Who? Salt & Sill
What? Enjoy a different sort of hotel experience at Sweden’s floating hotel Salt & Sill. Located on the herring island of Klädesholmen, the hotel is comprised of six two-storey buildings on floating pontoons. Each room has its own entrance, sea view and patio space. There’s also access to a floating sauna, the world’s fastest.
When? Open year round
Where? Klädesholmen, Sweden
How? For more information, visit www.saltosill.se
Who? HolidaysPlease What? If keeping up with technology is your thing then HolidaysPlease’s new Google Glass service will surely catch your eye. The holiday company has become the first travel company to loan the Google Glass to its customers for free. You will need to have insurance to cover the pricey gadget but otherwise it’s a great way to try the new technology. When? Available now Where? By appointment How? For more information, see www.holidaysplease.co.uk
Who? Nicky James What? As regular travellers, we know that being on the road can get a little tedious – especially when it comes to waiting for your luggage. That’s why we love this set of squirrel themed luggage tag and passport cover. It might not make your journey any shorter but at least it makes the little things a little more fun. Priced at £27.95. When? Available now Where? Available online from John Lewis How? Buy now from John Lewis
Who? Bon Appétit and Las Vegas What? Everyone knows that they like to make things larger than life in Vegas and when it comes to food, this is no exception. Vegas Uncork’d, brought to you by Bon Appétit magazine, is set to be one of the most exciting food and drink events this year. A whole host of celebrated American chefs will be chairing exclusive events in well known Vegas hotels alongside serious Master Sommeliers. It’s not to be missed for serious connoisseurs. When? 8th to 11th May Where? Various venues in the city of Las Vegas How? For more information, see vegasuncorked.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Danell Lynn What? People travel for many different reasons and for author Danell Lynn, it was about combining her love of travel with philanthropic projects. That’s how Philanthropic Wanderlust was born. Or rather, Philanthropic Wanderlust became a chronicle of five years worth of travel and charitable work. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Crafty Camping What? Head to West Dorset for glamping with a difference. As well as hand built luxury yurts, complete with ensuite bathrooms and wifi, guests can also take part in various woodland workshops. You can spend five days making a chair from a tree but you can also do two hour tasters. Oh yes, and it’s adults only. Bliss. When? Open year round except holidays Where? Opposite – Higher Holditch Farm, Yonder Hill, Holditch, West Dorset TA20 4NL How? For more information, see www.mallinson.co.uk
Who? Alta Badia What? Alta Badia’s ski resorts will be presenting their food offerings for the coming season at Gourmet Skisafari Alta Badia. Guests will get the opportunity to sample the dishes created as part of the Slope Food initiative where gourmet appetisers have been created by Michelin-starred chefs. Tickets are 50€ and includes six appetisers and matched wines from South Tyrol. When? Presentation on 15th December, Slope Food available for 2013/2014 ski season Where? Around the Alta Badia ski region How? For more information, visit www.altabadia.org Fly via Brussels Airlines
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