Wellness in Mallorca

Es Racó d’Artà, a wellness retreat, where you can reconnect with yourself and the essentials of a moment, a real gem in the sapphire waters of the Mediterranean where you can explore different horizons with the paths of self-discovery and holistic retreats, joins the TemptingPlaces Hotel label.

Nestled in a natural site of great beauty, Es Racó d'Artà is a new holistic concept located next to the historic authentic town of Artà, on the eastern part of the island. Outstretched in the valley, its nearly 200 acres encompass an authentic 13th- century stone farmhouse with several buildings. Almond, fig and olive trees, local fruit trees, 14 acres of grapevines and ecological vegetable gardens on numerous fertile fields... It’s here, within this peaceful environment, that this newly-opened retreat invites its guests to connect with nature and lift themselves beyond their well-being.

Antoni Esteva, a famous architect originally from Mallorca, has transformed dozens of buildings on the island. The sustainable, delicate and minimalist design of Es Racó’s 31 suites and casitas, 34 rooms in total, reflects the energy and genuineness of the region. Wooden furniture and natural linen cushions, organic hemp ropes and artistic sculptures, flawlessly mixed with contemporary artworks by Majorcan artists, displayed in the rooms and public spaces, let the peace and calm fill you as you observe the impressive views over the valley and embrace moments of connexion in these elegant cocoons, bathed in the warmth of the gentle Spanish sunshine. A truly intimate place to recharge and connect through the good Majorcan living! With seamless swimming pools, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, relaxation and meditation areas. At Es Racó d'Artà each space is transformed into a unique experience, where the notion of time and space disappears. Make sure to try a unique Watsu treatment, performed in the original treatment pool - this aquatic massage creates optimal conditions to enter a state of deep relaxation through the union of water and shiatsu, aiming to release the everyday tensions. An absolute ultimate pleasure!

The respect for the environment and the body can also be read on the menu, composed exclusively of organic products grown on site, to guarantee a healthy and balanced gastronomic experience and habits.

After a delicious meal, put on your shoes and have a walk amongst the countless trails around the estate. If you are an adventure-lover, bicycles or guided hikes are available to admire majestic landscapes of the region. Once back, take time to meditate or try some yoga practices to achieve deep well-being and refocus on what’s really important – yourself!

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Rates start from 434 EUR per night with breakfast included. For more information or to book, visit www.temptingplaces.com.

Jesus, Mary & Joseph & The Wee Donkey, A Line of Duty Experience is Here at Hastings Hotels' Grand Central Hotel Belfast

Fans of Line of Duty might be missing the action from Superintendent Hastings, Detective Inspector Arnott and DI Fleming, but now we’re sucking diesel, as Hastings Hotels and McComb’s Coach Travel have created the very first tour of filming locations from the hit TV series.

The Line of Duty Overnight Experience, begins with lunch in the Grand Café in Hastings Hotels' Grand Central Hotel Belfast, before an action-packed guided tour on board a luxurious coach, taking in some of the most recognisable filming locations including the iconic Subway location, the favourite meeting point for Steve and Kate to have their secret rendezvous; ‘Pelbury House’ the headquarters of the Central Police force and ‘Hickey’s Bookmakers’ from the opening scene of series six that first made viewers suspect that DCI Davidson was a bent copper before finishing the afternoon with an AC12 cocktail or Wee Donkey mocktail in the Observatory, Ireland’s tallest cocktail bar in the Grand Central Hotel. Then it’s time to check in for a luxurious overnight stay and full Irish breakfast the following morning. Hastings Hotels said: “Given our namesake with everyone’s favourite Superintendent, we had to be the first to launch a Line of Duty Experience. We are delighted to team up with McComb’s Coach Travel to create this unique tour which takes in some of the most exciting filming locations across Belfast City Centre, a light lunch and finishing off with Line of Duty-inspired cocktails in the Observatory. And while you may not float up the Lagan in a bubble, you will certainly enjoy the best views of Belfast and beyond.”

The tour starts at Belfast’s Grand Central Hotel in Bedford Street, which is located beside the Invest NI building - the setting for AC-12 HQ. After that, various stops across the City Centre, including ‘Pelbury House’ the headquarters of the Central Police force, provided the backdrop of Ted Hastings famous peaked-cap adjustments; ‘Kingsgate Printing Services’. The building used as a front for members of the OCG (Organised Crime Gang); the Lorry Park where Kate shot Ryan Pilkington before doing a runner with Jo Davidson in Series 6 and of course, the iconic Subway location, the favourite meeting point for Steve and Kate to have their secret rendezvous, and perhaps the most striking spot to get that LOD selfie!

