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MARVEL REVEALS THE ALL-NEW SPIDER-GIRL AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON!

Following the breakout success of SPIDER-BOY, Dan Slott, Michael Cho, and Paco Medina introduce an all-new Spider-Girl this October in SPIDER-BOY #12!

Last year, SPIDER-BOY’s startling debut took the comic book industry by storm—selling out multiple printings that led to his own smash-hit solo series! Just announced at the Diamond Retailer Lunch at San Diego Comic-Con, comic book powerhouse, and Spidey legend Dan Slott is at it again with the introduction of an all-new SPIDER-GIRL this October!

Debuting in SPIDER-BOY #12, Slott and designer/artist Michael Cho created the new Spider-Hero that superstar artist Paco Medina will take through her first on-page adventure! SPIDER-GIRL’s mysterious backstory will supersede even Spider-Boy’s shocking origin! Just as the emergence of Spider-Boy turned the Spider-Verse inside out and fueled fan speculation for months, SPIDER-GIRL has a story to share that will keep readers guessing and make Spider-Man, Spider-Boy, and all the rest question EVERYTHING! The upcoming issue of SPIDER-BOY will also feature an exciting team-up with Daredevil.

THE ALL-NEW … SPIDER-GIRL?! After the recent status quo shake-up, Spider-Boy’s life really will NEVER be the same again! In light of what happened, maybe it’s time for Bailey Briggs to be someone else’s sidekick. Get ready Daredevil, because here comes The “Boy Without Fear”! Also in this issue: find out what Bullseye has to do with it all.

Check out Paco Medina’s main cover for SPIDER-BOY #12 along with variant covers by Cho, Mark Bagley, and Elizabeth Torque that spotlight the all-new SPIDER-GIRL! Preorder SPIDER-BOY #12 at your local comic shop today and stay tuned in the days ahead for more San Diego Comic-Con announcements! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

MARVEL REVEALS THE ALL-NEW SPIDER-GIRL AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON via 360 MAGAZINE.

THE LIUWA PLAIN

ZAMBIA’S BEST STAYS TO SEE THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION

Nestled within the upper Zambezi floodplains of western Zambia, the secluded Liuwa Plain National Park boasts a rich conservation legacy. Initially designated by the King of Barotseland to safeguard its wildlife, Liuwa Plain faced a tumultuous period of decline due to unsustainable practices and human-wildlife conflicts.

However, since 2003, a transformative conservation effort has revitalized this landscape and Liuwa Plain now thrives as a flourishing sanctuary. Seasonal floods transform its plains into a lush wetland, hosting Africa’s second-largest wildebeest migration, where 40,000 to 50,000 wildebeest, alongside zebra, tsessebe and lechwe, migrate in a breathtaking display. From November onwards, this migration also attracts predators such as wild dogs, hyenas, cheetahs and lions.

Below, we have curated a list of the best accommodations and safari experiences, allowing travelers to witness this once-in-a-lifetime experience, exploring the vast and remote wilderness of the Liuwa Plain.

King Lewanika Lodge

King Lewanika Lodge offers an exclusive and immersive experience with its six open-fronted villas, including a spacious family villa with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each villa, tastefully decorated with vintage leather, cotton and canvas, is designed to blend seamlessly into the vast landscape, offering views of the plains. Named after King Lewanika of the Lozi People, who declared Liuwa Plain a protected area in the 1880s, the camp honors its historical significance by employing local building techniques and sustainable materials. Powered by solar energy, the villas feature indoor and outdoor showers, lounges and verandas, enhancing the connection with nature. Guests can enjoy a range of activities, including game drives, walking safaris, canoeing and fishing. Find more details here: www.robinpopesafaris.net

