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? 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? Frankfurt What? The city of Frankfurt is once again ready to host its annual Apple Wine Festival. During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to try different kinds of apple wine, enjoy traditional music and see performances of poetry. There are also fringe events surrounding the festival including the Apple Wine Express. When? 9th to 18th August Where? Roßmarkt, 60311 Frankfurt, Germany How? Visit www.frankfurt-tourismus.de for more information Fly via Brussels Airlines
Who? Kurumba, Maldives What? Kurumba, the first ever resort to open in the Maldives in 1972 has recently celebrated its 40th birthday. Tour operator Kuoni is offering 7 nights with breakfast at the 5-star resort in a deluxe room, including flights with Emirates from Heathrow and transfers. Prices are from £1,390 per person, based on two sharing. When? From December Where? Kurumba Resort, Vihamanafushi 08340, Maldives How? To book, call 01306 747008 or book online at Kuoni quoting IO0021 Fly via British Airways
Who? Qin Xie What? A rare moment of shameless self promotion here but we wanted to celebrate the publication of the book our Editor-at-Large Qin Xie has co-authored with chef YS Peng at Hunan restaurant in London. Entitled “Hunan:A Lifetime of Secrets from Mr Peng’s Chinese Kitchen”, the book contains some 70 recipes from the restaurant as well as tips and tricks on successful Chinese cookery. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Antigua What? The island of Antigua will be hosting its 56th annual carnival this year. The festival was originally a celebration of the abolishment of slavery on the island. These days, the celebrations have been expanded to include music, dance, parades and evening shows. When? 27th July – 6th August Where? St. John’s, Antigua How? Visit www.antiguacarnival.com for more information
Who? CGN Cruises What? Enjoy the stunning views of Lake Geneva aboard the Savoie, a Belle Epoque boat by CGN Cruises. Cruises take place during the day (2 hours) or in the evening (3 hours) with food on board provided by Michelin-starred chef Philippe Chevrier. Tickets from CHF30 per person, food and drink are additional. When? Various dates available Where? Cruise departs from the pier at Jardin anglais, CH-1204 Geneva, Switzerland How? For reservations, call +0041 848 811 848 or email info@cgn.ch Fly via KLM
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