To celebrate the diverse flavours of the Swiss Alps, The Lodge, Sir Richard Branson’s mountain retreat in Verbier has unveiled a new ‘Foodie Adventure’ package for summer 2019. Verbier’s vibrant food and drink scene is the perfect destination for a culinary weekend away from the beaten path. Guests staying at The Lodge this summer can look...
Gin lovers rejoice, we have an exclusive 20% discount for Affinity readers for this great gin experience at The Hurlingham Club, London. Hosted in the magnificent grounds of The Hurlingham Club, London guests will be able to sample rare gins, indulge in delicious cuisine and, with a VIP ticket, develop knowledge in an expert masterclass....
I love the way that children can come out with words of wisdom and just the other day when walking through a wood with my grandson, he announced that the only thing we can really be boss of is ourselves! Very true, whatever might happen the only thing we can really control are our own…
Direct from the West End, Annie returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this July. Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile,...
A delicious salad, perfect for summer BBQ’s or alfresco picnics Ingredients 150g bulgur wheat 1 red onion, finely chopped 300ml vegetable stock 1 aubergine, cut into 5mm (1/4in) rounds 2 tbspolive oil 400g halloumi, cut into 1cm (1/2in) slices Small bunch fresh mint, leaves picked and chopped Large handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped1 cucumber, deseeded and finely chopped2 tomatoes, deseeded and...
Finding it tricky to resist that Mcdonalds burger, or that extra packet of crisps? New researchfrom the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of McGill University, found that our hunger response is due to a hormone found in the stomach that makes some of us more vulnerable to tasty food smells, encouraging overeating and obesity. The…
To celebrate The Telegraph Gin Experience, we’re giving away TWO pairs of tickets to this one-of-a-kind event. Hosted in the magnificent grounds of The Hurlingham Club, London guests will be able to sample rare gins, indulge in delicious cuisine and, with a VIP ticket, develop knowledge in an expert masterclass. Don’t miss this unique chance...
Health conscious guests can detoxify and re-balance in ultimate luxury this summer at Gran Hotel Miramar’s Botanical Spa by Sisley, courtesy of its new two- and four-day Indulge + Detox plans; carefully crafted itineraries of sheer bliss interspersed with delicious healthy menus and juices, peaceful relaxation and topping up the vitamin D in Spain’s sunniest...
Happiness is the new black. Everyone wants it. It's in vogue and it's a need, a desire and a drug in itself that can bankrupt our finances and even our souls in its pursuit. But here's a wild and wonderful thought: what if the natural human default position was happiness? It's right here, right now,...
Rita Ora has been announced as Bedford Park Concerts headline act for their Saturday night concert in Bedford Park on the 27th July 2019. Rita’s set will be bursting at the seams with hit after hit, expect a total party atmosphere as one of the biggest female acts in the music industry performs in Bedford...
