Travel Notes

101 ON HIGHWAY 101

BELMOND El Encanto, in Santa Barbara, is marking its 101st year with a series of events in October that capture the romance and nostalgia of the golden age of cinema, including driving a vintage car along Highway 101, movie nights under the stars and picnic hampers for day trips along the U. S. Riviera (belmond.com/elencanto)

GARDEN TOUR

Breakfast and dinner on a first- class carriage, a guided garden tour, cider tasting and lunch are all part of the Newt’s new daytrip package. trains depart every weekend from July 13 to October 27 from king’s Cross to the hotel in somerset. Visit thenewtinsomerset.com to book for £285pp including meals.