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? Cox & Kings What? Luxury tour operator Cox & Kings have just launched new daily tours to Greenland. The new experiences combines with their existing Icelandic tours and as such all departures are from Reykjavik. The new Greenland tours range from a look at the hunter-gatherer customs and traditions of the Inuit, a trip by boat to watch glaciers calving ice into the sea or a helicopter flight over the Greenland ice sheet. When? Available now Where? Departing from Reykjavik How? Visit www.coxandkings.co.uk for more information
Who? Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai What? If you’ve travelled long haul to Shanghai, Mandarin Oriental Pudong offers peaceful respite on the city’s eastern bank. Its stunning river view is only topped by its proximity to the city’s financial districts, if you’re in town for business, and Pudong’s numerous touristic sights. If you’re planning to stay put however, there’s always the delightful spa and sumptuous feasting in its fine dining restaurants. When? Open year round Where? 111 Pudong Road (S), Pudong, Shanghai 200120, China How? For more information, see www.mandarinoriental.com/shanghai Ten photos from Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Who? 45 Park Lane What? With the London Marathon coming up in April, 45 Park Lane has teamed up with personal trainer Matt Roberts to launch the “Exercise Matt at 45 Park Lane” package. The package, priced at £474 per room per night, includes accommodation, healthy breakfast, pre and post-run fitness shake, a copy of Matt Roberts’ fitness book “Getting Running”, a Booster Slider and use of 45 Park Lane’s Brompton Bicycles and in-room yoga mat and DVD. When? 1st to 21st April Where? 45 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 1PN How? To book, call 0207 4934 545
Who? BrewDog What? Scotland’s largest independent brewery BrewDog has recently opened the doors to their Florence outpost. This marks the first craft beer bar in Italy and is the brewery’s fourth international launch this year. The new bar has capacity for 70 people and will have 12 beers on tap, including guest beers. The venue will also feature live music at the weekends as well as regular beer tastings. When? Open now Where? Via Faenza 21r, Firenze 50123, Italy How? For more information, see www.brewdog.com Fly via British Airways
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? InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort What? InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort have unveiled a new culinary tour and cookery class programme with their head chef Luke Macleod. The half-day experience will include visits to some of the resort’s local organic suppliers on a Tuk Tuk, a cooking class as well as lunch. The Tuk Tuk culinary experience is priced at THB 3900 per person for a minimum number of 2 persons, and a maximum number of 4 persons When? Available to book now Where? 295 Moo 3, Taling Ngam Beach, Suratthani, Koh Samui, 84140, Thailand How? Visit www.samui.intercontinental.com for more information Fly via KLM
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