Liuwa Camp

Open since December 2023, Liuwa Camp is a fully catered lodge featuring eight ensuite canvas chalets, including a family unit with two separate chalets, designed to accommodate up to 18 guests. Each chalet is strategically placed on raised decks to ensure privacy and offers panoramic views of the plains and the camp’s watering hole. The camp’s central area is a vibrant display of Lozi culture, comprising an airy dining room, a spacious lounge, and a library, all housed under a canvas roof. Guests can partake in game drives during the day or explore on foot with a renowned Zambian walking safari. Guests can capture the spectacular landscapes and wildlife during the day and relax around the firepit, enjoying the stunning night skies of Liuwa in the evening. Find more details here: www.africanparks.org

Liuwa Plains Mobile Safari

Visitors can discover the remote wilderness of Liuwa Plain National Park with an intimate mobile safari. Led by expert guides, this safari immerses guests in the savannah grasslands, offering a comfortable, yet authentic experience. The safari provides serviced campsites with accommodation in three Meru tents, hosting up to six guests in simple park facilities. Initiated by the passionate team behind Musekese and Ntemwa Busanga Camps, the safari includes game drives and guided walks to witness breathtaking wildlife, including blue wildebeest, zebra, lions, cheetahs and more than 330 bird species. Note: The Liuwa Plains Mobile Safari is booked on a private basis. Set departures in November align with the wildebeest migration. Find more details here: www.expertafrica.com

Liuwa Plain Campsites

Liuwa Plain National Park offers four remote campsites, each accommodating up to 20 people in four tent sites. The campsites feature flushing toilets and hot showers maintained by camp attendants. Owned and run by the community, these campsites provide a truly unique wilderness experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the remote beauty of the park. Lyangu, with easy access to the western park area, is perfect for spotting hyena, lechwe and wildebeest and offers splendid birdlife at the pans. Katoyana, centrally located, provides access to woodlands and plains with frequent sightings of hyena, lion and cheetah.

Kwale, in the southern part of the park, is known for frequent buffalo sightings. Mukalabumbu, in the north, is ideal for exploring with nearby Miyanda pools attracting birdlife and frequent lion sightings. Sikale, the most remote site in the far north, requires self-sufficiency but rewards visitors with a tranquil wilderness experience and wildebeest congregations in cooler months. Find more details here: www.africanparks.org

For more information, visit www.zambia.travel.

FOUR OF THE MOST UNIQUE EXPERIENCES IN JAPAN

For curious travelers and expert jet-setters alike, there is no shortage of off- the-beaten-path adventures in Japan. To take advantage of the country’s deep cultural heritage and ancient traditions, below are a few of the many unique experiences to have in Japan.

Night Fish Auction in Kanazawa

Travelers can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Kanazawa Fish Market – from watching boats laden with fresh seafood loading into the port, to experiencing the fast-paced local fish auction. A “fish-master” will discuss the sea life found in Ishikawa Prefecture, as well as grant visitors special access to the massive freezers that store all of the market’s goods. The market tours run year-round, apart from July and August, and dinner can be arranged after the tour by request.

Custom-Blended Sake in Shimonoseki

At the 100-year-old Shimonoseki Brewery in Yamaguchi Prefecture, an expert sake sommelier provides a crash course in the Japanese libation, including a guided tour, a sake seminar and a special tasting tutorial.

Afterwards, visitors will have a chance to create a sake blend catered to their tastes, which they can bottle and take home with a custom label.

Secrets of Japanese Woodcarving in Inami Town

Located in Toyama Prefecture, travelers can experience a woodcarving apprenticeship with an artisan from Inami Town, whose history with the traditional craft stretches back to the 18th century. During this three-hour workshop, visitors can make utensils, coasters or a personalized wood-based fragrance. The experience includes an overnight stay in one of several villas hand-designed by local woodcarvers, with locally sourced meals and room service available on request.

The Lucky Cat Street of Tokoname

Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture boasts a special street adorned with 39 unique maneki-neko (or “Lucky Cats”), all created by local pottery artists. Each Lucky Cat has its own special blessing, including the 12-foot-tall and 20-foot-wide Tokonyan, who serves as the guardian cat of the street. The Lucky Cat Street is part of Tokoname’s Pottery Foot Path, which displays the city’s 1,000-year relationship with pottery.

