Who? Michael Jacobs
What? Colombia has a reputation for danger but just how dangerous is it? In The Robber of Memories, Michael Jacobs travels down the Magdalena river in search of the township with the highest incidences of Alzheimer’s while charting the country’s history of violence and his own encounters with life and death.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Vida De Luxe What? Luxury events company Vida De Luxe will be hosting its first Carnival of Luxury in the Algarve. Spread over four days, VIPs and the public will have access to some super-premium brands including haute horology and yachts. There will also be artists and photographers on show as well as fashion shows and other entertainment. Ticket prices vary. When? 25th to 28th April, VIP day by invitation only Where? Pavilhão – Centro de Congressos do Arade, 8400-611 Parchal, Portugal How? See carnivalofluxury.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Gocheganas Wellness Village What? Enjoy a truly relaxing break at Gocheganas Wellness Village, a spa out in the wilderness of Namibia. As well as big game safari, Gocheganas offers access to spa facilities such as crystal bath, hydrotherapy bath and a vichy shower. There is also an extensive range of treatments available. When? Open year round Where? Gocheganas Wellness Village, Central Namibia, Namibia How? Visit www.gocheganas.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Discover Egypt What? If you’ve ever wanted to visit Egypt, Discover Egypt are the specialists to go to. With regular flights running from London to Luxor once again, there’s no time like the present to make your travel plans. One of the classic ways of seeing what the country has to offer is by taking a river cruise up the Nile; that way you will see much of the historic centres in Luxor as well as the temples along the way to Aswan. Prices from £799. When? Various itineraries available Where? Departure according to itinerary How? For more information, visit www.discoveregypt.co.uk
Who? Van Kleef What? Learn all about the origins of gin and try the true Dutch spirit jenever at Van Kleef, the oldest surviving distillery in The Hague. The distillery is still operating to this day but also runs as a museum. Here, you can taste, explore and get into the heart of jenever. When? Tutoring by arrangement Where? Lange Beestenmarkt 109 The Hague, Netherlands How? Visit www.vankleef.eu for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Hokitika Wildfood Festival What? Try some interesting and weird food at New Zealand’s Honkita Wildfoods Festival. As well as celebrating the wild foods around the region, the festival also offers guests the opportunity to try foods such as wasp larvae ice cream. There will also be live music and other entertainment. Ticket prices vary according to events. When? 9th to 13th March Where? Hokitika, New Zealand 7810 How? For more information, visit www.wildfoods.co.nz
Who? MINT Polo in the Park What? Polo enthusiasts should definitely put MINT Polo in the Park into their diary now. In its 5th year, the event will be a real mix of fashion, gastronomy and of course a great game of polo. As well as a team from London, there will also be teams from Sydney, Abu Dhabi, Moscow, Delhi and Buenos Aires competing. When? 7th to 9th June Where? Hurlingham Park, Fulham, SW6 3PR How? Visit polointheparklondon.com for more information
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