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Jul. 01

Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques Opens

The former palace of the Dukes of Granada de Ega y Villahermosa, this classic-meets-contemporary hotel opens in Madrid. Steps away from the city’s Opera Theatre and Royal Palace, the design combines vintage Elizabethan splendour with avant-garde elements.

Jul. 01

Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort at Kaplankaya Opens Its Doors

The spectacular Turkish Riviera welcomes this sumptuous new retreat specialising in health and wellbeing.

Jul. 01

Sikelia Pantelleria Opens

Amid traditional Panteschi dammusi housing, this new highly styled property posits a rich African-Mediterranean blend.

Jul. 01

Qatar Airways Adds Doha – Guangzhou Route

A new daily route utilising the sophisticated Airbus A380 – the Qatar Airways' fourth such – commences today.

Jul. 02

Il Palio di Siena

Held twice annually, this historic equestrian event exclusively for mixed-breed horses dates back to 1656.

Jul. 02

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The Great Animal Orchestra

This exhibition at the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain gives carte blanche to eccentric and experimental creators the world over, inspired by the life works of American artist Bernie Krause, expect musings on the increasingly threatened animal kingdom, crafted from video and audio footage of the animals themselves. Until January 8, 2017.   Image: Hiroshi Sugimoto, Alaskan Wolves, 1994

Jul. 03

Paris Haute Couture Week

Fashion’s best and brightest make a splash in the City of Light in some of the season’s most anticipated haute couture shows. Until 7 July.

Jul. 05

Hampton Court Flower Show

The Royal Horticultural Society flexes its fauna for this five-day floral extravaganza within the palatial grounds of southeast London’s Hampton Court. Until Jul 10.

Jul. 08

Le Mans Classic

A celebration of vintage race cars, held biannually on the grounds of sister 24hr endurance race. Until 10 July.

Jul. 08

Last Week of Hermès Crafting Time Exhibition

Taking place at Hermès' Faubourg Saint-Honoré boutique, for the second edition of this showcase of the brand’s crafts artist Guillaume Airiaud presents five skills that are used in the production of the maison’s timepieces, alongside a first-time showing of three Exceptional Pieces. Until 15 Jul.

Jul. 10

Last Week of Summer Series at Somerset House with American Express

Amid the historic surrounds of London’s Somerset House, this concert hosts headline acts including Melbourne’s Hiatus Kaiyote and soundscape maestros UNKLE. Until 17 Jul.

Jul. 14

New Zealand Opera’s La traviata

From the same team to bring Madame Butterfly to life in 2015, comes this 10-day run of Guiseppe Verdi’s La traviata. Soprano Madeline Pierard stars as courtesan Violetta, with Enea Scala and Phillip Rhodes as Alfredo and his father, respectively. Until Jul 23.