Q Magazine - Spring 2020

Travel News A fascinating journey of discovery across Northern Spain with Tauck Built in 2017, Lesante Blu occupies a prime location on the eastern coast of this stunningly verdant green island, near the picturesque village of Tragaki and is just a 20 minute drive from Zakynthos Airport. Its well- appointed setting offers expansive views of the turquoise blue Ionian Sea, with Kefalonia and the Peloponnese in the distance. Amember of The Leading Hotels of the World, this all-suite hotel exudes world-class luxury and warm hospitality with its ‘all-about-you’ ethos. Guests can savour traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, created with seasonal locally-sourced produce, across the hotel's three restaurants - all with incredible sea views and private dining options. Hip Cruises Richard Branson’s newVirgin Voyages will take to the seas in 2020. Its maiden vessel, the Scarlet Lady, has been designed for theMillennial and post-Millennial generations. Therewill be TomDixon-designed interiors, karaoke studios, an open- air gym, and even a revivalist vinyl record shop as well as bars serving their own brand of craft beer and CBD cocktails, together with restaurants offering vegan options. The Wandering Hotel Bespoke travel goes truly nomadic in 2020. Accomplished actor turned hotelier, Thierry Teyssier, has put the wander back into wanderlust. 700,000 Heures , named for the average number of hours an individual spends on earth, is the world’s first wandering hotel, offering a newdestination every sixmonths for those tired of the standard experiences offered by conventional travel and seeking something far more distinctive. Seek your roots You’ve traced your family roots using clever ancestry websites and blood testing, now take the next leap of discovery by travelling to the distant lands revealed in your DNA! ECO concerns to change travel preferences Reducing your carbon footprint is going to herald a growth in train travel in favour of air travel. The hotel, fresh off a two-year restoration and renovation, has 169 guestrooms and suites. Guestroom interiors showcase a colour palette inspired by the artworks of Impressionist painter Claude Monet, while design of the property's public spaces pays homage to Venetian artist and architect Carlo Scarpa. Occupying five Venetian palaces, The St. Regis Venice is the brand's third location in Italy, joining the St. Regis Florence and The St. Regis Rome. It is located just 6 minutes walk from St Marks Square and is perfectly positioned on the Grand Canal. The St. Regis Venice sparkles after a two-year restoration Introducing the chic adult-only Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort, Zakynthos Step back in time on a journey that spans centuries and borders, mixing historic wonders with modern innovations. Discover a diversity of landscapes and cultural riches as Tauck takes you on a guided tour from Barcelona to Madrid via Pamplona, Rioja, Bilbao, Oviedo and Santiago de Compostela. With plenty of 2020 available departures between April and October including selected dates for small groups (up to 24 guests) and solo traveller savings, there has never been a better time to plan an unforgettable 14-day journey across Northern Spain. Highlights of the tour include a seven course feast in a medieval castle, a chance to explore the vineyards of Rioja whilst staying at the unique Frank Gehry designed Marques de Riscal Hotel and an overnight stay at one of the oldest hotels in the world, the luxurious Parador de Santiago de Compostela. Prices from £4,640pp. Please call for further details. 3 Travel Innovations in 2020 The Canny Traveller