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One of the classic races in solo ocean sailing – is set for a record entry this year as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Charting a 3,542-nautical mile course from Saint-Malo in Brittany to Point-à-Pitre on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, the Route du Rhum was first held in 1978 and has since established ...
We may still be in the depths of Winter, but fashion has well and truly moved on to Spring. Here’s my take on some quality essentials that will elevate your wardrobe into the here and now without looking like you’re a fashion victim. Mens fashion lacks the huge choice and versatility available to us ladies, ...
Gweedore. Just take a moment to roll that word around your tongue. It’s a word worthy of folk-tales and enchanted forests – mystical, J.K.Rowling territory. A place, and a setting, worthy of Gweedore Court Hotel – or, as it’s also known, An Chúirt (you’ll have to ask someone else for the correct pronunciation I’m afraid!). ...
I think my skin is still glowing from my Signature K facial at the Karidis Clinic, despite it being a couple of weeks ago. I work hard to take care of my skin, adapting my regime to the seasons and investing in hard-working formulas that really make a difference. As a result, I’m pretty happy ...
The smiles struck me first. Sunshine smiles, happy-to-see-you smiles, there’s-such-a-treat-awaiting-you smiles. Greetings as heartwarming as the jasmine tea brought to us as we checked in, followed by the pop and bubble of champagne because, why not? Before we’d even stepped into our superior suite at Cape Town’s The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, I knew ...
The Ivy Collection launched the Ivy Castle View in Guildford last week in the newly refurbished Tunsgate Quarter overlooking Guildford Castle, bringing a whole new level of dining to Guildford and about time too. The discreet entrance is on the corner by the stairs facing the castle, where you are warmly greeted by a smart ...
Danesfield House and Spa evoked 50’s movies as we cruised up the steep winding hill through the gardens in the Aston Martin Vantage, before stopping at a tree lined drive dominated by an imposing gothic clock tower. This vast sprawling and imposing Neo-Tudor mansion was completed in 1991 by architect W.H. Romaine-Walker for a soap ...
Top 10 Fastest Super Cars in the World Bugatti Veyron Super Sport The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport reached a World Record top speed of 431 km/h or 268 mph. However cars shipped to customers are restricted to 258 mph. The Veyron Super Sport has four enlarged turbochargers and bigger intercoolers; the 16-cylinder engine has a ...
Bentley has created the ultimate angling accessory; the new Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner. Hand-crafted by Bentley’s bespoke coachbuilding division, the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner is an exquisite installation which houses all the equipment required for a successful day on the river. Four rods are stored in special tubes trimmed in Saddle leather with ...
Famed for its enviable Mediterranean climate, watersports and its myriad festivals, the Region of Murcia, in southern Spain, is also a haven for history buffs and culture vultures. The Costa Cálida, Región de Murcia is an ideal leisure and sport destination for travelers. The area offers year-round sunshine with an average temperature of 19.4°c and ...
“Have you cruised before?” Four words, one question on a constant loop inside the mind, even now we’ve been back in the UK long enough to celebrate Christmas and New Year, and recover from both. For two first time shipmates the answer was simple enough, ensuring the constant repetition never became too painful. “No”, we ...
Resort: Obergurgl (Austria). Most of the ski resorts in Austria are relatively low in elevation but the small resort of Obergurgl is relatively high at 1,930m, with only 500 year-round inhabitants. It is the highest parish in the country and it shares its skiing area with Hochgurgl another 200m. higher, they are two of the ...