Excellence Luxury Villas
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
With the warmer weather reminding us that summer is here, the time has come to reorganise wardrobes and gleefully rediscover your favourite strappy sandals, perfect bikinis and go-to beach bags. However, before bidding a fond farewell and tossing those gorgeous knee-high riding boots and heavier coats to the back of the closet and booking a ...
With the arrival of Spring comes a new optimism. Colour is everywhere and sometimes not where you would expect to find it. It’s all about being bold. At the Spring/Summer 2017 show season splashes of colour were seen on the hands, ears and beneath the jawline. SKIN IS IN While all of us may not ...
Quarterre is the luxury design studio that many people have never heard of and yet you will have seen their work everywhere. Have you ever wondered exactly who is behind the design of some of the most exclusive luxury cars in the world, or the style of the latest and greatest luxury yachts? Quarterre’s ...
Photographs by James Mason So what was looking like a fairly standard week, was suddenly made significantly more exciting when this little gem of an invitation popped up in my inbox! An evening celebrating the latest issue of the UK’s best mens fashion and lifestyle publication, surrounded by male models with a sprinkling of celebrities? ...
Tucano Urbano Jacket Network 2G £114.99 Sizes M > 3XL I’ve been using the Tucano Urbano Network 2G jacket recently, taking advantage of the nice weather we’ve been having. Tucano Urbano is an Italian manufacturer who’s range offers Italian design and style with practical solutions for urban scooter and motorcycle riders, so I’m told. They’ve ...
The Mille Miglia in Italy. Those two words are so onomatopoeic, four consonants which evoke the greatest car race in the world, this thousand mile rally around Italy. The quintessential race in a country that can rightly claim the greatest passion for the motorcar. The home of the “red” car, Ferrari, Lambhorgini and Maserati. The ...
IX Magazine present more luxury fashion with even more glitz and sequins at the Devonshire Club in the City of London. Zavinta looks strong, fascinating and beautiful in all of these shots and a big thank you again to all the team whose talent was much appreciated on the day. Devonshire Club Barjewellery by Pebble ...
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 ...
I’m back in the luxury five star Quinta Do Lago resort in the Algarve, Portugal, to meet up with Judy Murray who is there running kids tennis camps in partnership with The Campus, Europe’s premier sport and wellness resort. The Campus is a somewhat unique project. Their aim being to create a sport and wellness ...