Tips and deals of the week: Trendykid's luggage; Hotel Xenia in Kensington; Isle of Wight Walking Festival

Saturday 04 May 2013 16:58 BST

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The bag

Popo Parrot will stand out on the baggage carousel. This children's suitcase joins Archie Alien in Trendykid's 3D Travel Buddies range, which also includes backpacks. From £20 (trendykid.co.uk).

The Hotel

The Hotel Xenia opens in London's Cromwell Road on Thursday. The rooms start at £111 and put you within reach of the museums in South Kensington, and Kensington Gardens (hotelxenia.co.uk).

The Festival

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival starts today, taking place until 19 May. Highlights include a speed dating ramble and a ghost walk in Shanklin (isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk).

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Tips and deals of the week: Trendykid's luggage; Hotel Xenia in Kensington; Isle of Wight Walking Festival