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KCR Winter News
Travel Itinenaries as Christmas Gifts
Original Travel’s tailor-made itineraries are the perfect gift for adventurers keen to explore a new destination. Experiential journeys make
a special and unique Christmas gift, from kimono making in Japan to
perfume making in Paris. Each itinerary is hand-crafted by Original
Travel’s team of travel experts, with bespoke touches that make every
trip unforgettable. As the festive season approaches, Original Travel - the experts in truly tailor-made travel - o昀昀er a curated selection of
itineraries allowing guests to celebrate the occasion like never before in
a dream destination, or to gift someone special a bespoke experience to
enjoy in 2026. Options include visiting Venice for an incredible theatre
experience with an evening at the La Fenice theatre, relaxing in Umbria
after the busy Christmas season staying at a medieval monastery
converted into a beautiful hotel, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves
and medieval hilltop villages and travel to Paris to experience 昀氀ower
workshops, jewellery-making sessions and perfume-making.
https://www.originaltravel.co.uk/
Irish Estate
The Grace, Westport Estate, a re昀椀ned new 129-room luxury hotel
opening Spring 2026 on Ireland’s iconic Wild Atlantic Way. Set within
430 acres on the historic Westport Estate, The Grace o昀昀ers a re昀椀ned,
contemporary expression of Irish elegance. Inspired by Grace O’Malley
and Grace Kelly, the hotel blends bold heritage with timeless glamour,
perfect for travellers seeking an elevated, authentic Irish escape. Just a
昀椀ve-minute stroll from the vibrant and charming town of Westport, the
hotel o昀昀ers a perfect base for exploring the West’s dramatic landscapes,
from the windswept scenery featured in The Banshees of Inisherin to
the Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park at Ballycroy and the pilgrimage route up Croagh Patrick. The West o昀昀ers immersion and renewal in
equal measure.
https://www.thegrace.ie/
Wes Anderson: The Archives
The Design Museum in London has unveiled its major new Wes
Anderson exhibition, a landmark retrospective of the work of one of
the world’s most loved 昀椀lmmakers. Anderson o昀케cially inaugurated the
exhibition — titled Wes Anderson: The Archives — ahead of Friday’s
public opening. He visited the museum and posed for photographs with
the exhibition’s curators. Over 700 items are on show, and it marks the
昀椀rst time his archives have gone on display in the UK. The Design
Museum also reveals today that the exhibition will bring Anderson’s
career right up to date, with objects on display from his most recent
feature 昀椀lm: 2025’s The Phoenician Scheme. Over two-dozen
beautifully made items from the 昀椀lm are on show. These include a pipe
from Dunhill and a bejewelled dagger made by contemporary artist and
sculptor Harumi Klossowska de Rola.
https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/wes-anderson-the-archives
Hell’s Kitchen in London
Excited to share that Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global and The Clermont Hotel Group are proud to announce the arrival of Hell’s Kitchen
to the United Kingdom. Opening in Spring 2026 at Marble Arch’s
iconic Cumberland Hotel, this landmark launch marks the beginning
of a multi-site partnership between the two powerhouse hospitality
groups. Inspired by the hit television series created by Michelin starred
chef Gordon Ramsay, Hell’s Kitchen brings the drama and energy of
the show directly to the table, with an immersive dining experience that
captures the intensity of the series whilst pairing outstanding food and
drink with world class service.
https://www.thecumberland.com/
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