Beauty | Travel

Tibetan experiences at Ananda

ByLife in Luxury April 10, 2013May 25, 2015

What? Award-winning destination spa, Ananda in the Himalayas, has recently launched new beauty experiences based on traditional Tibetan teachings. There are three new treatments: Tibetan Ku Nye Massage, Tibetan Ku Nye Facial and The Tibetan Ritual. The new treatments will be using organic products from UK-based skin care company ILA to harmonise the body’s five cosmic elements: earth, water, fire, air and space.

When? Available now

Where? The Palace Estate, Narendra Nagar Tehri – Garhwal, Uttaranchal – 249175, India

How? For more information, visit www.anandaspa.com

Travel

Christmas by the Atlas Mountains

ByLife in Luxury December 7, 2012January 4, 2014

Who? Kasbah Tamadot What? Luxury retreat Kasbah Tamadot is offering a special Christmas package for guests staying at its Atlas Mountain retreat this year. The three-night package includes accommodation, all meals, drinks, mule ride of the surrounding area and a trek with afternoon tea. Prices are from MAD 14,730 per person, based on two sharing. When? Arrival for 23rd or 24th December Where? BP 67, 42152 Asni, Marrakech, Morocco www.kasbahtamadot.virgin.com How? To book, call 0800 716 919 Fly via Brussels Airlines

Food | Travel

Get into chocolate and cocoa at Hacienda Concepción

ByLife in Luxury July 30, 2013May 25, 2015

Who? Inkaterra What? If you’re keen to get into the heart of chocolate and cocoa production, head to Inkaterra’s Hacienda Concepción. The hotel has just launched a new chocolate experience that will allow guests to learn about growing cocoa in the rainforest, chocolate production and will include chocolate focused cookery classes. When? January to March are the best times of the year Where? Hacienda Concepción is accessible via boat from Puerto Maldonado, Peru How? Visit www.inkaterra.com for more information Fly via KLM

Travel

Luxury hotel to open in Picasso’s first studio

ByLife in Luxury January 2, 2015May 25, 2015

Who? The Serras What? Barcelona is welcoming a new boutique hotel this month in the shape of The Serras. The new hotel will be housed in the building that was once home to Picasso’s first studio. Originally designed by Francesc Daniel Molina, the revamped space will feature interiors by Eva Martinez and informal dining from Michelin-starred chef Marc Gascons. Rooms from €250. When? Open from January 2015 Where? Passeig de Colom, 9 08002 Barcelona, Spain How? For more information, see www.hoteltheserrasbarcelona.com Ten photos from The Serras

Culture | Travel

Jerusalem International Book Fair

ByLife in Luxury January 28, 2013August 2, 2015

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

Travel

Luxury glamping at Crafty Camping

ByLife in Luxury December 27, 2013December 11, 2013

Who? Crafty Camping What? Head to West Dorset for glamping with a difference. As well as hand built luxury yurts, complete with ensuite bathrooms and wifi, guests can also take part in various woodland workshops. You can spend five days making a chair from a tree but you can also do two hour tasters. Oh yes, and it’s adults only. Bliss. When? Open year round except holidays Where? Opposite – Higher Holditch Farm, Yonder Hill, Holditch, West Dorset TA20 4NL How? For more information, see www.mallinson.co.uk

Drink | Travel

Discover jenever at Van Kleef

ByLife in Luxury July 11, 2013July 5, 2014

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

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