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For the 200th anniversary of the birth of Franz Liszt in 2011, the city of Weimar in Thuringia in Germany’s east, only two hours from Frankfurt, celebrates the life and work of its honorary citizen and world-famous composer. Weimar has been in the 18th and 19th century one of the cultural epicenters of Germany, home to greats such as Goethe, Schiller and Bach.

Liszt lived there for over 10 years as the chief conductor of the Hofkapelle and returned to the town many times. Weimar is the center of the anniversary celebrations of Liszt in the state of Thuringia hosting the exhibition, “Franz Liszt — A European in Weimar” (June 24 to Oct. 30, 2011) and over 200 concerts, performances and events throughout 2011.

Weimar starts off the Liszt year with an opening concert in the Hofkapelle by famous Austrian-American pianist Alfred Brendel (Feb. 16). Brendel is a great admirer of Liszt’s genius and rediscovered his work for 20th century audiences. He will also give two lectures on Liszt following his concert in Weimar (Feb. 18 and 19).

The focal point of the anniversary is the state exhibition “Franz Liszt — A European in Weimar.” The first section of the exhibition in the Schiller Museum traces the stations of his life and the virtuoso’s travel throughout Europe to Weimar, where the majority of his most important works were composed in barely more than 10 years.

The second section of the exhibition in the Castle Museum traces the technical development, sound aesthetics and cultural history context of the piano in Liszt’s era.

The highlight of the exhibition is the presentation of the Liszt grand piano copied especially for the State exhibition by the Marseilles piano manufacturers Boisselot & Fils.

It was at this piano that Liszt composed his works in the private rooms of his Weimar home in the Altenburg.

In addition, the permanent exhibition in Weimar’s Liszt Museum, features manuscripts from the largest Liszt collection in the world.

For more information, visit

www.weimar.de

www.liszt-2011.com

or www.cometogermany.com

Kiwi Collection’s global review team have tested and approved yet another handful of astounding hotels to recommend.

Hotels are unable to buy their way into the collection, making each review 100% unbiased.

Kiwi’s comprehensive proprietary rating criteria takes into consideration generosity & value, room-type, food & beverage, spa & fitness, attention to detail, wow/hip factor, architecture & design, location, and fit-to-promise.

Cove Atlantis
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/the-cove-atlantis

Beside the towering icon of Atlantis, The Cove Atlantis might be considered its slightly quieter, subtler brother. That is, if one can consider anything on Paradise Island subtle.

Riviera Resort & Spa
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/riviera-resort-spa

This ain’t your Grandaddy’s Palm Springs, so leave the boat-size Cadillac at home. In 1959, the Riviera was De Riguer in the desert. It’s reborn now as the trailblazer of the modern Coachella Valley.

Cameron House
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/cameron-house

Mists rise off the inky Loch Lomond, and dew sparkles in the morning sunlight on the Cameron golf course. This is a place of natural beauty, and what can become of it when it’s respected and refined.

The Romanos, Coast Navarino
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/the-romanos-costa-navarino

Did the Gods play golf? Have spa days? It’s assumed they at least ate. No matter; at The Romanos A Luxury Collection Resort, you’ll be treated to an experience that may even make the ancients a tad jealous.

Marina Bay Sands
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/marina-bay-sands

What happens when you take a mega hotel in Singapore, and flip it upside down? Over 600 ft. in the air, swimming in the 490 ft. infinity pool under palm trees, you’ll get your answer. (Hint: The Marina Bay Sands).

Castiglion del Bosco
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/castiglion-del-bosco

Standing at the top of a rolling hill, guests watch the sun hazily creep up over the countless rows of vines. Much like the wine produced in Tuscany, the scenery of Castiglion del Bosco is intoxicating, and demands to be savored.

Waldorf Astoria Orlando
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/waldorf-astoria-orlando

The first Waldorf Astoria to bear the brand’s name outside of the city that never sleeps, Waldorf Astoria Orlando is close to Disney World, and filled with magic of its own.

Kenwood Inn and Spa
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/kenwood-inn-spa
Either you’ve heard of Sonoma for its wine and pastoral beauty, or you’ve been, and are counting the days until you can return. Pack your expectations; the fruits of Sonoma are on display at Kenwood Inn and Spa.