Photo: Tokoname Tourism Association

New Anthologist Installation on Crete

Take the Spirit of Greece Home With You

Introducing luxury lifestyle brand Anthologist’s installation at the iconic, family-run Phāea Blue Palace on Crete. Anthologist was asked to partner with Phāea Blue Palace in its re-creation of contemporary on-site restaurant, Anthós, and the result created a space which allows guests to bring home the essence of Greek authenticity from their own odyssey.

Inspired by the light of Greece, Anthologist founder and creative director Andria Mitsakos meticulously selected pieces that encapsulate the soul of Greece. Forefront to both brands is a commitment to cultural preservation. This ethos is reflected in the Anthologist x Anthós installation, which incorporates ceramics, hand-blown glassware, and brass crafted by Greek artisans. Each piece designed and directed by Mitsakos enriches the legacy of artisanal crafts.

The Blue Palace hotel, led by Sbokou sisters Agapi and Costantza, reopened in May 2024 as a member of Small Luxury Hotels with 47 bungalows and suites and refreshed interiors. Blue Palace’s signature restaurant Anthós is headed by Creative Consultant Chef Athinagoras Kostakos, whose culinary philosophy marries sustainability and community to offer an authentic Cretan dining experience. Rooted in tradition, the fragrant aromas and spices take a Mediterranean menu to a whole new meaning. Anthós embodies Greek hospitality and welcomes guests to understand how each dish came to be through an exclusive use of seasonal products, locally-sourced fish and meats, and vegetables from the kitchen’s own organic garden.

The Anthologist display presents a curated space where guests can explore Mitsakos’s passion for design and meticulous curation of objects from around the world. At Blue Palace, Mitsakos invites voyagers to embrace meaningful consumption and select pieces rooted in a strong sense of place, creating lasting connections to Greek heritage. Each item is soulfully designed, handcrafted, and tells a story of cultural preservation as a means of sustainable luxury.

Most pieces from the installation are shoppable. Please visit anthologist.com/anthologist-x-anthos/ for more information.

Anthologist’s installation at the iconic, family-run Phāea Blue Palace on Crete via 360 MAGAZINE.

ALTHOFF COLLECTION IN FRANKFURT

In early 2023, the Althoff COLLECTION announced the relaunch of an iconic Frankfurt hotel. Now, the renowned hotel group has announced further developments at the former “Villa Kennedy.” Built in 1901 by the prestigious von Speyer banking family, the mansion was designed in gothic and Renaissance style by Frankfurt architect Alfred Günther, and was expanded into a hotel some decades ago. The luxury Florentin is located in Frankfurt’s leafy Sachsenhausen district and is set to open in summer 2025.

The Florentin is planned as an “urban retreat” with 147 rooms, comprising 95 studios and 52 suites, 13 of which are located in the original historic villa. The twelve Signature Loft Suites and the 3,450-square-foot Presidential Suite are particularly spacious and exclusive. The new name, “The Florentin,” was chosen to symbolize the heart of the complex’s architecturally endearing ensemble: its magnificent inner courtyard. Derived from the Latin “florens,” meaning blossoming or flourishing, the hotel’s new name was chosen to symbolize growth and constant renewal, a reference to the natural beauty and vitality that will surround the guests of this unique property.

Signature Loft Suite © CONREN Land AG

“The Florentin is a promise of relaxation and inspiration, embedded in elegance and exclusivity, and it’s an ideal name for this excellent location surrounded and characterized by greenery,” says Frank Marrenbach, CEO of Althoff Hotels. “I am immensely proud that we have been able to appoint Boris Messmer as its General Manager,” Marrenbach continued, “who is returning to Germany after many years abroad and who is just as passionate about the project as we are; I warmly welcome him to the Althoff family and am delighted that together we will be bringing this jewel back to life.”

