Who? One Leicester Street
What? One Leicester Street, the hotel on the former site of St John Hotel, has recently opened. The hotel features just 15 design focussed rooms. The food in the hotel restaurant continues to be looked after by Tom Harris, previously head chef at the Michelin-starred St John Hotel. Room rates from £150 per night.
When? Open now
Where? One Leicester Street, London WC2H 7BL
How? Visit www.oneleicesterstreet.com for more information
Who? Cicada Lodge What? Luxury property Cicada Lodge has now opened in Nitmiluk National Park, Australia. The hotel, overlooking Katherine River, will offer guests immersive experience of the area including helicopter tours, private waterfalls and guided tours to thousand-year-old rock art. Rooms are from $645 per night. When? Open now Where? Gorge Road, Katherine, Northern Territory 0851 Australia How? To book, call +618 8971 0167 or email cicadalodge@nitmiluktours.com.au
Who? The Bordeaux region of Margaux What? The five villages in the Margaux appellation will be joining forces for a special event: Margaux Saveurs. The event focuses on discovering and tasting Margaux wines and local products. There will be wine workshops, tours and tastings, cooking classes, games, concerts and gourmet rambles, culminating in the literary get-together of La Cuvée aux Écrivains. When? 16th to 18th November Where? Margaux, Bordeaux, France How? For more information, see www.margaux-saveurs.com Fly via KLM
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
Who? Hostal Nicolas de Ovando What? Delve into a real bit of history at Hostal Nicolas de Ovando, the former residence of the town’s founder Governor Nicolas de Ovando. The hotel is an UNESCO site and is situated on Calle Las Damas, the first paved road in the New World. Retaining much of of the original structures, the extremely spacious hotel boasts a quiet colonial charm. When? Open year round Where? Calle Las Damas, Cuidad Colonial, 10211 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic How? For more information, see www.hostal-nicolas-de-ovando-santo-domingo.com Ten photos from Hostal Nicolas de Ovando Fly via KLM
Who? AmaWaterways What? Unsure where to spend Christmas and New Years this year? Why not hop on to a cruise through Europe? AmaWaterways have created a 14 day “Magnificent Christmas” cruise, travelling from Nuremberg to Amsterdam over the Christmas and New Year period. The package includes flights, all meals, wine and daily tours and excursions. Prices start from £2719 per person. When? Departing 18th December Where? Departure by arrangement How? For more information, visit www.amawaterways.co.uk
Who? Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai What? If you’ve travelled long haul to Shanghai, Mandarin Oriental Pudong offers peaceful respite on the city’s eastern bank. Its stunning river view is only topped by its proximity to the city’s financial districts, if you’re in town for business, and Pudong’s numerous touristic sights. If you’re planning to stay put however, there’s always the delightful spa and sumptuous feasting in its fine dining restaurants. When? Open year round Where? 111 Pudong Road (S), Pudong, Shanghai 200120, China How? For more information, see www.mandarinoriental.com/shanghai Ten photos from Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
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