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? Himalayan Footsteps What? Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet travel specialists Himalayan Footsteps have just launched a new tour to Nepal with a focus on Nepalese food and culture. Guests will have the chance to visit local markets, visit a monkey temple and experience Nepalese home cooking. Prices start from £1048 per person. When? First tour leaving 2nd October 2013 Where? Itinerary starts in Kathmandu How? For more information, see www.himalayanfootsteps.com Fly via Etihad
Who? Frankfurt Skyscraper Festival What? Frankfurt has the highest density of skyscrapers in Europe so it’s no surprise that they’ve taken advantage of that by hosting an annual skyscraper festival. As well as being able to visit various high-rises normally closed to the public, visitors will also be treated to a fringe program of events including acrobatics and musical entertainment. When? 25th to 26th May Where? Around the city of Frankfurt, Germany How? Visit www.wolkenkratzer-festival.de for more information Fly via Lufthansa
Who? Lefay Resort & Spa What? To help counter sleep disorders, Lefay Resort & Spa on Lake Garda has introduced a new five-day sleep programme, which will be tailored to individual guests. There will be a combination of massages, aroma-hydrotherapy sessions and moxa treatments. The five night sleep therapy programme will cost £1,873 and includes all treatments, meals and use of pools and saunas. When? Available now Where? Via Angelo Feltrinelli, 118 25084 Gargnano Province of Brescia, Italy How? To book online at www.lefayresorts.com Fly via KLM
Who? Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida What? The St. Pete/Clearwater Museum of Fine Arts will host “The Art of Golf”, the first major museum exhibition in America devoted to the sport. There will be around 90 pieces of artwork from some of the art world’s most famous names including Andy Warhol, Rembrandt, Childe Hassam, George Bellows and Norman Rockwell. Tickets are $17. When? Now until 17th February 2013 Where? Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3498 USA www.fine-arts.org How? For more information, please visit www.fine-arts.org Fly via KLM
Who? Bespoke Brazil What? Tour operator and Brazil specialists Bespoke Brazil have recently launched their “In search of jaguars” tour. The 10 day tour is based in the region of Pantanal in Brazil with a focus on jaguars but also other Amazonian wild life. A few days are also spent in Rio de Janeiro. Prices start at £3370 including accommodation, all flights, transfers and tours using English speaking guides. When? Available by appointment Where? Itinerary dependent How? Visit www.bespokebrazil.com for more information
Who? Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp What? In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the Antwerp Academy, MoMu, MAS, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and Antwerpen Open have joined forces to create a new exhibition. Entitled “Happy Birthday Dear Academie”, the exhibition will feature highlights of fashion and visual arts and will comprise of a number of events and smaller exhibitions. When? Until 31st January 2014 Where? Around the city of Antwerp, Belgium How? For more information, see www.happybirthdaydearacademie.be Fly via Brussels Airlines
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