What’s Cool

what’s cool? COMPILED BY IAIN BLACKWELL

HYPERREALISM EXHIBITION Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Blanca and Borja Thyssen-Bornemisza have opened their collection to the public with a selection of works of hyperrealism, from Richard Estes, Charles Bell, Don Jacot, Bertrand Meniel, Roberto Bernardi, and Raphaella Spence. i www.museothyssen.org

INSPIRATIONAL CHEF PROGRAM TENERIFE Two Michelin-starred chef, Álvaro Salazar, will cater for guests at the Royal Hideaway Corales Resort 5* GL on November 6 and 7. The Jaen-based chef will offer a special menu prepared in unison with the Padrón Brothers at the resort’s renowned restaurant, El Rincon de Juan Carlos. i www.elrincondejuancarlos.com

THE BARCELÓ IMAGINE The Barceló Imagine in Madrid is a must for music lovers. Experience spaces dedicated to The Cavern, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and the Marquee Club, and rent vinyl records to play in your room or instruments you can practise with in the Elvis Presley or Freddie Mercury Suites. i www.barcelo.com

SPARKLING DUA LIPA Dua Lipa sported a gold Mugler crystal-encrusted bodysuit during her The Future Nostalgia tour of South America. Designed by Casey Cadwallader with styling by Lorenzo Posocco, the brilliant bodysuit has a total of 120,000 crystals and took more than 1,160 hours to create. i www.dualipa.com

CAMPO VIEJO GRAND WINNER

The twelfth edition of the highly esteemed New York International Wine Competition has again recognised Bodegas Campo Viejo as Spain Winery of the Year, awarding two Gold Medals and a Silver Medal. Congratulations to Campo Viejo and to its Chief Enologist, Elena Adell! i www.campoviejo.com

MARRIOTT BONVOY MOMENTS

Marriott Bonvoy Moments offer incredible once-in-alifetime moments, such as stepping back in time with a luxurious two-night stay at The Westin Palace Madrid to mark its 110th Anniversary. Available until December 30, guests will enjoy a tasting of the exact menu that was served on the hotel’s opening day in 1912. i www.marriottbonvoy.com

THE LOFT – BRUSSELS AIRPORT

The Loft by Brussels Airlines and Lexus has been named Best Airline Lounge in Europe 2022 for the fourth consecutive year at the prestigious World Travel Awards. A benchmark of luxury for business travellers, the elegant VIP Lounge is inspired by the craftsmanship of Lexus electrified vehicles. i www.brusselsairlines.com,

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THE GLOBAL GIFT GALA

The Global Gift Gala will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris on November 19. The latest edition of this world-renowned charitable gala is in association with Utopia, a Web 3 created by María Bravo, Eva Longoria, Alejandro Sáez and Javier Garcia. i www.globalgiftgala.com

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