Unleash your creativity

ONE of the best ways people can portray their art is through the lens of a camera. While many of the younger generations take up their mobile phones and take selfies or landscape photos that are severely filtered before posting them on social media, this is a far cry from the experience of an actual photographer.   Creative Escapes offers a unique and one of a kind #holiday experience that combines the relaxation of a luxury vacation with a #photography training program.

These amazing photography holidays have earned a lot of praise from different publications such as The Guardian who named this as one of the "Top Ten Photography Holidays", "Six Best Hands on Holidays" as said by the Independent on Sunday, as well as being called the "Best Photo Breaks" by The Sunday Telegraph.

Holiday destinations range from the secluded deserts of the Sahara to the mountains of California. There is a destination that is perfect for everyone’s ideal holiday and picturesque destination. As the Wall Street Journal once said: "There tailor-made trips give visitors an insider’s perspective of the countries they are touring with local experts guiding them."

While the local tour guides know all the best spots for shopping, dining, and drinking the expert photography tutors know the best places for the most gorgeous and jaw-dropping photographs in the area. The small groups of eight people can learn the best techniques from their tutors who all have different, but equally amazing experience in the field of photography.

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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival

ON June 22-24, local and international teams will descend on the buzzing city of Hong Kong for the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival, which is also known as the Tuen Ng Festival. 

The carnival dates back 2,000 years and commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, a Chinese national hero. 

The highlight event takes place on Victoria Harbour where fierce-looking dragon boats compete in a lively colourful spectacle. Teams of 12-28 paddlers race the elaborately decorated dragon boats, to the beat of heavy drums and encouragement of spectators.

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Medieval Glamping anyone?

#WarwickCastle has extended its Mediaeval #Glamping season until 15 September, enabling visitors to enjoy a Mediaeval sleepover under the stars.

From just £37.50 per person per night, based on four sharing, guests can enjoy an overnight stay in one of the stylish, ready-to-sleep tents, which are set in a riverside woodland glade.

Or how about a sleepover in the new Princess Felice’s Tent, for the 6,7, 8,11 and 15 September with prices from £40 per person per night based on four sharing. The themed tent, which can sleep up to five guests, features a fairytale-style four-poster bed, ornate furnishings and soft pastel drapes.

All glamping stays include two days priority entry Warwick Castle with its daily programme of live actor shows and attractions; the choice of continental or full English breakfast served in the Mediaeval Banquet Hall and car parking.

How to get there:

Easily accessible from Junction 15 of the M40, just 40 minutes from Birmingham and 1 hour 40 minutes from London.

To book Mediaeval Glamping, visit www.warwick-castle.com/sleepovers.

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Warwick Castle opens Knights Village

#WARWICKCASTLE has opened its Knight’s Village, a £5 million investment in 28 year-round, medieval-themed woodland lodges and 41 seasonal glamping tents. 

Fifty jobs will be created and the castle expects to welcome more than 20,000 overnight guests this year. The village, in the castle’s grounds, adds more than 10,000 room nights to Warwick and is expected to bring £2.1 million a year in economic benefit to the district.

The castle showcases its role in English history and aims to offer an authentic experience to guests from across the UK and overseas.

Divisional director of Warwick Castle Nick Blofeld comments: ‘We’re evolving as a world-class visitor destination and now offer a more compelling experience than ever before, putting Warwick firmly on the tourism map. Our all-year Woodland Lodge and Tower Suite accommodation, in addition to our seasonal mediaeval glamping, significantly upgrades the diversity and quantity of guest beds offered in Warwickshire.’

Knight’s Village comprises semi-detached lodges and glamping tents, linked by a raised wooden boardwalk.

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Wolsey Lodges adds to its collection

NINE B&B properties – from Scotland to Cornwall – have been added to the Wolsey Lodge collection this year, with more in the pipeline. 

The properties include: two manor houses; a former residence of the 9th Duke of Athol; an original Somerset Long House; a former bakery; a rectory and a Victorian keeper's cottage; a Georgian Grade II listed townhouse; and an Edwardian country house. All have either en suite or private bathrooms.

‘Wolsey Lodges is the forerunner in terms of luxury B&B,’ says Robin Clough, chairman of the not-for-profit marketing organization. ‘We were founded almost 35 years ago and have long been one of the best-kept secrets of the travelling cognoscenti. We have always had the strong ethos that the welcome received by guests is one that a friend would receive, and a stay that charms and exceeds expectations.’

The group’s B&Bs are vetted and inspected carefully to ensure they meet exacting standards, says Mr Clough. ‘There has always been something rather special about the type of guest who enjoys staying at Wolsey Lodges and this takes Wolsey Lodges into a different league from most B&B organizations.

 www.wolseylodges.com

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Does this float your boat?

BERT’S BARGES has opened its first ‘hotel’ on the Regent’s Canal in Hackney, East London.

It offers guests a floating one-bedroom, luxury suite with Scandinavian vintage interiors. There’s a living room/dining area, fully-fitted kitchen, flat screen TV, underfloor heating, wood burning stove, and a large bathroom.

There are a number of design features including hidden electrical sockets in the marble kitchen work surface and a spacious roof terrace that has a hot box BBQ and deck chairs.

The location allows easy access to the East End’s creative art and design scene, from studios and galleries to restaurants and cinemas.

Prices start from £250 a night (for bookings of two nights or more), based on two sharing the barge suite including a welcome box containing beer, wine, soft drinks and nibbles, as well as breakfast items such as pastries, juice, muesli and yoghurt. Up to two additional guests can stay on board at a cost of £50 per person. One night stays can be booked at £300 per night (for two).

The boat comes with the free use of Brompton Bikes, two Oyster travel cards and a 4G-enabled dongle. A vintage rowing boat for guests to use is planned.

The barge is not suitable for children under the age of 10.

Further #barges will be added to the #Regent’sCanal mooring over the coming year, and there are plans to expand to other cities, such as Bristol, Edinburgh, and York.

www.bertsbarges.com

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