The Savoy
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/the-savoy

What can 100 million pounds do to a landmark 1889 London hotel? You’ll have to visit The Savoy Hotel to find out. Start in the iconic Beaufort Bar and go from there.

Villa Sant’ Andrea
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/villa-sant-andrea

Even in the 1830′s, the Italians knew a little more about passion and drama than the rest of the world. Take a look back at Villa Sant’Andrea, a romantic hideaway on the Bay of Mazzarò.

Taj Mahal Hotel Mumbai, Palace Wing
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/taj-mahal-palace-tower-mumbai

An Indian landmark trumped only by its eponymous inspirator, Taj Mahal Hotel Mumbai, Palace Wing has consistently ranked among the world’s foremost hotels since it opened in 1903.

Hyatt Regency Curacao
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/hyatt-regency-curacao

Tropical weather, perfect beaches, diving, Pete Dye golf, a light dusting of Dutch history, fine food, and days whiled away at the spa await visitors to Curacao’s Hyatt Regency Curacao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina.

The Majlis
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/the-majlis

Rustic, hand-carved timber furniture fills the airy rooms at The Majlis, a secluded water sports haven in the Lamu Archipelago perfect for those who prefer not to be found.

La Mirande
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/la-mirande

With a history dating back to 1309 that includes Cardinals, the Papacy, and grand receptions, La Mirande, Avignon, offers no shortage of inspiration to create a little character of your own.

Ohtel
http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/ohtel

Standing beside a manicured green park, Ohtel’s blocky frontage stands out from its much more classic neighbors against the low, green trees rising up the hill behind.

Continue reading Kiwi Collection Hot Hotel Report…

Skyros, the leading holistic holiday, is delighted to introduce Monty Python film maker Julian Doyle who will be accompanying the Skyros-in-Cambodia tour this January 2011. He will help participants document their journey in words and pictures whilst exploring the dramatic jungles and temples including awe-inspiring Angkor Wat. The tour runs from 14 to 23 January 2011, can be booked online at www.skyros.com or by calling 01983 865566. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

An accomplished writer, director and film maker, Julian, best known for editing Monty Python’s Life of Brian and shooting the special effects for Terry Gilliam’s Brazil, has also directed the films Love Potion (1987), about a drug rehabilitation centre, and Chemical Wedding (2008), an occult thriller starring Simon Callow which he wrote with Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson.

He has also written Twilight of the Gods, a play about the relationship between Wagner and Nietzsche which was performed at the Edinburgh Festival.

Julian was a course facilitator on last year’s Cambodia tour. He says, “An adventure yes, but on my last journey it was a productive adventure since the participants completed a film and 8 albums of exceptional photographs.

On top of this they came away with a better understanding of their cameras.

But my goal is always to understand new ways of seeing and then help with the technical side of capturing this. Because of this, Skyros suggested I expand the course from digital photography to include those who want to capture their experience in words. They are right, whether photographing or writing what matters is having an interesting view. Different, perhaps enthusiastic or comic or dramatic are all valid in each media.”

Julian has many personal memories of Cambodia, a land rich in photographical subject matter. “The adventure itself has left many images just captured in my brain. Trekking through the steep gloom of the jungle following elephants out onto an open grassland waterhole: wandering through root encrusted temples: crossing the backwater border between Thailand and Cambodia to find a mini Las Vegas with giant gambling hotels sitting in no-mans land.

A restaurant in a small market town stepped in layers down to the river where the food was exceptional and surrounded by millions of worldwide knick-knacks, from collections of German tankards to cabinets full of Elvis memorabilia.

Sitting in a bar in Siem Reap having a beer with ones feet in a fish tank with little minnows nibbling at your dead skin. And of course Angkor Wat itself – better than you would ever imagine, and for which neither images nor words will ever do true justice.

But of all these amazing experiences, it’s the Skyros community spirit which drew him to take this tour again. “When asked if I would return I answered yes, not for any of the above but for the great camaraderie which the Skyros ethos brings to the group. It is fascinating to watch people meet, learn, develop and be rewarded by our final nights premiere of their work. In the end it is your companions that make the journey fulfilling.”

