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TRAVELLER
Carnevale di Venezi
VENICE
Hedonism, bankruptcy and revelry
characterised this pre-Lent festival
when it began back in the 11th
century. There’s still the spirit of
Venetian excess today – don a mas
and join in, or use the time creative
and take a week-long workshop at
the Venice School of Photography.
vspworkshops.com
11-21 FEBRUARY
Kölner Karneval
COLOGNE
The highlight of this annual
week-long bout of merrymaking is
Rosenmontag
(Rose Monday), whe
a colourful procession makes its w
through the streets, throwing flowe
and sweets to the crowd. Beware: t
practice of
Frühschoppen
(mornin
drinking) means things can get a
mite out of control.
koeln.de
16-22 FEBRUARY
CARNIVALS
What’s going on?
Santa Cruz de
Tenerife Carnival
TENERIFE
Second only to the Rio Carnival for
its rhythm, exuberance and sense
fun, this annual celebration deman
you put on your dancing shoes and
take part with gusto. Samba parad
dance troupes, bands and choirs
all take to the streets with jubilant,
raucous results.
spain.info
15-22 FEBRUARY
GENEVA
Planning something special for
Valentines? Here are four unique
experiences – all with a mountain view...
NUIT NATURE LOVERS’ POD
Sleep under the stars in a transparent
igloo in a remote spot above Combloux.
Anight for two with dinner and breakfast
costs €480.
nuit-nature.fr
LOVE FESTIVAL
Celebrate St Valentine’s Day in
Courmayeur. St Val is the town’s patron,
so join in the traditional festival and pin
your love letter to the boards around
town, before a stay at La Grand Hotel
Courmaison for its two day, luxury
bed-spa-dinner-and-bubbly package
from€170 per room.
courmaison.it
CANDLELIT TERRACE
Stay in Le Mazot, a 200-year-old
re-purposed storage building with hot
tub and candlelit terrace for sundowners
à deux
in Les Gets. From£90 (€76) per
person per night with breakfast hamper.
chaletfinder.co.uk
BALLOON AND BARN
Float in a hot-air balloon, then cosy up in
front of a log fire in La Petite Marmotte,
a romantic lodge for two in Courchevel,
€3,500 for the week.
powderwhite.com
Get cosy in
Courchevel’s La
PetiteMarmotte
or,
inset
, sleep
in a transparent
igloo for two in
Combloux
MUNICH
Levi’s ads aside, launderettes
aren’t usually very exciting places;
trendyWash & Coffee, however, in the
city’s Isarvorstadt district, provides
coffee and cake as well as washing
facilities. Pop in for either, or get a full
Wash+Dry+Snack+Drink package for
€10.50.What next? Car-washmuseums?
Post office hotels?
wash-coffee.com
Cake (of Soap)
Alpine Love-Ins
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