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Tackle the festival season in style with the ultimate luxury festival guide.
Festivals were once associated with warm beer, mud and poorly pitched tents. No more. From couture fashion to champagne sprays, the festival scene has gone luxe. With yachts, yurts and Michelin starred dining on offer, there really is no other way to festival.
Traditionally a celebration in the lead up to lent, Mardi Gras – a.k.a. Carnival, Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday – is now celebrated as a major holiday around the world. From New Orleans to Australia, Mardi Gras is celebrated in its own unique way. No matter where you are, Mardi Gra has one thing in common: it’s a party you don’t want to miss. Here are the best cities in the world to put on your dancing shoes, bust out the eco-glitter and have fun.
Every year, cities all over the world are decorated with lights, tinsel and trees bigger than houses. It’s a time of year that brings out smiles, a little silliness and of course, the Christmas markets. With Christmas music filling the air, the aroma of cinnamon and mulled wine and stalls bursting with unique gifts, it is impossible not to be filled with excitement at a Christmas market. No one does a Christmas market quite like the Europeans and with the start of market season upon us, here are the top Christmas markets to visit in Europe paired with a luxury hotel stay. After all, what is Christmas without a little indulgence?
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From June to September, food lovers and self-proclaimed gourmands will be flocking to the sun-soaked islands of Santorini for the exclusive Andronis Gastronomy Festival. Guests will experience sublime dining brought to you by Michelin starred chefs in three seaside locations across three months. With almost four annual festivals under their belt, this is a foodies delight.
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From comedy to cabaret, this five-day event is not just about the music. Glastonbury Festival, located in Pilton, Somerset, is one of the most famous festivals in the world. It incorporates a wide array of contemporary performing arts and attracts people from all over the world. And what better way to enjoy an unforgettable event than to stay in unforgettable accommodation?
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With fashion week only a few months away, it’s time to start thinking about your spring and summer wardrobe. What better way to work on your new seasonal look than to take inspiration from the catwalk. Fashion week, or rather fashion month, will give you all you need to look fabulous.
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Every May the quaint Cote D’Azur town of Cannes becomes flooded with the rich and famous. Here’s how to live like the A-List during the world’s most glamorous film festival.
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