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The British Summer Social Season 2022 is in full swing – check all the dates here

The British Summer Social Season 2022 is in full swing – check all the dates here

Most of the key events that form the British Social Season have returned for 2022. While some events managed to run last year, others were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, they are back with a bang and more popular than ever! Our longstanding annual British Summer Social Season Guide previews all of […]

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Enjoy an endless summer at Forte Village in sunny Sardinia

Enjoy an endless summer at Forte Village in sunny Sardinia

Laura Toogood catches the last of the summer rays at the luxurious Forte Village… and it’s not too late for you to do the same! — By LAURA TOOGOOD Regular readers of The Sloaney travel pages will know that I adore Italy and I have been lucky enough to visit many times. From pretty, picturesque […]

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Trussardi Donna: A fresh summer scent

Trussardi Donna: A fresh summer scent

We are loving the new Trussardi Donna perfume for summer. This fragrance is presented in a beautiful white bottle and it pays tribute to the most successful fragrance in the history of this Italian brand. Trussardi Donna is fresh, elegant and an ideal scent to wear for the British Summer Social Season events. The fragrance suits […]

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Luxury summer barbecues in the heart of Belgravia

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 […]

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Pedrino: A refreshing tipple for the heatwave

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 […]

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Sizzling summer wines from Cloudy Bay

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 […]

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High Summer Beauty Essentials

Summer is in full swing and the British Isles is experiencing some glorious weather. We need to take extra care of our skin and hair at this time of year due to humid conditions and strong rays. Beauty regimes can be pretty low maintenance because the focus is on looking effortlessly glamourous in the sunshine. […]

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Celebrity milliner releases new collection

Celebrity milliner releases new collection

The launch of our British Summer Social Season Guide acted as a timely reminder of the impressive selection of events ahead. The Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot, Henley and many more are on the horizon. Dressing to impress is part of the fun and Rosie Olivia Millinery has recently announced the launch of her brand […]

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The Sloaney’s guide to the top social hotspots at The Henley Royal Regatta

By KATIE ANN LAMB Recent gale force winds may have blown away all hopes of summer, but fear not, highs of 25°C are predicted in time for The Henley Royal Regatta next week. Henley is undoubtedly renowned as the best Regatta in the world and a definite highlight of the British social season. With thousands […]