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The Spa at The Twelve Apostles

Red Carnation Unveils a Force of NatureSeptember 6, 2011

We are delighted to announce the grand re-opening of the famed spa at Cape Town’s glorious Twelve Apostles Hotel. In addition we are excited to be unveiling our long-awaited range of deluxe body products and spa treatments, B|Africa. 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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Levar the woolly monkey

Monkeying around in DorsetAugust 5, 2011

There’s no shortage of rewarding things to see and do around Summer Lodge, but General Manager Charles Lotter highlights one the most remarkable – Monkey World. This globally respected ape rescue centre makes a fantastic day out for all the family. Read more...
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Boris Bikes

Discover London on a leisurely bike rideJuly 27, 2011

Want to explore London by bike? Hop on a “Boris Bike”! The Transport for London rental scheme, celebrates its first anniversary this month and , Sandra Anido, a keen cyclist herself, shares some of her favourite routes for pedalling through the city. 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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Scuba Diving

Top 10 dives sites off the coast of South AfricaJuly 14, 2011

South Africa has some of the best scuba diving in the world. But there are so many great choices, where do you start? Wayne Coetzer, General Manager of the Oyster Box hotel has been busy researching the subject and here are the top 10 favourites, with something for everyone. Read more...
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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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The Wood Deck at The Montague on the Gardens

The burning question – who did invent the barbecue?July 1, 2011

The best al fresco dining experience in central London has to be the terrace and wood deck at the Montague on the Gardens. So who better than General Manager, Dirk Crokaert, to give the Americans a good grilling over their claims to have invented the whole idea of the barbecue way back in the 16th century? 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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A view from Guernsey

A few miles from France and way out of the ordinaryJune 17, 2011

Worried that the world is turning into one depressingly homogenous and bland global village where local traditions and cultural differences are rapidly disappearing? Escape to the Old Government House on Guernsey, and discover a community where time stands still and eccentricity, parochialism and individuality are still celebrated in their own quiet and unassuming way. Read more...
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