Who? Amaryllis
What? Wine lovers shouldn’t miss the Orient Express’ Grand Cru cruise aboard the Amaryllis. The seven day cruise offers guests the opportunity to sample wines from all 33 of the Grand Cru estates in Burgundy. The barge is available for private hire for up to eight guests. Prices from £30,800.
When? Until October
Where? Departure by arrangement
How? Visit www.amaryllisbarge.com for more information
Who? Sake No Hana What? To celebrate spring and the cherry blossom season, Japanese restaurant Sake No Hana has turned its bar into a pop-up cherry blossom garden entitled Sukura at Sake No Hana. Guests can enjoy cherry-themed cocktails and teas, surrounded by cherry blossoms, as well as sukura inspired bento boxes and desserts. At lunch on the 26th of April, guests can also take part in Kagami Biraki where sake barrels and broken with a wooden mallet and sake is served in the traditional way. When? Available now until 19th May Where? 23 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1HA How? For more information and to book, visit sakenohana.com
Who? Ducks at Kilspindie What? Members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society can now enjoy Ducks at Kilspindie as a members bar as the two have announced their recent partnership. Guests will be able to sample the society’s special single-barrel whiskies at the venue as well as enjoy whisky dinners and tastings organised by the society. When? Available now Where? Main Street, Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0RE www.ducks.co.uk How? For more information, see website
Who? Glenmorangie What? Glenmorangie has recently launched its most exclusive whisky, the Pride 1978, which follows a previous release of Pride 1981. Crafted by Dr Bill Lumsden, the whisky has spent 15 years in French Premier Cru casks for finishing. With only five cases laid down, there will be just 700 bottles available worldwide released at cask strength. Priced at £3,400. When? Available now Where? Available from specialist retailers and department stores as well as online How? For more information, see glenmorangie.com
Who? Opium, Chinatown What? Head to Opium in Chinatown for decadent cocktails and dim sum in its hidden from view parlours. Styled in the fashion of old-time opium dens, Opium is the latest bar from industry giants Dre Masso and Eric Yu. The dim sum list is short but the cocktail menu more than makes up for it. When? Open now Where? 15-16 Gerrard St London W1D 6JA How? Visit opiumchinatown.com for more information
Yellow is a hot trend for Spring Summer 2015 and it’s not the mellow pastel kind. Instead, designers have opted for the more daring shades. But if yellow isn’t quite the shade for you, to wear at least, you can always find solace in accessories. As well as liberal use of yellow in clothes, we’ve noticed plenty of yellow bags to choose from too. So here are ten of the best yellow bags, from totes to clutches and everything in between. Sophia micro grab bag from Therapy Priced at £39. Available from House of Fraser Yellow clutch with fringe from Georgina Skalidi Priced at £119. Available from Carnet de Mode…
Who? Majestic Minima Hotel What? The Majestic Minima Hotel in Adelaide has undergone a transformation with the help of South Australian artists. Each of its 46 rooms were redesigned by the artists using their personal styles. Guests can expect to find anything from street art to tactile installations in the rooms. Rooms start from AUD $99 per night. When? Open now Where? 146 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006 How? For more information, see www.majestichotels.com.au
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