Who? Park Hotel
What? Hide out at the Park Hotel, a peaceful solace at the heart of pedestrian Den Haag. It’s a stone’s throw from the Royal Palace, shops and cafés but also boasts its own sunny courtyard where you can relax to the sound of birds chirping. There’s a quirky array of boutique-style rooms too. An unexpected oasis.
When? Open year round
Where? Molenstraat 53, 2513 BJ Den Haag, Netherlands
How? For more information, see www.parkhoteldenhaag.nl
Who? Fazenda Nova and Eat Drink Walk What? Fazenda Nova and Eat Drink Walk have collaborated to create special food-centric tours in the Algarve. Guests will have the opportunity to experience Portuguese cuisine from farm to table and learn about local ingredients. Priced at £397, including accommodation, all meals and cookery lessons, wine tasting and transfers in the Algarve. When? 27th February to 2nd March with further dates available in May and November Where? Fazenda Nova country house, Estiramantens, Santo Estevao, 8800-504 Tavira, Portugal How? For more information, visit www.fazendanova.eu Fly via British Airways
Who? Enoteca Pinchiorri What? An Italian kitchen with a French chef at the helm, how authentic could it be? But authentic or not, the Italian inspired dishes have the contemporary flair which gained Annie Féold her three Michelin stars all those decades ago. These days the restaurant remains at the heart of Tuscan fine dining with a wine list to die for. When? Open Tuesday to Saturday Where? Via Ghibellina, 87, 50122 Firenze, Italy How? For more information, see www.enotecapinchiorri.it Fly via British Airways
Who? Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa What? The Wine Concierge Service at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa has launched a new ‘Wine Journey’ series. The new series offers guests the opportunity to discover the region’s finest grand cru wineries and embark on three different wine journeys entitled ‘Classic Car Wine Journey’, ‘Jefferson Wine Journey’ and ‘Ernest Hemingway Wine Journey’. When? Available year round Where? 2-5 Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux, France How? Visit www.ghbordeaux.com/uk for more information Fly via KLM
Who? BrewDog What? Scotland’s largest independent brewery BrewDog has recently opened the doors to their Florence outpost. This marks the first craft beer bar in Italy and is the brewery’s fourth international launch this year. The new bar has capacity for 70 people and will have 12 beers on tap, including guest beers. The venue will also feature live music at the weekends as well as regular beer tastings. When? Open now Where? Via Faenza 21r, Firenze 50123, Italy How? For more information, see www.brewdog.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Grand Hotel dei Castelli What? We love the idea of being able to stay in a castle but we love the idea of being able to stay in one with all the mod cons even more. So when we went to Sestri Levante and stayed at Grand Hotel dei Castelli, well, we simply fell in love. The grand hotel boasts some stunning views over the Italian Riviera but offers an incredible amount of privacy too. In fact, it has its own private sea-water pool. How divine. When? Open year round Where? Via Penisola di Levante, 26 – 16039 Sestri Levante, Italy How? For more information, see www.hoteldeicastelli.it Ten photos…
Who? Grand Hotel Portovenere What? Cinque Terre might be the best known sight of Liguria but Portovenere has its understated charm. At the heart of the town, with tranquil views of the harbour, is Grand Hotel Portovenere. It’s a literal stone throw from the pebbled paths of the old town, an easy journey by day. And at night, it’s the perfect place to look out onto the harbour lights. When? Open year round Where? Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 5, 19025 Portovenere SP, Italy How? For more information and to book, see www.portovenerehotel.it Ten photos from Grand Hotel Portovenere Fly via British Airways
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