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? Ruinart Champagne What? To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first Rosé Champagne, Ruinart are launching the Ruinart Rosé Salon 1764 – a pop-up Champagne bar. Guests will be able to learn about the history and heritage of the Ruinart Rosé while sampling their Champagne. There will be vials of scents for guests to familiarise themselves with the notes in the Ruinart Rosé as well as an artist who will draw 18th Century style portraits for the guests to take away. When? From 12th June until 3rd July Where? The Goring, Beeston Place, London SW1W 0JW How? For more information, see www.thegoring.com
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? Goodwood Festival of Speed What? The Festival of Speed is once again returning to the Goodwood Estate for a three day celebration of motors. The festival is in its 20th year and this time it’s celebrating its history over the last two decades. There will be a mix of exhibitions, races, shows and food and drink. When? 12-14th July Where? Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX How? Visit www.goodwood.co.uk/festival-of-speed for more information
Who? Washington Cherry Blossom Festival What? Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC commemorates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city in 1912. It’s held at the time of the year when the trees are in full bloom. There are various tours hosted around the city, including photography, food and aboard boats. When? 20th March to 14th April Where? Around Washington DC How? For more information, visit www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org Fly via KLM
Who? Hotel Splendido What? Hotel Splendido has put together a special guided tour of the nearby city of Genoa titled “an up and down tour of Genoa”. The tour will explore the city’s UNESCO protected sites, stopover at Palazzo Rosso, look in on the Museum of the Treasure of San Lorenzo and ride in the Montegalletto Elevator. A full day’s tour start from £187 with nightly rates at the hotel from £394. When? Available by appointment Where? Hotel Splendido & Splendido Mare, Salita Baratta 16, 16034 Portofino (GE), Italy How? Visit www.hotelsplendido.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Penfolds What? The Penfolds Re-Coking Clinic is returning to London for the first time in five years. The service, which has been running since 1991, has provided owners of Penfolds wines the opportunity to have their wines assessed for quality and re-corked if necessary. Owners will also have the opportunity to learn about their wine’s history and investment potential. When? 22nd October Where? The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL How? For more information, see www.penfolds.com
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