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Top Treasures at Buckingham PalaceJuly 5, 2010
Malcolm Hendry, General Manager of the Rubens at the Palace, reveals some of the magnificent treasures you can see on a tour of the State Rooms in Buckingham Palace this summer. Read more...
South African Wineries – Top Ten PicksJune 10, 2010
Luvo Ntezo, Sommelier of the 12 Apostles Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, whets the appetite with a quick roundup of his absolute favourite must-see South African wineries. Read more...
Twenty-One Top Writing TipsJune 8, 2010
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa recently hosted a series of writers’ workshops and literary discussions. “The hotel has close associations with Thomas Hardy,” explains Charles Lotter, General Manager, “so it seemed appropriate. The famous novelist lived nearby and the hotel is at the very heart of the Wessex landscape he immortalised.” Read more...
Know Your OystersMay 24, 2010
Kevin Joseph, Executive Chef of the Oyster Box, serves up over half a dozen tasty little facts about the mouthwatering molluscs from which the hotel takes its name. Slip them into casual conversation and impress your dinner companions. Read more...
Discovering Deepest DorsetMay 21, 2010
Dorset is one of England’s best kept secrets. The lush countryside and stunning coastline hide a host of treasures and the best way to discover them, suggests Charles Lotter, General Manager of Summer Lodge country house hotel, restaurant and spa, is on foot. Read more...
Successful Shopping ShortcutsMay 6, 2010
Darren Briggs, Head Concierge of the Chesterfield Mayfair, reveals one of London’s best kept shopping secrets. Burlington Arcade is a godsend for those who seek something that’s definitely out of the ordinary, but don’t want to take all day about it. Read more...
Hunting for Treasure in LondonApril 16, 2010
Jim Cameron, Concierge of the Milestone Hotel, has been helping guests hunt down all manner of rare collectables for years. One secret is knowing where to start. Read more...
South Africa – it’s not all soccer!March 22, 2010
Clive Bennett, Managing Director of Red Carnation Hotels in South Africa, gives a quick round–up of great things to do between matches once the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ tournament kicks off. Read more...





