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Our essential travel guide to drinking, eating, staying and flying across the planet in May. By James Wilkinson
FLYING… AMERICAN AIRLINES
American’s Boeing 777-300ERS launched onto the scene in Sydney in late-2015 with direct flights to LA. Onboard you get fast Wi-fi, the latest Hollywood blockbusters, American-aussie cuisine, top-notch wines and impeccable service. www.aa.com.
STAYING AT… HOTEL ZETTA, SAN FRANCISCO
At the designer Hotel Zetta, a three-minute walk from the Powell Street cable-car turnaround in Soma, expect luxuriously hip rooms, murals and the best flourless chocolate cake in the city. Book the expansive Zetta Suite. 55 5th St, San Francisco, CA. +1 415 543 8555. www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/zetta.
EATING AT… SOSHARU, LONDON
The hibachi-grilled rib eye with ginger and garlic crisps is one of the stars of the show at Jason Atherton’s new izakaya-style eatery in Farringdon – as is the tonkatsu-crumbed pork. Here for lunch? The sharing tasting menu is a winner for £29.50 per person. 64 Turnmill St, London. +44 20 3805 2304. sosharulondon.com.
DRINKING AT... SEVEN TALES, LONDON
After a meal at Sosharu, head downstairs to Seven Tales for a Nikkei Martinez, an Amarito, a nip of Yamazaki Sherry Cask or a Taketsuru 17yo, a pot of Junmai Daiginjo or a bottle of Ninkasi wild beer. 64 Turnmill St, London. +44 20 3805 2304. sosharulondon.com.
CARRYING... QANTAS CLONCURRY CABIN BAG
This new, 47cm four-wheeler is made from the same polycarbonate material as aircraft windows. It’s light (2.9kg), durable, comes equipped with a Tsa-approved lock and has a compression compartment with tie-down straps. It’s available in red and black and costs $299. www.qantasshop.com.au.
TOURING... SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S FLEURIEU PENINSULA
Take a gourmand tour of the Fleurieu Peninsula outside Adelaide with Ben Neville’s Off Piste 4WD Tours. Eat local cheese and taste Mclaren Vale wine by a billabong, stop by Bekkers Wine to drink the region’s best grenache, and drive on the beach at Aldinga, with a craft beer in hand. 0423 725 409. www.offpistetours.com.au.