Boris Messmer

Over the last three years, Messmer was responsible for the opening and positioning of the luxury Maybourne Riviera on the Côte d’Azur overlooking Monte Carlo, having worked with the Maybourne Hotel Group since 2015. Before being entrusted with launching the group’s French Riviera hotel, he gained valuable experience at all Maybourne’s London properties and developed into a hotel manager. The 42-year-old came to the British capital in 2010 through a transfer within the Fairmont Group – moving from a training position in his hometown of Hamburg to the front-of-house team for the reopening of London’s legendary Savoy. After four years, he continued to the Dorchester, and then to Claridge’s.

Boris Messmer is euphoric. “I am a host at heart and have always had a passion for special addresses. When I heard that Althoff was taking over this hotel, my desire to be a part of its rebirth grew. Frank Marrenbach and the entire team have placed a lot of trust in me, and I would like to thank them for their confidence. It’s going to be an exciting time!”

Additional details of The Florentin, including the design, gastronomy, spa and meeting and event facilities, will follow soon. For more details, visit https://www.althoffcollection.com/en/the-florentin.

Electric Playhouse

Electric Playhouse, the social gaming destination featuring dozens of motion-activated experiences, announces its Albuquerque, New Mexico, location has been recognized as a Tripadvisor 2024 “Travelers’ Choice” Award recipient. Brilliantly merging the digital and physical worlds into one, the destination fosters human connection and gets visitors of all ages and interests moving through active play and healthy movement.

Each year, Tripadvisor celebrates travelers’ favorite businesses worldwide based on reviews and ratings collected over the past 12 months. Electric Playhouse’s stellar reviews earned it a spot in the top 10% of things to do globally, a testament to its commitment to excellence and visitor satisfaction.

Due to its ongoing success and increased demand for social gaming experiences for guests of all ages, Electric Playhouse recently opened a second location on the Las Vegas Strip. The new destination features all the notable and engaging motion-activated games the Albuquerque location is known for.

“This award celebrates our team’s passion and innovation in crafting a space where play, exploration and imagination come to life,” said Brandon Garrett, chief executive officer and co-founder, Electric Playhouse. “We are thrilled to be in the top 10% of things to do globally and look forward to welcoming even more adventurers to our new location on the Las Vegas Strip, where the magic of Electric Playhouse continues to evolve.”

For more information or to purchase tickets to Electric Playhouse, click here.

ABOUT ELECTRIC PLAYHOUSE

With locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Las Vegas, Electric Playhouse features dozens of motion-activated games and experiences designed to foster human connection and get visitors of all ages and interests moving. Brilliantly merging the digital and physical worlds into one, guests utilize their bodies as controllers while the venue’s walls and floors spring to life, responding to their every move. The experience is not only enthralling for kids and teens but also parents who find themselves eagerly wanting to join in on the fun. For private and corporate event groups, Electric Playhouse provides endless opportunities for customization and curated games. For more information on Electric Playhouse, visit electricplayhouse.com and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

Electric Playhouse in New Mexico via 360 Magazine.

COTTOCRUDO + FOUR SEASONS

COTTOCRUDO AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL PRAGUE EARNS PRESTIGIOUS 2024 WINE SPECTATOR AWAR.

Among the World’s Best Restaurants for Wine – CottoCrudo recognized as the sole winner in the Czech Republic

CottoCrudo restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Prague proudly announces its prestigious recognition as the first and only restaurant in the Czech Republic to receive the 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.

CottoCrudo Restaurant was recognized by the Award of Excellence. This accolodate is given to restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. These lists showcase a diverse selection of respected wineries, with wines that complement the menu’s themes in terms of price point and character.

Helmut Roessler, Director of Food & Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Prague, states, “We are profoundly honored to be recognized by the renowned Wine Spectator for the excellence of our wine list. As the only restaurant in the Czech Republic to receive this award, we owe this achievement to the hard work and dedication of our talented team.”

