Get packing: Stonehenge and culinary trips to Amsterdam
FOLLOW in the footsteps of President Obama and visit Stonehenge.
FOOTSTEPS OF A PRESIDENT
From the White House via Wales for the Nato summit to Wiltshire, President Obama has had a busy few weeks.
He made time, however, to visit Stonehenge, below, and ticked it off his bucket list.
Follow in his footsteps with Rabbie’s (0131 226 3133/rabbies.com) and enjoy a three-day “best of the west” tour of Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Bath and the South West coast.
From £159pp (two sharing). Price includes transportation and a guide. Meals, accommodation and attractions are extra.
The Bendene, Exeter (01392 213526/ bendene.co.uk) offers doubles from £70 per night, B&B.
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CULINARY MASTERPIECE
Fine art, food and spectacular views can be savoured during a special break in Amsterdam at an event marking the 345th anniversary of the Dutch master’s death on October 4.
From September 22 to October 4 the city’s Rembrandt Tower is bringing together art and cuisine.
Enjoy a sky-high dining experience 500ft up in the Heavenly Rembrandt pop-up restaurant with Michelin star chef Wilco Berends creating a culinary masterpiece with a five-course menu.
Dishes include North Sea crab, oyster and linseed, a valued 17th-century ingredient.
Most visually appealing is a chocolate dessert resembling an artist’s palette that is a nod to Rembrandt’s creative genius.
A collection of his iconic etchings will also be on display around the restaurant.
To book visit: rtboard room.nl, e195pp. The Waldorf Astoria (dialling from UK 00 31 20 718 4600/ waldorfastoria3.hilton.com) offers doubles from £395 per night, room only.
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WONDERFUL WELLIES
Hunter Boots (0330 333 4290/ hunter-boot.com) has launched the foldable Neoprene Tour, great for packing. £110.