Get into chocolate and cocoa at Hacienda Concepción
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Get into chocolate and cocoa at Hacienda Concepción

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Who? Inkaterra What? If you’re keen to get into the heart of chocolate and cocoa production, head to Inkaterra’s Hacienda Concepción. The hotel has just launched a new chocolate experience that will allow guests to learn about growing cocoa in the rainforest, chocolate production and will include chocolate focused cookery classes. When? January to March are the best times of the year Where? Hacienda Concepción is accessible via boat from Puerto Maldonado, Peru How? Visit www.inkaterra.com for more information Fly via KLM

Avignon lights up in 3D festival
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Avignon lights up in 3D festival

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Who? City of Avignon What? Learn about the City of Avignon and its history with its new 3D video show – Les Luminessences. The show combines sound, light, voice and new technologies to transform the walls of the Honour Courtyard at the Palace of the Popes into a 3D story board. Tickets from 8 euros. When? 15th August to 28th September Where? Palaise des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France How? Visit lesluminessences-avignon.com for more information Fly via KLM

Panerai unveils Luminor Marina 8 days

Panerai unveils Luminor Marina 8 days

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Who? Panerai What? Panerai is revisiting its classic designs with its latest release – the Panerai Luminor Marina 8 days. The new model combines the eight day reserve that Panerai is known for with a new hand-wound movement. The time pieces are available in polished steel or rose gold and are water resistant down to 30 bar. When? Available now Where? Stockist list available on www.panerai.com How? Visit website for more information

Geneva unveils clamshell sound system

Geneva unveils clamshell sound system

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Who? Geneva What? Swiss brand Geneva has unveiled their new all in one sound system, Model XS DAB+, which incorporates Bluetooth, DAB radio, alarm clock, speakers and amplifier. It’s portable design is made further possible with its special clamshell design and the whole thing is just 500g. From £219. When? Available now Where? Stockist list available on www.genevalab.com How? Visit website for more information

Explore the Balkans on horseback

Explore the Balkans on horseback

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Who? In The Saddle What? Riding holiday specialists In The Saddle have created three different itineraries to explore the natural beauty of the Balkans on horseback. There’s a choice between an adventurous ride to the north of the Balkans, a more relaxed ride to the south or a riding expedition giving an experience of the simple life. Prices start from £833 per person. When? Available now Where? Departure by arrangement How? Visit www.inthesaddle.com for more information Fly via KLM

Rum Shack pops up at Skylounge

Rum Shack pops up at Skylounge

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Who? Skylounge What? Doubletree by Hilton’s Skylounge is embracing the English summer with a Caribbean twist. The rooftop bar has been transformed into a pop-up Rum Shack just for the summer, serving up a selection of rum cocktails. There is also a special West Indian bar menu to go along with the cocktails. When? Monday to Saturday, until September Where? Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tower of London, 7 Pepys Street, London EC3N 4AF How? Visit doubletree3.hilton.com for more information