There’ll be the chance to visit the sites of some of the most memorable car chases including the crash from Series 6 when DC Chloe and DI Arnott had been transporting Jimmy Lakewell from prison to AC-12 HQ to interrogate him when the police convoy was attacked by the OCG as well as the bridge where DI Fleming dramatically fired an assault rifle at a fleeing four-wheel drive, killing her dodgy partner and crime gang mole, Dot Cotton.

Other filming locations on the tour include Brentiss Prison which viewers watched prisoners being escorted to, including Detective Superintendent Jo Davidson after her arrest; Tresco Storage, the company used in Series 3 by Danny Waldron to store the decapitated head of Linus Murphy which was later discovered by Steve; and who could forget the incident in the opening episode of Series 6 that first made viewers suspect that DCI Davidson was a bent copper, when enroute to raid the address of a suspect in the murder of Gail Vella Hickies, she redirected the convoy to Hickey’s Bookmakers for what she ‘suspected’ was an armed robbery.

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The Line of Duty Overnight Experience is available from £220 per room (based on two people sharing) on selected dates from Sunday 25th July. To book go to www.grandcentralhotelbelfast.com

A Venetian Culinary Experience at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa has reopened and is ready to welcome visitors to experience its tranquil setting and luxurious services on its very own Venetian private island escape. As part of the reopening the resort is launching a series of new experiences through journeys of gastronomy, culture and wellbeing.

To mark its reopening JW Marriott Venice is offering a limited time special offer ‘Reopening Special 2021’ package which is running until 15th July 2021. It includes an overnight stay for two in a double room, daily breakfast for two served at Cucina Restaurant, and an additional €50 credit per stay to redeem in any outlet, recreation service or at the JW Venice Spa. The special offer is available to book via the hotel website and prices start from €550 per room per night.

New JW Culinary Experiences

Set to showcase the best of Italian cuisine, the JW Starred Chef Experiences will see JW Marriott Venice host to an exclusive series with six guest Michelin starred Chefs. They will join resident Chef Fabio Trabocchi, widely celebrated among the world's leading restaurateurs, for dedicated gastronomy weekends across the summer. Guests will be invited to savour a weekend of culinary delights, including daily breakfast, a Friday night aperitif at Sagra Rooftop Restaurant, followed by a Saturday morning cooking class led by the guest chef at the Sapori Cooking Academy and a Saturday night four hand Michelin starred dinner at Fiola at Dopolavoro Venezia restaurant.

The weekend programme will be available throughout the summer from 18th June to the 25th September, and the confirmed Michelin starred chefs making an appearance in the star-studded line up include: Fabio Pisani (Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia, Milan, 2-star Michelin chef) and Massimiliano Mascia (Ristorante San Domenico, Imola, 2star Michelin chef). The JW Starred Chef Experiences will be accompanied by the launch of JW Nourishing Experiences, featuring hand picked wineries providing wine pairings for five course dinners the Fiola at Dopolavoro Venezia restaurant.

To book a JW Starred Chef Experiences, please contact info.venice@jwmarriotthotels.com. Prices start from €130 per person.

Dedicated Yoga Weekends

JW Marriott Venice is home to Venice’s most spacious and indulgent spa and offers a tranquil setting complete with panoramic views across the water to Venice’s worldfamous spires. This summer, JW Venice Spa will host two dedicated Yoga Weekends led by Marco Migliavacca, Cofounder of [hohm] street yoga and Katonah Yoga®. Aimed at both beginners taking their first steps into yoga and intermediates taking their practice further, guests will

learn the foundations and expressions from hatha vinyasa to yin yoga.

The Yoga Weekends will take place across 2 – 4 July and 17 – 19 September and will feature an accompanying nourishing food menu specially designed to complement guests’ self-care journeys.

Prices start from €740 per room per night.

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is an oasis away from Venice’s labyrinth of canals and bridges, with lush green spaces and wide open areas where guests can spend days exploring the finest wellness and dining experiences on offer at the resort. All of this just a stone’s throw away from the heart of Venice, making it just a short boat ride away to St Mark’s Square for those wanting to explore the city’s cultural attractions. Families will also be well looked after with a range of activities to enjoy, from the dedicated family pool to Venetian biscuit making at the Sapori Cooking Academy.

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa’s 266 rooms and suites are split into two separate accommodation experiences; the JW historic main building with its rooftop pool, and the JW Retreats – a cluster of residences set apart from the main hotel offering another level of seclusion with their own private gardens, with select properties including private pools.

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Rates start from €450 per double room per night. For more information on JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa and to make bookings please visit

www.jwmarriottvenice.com