Julian will also be joining the mid January Skyros-in-Thailand holiday in beautiful Koh Chang, Thailand where he will offer occasional talks on improving photography skills amidst the luxury of the 5 star resort.

For further information or photos of these unique holidays, please call us on 01983 865566 or email press@skyros.com

Apple Vacations’ annual SuperSale runs Nov. 3 to 25 and features discounted prices on January and additional winter 2011 nationwide departures to Mexico, the Caribbean and Hawaii. Sample SuperSale prices start at $499.99 for three all-inclusive nights at RIU Caribe in Cancun including nonstop air from Chicago or Dallas.

Three nights at Now Jade Riviera Cancun start from $799.99, including nonstop air from Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago, St. Louis or Detroit.

Six nights in an oceanview room at Royal Kona Resort in Hawaii start from $799 including non-stop air from Seattle.

For SuperSale pricing and availability from your departure city, log on to the banner at right.

Prices per person based on double occupancy and include airfare on USA3000 Airlines, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airway or other carriers.

For more than 40 years, Apple Vacations has provided affordable, top-quality vacation packages from U.S. departure cities nationwide to vacation destinations throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Central America and Europe, as well top U.S. ski resorts.

With the support of travel agents, Apple Vacations has delivered more passengers to Mexico and the Dominican Republic than any other North American tour operator.

SKI AND NORTHERN LIGHTS

This amazing natural phenomenon can be experienced as an add-on to a ski holiday at any Western Canada resort using Calgary or Vancouver as an arrival or departure point.

You will need a few days extra but it is well worth the time and effort. From September to April, the northern lights take up residence in the skies over the Yukon.

Depending on the cloud conditions, you can spend hours transfixed by an ethereal display of shimmering and dancing colours shifting overhead.

British Tour Operator, SKI SAFARI have teamed up with Northern Tales – www.auroraborealisyukon.com to offer add on trips to the Yukon to see the Northern Lights during the winter months.

Price Guide:

A sample price for a 9 night holiday in January – 5 nights 4* in Whistler followed by a 4 night Aurora Borealis package, including all flights and transfers costs £1,819 pp.

NEWS FROM BANFF /LAKE LOUISE

LAKE LOUISE AREA JOINS THE BOARDERCROSS AND SKIERCROSS CIRCUIT

The lake Louise area is thrilled to announce that it will join the circuit for both boardercross and skiercross during the 2010 – 2011 Winter season.

With both of these sports relatively new to Olympic competitions , it is an exciting opportunity for LLSA to provide the locals with a place to participate in these sports close to home.

PAY AS YOU PLAY WITH CANADIAN MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS

Can’t afford to be locked into a full week of heli skiing? Finding that the price of a full week is a little too much for your bank account to handle but still addicted to that powder run? Canadian Mountian Holidays has a solution. Introducing Pay as you Play trips : all you pay for up front is your lodging and accommodation , then you pay only for what you ski. Charged per 1000 m, there is plenty of opportunity to ski as much, or as little as you want. Perfect for those looking to cut the cost of their heli ski trip or take a day off and relax around the lodge.

WHAT’S NEW AT WHISTLER

Located on Blackcomb Mountain , the Whistler sliding centre played host to the bobsleigh, luge and skeleton events during the 2010 Winter Games and will be used now for athlete training, competitions and public recreation.

A new public ride programme, launching December 2010, allows guest to enjoy a piloted four man bobsleigh experience ($200 cdn) and a solo skeleton experience ($120 cdn) down the fastest, most technical course in the world – don’t worry , visitors have a special starting gate lower down the course!

Each experience will take approximately 2.5 hours (including instruction and a tour of Guest Services displays).

Sliding times are scheduled for the late afternoon, so it’s the perfect complement to a day on the slopes!

Whistler is also gearing up for winter 2010/2011 with new developments in the terrain parks.

Whistler Blackcomb’s Nintendo Terrain Parks crew is adding an Olympic sized superpipe to the already adrenalin pumping mix of park options.

