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May. 18

The National Final Month

The six-year initiative spanning three of Sydney’s premier art houses - the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Carriageworks and the Museum of Contemporary Art - featuring a stunning roster of big name and unknown virtuosos has an ‘ethos of collaboration’. The last month of the first edition finishes on 18 June.

May. 22

St Regis Shanghai Jingan Opens Its Doors

Experience panoramic views of the famous Shanghai skyline: all guest rooms here – including the spacious three-bed apartments – are on the upper floors. The hotel, nestled in the city’s thriving business district, also boasts high-end eating options, a spa and a gym.

May. 22

Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting Final Day

This Louvre exhibition aims to show that the work of the ‘Sphinx of Delft’ is not isolated from that of his contemporaries. Discover how the man behind the Girl with a Pearl Earring operated among a network of painters, via a selection of the Dutch golden age’s greatest efforts. The final day is 22 May.

May. 23

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017

The UK’s longest running gardening show returns to the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea for five days this May. This year Professor Nigel Dunnett – creator of the wildflower meadow at London 2012 – presents the RHS Greening Grey Britain Garden, focusing on cultivating green spaces in an urban landscape. Runs to 27 May. Image courtesy of Nigel Dunnett

May. 24

Sotogrande Grand Prix Commences

The first Andalusian edition of the Route Grand Prix, this five-day motoring extravaganza includes rallies, Concours d’Elegance and an auction by Bonhams. Keep an eye out for the Sotogrande Rally, a three-day route that begins in Seville, leading through Cordoba and concluding in Sotogrande – some 900km of stunning Spanish scenery set to the roar of elegant vintage motors. Until 28 May.

May. 25

Korea International Boat Show

One of Asia’s major boating shows goes from strength to strength, with a strong showing of mid-size boats the show’s forte. Runs to 28 May.

May. 26

Delta Launches Portland - London Heathrow Route

Running until 29 October, this 4 times weekly summer route complements Delta’s existing long-haul offerings from Portland to Amsterdam and Tokyo Narita.

May. 26

The 35th America’s Cup Begins

The ‘Auld Mug’ returns to the waters of Bermuda after a series of rule changes. But excitement levels among racing enthusiasts – and competitors – remain untempered. Ends 3 June.

May. 26

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este

This year’s motto “Around the World in 80 Days – Voyage through an Era of Records” will see more than 50 historic cars from across the globe gracing the banks of Lake Como, all hoping to earn the coveted Best in Show prize. Runs to 28 May.

May. 27

Aeromexico Launches Mexico City - Seoul Route

From today the Mexican carrier will fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner four times weekly between Mexico City and Seoul, South Korea.

May. 28

British Airways Launches London Gatwick - Limoges Route

Flying 4 times weekly, this new summer route connects the London airport with southwest France and the Limousin region.