The first images of Epic Retreats – Wales’ first pop-up boutique hotel – have been revealed and there’s still time to book to become one of the fortunate 200 guests to enjoy the unique, exclusive experience. The eight cabins, which are the focus of a new Channel 4 documentary ‘Cabins in the Wild with Dick Strawbridge’, are all inspired by Welsh legends and will welcome their first guests on June 5. (I have told you earlier about this. You can read here about 'Disappearing Hotels of Wales'.) Epic Retreats will visit two locations across Wales this summer; Southern Snowdonia from June 5- June 30 and the Llŷn Peninsula from July 10 until September 11. Mid-week guests will also enjoy epic experiences tailored to each location, including private chefs, Welsh music and theatre performances
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Want to Two hundred fortunate visitors will get a chance to book themselves in hotels which will vanish gradually. These boutique hotels will emerge at three spectacular secret locations across Wales. This unique concept is a part of Welsh Tourism Planner as a part of Welsh 2017 “Year of Legends”. The concept is a perfect blend of luxury and adventure, where eight bespoke cabins pop-up in unheard of places; in a mystical and epic land of entailing tales which is called Wales. Only a select few will be able to access these privilege sites. The guests will be treated to exclusive Welsh experiences during their stay inspired by their location, ranging from fishing, to beer tasting, to Welsh cuisine prepared by top chefs of the region. The cabins are specially designed for the project by
Read MoreAs we enter the new year, Wales celebrates 2016 as Year of Adventure. Let's se, what could be 16 unique things to do there which will let one discover its own adventure! That makes practically for most of the times in the year. So choose your time, choose your adventure. There are plenty of them- 1. Learn Welsh Welsh is a Celtic language, and one of the oldest languages in Europe, spoken by an estimated 560,000 people in Wales. Learn some Cymraeg at Nant Gwrtheyrn, a heritage centre on North Wales' beautiful Llˆyn Peninsula. Gwych! (Excellent!) 2. Visit a castle There are more than 600 castles in Wales: more per square mile than anywhere else in the world. For fairy tale turrets, head north of Cardiff to 19th-century Castell Coch. Historic Harlech Castle in Cardigan Bay, Mi...
Read MoreThe coming months in Wales prove that there always is something to do at all times and for all people. So here is a list of events, which will surely leave you wanting more. Machynlleth Comedy Festival : 01 - 03 May Now in its sixth year, the Machynlleth Comedy Festival has quickly gained a reputation as a hidden gem, this year featuring as-seen-on-TV comedy acts such as Stewart Lee. Other acts in the star-studded line-up include Bec Hill and Alex Horne. The town is known for its quirky venues, which helps to make it popular with both the acts and audience alike. Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza : 02 – 04 May Over the May bank holiday weekend Llandudno will be packed full of Steam Engines and Victorian Musical Organs, Vintage Cars and Costumes, Curiosities & Sideshows, and
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