Who? ME by Meliá
What? ME by Meliá opens its first hotel in London, ME London, in the building that previously housed BBC Radio. The hotel aims to be a design-led lifestyle hotel and is Foster + Partners’ first UK hotel project for which they have designed all of the interiors and exteriors. Room rates start from £340 per night, excluding VAT.
When? Open today
Where? 336-337 The Strand, London WC2R 1HA
How? Book online at www.MELondonUK.com
Who? Copenhagen Jazz Festival What? The city of Copenhagen will once again be taken over by its annual jazz festival. The festival has been running since 1979 and offers live jazz in the city’s streets, cafés, concert halls and late-night venues. There’s also an eclectic mix of Danish and international jazz musicians. Ticket prices vary according to event. When? 5-14th July Where? Around various venues in Copenhagen, Denmark How? Visit jazz.dk for more information Fly via British Airways
Who? Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent What? The Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent has organised a new exhibition of the designer’s work in collaboration with ING Cultural Centre. The collection will include Haute Couture as well as Ready-to-Wear pieces. There will also be rare sketches, production drawings, patterns, client files, embroidery samples, magazines, and press articles from the archives. When? 30th January to 5th May Where? ING Cultural Centre, Mont des Arts/Place Royale 6, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium How? For more information, please visit www.fondation-pb-ysl.net Fly via Brussels Airlines
Who? Nicky James What? As regular travellers, we know that being on the road can get a little tedious – especially when it comes to waiting for your luggage. That’s why we love this set of squirrel themed luggage tag and passport cover. It might not make your journey any shorter but at least it makes the little things a little more fun. Priced at £27.95. When? Available now Where? Available online from John Lewis How? Buy now from John Lewis
Who? Riberach, Belesta What? Head to Belesta to stay at the converted winery hotel, Riberach. Nestled in the very heart of Languedoc-Roussillon’s wine region, Riberach boasts rooms that were previously fermentation tanks, a gastronomic restaurant and a working winery. And to boost its eco-credentials, the entire hotel, restaurant and winery is temperature moderated with geo-thermal energy. When? Open year round Where? 2a, Route de Caladroy, 66720 Belesta, France How? For more information, see www.riberach.com Ten photos from Riberach Fly via Air France
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? Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa What? If you thought the Maldives were all about relaxing on the beach then Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa will certainly change your mind. The resort has launched a series of cultural tours around the islands of the Maldives. Guests will have the opportunity to explore Addu city by bike, learn about the history of the Island of Gan, visit the farms of Meedhoo Island or soak in the nature on Villingili’s nature walk. Prices from £34 per person. When? Available now Where? Villingili Island, Addu Atoll, Republic of Maldives How? For more information, see www.shangri-la.com/male/villingiliresort Fly via British Airways
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