Who? David Backhouse
What? David Backhouse has recently published the second edition of his “Galleries, Palaces & Tea” independently under Curll Press. Working as part travel guide and part encyclopedia, the illustrated guide to London is a handy but hefty book for history lovers and purveyors of obscure facts. Priced at £9.99.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Hell Bay What? In time for the annual migration of birds, Hell Bay on Bryher in the Isles of Scilly is offering a bird watching package with ornithologist, David Rosair. The trip includes 5 nights’ accommodation with breakfast and 3-course dinner each day, boat excursions and guided tours and entrance to Abbey Gardens. Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs, Sedge, Golden Oriole, and Purple Heron are just a few of the species expected to touch down on Bryher. From £1,055 per person. When? 25th to 30th April Where? Bryher, Isles of Scilly TR23 0PR How? For more information and to book, visit www.hellbay.co.uk
Who? Life in Luxury What? Here at Life in Luxury we’ve been working hard up to and after our birthday on bigger and better things (you may have noticed our sponsored video series last week). It’s with great pleasure therefore, for us to announce that we have a new section of the website: Luxury Offers. And just in time for Cyber Monday. There, you will find the latest offers and news from our partners. Bear with us however, on the number offers available as, like us, it’s still young. When? Available now Where? Luxury offers are available at offers.lifeinluxury.co.uk How? Simply click Luxury offers
Who? Tom Aikens with Destinology What? Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens has teamed up with luxury tour-operator Destinology to offer a special culinary tour to Mauritius. Guests will be based at the Royal Palm Hotel and will enjoy Aikens hosted masterclasses, three four-course dinners by Aikens and a demonstration on Mauritian cuisine with Michel de Matteis and Aikens. The package also includes seven nights accommodation with breakfast and flights. Prices from £3,499 per person. When? 20th to 28th March Where? Royal Palm Hotel, Royal Road, Grand Baie, Mauritius How? For more information and to book, visit www.destinology.co.uk Fly via KLM
Who? Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson What? The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson is really an iconic wine book. The latest, and seventh, edition is completely revised. It includes never-before featured regions such as Ningxia in China as well as 25 new specially commissioned maps. Available as an ebook (£19.99) and hardback (£40). When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Phoenicia Hotel What? No trip to Beirut is complete without a stay at the luxurious Phoenicia Hotel. With more than 50 years of history, the hotel remains a landmark at the heart of Beirut. The rooms, while spacious and comfortable, are probably not enough to tempt you away from the rest of what the hotel might offer – an outdoor pool with cinema, a sumptuous spa and a sea view terrace for sun downers. When? Open year round Where? Minet El Hosn, Beirut, Lebanon 11846 How? Visit phoeniciabeirut.com for more information Ten photos from Phoenicia Hotel Fly via British Airways
Who? Van Kleef What? Learn all about the origins of gin and try the true Dutch spirit jenever at Van Kleef, the oldest surviving distillery in The Hague. The distillery is still operating to this day but also runs as a museum. Here, you can taste, explore and get into the heart of jenever. When? Tutoring by arrangement Where? Lange Beestenmarkt 109 The Hague, Netherlands How? Visit www.vankleef.eu for more information Fly via KLM
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