Introducing Veuve Clicquot RICH
Veuve Clicquot have launched a new champagne that can be served over ice. Veuve Clicquot RICH is the latest experimental champagne to be introduced to some of London’s leading hotels and bars. RICH is mainly served over ice, which will be great on the hot summer days in London. This style of champagne also gives mixologists […]
Whatley Manor: A luxury pre-wedding getaway in the Cotswolds
By The Sloaney Bride When your partner proposes, you have that magical few moments when there is nothing else in the world that is more important than your relationship. As soon as you utter yes and become a fiancé, the celebrations become a whirlwind of excitement and then the wedding planning begins. There is so […]
The Wonderful world of weaning
By RACHEL COLLISON Just when you think you have the baby thing down there’s always something new and the latest for me has been the wonderful world of weaning. There are so many things to think about – highchair, bibs, sippy cups, freezer pots, highchair, baby steaming and blending machines, recipe books, spoons that change […]
A room with a view: The Hilton Fallsview overlooking Niagara Falls
By LAURA TOOGOOD During my recent visit to Canada, I embarked on a short road trip out of Toronto in order to see the world’s most famous waterfalls. Niagara Falls is only an hour and a half away from the city and there are three waterfalls in total. While it is possible to see the […]
Scents of Summer: Afternoon Tea at InterContinental London Park Lane
Intercontinental is one of our favourite hotel groups and their venues always impress with excellent service and 5* luxury. Cat Gray recently visited the Intercontinental in Los Angeles and enjoyed some old style Hollywood glamour; meanwhile, closer to home, we popped into the Intercontinental London Park Lane to try the latest Afternoon Tea offering. The […]
The South Kensington Club: London’s summer hotspot
By KATIE ANN LAMB With Wimbledon upon us, what better way to celebrate this fabulous highlight of the British Summer Social Season than by sipping Pommery Champagne in the heart of South Kensington? That’s just what we did while attending the Summer Party at South Kensington Club. The club is located in a historic Georgian […]
Luxury summer barbecues in the heart of Belgravia
By ROSEMIN ANDERSON As the heat of summer hits the capital, there is no better place to be than on an outdoor terrace sipping on cocktails. Luckily for Londoners, there’s a gorgeous spot in Belgravia that fits the bill. The Terrace at Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is nestled between the green spaces of Knightsbridge and offers […]
Pedrino: A refreshing tipple for the heatwave
With London and much of the British Isles enjoying the hottest day of the year so far, we are sure picnics and BBQs will be planned for many. Sam Showering whose family created Harvey’s Bristol Cream & Babycham and Joseph Knopfler the son of Mark Knopfler from the Dire Straits have created a premium alcoholic […]
Hollywood glamour at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City
By CAT GRAY Having only visited America once when I spent a fantastic weekend in New York, I jumped at the idea of visiting some of the best destinations in the West. With LA, Las Vegas and Santa Barbara to explore, and two states to drive through, we headed off on the ultimate mini road […]
Wedding beauty preparation at Carol Joy London in The Dorchester
By The Sloaney Bride In the run up to your wedding day there is so much to think about that it is often easy to forget about your beauty needs. Perfect makeup, luscious locks and immaculate skin can be hard to get all at the same time and the latter is probably one of a […]
Sizzling summer wines from Cloudy Bay
Cloudy Bay has an excellent selection of wines to suit the record-breaking temperatures in Britain during our current heatwave. We particularly like the light and refreshing Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2012. It is perfect for the warmer summer temperatures and also works really well when paired with BBQ foods. So, whether you are […]
AWC Fine Wine launch rare case made from Marie Antoinette Versailles oak
AWC Fine Wine has marked its 25th anniversary with the launch of a rare wine case made from the famous Marie Antoinette Versailles oak. The limited edition AWC 25th Anniversary Case has been hand crafted from the Palace of Versailles oak tree, reputed to have been a favourite of Marie Antoinette. The case was designed […]
Nevill Holt Opera Review: A quintessential English event
The Nevill Holt Opera has been growing in popularity since its debut performance a couple of years ago. It now has a well deserved place on our British Summer Social Season Guide and this year the event sold out in record time. This alone indicates that the Nevill Holt Opera is not going to remain […]
Introducing Volzhenka Caviar
Marcus at The Berkeley in Knightsbridge played host to the London launch of an exciting caviar brand that is set on modernising the appeal of this traditional delicacy. With an impressive range and contemporary packaging, which includes an integrated ice pack within the presentation box for those needing to travel with their purchase, Volzhenka is already […]
Champagne in the sky at British Summer Time
Barclaycard British Summer Time is currently taking place in Hyde Park. It is one of the top events on our British Summer Social Season Guide and attracts some of the best music artists in the world. This weekend will see The Who take to the stage tonight, followed by Taylor Swift tomorrow and they will […]
Create your own Jo Malone wedding scent
By The Sloaney Bride I remember watching the live television broadcast of the Royal Wedding and being completely captivated by the whole occasion. From start to finish, it seemed to be a magical day for many and not least the bride. It was a fairytale wedding and while it would be impossible to replicate many […]
Exploring Burgundy: A weekend getaway to Lyon
By LAURA TOOGOOD The South of France is one of the most popular destinations for holiday makers during the summer months. While many people choose to fly to Nice Airport, others enjoy making their way down by car. Lyon is the perfect place for an overnight stop for those driving from Britain, but it is […]
The British Social Season is in full swing!
