Luxury City Vacations

Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its culinary program in Barcelona, with a new culinary tour designed and led by food journalists and historians.
City of Chocolate looks at the integral role Barcelona has played in the history of chocolate. Beginning at the port, the walk travels back to the 15th century with the arrival of the first chocolate beans to Europe from the New World aboard Columbus’ fleet. The walk explores how the cacao bean made its way into everyday life, by taking visitors into some of Barcelona’s more traditional cafes and granjas, where they will experience the traditional merinda. Moving on to some of the city’s latest chocolate-makers, participants will also experience some of the bold flavors of new chocolate mixes and current trends in bean-to-bar single-source chocolate makers like Cacao Sampaka. The discussion, led by food journalists and historians will involve aspects of cuisine, from technical production to cultural significance to final product, as well as tastings.
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There’s a new villa with pool on Camps Bay outside Cape Town. Villa Terrace Views is now available for rent in Camps Bay, Western Cape South Africa. It’s a modern pool villa overlooking the sea available for six guests in three sea-facing bedroom suites.
Terrace Views is in a spectactular location for a Cape Town vacation. Just in time for the upcoming World Cup, this villa is now available for fun vacations just minutes from Camps Bay beach. The villa offers an expansive but private pool deck that’s perfect for entertaining and enjoying great weather.
The modern villa is decorated in a sleek, contemporary style arranged over two levels. The living space is open and flowing, outfitted with a large Plasma TV, a gas pebble fireplace and inviting sofas. Two bedrooms are on the lower level and the master bedroom suite is on the top level overlooking the sea and deck.
An elevated infinity pool offers outstanding views of the Camps Bay beach and Cape Town beyond. Terrace Views rates start at 2,000 ZAR per day ($260) and for the World Cup the villa is available at 6,000 ZAR per day ($780).
Luxury art travel heats up in New York City this summer with private art travel curator Pinacoteca. Known as “Curated Art Travel,” Pinacoteca designs one-of-a-kind cultural experiences specializing in art, collecting and lifestyle.
Enjoy a true love affair with New York this summer and browse the selection of Pinacoteca‘s Summer Nights, a curated program of visits to landmark NYC art collections and exhibitions designed for the intellectually curious New Yorker.
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It’s a whirlwind tour across three cities in eight days. Guided by two connoisseurs and insider access to Italy’s Biennial celebration, this is the art tour package of the season. Pinacoteca New York has partnered with IF Lifestyle Management to provide this exclusive program for art lovers and collectors to enjoy some of the finest exhibits in Italy.
Known as the Contemporary Grand Tour, Pinacoteca has pushed the limit in honor of the 53rd Venice Biennale. Focusing on contemporary art in Italy, this tour highlights the three Italian capitals where the genre is flourishing: Milan, Turin and Venice. From June 1-8, guests on the tour are treated to an expansive survey of current developments in art production, curatorial practices and collecting.
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Combine two great loves of art and travel with this collection of stylish hotels and insider concierge services. Found around the world, these boutique hotels and personal curators blend one-of-a-kind design and knowledgeable expertise to create memorable and aesthetically pleasing luxury vacations.
From New York to Miami to Paris, Rome, Turkey and back again, see the world from an artist’s point of view. Visit some of the most renowed museums and private galleries on a tailor-made luxury vacation attending to every detail right down to your favorite Picasso period. All of these properties and services take an innovative spin on the luxury travel market: art.
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IF Lifestyle Management is preparing for the upcoming event, The Road to Contemporary Art in Rome. Starting on April 2 until April 5, IF’s program for RoMA is the debut association between IF Lifestyle Management and Curated Art Travel Consultant, Pinacoteca NYC.
IF Founder and Director Filippo Cosmelli will personally accompany guests through the four-day event and international fair. In addition to dining and transportation, guests will also enjoy a myriad of activities designed around the second annual contemporary art fair.
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