Crews are widening and straightening the superpipe’s fall – line for better riding and to accommodate the 22 foot Global Pipe cutter.

In addition, Whistler Blackcomb has partnered with Arena Snowparks for rail fleet production and the 150 foot mini pipe returns to Blackcomb. Improvements are also being made to the Nintendo Terrain Park on Whistler Mountain. Preperation began back in early September.

Whistler Blackcomb kicked off the 2010/2011 season with the launch of a new social media focused page called The Movement.

The page aggregates ski and snow board industry news, information about whistler, photo’s and videos and connects guests to Whistler Blackcomb’s main social media channels.

View The Movement by visiting whistlerblackcomb.com/movement

IN NEED OF A DIFFERENT KIND OF ADRENALIN FIX

TRY WATERFALL ICE CLIMBING INSTRUCTION AND GUIDING WITH YAMNUSKA

Learn to climb with the ‘yam’ team, top climbers and professional guides with great teaching skills who bring enthusiasm , inspiration and personal attention to your introduction to this sport.

The Canadian Rockies are known to offer some of the best ice climbing experiences in the world with opportunities for all levels of experience, whether beginner or advanced.

This winter equivalent to rock climbing is if anything more spectacular and exciting.

The blue ice with its fantastic forms and reflections contribute to an extraordinary ambiance and sense of beauty in a winter wonderland.

All guides are certified with the Association of Canadian Mountian Guides and are experts in their field.

Beginner ice climbers receive personalised instruction to develop technique and skill , with a focus on movement skills and simple rope handling techniques on short frozen waterfalls.

WINTER EVENTS 2011

Okanagan Wine Festivals – January 19-23, 2011 – Okanagan, British Columbia
http://www.owfs.com

Event-filled wine festivals are held each season in Canada’s “Napa of the North.” Highlights include gourmet meals, wine-education seminars and wine tastings. The 10-day Fall Festival coincides with the grape harvest and features events throughout the Okanagan

Le Carnaval de Québec (Québec Winter Carnival) – January 29 – February 13, 2011 – Québec City, QC
Meet Carnival mascot Bonhomme, delight in the floats at the night parades and join over a thousand participants—you’ll be amazed and entertained day and night at the world’s largest outdoor winter celebration.

Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championships – March 01-31, 2011 – Old Quebec City, Quebec
http://www.redbull.ca

Take some of the best and toughest ice-hockey players and ice-cross downhill skaters in the world, add a sizzling atmosphere, stunning surroundings, a ton of screaming fans, thousands of square metres of frozen water and one cool night. The result? Red Bull Crashed Ice!

TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival – April 15-24, 2011 – Whistler, BC
http://www.wssf.com

An action-packed 10-day, 10-night melee of music, arts and sports featuring Canada’s largest free outdoor concert series, pro ski and snowboard competitions, mind-blowing photography and film, plus amazing nightlife.

For more media information about Canada please go to www.canada.travel/media – SIgn up for RSS feeds, download images, video footage etc.

* Ski specific YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/skicanadanow

* Facebook (English):
www.facebook.com/KeepExploring

* Twitter (English):
http://twitter.com/keep_exploring

* Flickr:
www.flickr.com/photos/canadiantourism

Kyrgyzstan, Putting The Past Behind It

Six months ago ‘Be Travellers’ founding directors Mike Griffin & Ollie Kilvert arrived in Kyrgyzstan’s, capital Bishkek just before the overthrow of the authoritarian government of former president Kurmanbek Bakiyev. Their company motto is “Be Travellers, not tourists” and the company was set up to offer adventure tours in Central Asia, the worlds most untapped of emerging travel markets.

The purpose of their trip was to conduct reconnaissance for their group itineraries in 2011. Arriving on April the 6th they immediately found themselves in the middle of a spontaneous coup as discontent generated by widespread public dissatisfaction with stagnant living standards and the rampant corruption of Bakiyev’s government spilled onto the streets.

It resulted in 85 people dead, mostly shot by Bakiev’s snipers and was followed by two nights of looting as security services pulled out of the city to distance themselves from the shootings.

