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DEAL TO KEEP THEM SWEET
SWEET dreams are on order at the Hotel Indigo York, above, this summer with three chocolate experiences.
The “Milk Chocolate” package includes an overnight stay in one of the boutique hotel’s stylishly designed chocolate rooms, with panelling resembling chocolate squares, antique jelly mould lampshades, and “Smarties” cushion covers. Of course, there are welcome chocolates too.
Doubles from £77 per room, per night, B&B. hotelindigoyork.co.uk/ special-offers
ENJOY A GRAS-Y WALK
MAY is National Walking Month, so lace up those boots and head for the hills.
The Forest Side in Grasmere, pictured above, is a restaurant with rooms. It has a Michelin star and four AA Rosettes and is ideally located for walking. Helm Crag is 3.5 miles from the front door and has stupendous views, or follow in Wordsworth’s footsteps on a four-mile stroll along the Grasmere Lakeshore and past Penny Rock Beach.
Doubles from £299 per night, half board. Visit theforestside.com
RAYA HOPE
DISNEY’S latest animation blockbuster Raya and the Last Dragon, right, is out now and – when it’s safe to travel again – fans can turn movie fantasy to reality in vibrant Singapore.
The epic adventure is inspired by the cultures of Southeast Asia and visitors to the island nation are being invited to reimagine their holiday by discovering its numerous Raya-style family-friendly nature, adventure, cultural and foodie experiences.
Fun ideas range from a night safari, botanic gardens, bike rides, street food hawker stalls, and treetop and history walks.
Go to visitsingapore.com