We are right in the middle of The Season and there are lots of exciting events to attend over the new few weeks. Don’t forget that you can stay up-to-date with all of the key occasions by taking a look at our British Summer Social Season Guide. One date change to keep in mind relates to […]
Soho Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto: Home from home for the movie stars
By LAURA TOOGOOD I had never visited Canada before embarking on my latest travel assignment. The striking National flag, which features that symbolic maple leaf, stories of grizzly bears and tales of incredible skiing holidays from friends were at the forefront of my mind during the Air Canada flight from Heathrow. However, I did not […]
Royal Ascot: A stylish start to the world’s best race meet
Royal Ascot began with a fantastic day of racing yesterday and the event opened in style with a host of high profile names enjoying the glorious sunshine. The Queen chose to wear a striking pink outfit for the first day of the prestigious race meet and she was greeted by thousands of race goers for […]
The Aston Martin art car by Tobias Rehberger
Aston Martin Racing has unveiled a 24 Hours of Le Mans art car designed by artist Tobias Rehberger. The unique creation gives the Gulf #97 Vantage GTE the illusion of movement and speed, even when static. Rehberger is renowned for his abstract art and optical effects that distort perception and has received numerous international prizes and […]
GREY GOOSE introduces the ultimate summer martini
This summer, GREY GOOSE is partnering with Harvey Nichols and inviting guests to discover the world of summer martinis. There is an exciting new Limited Edition summer martini cocktail and food pairing menu available at a series of pop-up alfresco terraces in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. The GREY GOOSE summer martini cocktail collection has been […]
The Definitive Girls’ Guide to Geneva
By ROSEMIN ANDERSON Hidden in Switzerland, there is a new shopping capital. Better known for its corporate offerings than its retail options, Geneva’s brisk business façade masks a beautiful city with many options for a relaxing girly weekend away. Luckily, girls in the know can refer to the Geneva Girls’ Guide, handily provided by the […]
An enchanting historical adventure in France: Puy du Fou
By ROSEMIN ANDERSON Few may know that one of Europe’s greatest amusement parks resides in the rural countryside near Nantes, France. Puy du Fou is an inexplicably joyous theme park in the traditional sense, providing spectacular outdoor shows on the theme of history (French and otherwise) for all the family to enjoy. The experience isn’t […]
A Moment for You: Ease your wedding stress
By The Sloaney Bride To be honest, I never thought that I would get stressed in the build up to my wedding day. I am a relatively calm person and ever since my beau proposed I have wanted the preparation to be nothing but fun and filled with excitement. With an engagement lasting nearly a […]
Cointreau Fizz create a new tipple for the wedding season
Cointreau, the iconic French liqueur, have created a new cocktail for the summer that will go down a treat on that very special day. It is also an interesting alternative to the traditional wedding tipple! The Cointreau Fizz is a light and refreshing cocktail that will give you that all important glitz and glamour on your wedding […]
HulaFit at The Berkeley: The ultimate abdominal workout
The Berkeley Health Club & Spa is really thinking outside of the box this summer when it comes to fitness options and is launching London’s first rooftop hula-hooping masterclasses. Twirling hips and wiggling waists will be all the rage as the Berkeley partners with leading hula-hoop fitness experts HulaFit. Burning up to 600 calories an […]
The Heidsieck Monopole Champagne Treehouse at British Summer Time
Heidsieck Monopole has been announced as the official champagne partner of Barclaycard’s British Summer Time at Hyde Park. There will be plenty of bars and VIP areas where you can raise a glass to the fantastic performances and enjoy some #MonopoleMoments. However, there is one place that you will really want to be seen and […]
Introducing Florabellio: The new Diptyque fragrance
The Diptyque store in London’s Marylebone has enjoyed a bit of a revamp recently and this was celebrated with a special launch party. However, it was not the only reason that caused a social soiree to be organised as the brand also announced the arrival of their new fragrance, Florabellio. Those in attendance admired the […]
