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WHAT BETTER WAY TO
welcome summer’s warmer days
than by grabbing a blanket and
basket and indulging in a leisurely
picnic? Even if you’re on vacation
and your picnic essentials
are at home, many hotels give
guests the opportunity to dine
al fresco with sumptuous picnic
hampers, afternoon tea feasts,
tasty cheese platters and more.
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by TODD LAWRENCE
CITY BREAK
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The five-star Milestone Hotel’s prime location opposite
Kensington Palace and Gardens in London is perfect for a
Picnic in the Park. Staff deliver traditional wicker baskets
filled with freshly made sandwiches and treats to Kensington
Gardens or other nearby parks. Guests can choose a
traditional afternoon tea or a full blown Picnic Feast washed
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COUNTRY ESCAPE
The stunning five-star Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
in Dorset, England, is adjacent to the 600-acre Melbury
Estate and Deer Park, an expanse of verdant countryside
that’s perfect for walking, painting, and picnicking! Guests
can also enjoy a picnic of picnic sandwiches and home-
baked cookies on the hotel’s manicured lawns.
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BEACH BREAK
Situated just a short walk from the quayside in the heart of
St Peter Port, Guernsey, the five-star Old Government House
Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the natural
beauty and pristine beaches of the Channel Islands. Whether
guests prefer to explore at a leisurely pace, or head out to
sea for high-energy adventures like fishing, surfing or diving,
the hotel can pack a picnic of freshly prepared sandwiches,
cold meat platters, salads, desserts and drinks to be enjoyed
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LAKESIDE RETREAT
Located on the shores of Lough Corrib in the west of Ireland,
the regal Lodge at Ashford Castle sits on a 350-acre estate
where guests can partake in 26 different outdoor activities.
For those who want a spot of serenity after a long day
of falconry, fishing, shooting, golf or archery, The Lodge
offers a Picnic Afternoon Tea that can be enjoyed at Wilde’s
restaurant, or on the lawn. Either way, guests will be treated ! Ũ) Ũ." Ũ ),&
to stunning views as they enjoy sausage rolls, pork pies, a
selection of salads and sweets. 111Ą." &) ! Ą )'
AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
The only thing better than a stroll through the magnificent
Table Mountain National Park in South Africa is a picnic at
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Cape Town, enjoying
the striking views of the rugged coastline and indigenous
flora and fauna. Guests can bring a Gourmet Picnic Hamper
or Backpack to any of the scenic sites along the trails above
the hotel, and enjoy a stunning sunset while feasting on cold
meat charcuterie, gourmet salads, cheeses, sandwiches,
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