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Kempinski Hotel Guests Enjoy World-Class Golf Courses

Enjoying a round of golf, breathing in the fresh air, and taking in the stunning surroundings – for a growing number of hotel guests – this is the perfect leisure experience or vacation. Numerous scientific studies have confirmed the benefits of golf: it is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing ways to improve one‘s overall health and well-being. Few other sports offer such a comprehensive opportunity to enhance both physical and mental state.

“We are thrilled to see the growing interest from our guests in exclusive golf getaways, which confirms the value of our investments in this thriving leisure sector. Across our portfolio of 82 international luxury hotels, we offer access to brilliantly designed golf courses in stunning locations, with some even hosting prestigious tournaments”, says Amanda Elder, Chief Commercial Officer of the Kempinski Group and member of the Executive Board. Here is a carefully curated selection of Kempinski’s finest golf-related hotels around the globe.

Belek, a town characterised by its Seljuk-style architecture and crystal-clear waters, offers golf enthusiasts an abundance of choice with its impressive selection of courses. Nestled within the Antalya Golf Club complex, Kempinski Hotel The Dome is a charming Mediterranean resort with lavish pools, a private beach, and the spacious Sanitas Spa complete with a Turkish Hammam. For the ultimate golfing holiday experience, the PGA National Antalya Golf Club offers a challenging 18-hole course spanning 6,477 meters that seamlessly integrate with the surrounding forest. The shorter Pasha course also entices golfers, with strategically placed bunkers inviting experienced players coupled with generous fairways to ease the impact of wayward shots from higher handicappers. Other notable courses include the impressive 7,200-yard championship Carya Golf Club. With Belek’s proximity to the ancient world, guests must not miss the opportunity to visit Aspendos, where the remarkably well-preserved theatre continues to host memorable opera and ballet performances.

Ceasars Palace

Mark your calendars and book your flights as the iconic Caesars Palace prepares to host their iconic 4th of July spectacular fireworks show! Weather permitting, guests will be treated to a display of fireworks that will light up the night sky in a spectacle of patriotic pride that promises to be a highlight of your summer!

Caesars Entertainment has curated a selection of prime viewing locations along the Strip where guests can gather to enjoy the show in style which I have compiled for you below:

· Outside Caesars Palace: Join us on the bustling Las Vegas Boulevard sidewalk, just steps away from the iconic resort, for a front-row seat to the fireworks extravaganza.
· Venus Pool + Lounge: Experience the thrill of “Night Swim” from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. as you enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool and take in the stunning fireworks display from a unique vantage point. To book a reservation at the Venus Pool please visit: HERE.
· GIADA at The Cromwell: Indulge in an unforgettable dining experience at GIADA, where guests can savor delectable cuisine in an al fresco-style setting with panoramic views of the Las Vegas skyline. Make your reservation now for a window-seat view of the fireworks HERE.
· RE:Match Bar: Experience and enjoy special drink offerings and the fireworks display at RE:Match Bar at The LINQ Hotel + Experience. For more details please visitHERE.

Best of Paris

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As the summer starts to heat up, Melchior presents its ‘French List’ of iconic Parisian addresses where you can dine in true Parisian style.

If you’re in Europe this season, you may want to check out this comprehensive list of restaurants. It’s guaranteed to make your mouth water because it was curated by one of the most notable public relations agencies in Paris.

Many of them are highly revered by locals for preparing some of the most sought-after items on any French menu. Whether it’s steak frites or duck confit. It’s important to eat your way through the city center.

In order to wash it down, you’ll be able to find a vast array of mixologists who can make an amazing cocktail. Nonetheless, make sure to get a Croque-monsieur. Their highly acclaimed wines complement it well.

In fact, you could hop on the high-speed TGV rail from Paris to Bordeaux to purchase a bottle to further cleanse your palette.