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focus and León’s Castilian valleys. The route takes the travellers to the splendour and opulent terrain of Green Spain or España Verde. “Being on board these two luxury train lines is like being transported to different era of world history. The transition in between Spain’s six autonomous regions showcases Iberia’s rich historical charm and regal landscapes,” Turespana told TTG Asia Luxury. Roll your way to booth E70. Think Serravalle Serravalle Scrivia in the Italian region of Piedmont is on a mission to highlight the commune as an appealing destination for wining and dining, cultural, sports, fashion and wellness tourism. A #THINKSERRAVALLE project has been launched in conjunction with key partner Serravalle Designer Outlet, which extended the facility in 2016. “Through the expansion of the outlet, McArthurGlen has contributed to the socio-economic development of the area over the years. We’ve always tried to promote the area as a real tourist destination,” said Daniela Bricola, director of the Serravalle Designer Outlet. “That is why we are happy to be part of this important project that tells what Serravalle really is: a different place, because besides shopping it can combine multiple experiences.” History enthusiasts, for example, can indulge in the archaeological area of ​​ El Transcantábrico Clásico saloons 46 TTG Asia luxury | May 2018 Bicester Village Shopping Collection Libarna, an authentic Roman city, one of the most important in Northern Italy. For clients who love art and architecture, the path goes through the historic centres of the medieval villages of the area, whose streets overlook Romanesque churches, Renaissance palaces and villas, before continuing towards the hills, visiting the noble houses that today are home to important wineries. Travel experts at ILTM Asia-Pacific should wean their way to booth number is E80 and learn that there is much more to Serravalle than just shopping. Shop till you drop and shop again The Bicester Village Shopping Collection, comprising 11 villages which are home to more than 1,300 boutiques, says it will be offering clients more brands, more pop-ups boutiques and restaurants and a bigger calendar of celebrated events this year. Strategically located within easy ac- cess of Europe’s most popular gateway cities and China’s Suzhou and Shanghai hubs, guests can conveniently incorpo- rate visits to the villages in the collection as part of their itineraries in Europe and China, it said. To learn more, visit stand E92. Nai Harn Phuket gastrorgasm The Nai Harn, Phuket says it is reaching new epicurean heights this year. The resort’s gourmet journey began in January with visits by two of the UK’s most celebrated masters of fine dining and mixology. Salim Khoury, former head barman of the iconic American Bar at The Savoy in London, shared his expertise with bar staff during a residency at the resort. He added two signature creations, The Nai Harn Dusk and The Tikimosa, to the bar’s cocktails list. British celebrity chef Will Holland, from The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey, also spent a week on property. The Michelin-starred chef created a series of special dishes for the hotel’s beachfront restaurant, Rock Salt. This month, the world’s top wine critic, James Suckling, will judge the Best Rosé of Thailand 2018 competition with blind tastings and a gala awards ceremony at the hotel’s spectacular Reflections rooftop lounge.