If you have a passion for plants, why not plan a day out at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which this year takes place from 6th – 11th July.

From the fabulous Festival of Roses to the serene English Poets’ Gardens and Swinging Sixties floristry and fashion show, there really is something for everyone.

The centrepiece of this year’s show is the RHS Edible Garden, showcasing the very best in Grow Your Own. Designed by award-winning designers, Jon Wheatley and Anita Foy, it includes a wide variety of native and international species of edible flowers and plants.

If you’re feeling peckish, make sure you pop to the ‘food for free’ area and take a nibble at a range of plants that can be foraged from the wild or head to the fruit and nut orchard. If you fancy something a little more exotic take a trip to the tropical house which features a jungle of fruit trees and palms.

Tickets for the show start from just £14.50. In terms of travel arrangements, Hampton Court and Kingston stations are just 30 minutes from London Waterloo and the showground is just a 15 minute walk or short ferry ride from Hampton Court station. For more information visit rhs.org.uk

So whether you’re a passionate potter, have agricultural aspirations or are a flower fanatic make sure you check it out.

The Royal Mansour, Marrakech hosted its first arts exhibition in early May, comprising a collection of striking images of local artists, whose work further enhances the beauty of the hotel.

Shot by French-Moroccan photographer, Leila Alaoui, the highly individual portraits pay tribute to the painters, sculptors and photographers, who have produced works that currently line the walls and corridors of the hotel.

Born in Paris in 1982, Leila Alaoui grew up in Morocco. At the age of 18 she moved to New York to study and after graduating spent time working alongside Spike Lee, Shirin Neshat and Maripol.

Each of the portraits she has produced, shot in black and white, perfectly capture the interaction between each artist and their work.

Following the inaugural exhibition in May, Royal Mansour will welcome a new artist to the hotel every two months, providing them with the perfect platform to showcase their works to the hotel’s international clientele. Each exhibition perfectly reflects the beauty, diversity and culture of Morocco.

Hotel Le Bristôl has been awarded a highly prestigious ‘Palace Distinction’ accreditation by the French government.

A commemorative plaque marking the occasion was presented to the hotel’s President and General Manager, Didier Le Calvez by Secretary of Commerce, Frédéric Lefebvre.

The accreditation is the very first of its kind to be awarded within the French hotel industry and comes hot on the heels of the hotel’s five-star singular status in June 2010.

Le Calvez is a leading figure in the luxury hotel industry, with a career spanning 35 years and positions at the Four Seasons Hotels in France and Portugal, The Plaza and The Pierre hotels in New York along with time spent work in Asia.

Hotel Le Bristol has been part of the Oetker Collection since 1978. It has a unique history and heritage, having been owned by only two European families since its opening in 1925.

Since 2009, the hotel has benefitted from a $150,000 investment, which includes the opening of 26 rooms and suites in the new Matignon wing, the permanent relocation of the acclaimed Eric Frechon three-star Michelin restaurant and the extension of the hotel’s in-house French-style spa and fitness centre.

The Oetker Collection also comprises Brenner’s Park Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap Eden-Roc on the French Riviera and Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Venice.

The luxurious Zen Zone Spa at Gran Hotel La Florida introduces a new spa experience for guests with four new, themed treatment rooms and specially created treatments that draw on ancient wisdom, old-world remedies and a wealth of skincare expertise.

Guests can choose from Oriental, Indian, Arabic and Payot themed treatments in newly refurbished rooms that offer a calm and warm ambience as soon as the guest enters. The treatment menu also includes two treatments for couples to enjoy together, which evoke the romantic relaxing atmosphere of the hotel.

Oriental - inspired by Asian methods to give energy, treatments includes the white orchid massage and chi ball therapy
Indian – soothed by the meditation of Tibetan chants, hot stone massage and ayurveda products to alleviate pain
Arabic – focused on body rejuvenation through exfoliation with desert sands and argan oil moisturising treatments
Payot – Skin specific treatments such as anti-aging and hydrating facials that use the famous Parisian brand’s skincare products

For guests travelling with children, the Zen Zone Spa doesn’t forget the little ones with a specially created spa menu for beauty queens aged 4 – 12 years old. From manicures and pedicures to delicate facials, kids will love these treatments themed around their favourite idols such as Barbie, Hannah Montana and Hello Kitty.

Situated 500 metres above Barcelona, Gran Hotel La Florida is located just 15 minutes from the city centre, offering convenient access to – and exclusive respite from – the quickened pace of Spain’s most fashionable city.

For a once in a lifetime experience, head to Monaco from 26th – 29th May and be a part of one of the most significant and famous automobile races in the world.

The Monaco Grand Prix takes place over a narrow course laid out across the streets of Monaco and is the only race track located in a city. A combination of tight corners, a tunnel and a variety of elevation changes combine to make it one of the most challenging tracks in Formula One.

Combine the thrill and excitement of the race with the Mediterranean backdrop, millionaires’ yachts, luxury cars and limestone cliffs and you’re in paradise.

If your experience at the side of the race track gives you a need for speed, then head to the Monte-Carlo Beach Club and get your adrenalin fix by trying out a Sea Scooter, wakeboarding, parachuting, fly fishing and more.

If rest and relaxation is more your thing book a pamper session at the splendid Les Thermes Marins one of the best Thalassotherapy spas on the planet where the minerals and salts of sea water, weeds and muds are harnessed to beautify you and your body. Les Thermes Marins can be found at Hôtel de Paris and Hôtel Hermitage in Monte Carlo.