Nothing beats an ice-cold G&T on an unusually warm spring evening, especially when it’s accompanied by delicious food and great company. We had headed out for the evening to try the new menu at The Swan at Salford (on the outskirts of Milton Keynes), set within the idyllic village of Salford, reminiscent of times gone...
Townhouse Cartagena, a boutique hotel in the heart of Cartagena’s historic walled city, is for those who like their hotels with a side of attitude. Pass the charming republican façade and see tradition fade away. Inside, the hotel is a canvas, decorated head to toe by young Colombian artists. The hotel has eight individually styled...
NO this is not about cars at all, I’m using the term parking to mean all those things we either need to do or want to do but somehow we ‘park’ them to do at another time. We all do it and while there is nothing wrong with it as such, in fact sometimes it...
Hidden away on the southern shore of Tierra Bomba island, just 30 minutes from Cartagena, Colombia, Blue Apple Beach is an exclusive beach club and hotel. Inspired by a combination of local Colombian vibrancy and the old-world chic of clubs such as Anjuna (Eze, France), Club 55 (St Tropez) and Beso Beach (Ibiza), life at...
The Pilates Pod is about to get even better. This Summer, they’re incredibly excited to be re-launching their Hitchin studio into an all new full apparatus Classical Pilates studio. Featuring Wunda chair, High Chair, Classical Reformers, Towers, Ladder Barrel, Spine Correctors, Toe Gizmo, Foot Corrector, Sandbag, Neck stretcher, aeroplane board and classical high mats complete...
Azura Quilalea is a hidden gem, somewhere to retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life, with a relaxed and understated ‘Robinson Crusoe’ castaway style that belies the comforts and experiences on offer. It is the second luxury Indian Ocean Retreat from the Azura Retreats group, bringing Azura’s trademark African-chic style to Quilalea Private...
The Bradley, the AA Five Star Awarded listed Regency townhouse B&B in the heart of Cheltenham’s central Montpelier district, has completed a sympathetic refurbishment and the creation of two contemporary Garden Rooms. Set in the serene courtyard garden of the traditional townhouse, the dog-friendly Garden Rooms have been beautifully designed to offer alternative modern accommodation...
Celebrate summer, with one of these fruity pink wines, great accompaniments to a wide range of cuisines, perfect as aperitifs and ideal for sharing good times with friend and family. Rose Bonbon, Domaine Des Diables, Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire, 2017 Meaning ‘bright pink’ after its fantastic colour, packs a punch with an intense juiciness that...
Add a touch of the tropics to your alfresco space with this season’s tropical accessories. Pineapple Plate £2.99 Homesense Jug £6.99 Homesense Glasses £7.50 Debenhams Outdoor Cushion £8 Wilko Salad Servers £10 Amara Plates (set of 2) £10 Amara Tray £14.95 Rex London Salad Bowl £24 Amara Chair £24.99 Homesense Lantern £30 Debenhams Outdoor Cushion...
Long-established star of London’s pub dining scene The Gun – a beloved Docklands pub on the banks of the Thames – has reopened following a refurbishment with a brand-new menu from Head Chef Matt Colk (ex-Roast). Renowned as one of London’s finest waterside pubs for fine dining and with breath-taking direct views across the Thames...