Mike recalls “We never felt unsafe, the anger was never directed towards foreigners, and the many Kyrgyz we met during this time were even more keen to demonstrate just what an amazing country Kyrgyzstan is.”

Once dubbed the “Switzerland of Central Asia” Kyrgyzstan now has the potential to live up to that reputation.

It is a country with a tremendous amount to offer any traveller – with stunning mountain scenery, a fascinating culture more than 3000 years old, and the beginnings of facilities able to cater for a whole host of mountain pursuits.

From Skiing to trekking to rock climbing, it has it all.

Not to mention a list of stunning unclimbed mountain peaks waiting for first ascents. Mike says “if you can imagine the Alps before they were discovered then you can imagine Kyrgyzstan, only Kyrgyzstan’s mountains are higher, its culture more fascinating, and the hospitality is legendary.”

When they left the country at the end of April, however, the future was uncertain. Ethnic tension in the south of the country was heading towards more violence, but at the same time Kyrgyzstan had the regions first female president and the promise of free and fair elections.

It is a promise that seems to have been largely delivered upon.

Ollie believes “Kyrgyzstan has many hurdles to overcome, not least in reinvigorating the fragile economy that took a huge hit in the aftermath of the April revolution.

But with a stable political future, Kyrgyzstan now has the opportunity of becoming a ‘new frontier´for travellers.”

Be Travellers currently has one guided group tour in Kyrgyzstan for 2011, but the plan now is to increase that number to four. After a recent history of unrest, preceded by nearly a century lost under the secretive cloak of the soviet union, travellers, they hope, will play a large part in Kyrgyzstan’s future.

Celebrity Cruises is revamping its evening offerings in its “lido,” or primary casual dining venues. Moving away from a sit-down experience and towards an “international marketplace” approach, the offerings will blend classic and contemporary cuisine.

“Since the launch of our Solstice Class in 2008, our guests have shared a great deal of positive feedback about the flavours and variety offered in our marketplace-style Oceanview Café venues, so we are taking that concept to the rest of the fleet,” said Jacques Van Staden, Vice President, Culinary Operations.”

The new evening casual dining service will present a flavourful array of authentic cuisine, including:

* A made-to-order curry station featuring Indian staples such as raitha, papadums and paratha;

* A made-to-order pasta station enhanced with assorted breads and a salad bar;

* Two fresh, made-to-order sushi stations; two made-to-order stir-fry stations featuring Asian-inspired ingredients and preparation;

* A Mediterranean-inspired lineup of antipasti, olives, cheeses and assorted cold meats;

* A carving station, grilled meats such as pork chops, New York strip steak, chicken breast, and grilled fish;

* Multiple fresh vegetables, a “loaded” baked potato station, and a variety of sauces such as béarnaise and gravies;

* A made-to-order pizza station open until 12:30am, that features fresh garlic bread and antipasti items;

* Two dessert stations

Celebrity Cruises’ will no longer offer tableside service in a traditional “sit-down” style during its evening casual dining service.

Celebrity Cruises evening lido dining service will begin at 6pm each evening.

The new service will be available onboard Celebrity Century, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Summit by the end of October. The changes will not affect Celebrity Xpedition, the 92-guest megayacht sailing year-round in the Galapagos Islands.

More information about all of Celebrity Cruises casual dining offerings is available at

www.celebritycruises.com/CasualDining

Celebrity Cruises is designed for discerning cruisers, with modern, sophisticated environments, impeccable service, enriching and inspiring onboard programmes, and world-class cuisine. The ultimate in premium cruising, Celebrity Cruises sails in Alaska, Bermuda, California, Canada/New England, Europe, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America, and year-round in the Caribbean and the Galapagos Islands. Celebrity Cruises also offers immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Canada, Europe and South America.

Celebrity Cruises’ mega-series of honours include being named the top mega-ship line in Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards (November 2009).

Celebrity Cruises’ fleet currently consists of nine ships. Its USD $3.7-billion investment in building five stylish Solstice Class ships between 2008-2012 represents the largest newbuild commitment for a single brand in industry history.

Pirate ships, fairies, witches and wizards will be making an appearance in a new series of storytelling events being hosted at St James’s Club, Antigua during the February and May half term holidays in 2011.

