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? Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa What? For this festive season, Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa will be decked with Baccarat and its lobby, the Orangerie and the Acquart Passage will be transformed into a crystal wonderland. There will be a giant Christmas tree dressed by Baccarat, crystal adorned Christmas cakes and of course crystal chandeliers. Superior rooms start from €290 per night, includes breakfast. When? Now until 6th January 2013 Where? 2-5 Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux, France How? To book, visit www.ghbordeaux.com/uk/ Fly via KLM
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 Ten photos from ME London
Who? Cox & Kings What? Opera and ballet is like no other at The Bolshoi and that’s why Cox & Kings have put together a special package for the full experience. The three nigh break will include three nights at the 5-star Marriott hotel, flights with British Airways, private transfers, a city tour and opera ticket. Priced from £1,055 per person. When? Available now Where? Departure by arrangement How? Visit www.coxandkings.co.uk for more information Fly via British Airways
Who? Belmond Hotels What? Belmond’s bespoke photography experiences returns to its properties in Italy and Mallorca as the hotels reopen for the 2015 season. This year the experiences include evening photo tour of Venice at Belmond Hotel Cipriani, underwater photography at Belmond Hotel Splendido, Florence from the sky at Belmond Villa San Michele, Naples by vintage Vespa at Belmond Hotel Caruso, ‘Cook and Camera’ at Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo and Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea and bird watching at Belmond La Residencia. Prices vary. When? Available now Where? Available at various Belmond Hotels. How? For more information and to book, visit www.belmond.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Düsseldorf Photo Weekend What? Düsseldorf Photo Weekend returns to the city again with galleries, museums, and cultural institutions all over Düsseldorf opening their doors for one weekend of photography-related exhibits and events. The weekend includes the launch of a special exhibition of Canadian rock star Bryan Adams’ photography. When? 2nd to 3rd February Where? Throughout the city of Düsseldorf How? For more information, visit www.duesseldorfphotoweekend.de Fly via KLM
Who? Saatchi Art What? Don’t ask us how but we’ve only recently discovered Saatchi Art, the online website where you can buy, and sell, art from around the world. It was launched in 2006 by the Saatchi Gallery in London so it’s certainly been around for a while. For us, a favourite is their curated sections – handy if you find the gargantuan collection daunting. We’ll start with the delectable food collection then… When? Available now Where? Available online from Saatchi Art How? Browse now at Saatchi Art
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