4th January 2019 - ‘The List’ 2019 is revealed; a month-by-month guide of out of the ordinary
transformative travel experiences, unique to the wonderful world of Belmond.
This
year the list inspires ‘curious culturists’ to seize the moment and
experience the ultimate luxury and immeasurable magic of being at the
heart of showstopping events, life-affirming
adventures and exceptional new hotel openings.
JANUARY – THE VIRTUES OF VEGAN CUISINE
Start the year by sampling Michelin-starred vegan cuisine at the culinary-pioneering
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and discover more on this food phenomenon with masterclasses at the hotel’s
Raymond Blanc Cookery School starting from 5th March 2019.
FEBRUARY – A NEW CHELSEA SCENE
Be a part of the Chelsea scene
at Belmond Cadogan Hotel where London's social and cultural
calendars converge. Expect rooms with original British artwork, intimate
literary gatherings, innovative British cuisine at Adam Handling,
Chelsea and private access to Cadogan Place Gardens
- a retreat after a day exploring London's arts and cultural events.
MARCH - SPIRIT OF THE SAMBA IN RIO
Experience
the beating heart of the Rio Carnival, one of the world’s most famous
street parties, at the fantastical Carnival Ball held at
Belmond Copacabana Palace on 2nd March 2019; which this year pays homage to Belmond’s glamorous motherland, Italy.
APRIL - WILD WINDS OF BOTSWANA
Feel
alive to the sounds of Saint-Saëns’s much-loved ‘Carnival of the
Animals’ in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, where musicians from London
Philharmonic Orchestra perform a private concert
in the unspoiled wilderness surrounding Belmond Eagle Island Lodge on 20th April 2019.
MAY - BELLE OF THE BIENNALE
Make a grand entrance at the Venice Art Biennale with a journey from London to Venice aboard the private Grand Suites of
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, followed by a stay at the artfully stylish
Belmond Hotel Cipriani, where antique treasures and local artefacts can be discovered within its enchanting gardens.
JUNE – SPARKLING WHITE NIGHTS
Bathe in the pearlescent all-night glow of St Petersburg from May to early July, whilst staying at the culturally enriching
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe where short walks to celebrated
landmarks, long alfresco brunches on the hotel terrace and boat tours at
nightfall all take place under glistening white skies.
JULY – PISCO TASTING IN PERU
Sample pisco in Peru on National Pisco Day (4th Sunday in July) whilst traversing one of the highest rail routes on earth across the Peruvian Andes onboard
Belmond Andean Explorer; completing the journey in Arequipa where the drink is famously harvested.
AUGUST – DAWN CHORUS IN RAVELLO
Be seduced by the melodies and magic of a private dawn concert held only for guests of
Belmond Hotel Caruso on 11th August 2019; staged against the backdrop of the iconic Amalfi Coast as a part of the annual Ravello Festival.
SEPTEMBER – TIGER EXPRESS IN BANGKOK
Travel
through the historic tiger territories on 8th September 2019 when the
Eastern & Oriental Express and Save Wild Tigers launch the ‘Tiger
Express’, a fundraising journey from Singapore
to Bangkok brought to life by Chinese artist, Jacky Tsai, who will
artistically embellish two carriages with tiger stripes.
OCTOBER - TREASURES OF TUSCANY
Uncover the true treasures of Tuscany in October during “vendemmia” (Italian for grape harvest) at
Belmond Castello di Casole and taste some of the best wines from
the most fabled vineyards in the region, including those from the
property’s very own family-run vineyards.
NOVEMBER – A FIESTA FOR THE SOUL
Go soul searching during Mexico’s ‘Day of the Dead’ festivities with a stay at
Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada in the heart of San Miguel de
Allende – a city famous for its extravagant La Calaca Festival, which
brings people together to celebrate life, death and the arts.
DECEMBER - A FEAST FOR THE SENSES
Let the festivities over-flow aboard the vintage carriages of
Belmond British Pullman during December where a generous
Champagne brunch is served before the table is set for a culinary feast
in Oxfordshire’s most Christmassy country manor,
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.
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