The storytelling weeks are being hosted in partnership with Virgin Holidays, Elite Island Resorts and Puffin, the children’s publishing company.

In February one of Puffin’s top illustrators, Adam Stower, whose books include “Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates” and “Bottoms Up” will be hosting daily sessions in the children’s club involving storytelling, character creation, drawing and lots of imagination.

“Sun, sea, sand and stories are the ideal ingredients for a family holiday for the half term holidays in 2011 we’ve got lots of fun activities lined up with plenty of prizes and giveaways.

The workshops are designed to encourage children to get involved and create their own tales and artistic masterpieces,” said Paula Whitehead, European managing director, Elite Island Resorts.

A new library of more than 50 Puffin classics to suit babies to teenagers will also be available in the children’s club at St James’s Club on a permanent basis ranging from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, the Charlie and Lola series by Lauren Child to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl and contemporary classics like the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer.

Adam Stower, Puffin illustrator, said: “It’s such a thrill to be invited to host a week of storytelling events in beautiful Antigua. The children are all bursting with excitement during the holidays and their imaginations are brimming over. I’m looking forward to hosting a fun February half term.”

Rachel Bright, illustrator for Puffin, whose books include My Sister is an Alien, will be hosting the May half term event.

Prices for the storytelling week start from £1,672 per adult and £875 per child departing on 19 February 2011 for seven nights with Virgin Holidays, including scheduled flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick. Guest can start their holiday before even taking off in the V ROOM at Gatwick Airport, which costs £20 for adults and £12 for kids.

To book: Click the link below.

Don’t miss out on Hong Kong’s forthcoming Festivals and Events from October to December 2010:
Visit the dedicated micro-site to find out more about the Wine & Dine Festival in October/November:

Visit this link.

Winterfest, New Year Countdown

At the stroke of midnight, a pyrotechnic show will be launched from Two ifc and nine other major buildings on Hong Kong Island providing a radiant shower of lights that will illuminate harbour and the surrounding area. A theme song is broadcast to complement the harbourside pyrotechnics. With these celebrations taking place right on the waterfront, this event is sure to be unforgettable.
Date: 31 December 2010

And for more information on what is happening during the rest of Festive Hong Kong Year 2010:  Visit this link.

For more Hong Kong apps and e-Guides: Visit this link.

SINGAPORE – Ultra-luxurious resort Capella Singapore, located on Sentosa Island, is offering an ‘Ultimate New Year Experience’, a two-night accommodation package that includes a spectacular countdown party, with prices starting at $S4,600 (approx £2,200).

On Friday 31st December, Capella Singapore is inviting guests to ring in the New Year ‘Under The Stars’ by the Poolside Lounge, complete with light tapas and live chef stations. Guests will be welcomed with Tattinger Comtes de Champagne, with Dom Pérignon vintage Champagne flowing freely during the remainder of the evening. Capella’s mixologists at The Rock Bar will showcase an array of creative cocktails as well.

The hotel’s world-class DJ from Paris Marc Ricci will get the party started slowly from 7.30pm, to be replaced by live music later in the evening.

One of the highlights of the evening will be a performance by world-renowned Flamenco dancers, accompanied by a Spanish guitar virtuoso.

Younger guests can amuse themselves in Capella’s playroom with bouncy castles, latest Wii games, popcorn, candy floss and other favourite foods, and be spoilt by the sumptuous food selection specially prepared for them by our culinary master chefs.

Also included in the Ultimate New Year Package are a VIP preview of Aperlai designer Burak Uyan’s latest shoe collection at an exclusive ‘Aperlai Fashion Tea’ event on New Year’s Day and a ‘Vintage Beach Picnic’ on January 2, with guests chauffeured by vintage car for a leisurely Sunday stroll and picnic along Palawan beach.

Surrounded by 30 acres of lush rainforest, Capella Singapore is an exclusive colonial retreat to relax and unwind. Restored by award-winning architect Lord Norman Foster, the resort was this year ranked among the top 134 new hotels around the world on Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious annual ‘Hot List’.

For reservations, please contact Reservations at +65 6337 8888 or singapore.reservations@capellahotels.com