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Haute Couture

What the heck is Haute Couture?July 8, 2011

Every autumn London is thronged with visitors who are drawn to the capital by London Fashion Week and haute couture becomes the talk of the town. But what, exactly, is haute couture? Sandra Anido, General Manager of the Egereton House Hotel, offers some invaluable insights for those anxious not to appear ignorant! Read more...
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Keurbooms Lagoon next to Plattenberg Bay

Drive through heaven – South Africa’s Garden RouteJune 24, 2011

No list of “the world’s most unforgettable journeys” would be complete without South Africa’s spectacular Garden Route. Horst Frehse, General Manager of the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, gives you his personal pick of the top things to see and do along the way. Read more...
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Palm Beach

Leave the beach and take to the waterJune 10, 2011

There’s so much to do on Palm Beach itself that it’s easy to forget the other part of the deal – the water! General Manager of the Chesterfield Palm Beach, Francine Boissonneault, picks a handful of great ideas for people who enjoy nothing better than messing about on, or in, the lovely warm wet stuff. Read more...
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Durdle Door, Dorset

Top 10 most awesome sights along the Jurassic CoastMay 27, 2011

The Jurassic Coast is England’s first natural World Heritage Site, but at 95 miles long you’d struggle to explore it all in a couple of days. Charles Lotter, General Manager of Summer Lodge, picks out ten of the very best bits – so get your walking boots on and your fossil hunting hammer out for some unforgettable geological adventures! Read more...
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Shell Beach on Herm

Two tiny islands, in a world of their ownMay 20, 2011

Looking out across the sea from the Old Government House you get a great view of the tiny islands of Sark and Herm. They’re both lovely and inviting, but what would you do there? General Manager Andrew Chantrell gives you his top tips. Read more...
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Cape Town

10 great reasons to visit Cape Town this winterApril 1, 2011

The weather may be a little cooler down here from May to September but Cape Town is hot in lots of other ways over these months. Brett Davidge, Manager of the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, gives his top ten tips for great days out at this time of year. Read more...
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Skiing

Pick of the PistesDecember 30, 2010

The snow has come early to the Alps this year, promising an excellent skiing season. Jacques Favre, General Manager at the Hotel d’Angleterre, prompted by the spectacular view of Mont Blanc directly across Lake Geneva, picks his top half dozen ski resorts in the nearby French Alps. Read more...
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Christmas Pudding

Christmas Pudding – a feast of factsDecember 3, 2010

Steve Titman, Executive Head Chef of Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant and Spa will be serving up a sensational Christmas pudding this year – read on for his recipe, as well as some tasty hints, tips and little known facts. Read more...
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Dorset Countryside

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...
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Martinis at The Egerton

How to make the perfect MartiniFebruary 24, 2010

Sandra Anido, General Manager of the Egerton House Hotel, has been watching the hotel’s legendary Head Barman, Antonio Pizzuto, prepare what connoisseurs agree are the best martinis in London. And the secret ? Well, they’re not shaken. And they’re not stirred… Read more...
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