Who? Gary Mancuso
What? Papua New Guinea, Congo, Madagscar – these are just a few of the far-flung destinations featured in The Last Places on Earth. This is a story about how the author, Gary Mancuso, went all the way to the edge of the Earth and back while exploring disappearing cultures and a few big changes in his own life.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Belmond Hotels What? Belmond’s bespoke photography experiences returns to its properties in Italy and Mallorca as the hotels reopen for the 2015 season. This year the experiences include evening photo tour of Venice at Belmond Hotel Cipriani, underwater photography at Belmond Hotel Splendido, Florence from the sky at Belmond Villa San Michele, Naples by vintage Vespa at Belmond Hotel Caruso, ‘Cook and Camera’ at Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo and Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea and bird watching at Belmond La Residencia. Prices vary. When? Available now Where? Available at various Belmond Hotels. How? For more information and to book, visit www.belmond.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Palace Hotel Tokyo What? Palace Hotel Tokyo has recently launched a package combining the arts, gastronomy and culture to showcase the best of Tokyo. The five night, six day package includes a bespoke art excursion, an one-on-one culinary tour, and a four hour cultural class. Guests will also be able to take home an akoya pearl as a momento of their stay. Priced at £33,000 for two. When? Available now Where? 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan How? For more information, see www.palacehoteltokyo.com
Who? Hyatt Resorts What? To celebrate the announcement of Hyatt’s new representative golfers on the PGA Tour, the hotel group has launched special golfing packages at its various resorts in the USA. Guests will have the opportunity to practice their swing before indulging in spa treatments or trying out the local cuisine at Hyatt’s world-class resorts. When? Available now until the end of the year Where? Various locations available How? Book now at Hyatt
Who? Cap Maison, St Lucia What? If staying at a luxury resort like Cap Maison has gotten a little boring, why not spice things up a bit by taking out their yacht? You can simply lounge aboard the 46 foot vessel out at sea or charter it for a cruise to one of the nearby islands. Various set packages, including sunset and culinary cruises, are available. When? Available by arrangement Where? Cap Maison, Smugglers Cove Drive, Cap Estate, St. Lucia How? Book online at capmaison.com
Who? City of Tinqueux What? History buffs should head to Tinqueux this April where, to mark the 200th Anniversary of Napoleon’s French campaign in 1814, the city is hosting re-enactments of the Battle of Reims. During the two day festival, there will be a torchlight procession, parade, brass band, sound and light show as well as the re-enactment itself. There will also be a Napoleon village with markets and treasure hunts. When? 5th and 6th April Where? Around the city of Tinqueux How? For more information, see www.tinqueuxfetenapoleon.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Jerusalem International Book Fair What? The Jerusalem International Book Fair will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. The book fair attracts publishers and authors from over 30 countries and will display over 100,000 books written in various languages. During the fair, there will be international seminars and symposia exploring a wide range of subjects, including literary criticism and blogging, selling books in a digital age, translation and others. When? 10th to 15th February Where? International Convention Center, Jerusalem, Israel How? For more information, please visit www.jerusalembookfair.com
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