A Year Like No Other

Spring is in the air at Hotel Ritz, Madrid. Reserve your table in the hotel's gorgeous gardens, open for lunch, afternoon tea and romantic, al fresco dinners.

Stay at Hotel Splendido and head to the harbour in Portofino, Italy, for fishing trips and other nautical fun.

Guests of Hotel das Cataratas are privileged to experience the natural wonder of Iguassu Falls in the evening calm when the park is closed to other visitors. Expect clearer skies than at other times of year: perfect for viewing the lunar rainbow, visible on full moon nights.

1st June - A high point of the international art calendar; stay at Hotel Cipriani when the Venice Biennale engulfs the city in everything from eye-boggling installations to thought-provoking interactive events.

14th June - Ships ahoy at The Inn at Perry Cabin. More than 100 boats sail in to St Michaels, USA, for the great Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival. Learn how to build a boat, go crabbing and cruise the bay.

24th June - Join in the fun with Hotel Monasterio and Palacio Nazarenas at Cuzco, Peru. Parades of colourful dancers and musicians celebrate Inti Raymi, the ancient Inca sun festival. Continue to Lima's Miraflores Park Hotel - for the Corpus Christi processions a few days later.

Now's the time to explore the Sacred Valley from Hotel Rio Sagrado and view ancient sites including Inca ruins, the salt pans of Maras and circular terraces of Moray.

Launching in July 2013 - Join our new river cruiser, Orcaella, to discover Myanmar's remoter regions. Be among the first to glide from Bagan and Mandalay to distant border towns such as Bhamo and along the Chindwin River.

Board the Hirondelle luxury barge for a Family Adventure: cruise through tunnels, explore a spectacular zoo and go tree climbing. Parents, meanwhile, can enjoy the great cuisine and wine en route.

Musical magic at Hotel Caruso. The Ravello Festival sees this Amalfi coast hill town in Italy filled with music, theatre and art events. Performances include the famous Dawn Concert in the Villa Rufolo gardens.

3rd & 17th August - Great weekend rail excursions are boarding now. These two-night luxury adventures on the Northern Belle feature destinations including York, Edinburgh, St Andrews and the Lake District.

14th & 28th August - Board the Road To Mandalay for a thrilling 11-night cruise on the Ayeyarwady River to Bhamo near the Chinese border. Pass through gorges, visit remote villages and join in local activities. Add on a stay at The Governor's Residence in Yangon.

To discover more exciting events and activities to enjoy throughout 2013 and 2014, visit
orient-express.com/calendar.