Who? Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF)
What? Each year, film lovers flock to Reykjavik for its International Film Festival. The 10 day even features a mix of films and documentaries, shown in unexpected locations. Expect to be surprised in a swimming pool, at the director’s house or inside a volcanic lava cave.
When? 26th September to 6th October
Where? Various venues in Reykjavik
How? Visit en.riff.is for more information
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
Who? Monteverdi What? Embrace Tuscany living at Monteverdi through their six day luxury Wine Festival Tour. Taking place over Benvenuto Brunello di Montalcino, where there will be over 1,000 wines to taste, the tour will include wine tasting, vineyard tours, cooking lessons and six nights accommodation. Priced at €7,000 per person or €10,000 per couple. When? 20th – 26th February 2015 Where? Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Provincia di Siena (SI), Toscana, Italy How? For more information, see www.monteverdituscany.com
Who? Reggae Sum Fest What? If you’re serious about reggae then Jamaica is the place to go this month. The island will be hosting its 20th Reggae Sum Fest, the biggest celebration of reggae on the island. This year there will be performances from Miguel, Beanie Man, Chronixx, Popcaan, and Kiprich. When? 21st to 27th July Where? Catherine Hall Entertainment Center, Howard Cooke Boulevard, Montego Bay, Jamaica How? Visit www.reggaesumfest.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Grand Hotel dei Castelli What? We love the idea of being able to stay in a castle but we love the idea of being able to stay in one with all the mod cons even more. So when we went to Sestri Levante and stayed at Grand Hotel dei Castelli, well, we simply fell in love. The grand hotel boasts some stunning views over the Italian Riviera but offers an incredible amount of privacy too. In fact, it has its own private sea-water pool. How divine. When? Open year round Where? Via Penisola di Levante, 26 – 16039 Sestri Levante, Italy How? For more information, see www.hoteldeicastelli.it Ten photos…
Who? Fazenda Nova and Eat Drink Walk What? Fazenda Nova and Eat Drink Walk have collaborated to create special food-centric tours in the Algarve. Guests will have the opportunity to experience Portuguese cuisine from farm to table and learn about local ingredients. Priced at £397, including accommodation, all meals and cookery lessons, wine tasting and transfers in the Algarve. When? 27th February to 2nd March with further dates available in May and November Where? Fazenda Nova country house, Estiramantens, Santo Estevao, 8800-504 Tavira, Portugal How? For more information, visit www.fazendanova.eu Fly via British Airways
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
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