Festival International d’Art Lyrique
Aix-en-Provence, France
July, Annually

Aix-en Provence’s beautiful architecture and soft summer evening light is a magical backdrop for music from Monteverdi to Janacek; superb performances, plus the open forums are great for music-buffs who want to brush up on their Mozart and Rossini.

www.festival-aix.com
+33 4 42 17 34 34

Punta Espada
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The first in the trio of courses that Jack Nicklaus is designing at Cap Cana Resort has already made its mark. Every hole has fabulous sea views… the 13th hole, a 249-yard par-3, is nothing short of sublime… At 7,396 yards, make sure to bring your driver (and your wallet); green fees start at $220 per round.

www.capcana.com/site/golf.htm
+1 809 695 5500

Nikon School
Various Locations, U.S

If you want to make the most of your high-end digital camera the Nikon School is the place for you. The school visits 24 cities in the U.S and offers expert instruction by leading professional photo-journalists, travel photographers and digital specialists. Specialist courses include introduction to digital photography and under-water photography.

www.nikonschool.com
+1631 547 8666

Poggio dei Medici Golf & Country Club
Via San Gavino 27
Scarperia - Florence

Posh golf and residential resort in the Tuscan hills close to Florence; 18-hole course allows four different playing routes; clubhouse and gastronomic restaurant in a restored 16th-century villa; chic Euro crowd

www.poggiodemedici.com
info@poggiodeimedici.com
+39 055 84350

Pacific Dunes Course
Bandon, Oregon

Close to perfect; changes in elevation, impeccable greens and speedy fairways make this a golfing purist’s paradise. Speedy winds make for challenging shot selection; four par-3’s and three par-5’s set against a background of natural dunes; crashing waves below and the occasional whale sighting… Tip: hire a caddie this course is walking-only.

www.bandondunesgolf.com
+1 888 3456008

Old Head Golf Links
Cork, Ireland

Rave reviews since opening in 1997; “heart-pounding excitement” (Links magazine) from challenging golf in an awesome setting: eight clifftop holes suspended 300 feet above the Atlantic; clubhouse vibe is slick, international but laid-back.

www.oldhead.com
info@oldheadgolf.ie
+353 21 77 84 44