Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit
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Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit

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Who? Bon Appétit and Las Vegas What? Everyone knows that they like to make things larger than life in Vegas and when it comes to food, this is no exception. Vegas Uncork’d, brought to you by Bon Appétit magazine, is set to be one of the most exciting food and drink events this year. A whole host of celebrated American chefs will be chairing exclusive events in well known Vegas hotels alongside serious Master Sommeliers. It’s not to be missed for serious connoisseurs. When? 8th to 11th May Where? Various venues in the city of Las Vegas How? For more information, see vegasuncorked.com Fly via British Airways

Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla:
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Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla:

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Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…

Brown bears (grizzlies) Katmai National Park. Alaska, Photo by Chris McLennan

Glaciers, Grizzlies and Whales in Alaska

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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