HD3 Slyde, a touchscreen watch

HD3 Slyde, a touchscreen watch

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Who? Slyde What? High end Swiss watch brand, Slyde, are the innovators behind HD3 – the watch with an unique curved touchscreen. Designed and manufactured by ESCATEC, the watch allows users to display photographs, videos, calendar and of course the time. The watch face and back is curved to follow the shape of the wrist, allowing better ergonometry. Prices start from $5,500. When? Available now Where? List of international stockists is available on www.slyde.ch How? See website for more information

Château Lou Casteou launches Luxury Cultural Retreat
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Château Lou Casteou launches Luxury Cultural Retreat

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Who? Château Lou Casteou What? Château Lou Casteou is launching a gastronomic cookery school as part of its first ever Luxury Cultural Retreat. Guests will have the chance to learn to make traditional Italian food with chef Matteo Mangiarotti, including breads, ravioli and risotto. There will also be tutored wine tastings as well as the opportunity to take part in cultural activities. Priced at 2,950€ per person, including VAT. When? 21st to 26th April Where? 850 Chemin du Plan Guinet, 83600 Frejus, Côte d’Azur, France How? For more information visit www.loucasteou.com Fly via KLM

Game Drives & Wine Flights at Sabi Sabi
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Game Drives & Wine Flights at Sabi Sabi

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Who? Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve What? Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is collaborating with WineChap’s Tom Harrow to create their first “Game Drives & Wine Flights” trip, a journey which marries some of the best things in South Africa – safari and wine. The trip includes 3 nights’ full board at Sabi Sabi, two game drives per day, wine tastings, hosted dinners, international and internal economy fights. Prices start from £3,750 per person. When? 25th to 30th April Where? Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, Sabi Sand, Wildtuin 1350, South Africa How? To book or for a more detailed itinerary contact andrew@holidayarchitects.co.uk or call 01242 253 073 Note: dates for this have now changed. Flights will depart from London…

Korres to launch new Black Pine Serum

Korres to launch new Black Pine Serum

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Who? Korres What? Greek beauty brand Korres will be launching its Black Pine Serum, an anti-ageing product with black pine extract. The serum is said to be the brand’s “most powerful anti-ageing product with firming and lifting action for wrinkle reduction, skin elasticity and re-contouring”. Priced at £39 for 30ml. When? From 15th April Where? Exclusively at select Waitrose stores and online at www.waitrose.com How? For more information visit www.korres.com

Route of the Stars at The Yeatman

Route of the Stars at The Yeatman

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Who? The Yeatman What? The Yeatman Hotel in Porto, Portugal, will be hosting some of Europe’s top Michelin-starred chefs at its one Michelin-starred restaurant as part of Route of the Stars in the Algarve. Led by head chef Ricardo Costa, the chefs will cook alongside each other to create different tasting menus over three nights. Prices start from €95 per person. When? 18th to 20th April Where? Rua do Choupelo, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal How? For more information visit www.the-yeatman-hotel.com Fly via KLM

Moorcroft at Cobridge: The Centenary Auction

Moorcroft at Cobridge: The Centenary Auction

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Who? Bonhams What? Lovers of pottery should look forwards to Bonhams’ Moorcroft auction which celebrates 100 years of pottery production at Cobridge works in Stoke-on-Trent. A number of rare patterns and shapes will be included in the auction, including a Flambe Waratah vase at £8,000-£12,000 , an early Florain Poppy vase at £1,500-2,000, a Claremont Silver overlay tea-set at £5,000-7,000, a Hazledene vase at £3,000-3,500 and a Moonlit Blue vase at £2,500-3,000. When? 17th April Where? 101 New Bond Street, London, London W1S 1SR How? For more information visit bonhams.com