BNP Paribas Tennis Classic attracts top stars to The Hurlingham Club
Last year’s Australian Open Champion and current World No.9 Stan Wawrinka, World No.15 Gaël Monfils and rising star Borna Ćorić are all confirmed to play at the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic at The Hurlingham Club in London. The event will take place from the 23rd of June until the 26th of June and it will […]
The Perrier-Jouët Art of Vintage Collection
Perrier-Jouët has released its first ever series of vintage champagnes. The Art of Vintage Collection is a rare selection of three mature vintages of Belle Epoque. The 1985 bottle will be particularly interesting for some this year because it will make an ideal birthday present for anyone turning 30 over the coming months. The […]
Organic gardening with Natural Urban Gardeners
By RACHEL COLLISON The Chelsea Flower Show is on us. It’s the time of year to grab your sun hat, a glass of champagne and meander through an inspirational world of wonder. Gardening enthusiasts from around the world have been enticed to showcase their horticultural skills and finesse in the ultimate celebration of plants, design […]
A Bond girl hen weekend: Island hopping in Croatia
Lying on the front of a speedboat to sunbathe with beautiful blue sky above and sparkling seawater below, before flying across the waves with spectacular scenery in the distance, whilst surrounded by your closest friends sounds like a rather dreamy occurrence. However, it became a reality when we set off on a recent mission to […]
‘St James’s Glorious Garden’ Afternoon Tea at Conrad London
There was great excitement in the Westminster area when Conrad Hotels & Resorts announced that they would be opening their flagship London property. The highly anticipated launch was very much welcomed and this new addition to the capital’s luxury hotel scene has proven successful. One of the main attractions for residents and visitors to the […]
A luxury European island spa tour with guaranteed sunshine
By LAURA TOOGOOD During spring and early summer there are only a few places in Europe where you can truly catch some rays and enjoy an early sun break. Very few destinations are able to guarantee consistent good weather; however, the Canary Islands are blessed with glorious sunshine almost throughout the entire year. Throughout April […]
BerryClever: The social shopping site created by mums for mums
By RACHEL COLLISON With the Royal arrival we find ourselves asking again ‘What would Kate do?’ There has been much speculation on what baby must-have’s Kate will be using for our new Princess, Princess Charlotte. With exotic gifts from around the world being bestowed I am sure even Kate secretly turns to google for reviews […]
Enjoy the best of the Algarve at VILA VITA Parc
By LAURA TOOGOOD (Twitter: @TheSloaney @Laura_Toogood) I visited Portugal some years ago and the one thing that springs to mind whenever someone mentions the Algarve is the incredible fresh fish. While many visitors are likely to associate this part of the world with golf, I remember being bowled over by the impressive selection of seafood that is […]
Need valet airport parking? APH help you drive and fly in style!
If you are jetting off for a holiday or long weekend of relaxation anytime soon then we recommend taking a look at APH and their fantastic meet and greet airport parking service. The ‘travelling day’ of a getaway can be relatively stressful at times, especially if you decide to drive to the airport. However, APH […]
Hotel Xenia launches Chelsea Flower Show Package
By SARAH BACON Hotel Xenia, which is a lovely boutique hotel located on the Cromwell Road in London, has launched a special package for the Chelsea Flower Show and is inviting all horticultural enthusiasts to take advantage of the offering. The hotel is walking distance from the show and there are nearly 100 rooms, including […]
Exploring Northern Ireland with Maserati
By Gosia Brzezinska and Adam Swierczewski With the new season of Game of Thrones on air, visiting Northern Ireland couldn’t be more timely. Thus, we were very pleased when Maserati invited us to experience an escape with the new Quattroporte Diesel around Northern Ireland. We were met by the Maserati team at Belfast Airport and chauffeured to […]
