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? Park Hotel What? Hide out at the Park Hotel, a peaceful solace at the heart of pedestrian Den Haag. It’s a stone’s throw from the Royal Palace, shops and cafés but also boasts its own sunny courtyard where you can relax to the sound of birds chirping. There’s a quirky array of boutique-style rooms too. An unexpected oasis. When? Open year round Where? Molenstraat 53, 2513 BJ Den Haag, Netherlands How? For more information, see www.parkhoteldenhaag.nl Ten photos from Park Hotel Fly via British Airways
Who? Reykjavik Winter Lights Festival What? With little light in the Reykjavik winter, things can get pretty bleak. And that’s why with the arrival of February and more light, the city is hosting its Winter Lights Festival. The festival is a collection of events around the city, celebrating winter and light, incorporating music, art, sport and culture. When? 7th to 10th February Where? Throughout the city of Reykjavik How? For more information, visit www.vetrarhatid.is Fly via British Airways
Who? HolidaysPlease What? If keeping up with technology is your thing then HolidaysPlease’s new Google Glass service will surely catch your eye. The holiday company has become the first travel company to loan the Google Glass to its customers for free. You will need to have insurance to cover the pricey gadget but otherwise it’s a great way to try the new technology. When? Available now Where? By appointment How? For more information, see www.holidaysplease.co.uk
Who? Parc de la Villette What? There’s nothing quite so chic and Parisian as an outdoor cinema in the park in the summer. That’s why Parc de la Villette will once again hold its “cinema en plein air”. A range of films will be shown, from the classic to the very modern. Admission is free but arrive early for the best seats. When? 24th July to 28th August Where? Parc de la Villette, Paris, France How? Visit www.villette.com for more information Fly via KLM
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? Hotel Monte Mulini What? To coincide with the wine harvest and truffle season, Hotel Monte Mulini has launched a “Wine Roads of Istria” package. The package includes two night’s accommodation with breakfast, half-day guided food and wine excursion with tastings at two wineries and a four-course dinner at The Wine Vault for two. Prices start from €870 for two people. When? Until 2nd November 2013 Where? A. Smareglia bb, 52210, Rovinj, Croatia How? For more information, see www.montemulinihotel.com Fly via Lufthansa
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