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LOST IN TIME AT GROOT CONSTANTIA

LOST IN TIME AT GROOT CONSTANTIAFebruary 3, 2012

Visit the evocative manor house, gad about in gorgeous vineyards, sample wines and picnic on rolling lawns. Read more...
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British Museum, near The Montague on the Gardens, Bloomsbury

Solo in London – taking the city by footJanuary 27, 2012

Experiencing new destinations, exploring new cultures, enjoying new friends… travel is rich and exciting. While there are always new places to go, there are also some that require more than one visit. London is one of them. I recently went to London for my fourth time (second time as a solo traveler) and there was [...] Read more...
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The Battlefield Walks of KwaZulu Natal

The Battlefield Walks of KwaZulu NatalJanuary 13, 2012

Explore the historic Battlefields of KwaZulu Natal, through the footsteps of the Zulu Kings Read more...
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cocktails, Palm Beach

Cocktail culture at the Chesterfield Palm BeachJanuary 6, 2012

Bartender Michelle Gagnon shares a few of her favourite recipes to coincide with the “Cocktail Culture” exhibition at the nearby Norton Museum of Art. Read more...
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Pocket Watches

Winding the clock back in GenevaAugust 19, 2011

No visit to Geneva is complete without a few fascinating hours, minutes and seconds at the Patek Phillipe Museum. Jacques Favre, General Manager of the Hotel d’Angleterre, gives you a thought provoking insight into the world’s most remarkable collection of watches. Read more...
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The Tate Modern

Ten must-see attractions for art lovers in LondonJuly 22, 2011

You’re only in London for a couple of days and want to do the full-on “culture vulture” thing – but where do you start? The Milestone’s Head Concierge, Jim Cameron, gives you his top tips. Read more...
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Polo from Persia to Palm Beach

Polo from Persia to Palm BeachMarch 11, 2011

How much do you really know about the sport of polo? Francine Boissonneault, General Manager of the Chesterfield Palm Beach, gives you some fascinating insights – the world’s biggest polo club is on the doorstep in Wellington, and their international polo season is well under way, so she is not a total stranger to the sport! Read more...
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London Fashion Week

London’s best fashion hotspotsFebruary 18, 2011

London Fashion Week grips the city with glamour from Feb 18th to the 23rd. If you’re inspired by what you see on the catwalk, and want to indulge in some serious retail therapy, where do you start? Each of our General Managers gives you the lowdown on the best boutiques and stores in their corner of the capital. Read more...
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London Bus passing St Paul's Cathedral

Just the ticket – one bus that takes you to 12 great destinationsFebruary 2, 2011

Want a cheap and easy way to visit many of London’s most popular tourist attractions? Then hop aboard the number 9 bus. It stops right next to the Milestone Hotel, and as General Manager Andrew Pike explains, it takes you to at least 12 of the capital’s “must see” destinations. Read more...
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Henry VIII with Charles Quint and Pope Leon X circa 1520

Royal Weddings – the amazing story of Henry VIIIJanuary 25, 2011

Many of the Red Carnation Hotels in London have royally themed rooms, each named after a different royal personage. With the royal wedding approaching Terry Holmes, Executive Director, reviews the extraordinary stories behind Henry VIII’s many weddings. Read more...
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