.monteverdituscany.com

Food | The perfect ten

Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla:

ByQ X October 22, 2013January 17, 2022

Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…

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