Travel pick: Blue herringbone travel gift set from Otis Batterbee
What? Blue herringbone travel gift set from Otis Batterbee. Priced at £120.
What? Blue herringbone travel gift set from Otis Batterbee. Priced at £120.
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
Who? Ethan K What? If you like to travel in luxury, then you can’t travel without the seriously covetable new alligator trolley from Ethan K. The trolley is made from Mississippiensis alligator skin from the USA, measures 47 x 35 x 20cm and is available in green and black. Priced at £16,500 When? Available by order only Where? Available from www.ethan-k.com How? Visit website for more information
Who? David Backhouse What? David Backhouse has recently published the second edition of his “Galleries, Palaces & Tea” independently under Curll Press. Working as part travel guide and part encyclopedia, the illustrated guide to London is a handy but hefty book for history lovers and purveyors of obscure facts. Priced at £9.99. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Hostal Nicolas de Ovando What? Delve into a real bit of history at Hostal Nicolas de Ovando, the former residence of the town’s founder Governor Nicolas de Ovando. The hotel is an UNESCO site and is situated on Calle Las Damas, the first paved road in the New World. Retaining much of of the original structures, the extremely spacious hotel boasts a quiet colonial charm. When? Open year round Where? Calle Las Damas, Cuidad Colonial, 10211 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic How? For more information, see www.hostal-nicolas-de-ovando-santo-domingo.com Ten photos from Hostal Nicolas de Ovando Fly via KLM
Who? Salt & Sill What? Enjoy a different sort of hotel experience at Sweden’s floating hotel Salt & Sill. Located on the herring island of Klädesholmen, the hotel is comprised of six two-storey buildings on floating pontoons. Each room has its own entrance, sea view and patio space. There’s also access to a floating sauna, the world’s fastest. When? Open year round Where? Klädesholmen, Sweden How? For more information, visit www.saltosill.se Fly via KLM
Who? Amaryllis What? Wine lovers shouldn’t miss the Orient Express’ Grand Cru cruise aboard the Amaryllis. The seven day cruise offers guests the opportunity to sample wines from all 33 of the Grand Cru estates in Burgundy. The barge is available for private hire for up to eight guests. Prices from £30,800. When? Until October Where? Departure by arrangement How? Visit www.amaryllisbarge.com for more information Fly via KLM
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