Who? Dina Bennett
What? The Peking to Paris Rally has something of a cult status, often pushing its participants to the limits despite its straight forward concept. Peking to Paris is the story of Dina Bennett and her husband Bernard taking a 1940 LaSalle overland from capital to capital on a journey where she battles to save her car and the marriage.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Colony 29 What? Brand new boutique hotel, Colony 29, has opened in the “Art Colony” of Palm Springs, USA. The desert oasis is set in a seven-acre hideaway compound built in 1929 on the lower slopes of San Jacinto Mountains. There are six separate properties which can be rented together as a resort or separately. When? Open now Where? 147 S Tahquitz Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262 USA www.colony29.com How? Reservations are available online
Who? Belmond La Residencia What? Ever fancied yourself as a novelist? Well now you can explore that at Belmond La Residencia on their new creative writing retreat. The week-long course will be led by acclaimed author Diane Redmond and include workshops on various genres as well as a visit to the house of novelist Robert Graves. When? Dates will be available in May and October Where? Son Canals s/n, 07179 Deià, Mallorca, Spain How? For more information, see www.belmond.com/la-residencia-mallorca
Who? Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten What? There’s perhaps no other hotel more centrally located than the Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten. But while the five star hotel is a short stroll from anywhere you need to get to, it’s got a spectacular view too. Looking out over Stuttgart city, its immediate surroundings are that of the castle garden, making Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten the ultimate luxury bolthole. When? Open year round Where? Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten, Schillerstrasse 23, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany How? For more information, see www.hotelschlossgarten.com Ten photos from Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten Fly via British Airways
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? Hotel Brunelleschi What? How many hotels can boast its own museum? Hotel Brunelleschi is certainly one. Though it could be said that the hotel is a museum in itself having incorporated historical structures from the Roman era. The interiors are anything but dated, though. Renovated as recently as 2012, it really is luxury in the heart of Florence. Perhaps that’s why it is, amongst other things, a member of the Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection. When? Open year round Where? Piazza Santa Elisabetta, 3 50122 Florence, Italy How? For more information or to book, please visit www.ghotw.com/Hotel-Brunelleschi or call 020 7380 3658 Ten photos from Hotel Brunelleschi Fly via…
Who? Discover The World tours What? Discover The World tours have recently launched new trips to Alaska. Animal lovers will be especially taken in by the “Glaciers, Grizzlies and Whales” tour. The five night break will include the scenic Inside Passage, grizzly bears on Admiralty Island, whale watching and Glacier Bay Cruise. From £1,586 per person including accommodation and return flight from Juneau to Gustavus. When? 29th May until 28th August Where? Depart from Westmark Baranof Hotel, 127 N Franklin St Juneau, AK 99801, United States How? Visit www.discover-the-world.co.uk/en/holidays/alaska/glaciers-grizzlies-and-whales for more information Fly via KLM
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