Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience? You’ve come to the right place. As far as epic travel goes, here is one trip that you’ll never forget and a hotel with views that pictures will never do justice.
Catch the story of this powerhouse woman, enjoy a summer soirée on a favourite hidden Mayfair terrace and catch enough art to satiate your cultural appetite. Plus, if multiple weddings are on your calendar, this is the perfect match to help your wardrobe woes. Here is what we’re loving in this week’s Citizen Femme hotlist.
BOOK THIS OVO, Patagonia
Opening at the end of this year, OVO in Patagonia is one to mark in your diaries. Ideal for adventure-seekers (who still crave creature comforts) each of the four OVOs – daring transparent pods suspended on a rock face – offers a unique chance to spend the night 270 meters above the Patagonian forests, lakes and mountains as well as to trek over the Perito Moreno glacier, cross into Chile and marvel at the epic Torres del Paine. The view from up here, as the sun rises and sets across Mount Fitz Roy is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But the adventure starts sooner.
Those who dare will be chauffeured from the village of El Chaltén in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park to Federico Echevarría’s Estancia Bonanza (he’s also the man behind OVO), before a half-day hike to the pods. But to call them pods doesn’t really do them justice: each is a three-level mountain haven complete with bedroom, living room, bathroom and hang out space, and you’ll find breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and wine on offer too. They even have wifi. Pods sleep two, guests must be over 18, and while previous climbing experience isn’t necessary, you should have good mobility to make the hike. Explore this epic hotel with the highlights of Patagonia when you book your dream trip with Scott Dunn. A chance to sleep high above the Andes mountains? We’re in.
WATCH THIS Widow Clicquot
Widow Clicquot, the riveting biopic about the woman behind one of the world’s most successful Champagne houses, premieres in cinemas nationwide on 23rd August 2024. Widow Clicquot takes audiences on an inspiring journey through the life of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, the ingenious young widow who built one of the most celebrated champagne empires in history, Veuve Clicquot. Over 90 minutes, a stellar cast of Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge, Sam Riley and Ben Miles, take audiences through the extraordinary story of Barbe-Nicole, who, after the sudden death of her husband at 27, defied societal norms by taking over their fledgling wine business. Set against a tumultuous era marked by political and financial upheavals, Widow Clicquot showcases Barbe-Nicole’s unwavering determination and innovative spirit as she transforms her small winery into a global powerhouse. Viewers will witness Barbe-Nicole navigating through intense adversities and fierce opposition, ultimately revolutionising the Champagne industry and cementing her legacy as one of the world’s first great businesswomen.
EAT HERE The Terrace at Claridge's Restaurant
Enjoy a magnificent summer soirée on The Terrace at Claridge’s Restaurant. A street level discrete terrace behind neatly trimmed hedging, its a beautiful secluded space, ideal for al fresco drinks, long lunches and intimate dinners. As can be expected of the institution, the dining is exemplary with sharing options from Montgomery gourgéres with pickled walnuts, to Sole goujons served with tartare sauce, not forgetting the hotel’s signature CFC, Claridge’s Fried Chicken, paired with a citrus créme fraîche and recommended in plentiful supply (and not to be shared!) Whilst Claridge’s truffle crumpets remain a must-order in the dining room, the terrace will serve a daily changing trio of savoury crumpet options. Close with the Cookie sandwich with vanilla ice cream for a sophisticated take on a childhood favourite, promising pure satisfaction. A glass or Ruinart Champagne in true Claridge’s style or a Peach piquant mixed with tequila and mezcal, followed by sharing a bottle of Provençal Château d’Esclans with oysters, and the bank holiday is set.
USE THIS Airbnb x ByRotation
Bye bye wedding guest stress, your dress is sorted! If you’ve got a wedding coming up, especially a destination wedding, there’s the excitement of a new dress but also the cost of possible several weddings! Where will you stay, what will you wear, how often will you wear it? So many questions. So here is a match made in heaven. Airbnb have joined forces with leading fashion rental platform By Rotation on a mission to lower wedding guests’ stress by offering complimentary outfit rentals for customers who’ve booked an Airbnb in a top wedding destination. With the average British wedding guest spending £661 per wedding and a third set to attend three or more weddings this year (according to research from Airbnb), this is an offer worth making the most of. So, to make the wedding guest experience easier, wedding guests now have the opportunity of receiving £150 worth of By Rotation credit to rent the outfit of their dreams, just by booking an Airbnb in one of the top wedding locations worldwide (which includes Spain, Italy, France, North America, Scotland, Greece and the Caribbean). From slinky slip-style dresses to a classic Zimmermann piece, By Rotation has an extensive selection of the most covetable wedding looks as well as accessories to complete an outfit perfectly.
BOOK THIS National Art Pass
Unlock the best of creativity for the rest of the summer and the next 3 months as the weather changes and you find yourself indoors. The National Art Pass is a 3 month pass (for only £15 and available for one week only from 24th to 31st August) letitng you visit blockbuster exhibitions opening in the Autumn at a fraction of the price. This includes 50% off major exhibitions, free entry at over 250 venues, plus exclusive discounts at museum shops and cafés. From family days out to The Story Museum or the Young V&A with kids to coastal breaks where you can visit Tate St Ives or Margate’s Turner Contemporary, or perhaps London’s NAOMI: In Fashion or Yoko Ono: The Music Of The Mind. The options are endless to expand your artistic horizons and make the most of quite the offering that the UK offers art lovers.
Lead image credit: OVO/Scott Dunn
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