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Travel Guide: 10 Boutique Getaways From London

Boutique hotel experts Mr and Mrs Smith have produced a guide for Bon Vivant’s members of the top 10 boutique hotels within 2 hours of London – perfect for a weekend getaway. Please click here to view the list and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it your concierge for further information or to make a reservation.

London Guide: New Restaurants

The next few weeks will see the launch of new restaurants from some of London’s highly acclaimed chefs. Marcus Wareing, who runs the Michelin starred Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, will open The Gilbert Scott at the St Pancras Renaissance hotel. The British brasserie, which will also feature a 52-seat bar in spectacular surroundings, opens on 5 May.

Jason Atherton, formerly of Gordon Ramsay’s Maze and one of his brightest protégés, will open Pollen Street Social in Mayfair on 18 April, offering 'fine dining with a twist', which will also feature London’s first dessert bar. The Corinthia hotel opens in Whitehall this weekend with a gorgeous David Collins designed restaurant, Massimo’s, which will be overseen by Italian chef Massimo Riccioli, who also runs the Michelin-starred La Rosetta in Rome.

Earlier this month, Bistro du Vin Clerkenwell opened next to Smithfield Market, the Hotel du Vin’s first foray into the London scene, with a planned expansion over the next year, with the next site already scheduled to open in Soho in June. You can combine a visit to Bistro du Vin with a cocktail at the new Zetter Townhouse hotel bar, pictured above. For further information or to make a booking, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it us.

Events Calendar

Below we have included a selection of the events occurring over the next few months. If you would like to book tickets for any of these events please contact us or reply to this email.

The Royal Wedding – 29 April 2011

If you want to watch the wedding but don’t want to brave the streets, Galvin at Windows is the perfect choice. Boasting sweeping views across London’s skyline, with Buckingham Palace prominently in sight, Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows on the 28th floor of London Hilton is an ideal venue to celebrate the festivities with a specially created ‘Royal Wedding Lunch’ menu. For further information, visit the restaurant’s website here.

Scrum Dine with Me – 10 May 2011

‘Scrum Dine with Me’ will be held at the Cinnamon Kitchen in aid of Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby supporting mentally and physically disadvantaged children. The event will see Zinzan Brooke, Lee Mears, Josh Lewsey and Victor Ubogu swap their kit for chef whites in a celebrity cook-off. Sky Sports will be filming all the action from the kitchen and screens around the dining room will show all the live footage. Tickets to ‘Scrum Dine With Me’ are £125 per person and include cocktails and canapés and a four-course meal paired with Cobra Beer and wines from Barefoot. After dinner, an auction of money-can’t-buy prizes will go under the hammer, before the ‘Scrum Dine With Me’ winner is announced. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for tickets.

The Chelsea Flower Show – 24 to 28 May 2011

The world’s most famous flower show is a celebration of the highest quality horticulture as well as being a spectacular visual feast. The show features the latest trends and ultimate design from the cream of garden designers, nurseries and exhibitors. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for tickets.

F1 Monaco Grand Prix – 26 to 20 May 2011

Monaco is considered one of the most glamorous events in the F1 calendar. With Monaco’s luxury yachts, stunning hotels and world-renowned racetrack, it’s a weekend of exhilarating races by world-class drivers. Full details of all the options available, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Glastonbury – 22 to 26 June 2011

The Glastonbury Festival is the largest Greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world and a template for all other music festivals. U2, Coldplay and Beyonce will be headlining on the famed Pyramid stage – for VIP tickets, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Henley Royal Regatta - 29 June to 3 July

Each summer, Henley-on-Thames is brought to life with the Henley Royal Regatta. The Regatta, first held in 1839, is a unique rowing event offering 100 world-class races over 5 days whilst enjoying a day of lavish hospitality on the banks of the River Thames. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for tickets and hospitality options.

Andrea Bocelli in Sicily – 1 July 2011

For just one day in July, Andrea Bocelli will perform a spectacular outdoor concert at the Greek Amphitheatre, “Teatro Greco”, in the coastal town of Siracusa in Southern Sicily, which will be his only European summer concert this year. We are delighted to offer great tickets to the event along with return flights and a 4-night stay at the exclusive Grand Hotel Minareto for £1,550 per person. For tickets, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Grand Prix Ball – 7 July 2011

Don't miss this unique occasion to celebrate British Grand Prix week in style at The Grand Prix Ball at The Hurlingham Club. You will be wined, dined and entertained as you mix with the celebrity guestlist. Enjoy a champagne reception, three-course dinner, an impressive array of F1 cars through the ages and live entertainment by top artists and DJs in preparation for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. For tickets from £330, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .