Excellence Luxury Villas
‘It undoubtedly has the reputation for being one of the best hotels in England, if not Europe and according to some, even the world’ Chewton Glen is a country house hotel and spa set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside, it undoubtedly has the reputation for being one of the best hotels in ...
Whistler sets a standard that many other ski resorts have to match; right up there with Aspen and the best resorts in Europe but for very different reasons. The main concern for many is the flight; eleven hours but you do not lose skiing time as it is overnight and you are chasing the sun ...
International Excellence Magazine reviews The Royal Antibes, a luxury 4 star hotel on the French Riviera. Prior to my trip I had the absolute pleasure of dealing with the reservations agent who was not only incredibly helpful but also ensured that she responded to my many emails and questions within 24 hours, which in this ...
The Cotswolds represent the British countryside at its best, an idyll that is portrayed in so many films and articles. An added bonus is that we have some of the most luxurious country house hotels where you can find all the creature comforts, together with delicious food. You can chill out in the sanctuary of ...
Bentley Fragrances launched their new Eau de Parfum for men at the Shangri La at The Shard last night. IX Magazine perused and sampled this great new men’s perfume from this exciting and successful brand and found it excellent. Two new fragrances were presented along side a new video campaign in conjunction with the luxury ...
The beach At Bude Hotel is set high on the cliff overlooking one of the most stunning beaches in Cornwall. You reach it by driving through the rather idyllic seaside resort of Bude, past lovely little boutiques, following the rising coast road to the right side of the bay until you reach a row of ...
“While arriving is superb, so should the journey there be..” Then again, England has more than 5,000 miles of coastline so why not see some of it from the deck of a luxury yacht. Make your way to the Isle of Wight where you’ll find the Royal Yacht Squadron, one of the most ...
It is always a pleasant surprise and refreshing to find an hotel that exceeds your expectations. The opening photograph on the Congham Hall website is, even if I am being a bit mean, rather reminiscent of a prep school. However, as we happily discovered, it hides the many charms and friendly experiences both within the ...
Imagine that you are a celebrity, with a series of valuable brands and endorsements to your name, only to find yourself facing a serious criminal charge. Could your situation get any worse? What about if someone has tricked you into committing an offence you would have otherwise been unlikely to commit? What effect could evidence ...
My ‘to do’ list tick-tocked through my mind. Emails, meetings, deadlines; presents to buy, friends to visit, appointments to sort. So much to do and so little time. How could I possibly relax and give in to the magic of the festive season with so much on my mind? This pendulum of pressure was no ...
It’s becoming more and more popular to travel with purpose, to explore somewhere for its history, culture or even professional training activities such as offered by The Campus in the luxury resort of Quinta Do Lago, Portugal. An ideal place to get supremely fit and share a fantastic holiday with friends, and rub shoulders with ...
Picture the scene. You arrive at an airport (specifics on location and size are irrelevant). After spending an hour or so queuing in security, 30-minutes ‘indulging’ yourself with a poorly-made drink in some godawful departure lounge cafe, and then an undisclosed amount of time travelling to your final destination, you walk out of arrivals to ...