MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences

We are honoured that our hotels have been carefully selected to host MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences. Chosen for the positive impact they have on the traveller and communities we explore, these are selected with great care using a proprietary assessment tool. They are endorsed by industry experts and exclusive to Red Carnation Hotels and our sister brands, which ensures that MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences directly advance the United Nations Global Goals, based on a set of rigorous criteria.

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Preserving rock art

Bushmans Kloof is the custodian of over 130 unique rock art sites, some as old as 10,000 years, and is dedicated to protecting this extraordinary treasure. Gain insight into the deep and rich spiritual culture of the Bushman who lived for millennia in the Cederberg Mountains.

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Preserving local traditions

Meet the flagbearers of traditional Irish culture and the community around Ashford Castle who keep Irish traditions alive, from artisan craftspeople and local producers to some of the leading keepers of the Gael who carry the art forms of ancient Ireland into the present day.

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Reducing food waste

Meet The Rubens at the Palace's Executive Chef Ben Kelliher to learn how the hotel is reducing food waste in partnership with Winnow’s cutting-edge monitoring technology, and how they use surplus produce creatively in the kitchen. Chef Ben will also talk about the sustainable and responsible consumption of food before visiting Borough Market together.

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The art of foraging

Join a Totally Wild UK professional forager at The Milestone Hotel & Residences to learn the art of foraging and to discover the vast range of wild edibles lying all around us. Meet at the hotel and learn how to take a responsible role in the sustainable collection of wild food, allowing nature to flourish as we interact with wild spaces. Travel together to a foraging location to discover what exciting wild foods are growing nearby.

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From lake to plate

Join a seasoned local Swiss fisherman on Lake Geneva at Hotel d'Angleterre for a three-hour fishing tour, where you can learn the local fishing practices and land some fish.

Then take your catch back to Executive Chef Alexandre Cardiga, who will prepare a sublime dish for you to enjoy in Windows Restaurant overlooking the lake and the Jet d’Eau.

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Experience Guernsey with Gill Girard

Gill Girard was born in Guernsey and has worked as a tour guide for the last 20 years. With Gill as your expert for everything you need to know, choose from three different experiences, from visiting the old cider press at Le Tetre to rambling alongside the St Germain quarry.

These experiences are available for guests staying at either of our Guernsey properties.

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Plant-based garden & dining experience

Join Head Gardener Robin Andrews at Summer Lodge who will guide you through the vital process of good soil management to help you make the most of your garden or allotment.

You will later enjoy a three-course plant-based meal with produce from the kitchen gardens, or indulge in the '25-mile menu' featuring produce sourced within 25 miles of the hotel.

These experiences are available for guests staying at either of our Dorset properties.

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Honey bee keeping

In partnership with The Bedford Estates, The Montague on the Gardens has invested in two beehives, with 20,000 honey bees delivered from the Woburn Abbey Estate by their chief beekeeper. The team will share facts and information about the bees and how the Bedford team take care of them.

After this introduction to the bees, you’ll then have the chance to enjoy a honey-based cocktail in our Leopard Bar.

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Immersive experiences at The Oyster Box

Join us for immersive cultural tours that explore the very best of what Umhlanga has to offer. Discover the Zulu Village or embark on a foodie trip that takes you to the very heart of Indian cuisine.

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