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Five Days In Paradise For Lovers Of The Highlife Behind the title of ‘The Run to Monaco’ is a team that has developed and carried out a series of ‘The Run To ….’ rally/tours; it started with a group of friends who shared a big interest in exotic cars including F1. There are too few ...
Sommeliers have changed; traditionally they were unapproachably arrogant and regarded themselves of the kings of the wine trade. However, there are exceptions, sadly there is one in an otherwise highly respected Knightsbridge hotel. When the topic of rose wine was raised in an interview, I para-phrase, he said with disdain, “I do not regard rose ...
If you’ve ever fancied hosting a fabulous party on a superyacht, why not turn your wedding into something all your guests will remember? A wedding on a yacht can be a sublime way of celebrating that all-important day. The right yacht can easily accommodate luxury catering facilities, bars, dining areas and cloakrooms for up to ...
How do howler monkeys generate so much noise? They are actually the second loudest animal in the world after the blue whale and release their voluminous, plangent magic by using the wind? The tropical exuberance of animal life was utterly enchanting with new species offering up a daily surprise. From the fishy, to the furry ...
Never have I skied in the shadow of such dramatic mountains; every run in the Dolomites was dominated by craggy vistas that diverted your attention; pure magic. OK, the Matterhorn is stunning but is not the focus on all points of the compass. There was drama on another front as well; there had been no ...
To spa or not to spa, that is the question. Now, Ludwig van Beethoven and Marie Curie might not automatically spring to mind as spa goers. Born almost 100 years apart, one of the most recognised and influential of all composers and the double Nobel Prize winner frequented spa towns in what is now modern ...
We could have been forgiven for thinking that we had stumbled upon a film set as we emerged from the wooded lane and crossed the old stone bridge under which a tinkling brook – yes it did tinkle – flowed. A lady dressed in an overall added to the scene as she waved and smiled ...
International eXcellence Magazine was invited to play in the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Pro Am with Ian Poulter, as part of the launch of Ballantines new online golf club presenting Ian as the new club Captain. I spent the weekend before the Pro Am at the driving ranges at Hoebridge and Broadwater, two lovely ...
Needless to say that one night in Paris is never enough, but one night is all that I had time for. It started with a train journey, and I’m sure you’ve all sampled the delights of the Eurostar, but in case you’ve missed out during the last nine years, then I suggest you give ...
From historic grandeur to contemporary chic, England wrote the book on luxury places to stay. The world is filled with fabulous hotels but England does things differently. Only here will you experience five-star luxury laced with centuries of history, genuine warmth, and a certain charm and eccentricity you won’t find anywhere else. As ...
Slovenia, Slovakia, Slavonia – it is no wonder Slovenia is not on our holiday destinations’ radar despite its great appeal. The country is small but its span of characteristics is wide; from the Alps with skiing and wild flowers to the flatter wine lands (plus big areas of hop gardens), as well as a typical ...
April 16th 2013 – The Grosvenor House Hotel London, UK: Global stalwarts and leading lynchpins of Asian entrepreneurialism, the Arts and public life, will gather amidst the grandeur of the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, London, on the 16th of April 2013 for the third annual Asian Awards. The Asian Awards, which ...